{"title":"Robbie Basho","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobbie Basho, born on August 31, 1940 and passed away on February 28, 1986, was a highly influential American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his unique style of fingerpicking guitar and his profound influence on the American folk music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasho's music is often described as a blend of folk, blues, and world music influences. His intricate guitar playing combined with his soulful vocals created a mesmerizing sound that captivated audiences worldwide. His compositions showcased a deep understanding of various musical traditions and demonstrated his ability to push the boundaries of what could be achieved with an acoustic guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered one of the pioneers of American primitive guitar, Basho's work has inspired countless musicians in the genre. Artists such as *Jack Rose*, *John Fahey*, and *Sandy Bull* have all cited him as a major influence on their own musical journeys. With a discography spanning over two decades, Basho left behind a rich legacy that continues to resonate with listeners today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-of-the-acoustic-string-guitar-6-and-12","title":"Art of the Acoustic String Guitar 6 and 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1979, \"Art of the Acoustic Steel String Guitar 6 \u0026amp; 12\" was Robbie Basho's 15th record, and his magnum opus of solo guitar. It is the culmination of his life's effort to usher guitar music into a new artistic paradigm, and to \"establish the steel string as a concert instrument indigenous to America. This album represents Basho's most technically fine guitar work. In both composition and performance, the album is enormously complex and yet conveys an effortlessness unique to Basho. As he famously espoused, \"My philosophy is quite simple: soul first, technique later.\" The richness of Basho's soul emanates from this record as distinctly as each note ringing from his steel strings. Only one song on the record (\"Pasha II\") features Basho's enigmatic voice, but it may be his most extraordinary vocal performance - his voice calling out through a shimmer of strings, singing ancient syllables with timeless emotion. The remaining ten instrumental songs roam through Eastern and Western modalities, dark and light meditations, wild and restrained expression. With \"Art of the Acoustic Steel String Guitar 6 \u0026amp; 12\", Basho summons rich allusions, hallucinations and delicately numinous passages. As he said, \"It's not about going far out, it's about going far in. It's about a deeper feeling.\" These are deep waters indeed, as substantial and enriching today as they were 35 years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemastered from the original tapes. Artwork is presented in very much the same fashion as the original release with a few minimal changes made to include new information. Paper stock (heavy reverse-board) and pressing weight (140 gram) have been upgraded. New vinyl masters were cut by the excellent John Golden. A download for high quality Mp3's and FLAC is included. \"All the highlights of Basho's work are found here: eccentric tunings, modal playing and a keen ear for Eastern music (which he studied and incorporated into his music), and a spirituality that could neither be outshined by the technical flashiness nor the (unavoidable?) exotic undertones.\" - TINY MIX TAPES.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gnome Life","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50492163981643,"sku":"382825","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1566aca7-8475-45c1-8f23-48afadb17908_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727691103"},{"product_id":"snow-beneath-the-belly-of-a-white-swan-the-lost-live-recordings","title":"Snow Beneath the Belly of a White Swan: The Lost Live Recordings","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt has been said that Robbie Basho's art was strongest in concert. To what extent the experience can be reconstituted is uncertain. Whatever the case, \u003ci\u003eSnow Beneath the Belly of a White Swan\u003c\/i\u003e is the mother lode of Basho live recordings. On these five discs we are treated to some remarkable pieces that have never been published, as well as surprising renditions of old favourites. Compiled from Basho’s sprawling personal collection of master tapes (discovered during the production of Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho), and potentially encompassing his entire career, this edition represents a live companion to the studio set \u003ci\u003eSong of the Avatars: The Lost Master Tapes\u003c\/i\u003e (Tompkins Square, 2020). While the tapes have (in the main) survived incredibly well over the decades (against the odds), please note that some previously unpublished tracks with subpar to poor fidelity have been included. - Liam Barker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tompkins Square","offers":[{"title":"CDx5","offer_id":50940061745483,"sku":"2226473","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3f94b338-e6d6-03c2-be8a-2c1100dc7448_b7b00747_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1733464609"},{"product_id":"the-voice-of-the-eagle","title":"The Voice Of The Eagle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1972 \u003cem\u003eThe Voice Of The Eagle\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most bizarre experiment in Robbie Basho prime.  Featuring Indian mridangam player Ramnad Raghavan, the album epitomize Basho fascination for eastern-tinged arrangements.  This is also a vocal album – his singing, which John Fahey described as “strangely compelling”, came straight from the heart and soul with no regard for restraint, phrasing or timing. Basho never had mass recognition when he was alive and was almost forgotten for years as Fahey, Leo Kottke and his contemporaries carved their legends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life Goes On","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57386638704971,"sku":"R8870-8082","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0729859422350.jpg?v=1779275462"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_b1e70c7e_thumbnail_4096_9b0ac797-8b60-47cc-9dbe-8f8f0a561ae1.jpg?v=1727691079","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/robbie-basho.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}