/mtv/ - Media and Interests

When it comes to acoustic guitar and this very tiny specific field of American Primitivism little can stand up to Fahey but certainly the closest thing ive heard is Robbie Basho's Lost Lagoon Suite - Vancouver, Canada. Basho was something of a musical rival for Fahey but it was more friendly than spiteful, both were extremely faithful and spiritual men. This piece being released in '67 (kek) represents an earlier maturity of Bashos sound. At that time Fahey was still experimenting with a style closer to acoustic blues and he'd really start pushing into the true heights of American Primitive guitar a year or two later. Perhaps giving it more time Fahey was later able to extract even more soul from his playing, truly trumping all competition in '73 with Fare Forward Voyagers. Nevertheless Lost Lagoon Suite paints a vibrant musical landscape, travelling through a forest and meeting its almost magical inhabitants, no word is spoken as these wide and dense woods can only be described through the masterful playing of guitar.
(Timestamp for the song is 19:35, though id recommend the whole album too)

Ive been listening to this song a lot recently. Definitely Faheys greatest live achievement, i would do anything to go back in time and experience it in that setting. There is a real debate whether this or Mark 1:15 are the real final iteration of When the Springtime Comes Again. Id say Mark left a more long lasting impact on me and i think solidifying the biblical connection is a fantastic choice but the Oil Spill one is just a sheer joy to listen to. Its not as long but still complete and fulfilling while capturing the truly essential bits. Masterpiece!

OP likes to post his music interests on mtv or however bump

kys acoustic