Acoustic instrumentals/Songs

K.C · 28-11-2011 12:27AM #1

Hey everyone,

Big fan of acoustic music. Love acoustic Guitar instrumentals in particular i.e. Andy Mckee,Embryonic Journey , Ocean by John butler etc....

Just hard to come across. Any other suggestions??

Thanks.

Latchy · 28-11-2011 12:36AM

Probably the most famous of acoustic hits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhMuCiAe6vA

JerryHandbag · 28-11-2011 12:56AM

Jimmy Page, genious at work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQKQ3-bzXV8

Rothko · 28-11-2011 10:57PM

Cohesion - Minutemen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLEBwsicGNM

Horn - Nick Drake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYrKOzxqMxY

Ixtapa - Rodrigo Y Gabriela
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J28KhdB8kE

Laguna Sunrise - Black Sabbath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psm13jUwULo

K.C · 29-11-2011 12:07AM

Thanks Guys,

Keep em comin'. Could listen to these all day.:)

Herb Powell · 29-11-2011 09:15PM

These lads are amazing, I've played a few sessions with them and they always blow my mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzp3Uv7T5OI

They've released 2 albums under the name of Rianoir, I'd recommend them.
Another really good instrumental group is these lads, Vigo. They're from Cork and play acoustic choooooooons
http://soundcloud.com/vigoband

K.C · 30-11-2011 01:22PM

Thanks Guys,

All great tracks. Gonna throw in a few of my favs. for others who love this music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xZw9D9c18E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFcg1Bg83w&ob=av2e

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfnm__lNNUg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGXDzqnJ-zw

Sorry forgot this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfF4QLO-L_4&feature=fvst

Sinfonia · 30-11-2011 01:39PM

I'd recommend Pat Metheny's album 'One Quiet Night'.
Just solo baritone guitar from start to finish:
Example: (Not amazing quality unfortunately

)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BntNRMiI4PQ

In a similar vein, I'd suggest Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny 'Short Stories: Beyond the Missouri Sky', although it has more instrumentation

silverwood · 30-11-2011 05:10PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TGTXMqUrD0

losthorizon · 01-12-2011 06:01PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVCJC5wIFbA

Latchy · 01-12-2011 06:24PM

Live version of another classic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwugjyeSKx4

trashcan · 02-12-2011 11:20PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy3VtM7wKFM

Roddy Frame - Small World.

You'll do well to find a better example of one man and an accoustic guitar anywhere.Wonderful song and superb guitarist.

WakeUp · 03-12-2011 02:26AM

nice thread:)

maestro in my humble opinion the finest guitar player alive today:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o8vszqVL2U

This guy aint bad either:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsz4zNtHQ9k

Jimmy Iovine · 03-12-2011 11:22PM

I generally don't like acoustic songs. Something about them annoys me. The only artist I can really listen to is John Frusciante. He has about 9 or 10 solo albums. He recorded 6 in 6 months a couple of years ago. They are pretty good. Big change from the rock anthems of the Chilis but it's a welcome change.

As well as being a bit of a genius with the guitar he also has a fantastic voice. It's not the kind that would suit a stadium tour setting but when he's on his own on an acoustic track it's perfect imo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7VWAr2WI4Y

The song above was the first part of the 6 albums in 6 months attempt. To cut costs and time he recorded each song in a maximum of two takes. You can even hear him turning the page of the lyrics towards the end of the song.

He played all the instruments on the album along with current Chilis guitarist Josh Klinghoffer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v9CfE90Sts

This song is from the final album in the series. Apparently he recorded this in his bedroom and then put the drums and what not in after.

I genuinely could listen to him all day long.

Skulldigger · 04-12-2011 10:59AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqjUWJtH88c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lbvSBNLLoo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK5nZU8cGWk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvpTVn_Ltzc

Latchy · 04-12-2011 05:57PM

My favorite acoustic song of all ...I made the you tube video of it below .

rednik · 04-12-2011 09:16PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_8d0DJpbBI

K.C · 04-12-2011 09:17PM

Great responses Guys. Thanks. Some great tracks in there. Gonna add a few more of my favs,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOj3ekRpCsQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLXBABH2JuY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucOjx01zwrE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmc6o8UMFfM <

bit different, this guy is amazing, seen him a few times live. Incredible.

Any christmas acoustic songs out there???:)

Nailz · 04-12-2011 10:31PM

As regards acoustic instrumentals, I love this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uevrrx_UKM

A good few great instrumental acoustic compositions on an album by Avant Garde composer/musician, Trevor Dunn, called "Four Films" which is based around soundtrack scores, except without a film to go with it. If you like independent film scores you should like this album, plenty of genres on it — Jazz, Electronic Lounge/Jazz, Western soundtrack, Avant Garde, IDM, Acoustic. I reckon I'm probably only one in a handful of people in Ireland who have the album.