The NEW Buckethead Thread

[Minkaro]

Ordering it now. Should be a good one

[Vantage]

Aww, you took the TK'er page.

Oh well, ordering it!:headbang:

[petrucci_owns86]

I'm going to see ****ing Buckethead on June 7th mother****ers!.....God I am excited! It's going to be so insane watching him shred in real life!


breakstuff: Sketches of Spain (For Miles), Electric Tears, I Love My Parents, For Mom, Nottingham Lace, Jump Man, Want Some Slaw?, Binge and Grab [Instrumental] and Dimebag Darrell Tribute are all amazing Buckethead songs..
Psh. I already saw him. You'll have a great time, join the mosh pit when it forms!

Oh and the Dimebag Darrell Tribute is just a modified version of The Android of Notre Dame, I think.

[maccas666]

This is a strange question, but does anyone know if buckethead has ever gotten laid?


I saw in an interview he said something about he can't understand the feelings he gets around women or something, it made me curious.

[Minkaro]

Well, I read that he used to take porn into the GNR recording studio with him, and he'd be locked up inside this coop thing watching it, for inspiration.

Apparantly it upset Axl a lot when he found out.

[hbtaj2000]

This feels kind of blasphemous for me to say, but I have raised a suspicious eye when I look at the intake:output ratio concerning Buckethead and Travis Dickerson lately. At first I hadn't noticed it, but the day I recieved Bansheebot, Kevin's noodle house and Cyborg Slunks, I noticed something troubling. Some of the **** that was released in 2007 seemed like just a way to make money, especially now that almost every CD that comes out has a "limited time scribbling" that you can get for more money. I was bull**** when I listened to Cyborg Slunks and Kevin's NH and realized I paid thirty bucks for them. Thank god that Bansheebot was as good as it is. But anyway, I see that DCK has a new limited edition five disc album available on unmarked unlabeled untitled CDR's and every CD is one long unbroken track. Is it me, or does that just sound like a "Lets see how many stupid people buy this hahaha" thing? The paintings bother me as well. I thought it was such a cool idea and really considered buying one until I saw that they cost fifty bucks a piece. I did the math, and Travis Dickerson stands to make $25,000 on JUST THE PAINTINGS. That's not even counting shipping charges. I know BH obviously gets some, if not most, of that money, but I just don't want to think about him doing something like that to his fans. So Travis Dickerson takes the heat. And obviously I know that a person who has skills like he does deserves to be filthy rich, and I don't have a problem giving him some money for that cause, but I'd at least feel better paying for a ****ing awesome cd with a limited edition signature deal, instead of paying for a signature that's on a CD i never listened to twice. I love Buckethead. I really do. I think he's the most influential and amazing musician I've ever heard. It just bothers me to think he's capable of creating gold but keeps duplicating and selling us bronze. I really hope at least ONE person can see where I'm coming from. - sd

[maccas666]

Jeeze, buckethead sure is strange.


I suppose it all adds to his brilliance, but do you think he ever actually had sex?


Or was always too shy to ask a girl?


EDIT: @minkaro

[valennic]

Hey, im new to bucketheads stuff, and i just saw a video online of him, and i was like :wtf:
Whats with the hand puppet? And the freaky wall scratching thing, i don't get it, was his childhood messed up, or does he just choose to be like that?

[maccas666]

I'm looking for the same answers as you valennic.

[hbtaj2000]

Can someone please make a remark about what I wrote? And Valennik, read his bio. It's fun. - sd

[Vantage]

I'm looking for the same answers as you valennic.
Buckethead is pretty much another character. Buckethead probably haven't gotten laid yet.


But Brian Carroll probably had at least hundreds. :p:

[Lightitup]

Wow. I saw buckethead on the 7th, and I must say that it was the single greatest show of all time.

Every song except for 1 or 2 that I wanted to hear, amazing shredding, crazy improvising.

And "That one Guy" is pretty cool too, they did a crazy guitar/bass-pipe-thing battle.

[BladeSlinger]

Hey, im new to bucketheads stuff, and i just saw a video online of him, and i was like :wtf:
Whats with the hand puppet? And the freaky wall scratching thing, i don't get it, was his childhood messed up, or does he just choose to be like that?
He's autistic I believe.....I'm not sure about his actual childhood but he loves his family a lot....I'm pretty sure his brother helped him out getting a record deal (and was the vocalist for Bucket's first band), there are songs such as I Love My Parents and For Mom.....He's dedicated many songs to family members and there's an insane video of him doing a bunch of improv at a family party.....

[Vantage]

He's autistic I believe.....I'm not sure about his actual childhood but he loves his family a lot....I'm pretty sure his brother helped him out getting a record deal (and was the vocalist for Bucket's first band), there are songs such as I Love My Parents and For Mom.....He's dedicated many songs to family members and there's an insane video of him doing a bunch of improv at a family party.....
Nah, he's not autistic.

I'm also pre-ordered From The Coop and got Acoustic Shards at TK price!

Waiting for them!:headbang:

[sanitarium424]

bucket head is king.
i wish i had more of his albums:(

[sebastian_96]

He's not autistic.

The wall scratching thing is wiping the sweat and crap off his fingers.
The hand puppet is just weird for the sake of weird.

Buckethead is amazing...he can do whatever he wants :p:

But he is a big family man, he loves his mum so much :)

[hbtaj2000]

Imagine if he was autistic? That would explain his incredible skill with many instruments. But we are forgetting that he can't be autistic, because he isn't human. - sd

[lobster624]

he definitely is autistic. if you don't think he is then watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t0s7o3NKUw&feature=related

[Vantage]

he definitely is autistic. if you don't think he is then watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t0s7o3NKUw&feature=related
He just does that for his Buckethead character.

[TNtitans]

Yeah, can you guys help me pick a first Buckethead album, preferably his instrumental, shred-oriented material. Thank you.

[Vantage]

Yeah, can you guys help me pick a first Buckethead album, preferably his instrumental, shred-oriented material. Thank you.
I'd have to say Monster and Robots if you want a lot of his shred material.

[Rocker_94]

Buckethead is strange. I don't mind the mask and chicken bucket, but his puppet, and strange behavior...drives me insane. If he is actually autistic, I'll cut him some slack and give him more respect. Everyone knows he's Brian Carrol, and is human.
Not some inhuman guy that was raised by chickens and having the spirits of dead chickens used for fast food controlling him. Give me a break.

[diminishedtobme]

I think hes pretty normal, Shawn Lane said he always talked to him and he was pretty cool. The persona is just an act, but it works for him and fits his music.

[lobster624]

He just does that for his Buckethead character.

eh... no kiddin. i was being sarcastic. internet sucks for sarcasm though.

does buckethead wear his mask 24/7 or does he go out unmasked considering no one would recognize him anyway? these are the questions that haunt me...

the reason i ask is because i've seen clips of buckethead on youtube in the streets wearing his mask, but i don't know if he put it on before they started filming or w/e.

[Vantage]

eh... no kiddin. i was being sarcastic. internet sucks for sarcasm though.

does buckethead wear his mask 24/7 or does he go out unmasked considering no one would recognize him anyway? these are the questions that haunt me...

the reason i ask is because i've seen clips of buckethead on youtube in the streets wearing his mask, but i don't know if he put it on before they started filming or w/e.
My sarcasm detector is bad. =/

Although I'm pretty sure he doesn't have to worry when he goes out without a mask. But I'm pretty sure he'd be obvious if you saw him testing out guitars in a music store.

[hbtaj2000]

Yea...I'm going to assume that a lot of people aren't clear of what autism is. If someone is weird, you can't just label them autistic as a general summation of their personality. I'd have to ask his clinical psychologist in order to make me believe he is autistic. He definitely is weird, though. He's got a lot of interests that engineering majors usually have, and most engineers have asperger's syndrome. Who knows? We could talk about it all day and still get nowhere. I'm going to go listen to some music. - sd

[DaFjory]

You've all no doubt seen the pic, but could someone tell me what in the blue hell is up with Buckethead's pinky here?!

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7240/buckethead2tb1.jpg

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Vantage]

You've all no doubt seen the pic, but could someone tell me what in the blue hell is up with Buckethead's pinky here?!

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7240/buckethead2tb1.jpg

:eek: :eek: :eek:
It's some extension.

[lobster624]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QA-1EeVLvg

he uses a somewhat similar extension in that vid on his thumb when he plays slap bass.

[hbtaj2000]

Or...maybe he has Downs syndrome? I totally saw him acting retarded in one of his videos. Must be why. - sd

[DaFjory]

^ Or maaaaaaaybe, it's just his character – like in wrestling. Besides, I don't think people with Down's Syndrome have the mental or physical capabilities to do what he does (medical fact; not a slate at sufferers).

[Minkaro]

I've got an article on Guns N Roses (with a large section dedicated to Buckethead) in a magazine. The magazine's at home though (in Shrewsbury), and I'm going there on Saturday. So what I'll do is type up the Buckethead section and post it in here.

[sebastian_96]

I don;t think that was Buckethead in that interview posted earlier...though if it was it was just a joke.

A quote from Flea after Buckethead auditioned for RHCP:

When he finished the band applauded raucously. He was "sweet and normal," but they wanted someone "...who could also kick a groove"

[hbtaj2000]

^ Or maaaaaaaybe, it's just his character – like in wrestling. Besides, I don't think people with Down's Syndrome have the mental or physical capabilities to do what he does (medical fact; not a slate at sufferers).


oh, i know. i was just kidding.

[Vantage]

I don;t think that was Buckethead in that interview posted earlier...though if it was it was just a joke.

A quote from Flea after Buckethead auditioned for RHCP:
It's Buckethead, but it was a joke because of all those ridiculous questions and comments from those interviewers. :p:

[Minkaro]

This is a small article on Buckethead that I found in a magazine. The main feature was on Guns N Roses, but this is quite a lengthy bit of work. I did say that I'd post it when I got home, so here it is:

Buckethead Article - Classic Rock Magazine, written by Scott Rowley

Buckethead was born Brian Carroll in 1969 and, aged 13, moved to Claremont, California where he took guitar lessons from future Mr. Big guitarist Paul Gilbert ofr a year. By the time he joined Guns N' Roses in 2000, he'd already released five solo albums of dysfunctional funk metal and scorching shred guitar, building up a sizeable cult following, particularly among guitar player. With his blank white mask (redolent of Michael Myers from the movie Halloween) and signature KFC bucket hat, Buckethead was pretty much the polar opposite/negative image of top-hatted, easy going Slash - and an inspired replacement for that very reason. (For a while the rumour among hopeful GN'R fans was that Buckethead was Slash in disguise. To this day Paul Gilbert still gets asked if he is Buckethead.)

By the time (Tom) Zutaut had joined the Chinese Democracy project, Buckethead had left, frustrated by what he saw as the band's inactivity. Axl wanted him back.

So Zutaut arranges a meeting with Brian/Bucket at a deli in LA and listens as the guitarist explains why he left: he doesn't get on with Roy Thomas Baker, he's frustrated at the whole situation - at coming in to the studio everyday when Ax's not even there, playing the same parts over and over. Axl's his hero, he tells him, but he just spent a year going nowhere. He doesn't think the record will ever come out and he just has to move on with his life.

Tom leans in to him: "Look," he says, "I got almost six albums out of GN'R. I'm talking to Axl everyday. I feel pretty good. I think I can get the record finished.

"You're a genius," he tells him, "I'd love to work with you. You're one of the few people that can be in GN'R and make GN'R special the way Slash made it special. I promise you that I will be in the studio with you everyday and I will help you get what you want done and I won't tell you to be Slash."

What, Zutaut asked, could he do to make the recording experience better for him? Suddenly, says Zutaut, Brian Carroll was transformed in front of his eyes. "He went into Buckethead mode," says Tom. "I mean, I was talking to Brian, who was confiding in me, and suddenly he was Buckethead and he was telling me some story about how his parents were chickens and he was a chicken - how his mum was a hen and his dad was a rooster. I couldn't tell whether it was fantasy or reality or who I was even talking to. But he believed it!

"Then it's like Brian comes back and he's kinda saying, 'You know I'd really like to make a movie of my life story and how I was raised in a chicken coop - it's the only place where I really feel comfortable.'"

Which is when Zoot has a brainwave. "Well, you've just told me how you don't feel right in the studio," he says. "What if we built you a chicken coop in the studio to record your guitar parts?"

Brian's jaw drops: "Would you really do that?"

"Well," says Tom, "it's my job to find out whatever it is that will help you get the best creativity out of yourself."

"If I could have my own chicken coop in the studio," says Buckethead, "my own world to live in, I could play a lot better."

Two days later, it was built. "It's like an apartment within the studio that's a chicken coop," says Zutaut. "He's got his chair to record and a little mini sofa in there, and there's, like a rubber chicken with its head cut off hanging from the ceiling and body parts. It's totally Buckethead's world. It;s like Halloween in the chicken coop: part chicken coop, part horror movie. We built the coop and then he brought in all his props and toys and put straw on the floor! You could almost smell the chickens.

"No one was allowed to go in there apart from the assistant engineers to adjust mics - you could not destroy the spirit and karmic vibe of the coop, his personal retreat. But - it's chicken wire. You could stand outside and talk, looking through, but nobody was allowed in there with his hacked up dolls and rubber chickens and heads..."

With Buckethead back to work (Q: Does he come in with a mask on and a KFC bucket? Zutaut: "He's just got a bucket, but he doesn't wear it always - just sometimes for inspiration"), once again Chinese Democracy is a work in progress, with a lead guitarist wailing away. (Q: Does everyone call him Brian or Buckethead? Zutaut: "Just Buckethead. Like 'Whassup, Bucket?"

Interviewed for this story, Beta Lebeis stresses that the coop was just a bit of fun. "In every band, people have their own ways of being creative - their own things that are personal to them," she says, "and Buckethead just loved chicken coops. And he loved cemeteries - he just loved that ****. So it was just a fun thing to do...It's like Dizzy Reed - he loves drinking that drink, Jagermeister. So somebody made him this huge guitar and you open it up and there's Jagermeister inside - just a fun thing. And [the coop] didn't cost money or anything - think about it, ot's just wire. You buy wire and you do it yourself. People say "Oh my gosh, that's part of the money we spent on the album." It has nothing to do with that. It's something you do in three or four hours. Just for fun, to play a joke on somebody."

As the weeks went by, the joke started to wear thin. "There was a bit of creative tension with Roy Thomas Baker," says Zutaut. "Not because Roy is doing anything wrong or isn't a great producer or anything like that - but you know some people have friction. It's like oil and water. It might have been cutural differences."

It could well have been, what with Roy being an eccentric, flamboyant, British rock god producer and Buckethead being, well, a chicken.

"So Bucket comes and says he needs a TV so he can sit in his chicken coop and watch porn," says Tom. "And that seemed to really inspire him to record some great stuff. He comes armed with whatever DVDs he needs and he is doing really great stuff..."

Buckethead is knee-deep in hardcore chicken shack heaven when one evening Axl turns up for the session. Zutaut: "Axl sees that Bucket is running this pron - and it is pretty hard core stuff, it's not soft pron by any stretch of the imagination - and Axl is really disturbed by it."

Axl asks Zutaut how long this has been going on and why it was happening. He'd thought the idea of building the chicken coop was cool but this? "He said music is about energy and we are transferring a creative spirit and vibe within the music," says Zutaut. "He said, 'I really can't have the vibe of dirty depraved porn being a part of my record - it is really not what this record is about, you know?"

"Axl is a firm believer that the energy or soul of everyone involved in the process comes through in the final artistic piece - so he works really hard to make sure what comes in and goes out is pure and right for his vision. Which is why Axl was always very disturbed about the former Gunner's heroin use and what effect it had on their creativity."

So - as no one's allowed in the chicken coop, not even Axl - he takes Bucket outside for a talk about how it's not really right to watch this kind of stuff.

"Then Axl left and Bucket was pretty despondent," says Zutaut. "He disappeared for a few days because he was pretty torn up about it. Not because he was angry or because he thought he should be able to watch what he wants. I think it was more because of the emotional implications that Axl brought up ot him: that is wasn't right to be inspired by **** like that."

If that wasn't enough, there was also an occasion where Buckethead appeared to be inspired by **** itself. Axl, says Zutaut, had a couple of wolf dogs - three quarters Timber wolk and one quarter dog - and during the recording the dogs had puppies. When Zutaut's daughter came to the studio, Axl offered to give her a puppy as she'd recently lost her dog. A couple of days later he brings in a puppy. "It's still on mother's milk so it's not like we can take it right away - it's still got to spend another couple of months being nursed - and it's the cutest little thing," says Tom, "but it goes into the chicken coop and takes a dump. And because no one is allowed in there, we wait for Bucket to come in so that we can get his permission to clean it up. So Bucket shows up later to work on his parts and he is mic-ed up so he can record and we hear through the speaker, 'Oh I love the smell of dog poop...'

"So we're like, 'Okaaaaaaay...' Roy Thomas Baker or one of the engineers says, 'Well, Bucket we will get it cleaned up' and Bucket says 'Don't take it away. I love the smell of dog poop - leave it right here, don't let anybody touch it.' Three days later, the studio stinks to high heaven of dog poop, and finally the studio could not bear it and had it cleaned up. When Bucket came in the next day, he was like 'Where is my dog poop, man? I told them not to clean it up.' And was generally bummed out that it had been cleaned up...And in the meantime, the wolf puppy poop had inspired him for a few days to do some great work..."

Zutaut never did get the puppy - it had three months of weaning to go and he was off the project by then.

[BOC15]

That was actually really interseting.

[sebastian_96]

Woah...woah.

Buckethead is one weird fucker!

[TheShred201]

O...k....

[sebastian_96]

Well different things inspire different people.

He is one strange guy...I really wanna read an autobiography of him.

[thefoldarsoldar]

^ Or maaaaaaaybe, it's just his character – like in wrestling. Besides, I don't think people with Down's Syndrome have the mental or physical capabilities to do what he does (medical fact; not a slate at sufferers).

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=664797

And that article sounds a bit sketchy to me.

[Vantage]

Dog poop.:haha

[lobster624]

i have no idea what to think of buckethead after reading that article. maybe hes schizo...

[Minkaro]

And that article sounds a bit sketchy to me.

Yeah, it is all what this Zutaut guy is saying about Buckethead. That's the thing with Buckethead though, you're not quite sure what to believe about him :p:

[soulflyV]

I give Buckethead a big +1 for watching pron in a chicken coop.

[Lemoninfluence]

Yeah, it is all what this Zutaut guy is saying about Buckethead. That's the thing with Buckethead though, you're not quite sure what to believe about him :p:
I can see all of the stuff in that article (except the dog poop being left that just confuses me) being said as a joke and it comes across in a different light in text.

The leaving the dog poop could just be a superstitious thing. Nothing can be changed inside the coop otherwise it'll ruin the cosmic balance or some other crap. The porn can be explained by... well who doesn't wanna watch porn in a chicken coop while recording for one of the most infamous albums of all time?

I'd love to read an autobiography of buckets. 2 stories, one for bucket one for brian. one fact one fiction.

[lobster624]

I give Buckethead a big +1 for watching pron in a chicken coop.

that is one of the most bizarre things i have ever read. think about it, watching porn in a chicken coop with fake dead rubber chickens and their heads everywhere. it makes you wonder what bucketheads home is like.

[MrJayremmie]

Great Article.

I'm not into his heavy stuff and hsi shred stuff, i think his acoustic stuff is ok, but i really love his stuff like Padmasana and the likes. He is really talented.

He is an odd fella though.

edit- also, could you guys recommend me some more stuff like Padmasana plz? i like his mellow beautiful electric stuff the most. His acoustic stuff is cool, but i''m not that into it. I like effects.

Thanks.

[TheShred201]

If you don't have it, you should probably get the Electric Tears album...

[MrJayremmie]

^ok, thanks. :cheers:

[lobster624]

definitely check out electric tears and acoustic shards.

[Vantage]

Do not forget Colma as well.

[GuitarHero87645]

Buckethead = Epic Win. I just wish people didn't say he has no emotion or that they're huge fans of Buckethead after only listening to Jordan on GH2. I think it's safe to say that pisses off anyone who actually listens to Buckethead.

[Vantage]

Buckethead = Epic Win. I just wish people didn't say he has no emotion or that they're huge fans of Buckethead after only listening to Jordan on GH2. I think it's safe to say that pisses off anyone who actually listens to Buckethead.
It kind of pisses me off, especially the part with no emotions. They just bag on him because they've only listened to his shred stuff and they can't see him making a ridiculous face under his mask.

[soulflyV]

that is one of the most bizarre things i have ever read. think about it, watching porn in a chicken coop with fake dead rubber chickens and their heads everywhere. it makes you wonder what bucketheads home is like.

I bet he does all that crazy chicken stuff in public, but he comes home to a nice quiet place with pink walls and nice fluffy carpet, stained glass windows and a big bird-bath in the front yard.

[Minkaro]

I think the whole gimmick is a good idea, because it allows him to have this public image, but also allows him to go around in public without the get-up, and not be pestered by fans.

[sebastian_96]

^I agree, plus it allows him to do whatever the hell he wants in Buckethead mode, and not being judged as Brian.

[Vantage]

I got my Acoustic Shards and From the Coop!:headbang:

[Minkaro]

^ From The Coop is going to end up in my uni accomodation, whilst I'm not there to pick it up :mad:

[petrucci_owns86]

This feels kind of blasphemous for me to say, but I have raised a suspicious eye when I look at the intake:output ratio concerning Buckethead and Travis Dickerson lately. At first I hadn't noticed it, but the day I recieved Bansheebot, Kevin's noodle house and Cyborg Slunks, I noticed something troubling. Some of the **** that was released in 2007 seemed like just a way to make money, especially now that almost every CD that comes out has a "limited time scribbling" that you can get for more money. I was bull**** when I listened to Cyborg Slunks and Kevin's NH and realized I paid thirty bucks for them. Thank god that Bansheebot was as good as it is. But anyway, I see that DCK has a new limited edition five disc album available on unmarked unlabeled untitled CDR's and every CD is one long unbroken track. Is it me, or does that just sound like a "Lets see how many stupid people buy this hahaha" thing? The paintings bother me as well. I thought it was such a cool idea and really considered buying one until I saw that they cost fifty bucks a piece. I did the math, and Travis Dickerson stands to make $25,000 on JUST THE PAINTINGS. That's not even counting shipping charges. I know BH obviously gets some, if not most, of that money, but I just don't want to think about him doing something like that to his fans. So Travis Dickerson takes the heat. And obviously I know that a person who has skills like he does deserves to be filthy rich, and I don't have a problem giving him some money for that cause, but I'd at least feel better paying for a ****ing awesome cd with a limited edition signature deal, instead of paying for a signature that's on a CD i never listened to twice. I love Buckethead. I really do. I think he's the most influential and amazing musician I've ever heard. It just bothers me to think he's capable of creating gold but keeps duplicating and selling us bronze. I really hope at least ONE person can see where I'm coming from. - sd

I somewhat agree with what you're saying. He really needs to spend more time making records that use all of his capability, rather than making half-assed records like Noodle House or Cyborg Slunks. He needs to go down to making about 2 albums a year in the style of Peppers Ghost, Crime Slunk Scene, and Bansheebot, rather than making hella albums of noise rock like Cyborg Slunks. I can't wait to see what he has in store for us on his upcoming new album, though. We'll have to wait and see.

[Vantage]

I somewhat agree with what you're saying. He really needs to spend more time making records that use all of his capability, rather than making half-assed records like Noodle House or Cyborg Slunks. He needs to go down to making about 2 albums a year in the style of Peppers Ghost, Crime Slunk Scene, and Bansheebot, rather than making hella albums of noise rock like Cyborg Slunks. I can't wait to see what he has in store for us on his upcoming new album, though. We'll have to wait and see.
Good thing I only bought Bansheebot instead of Cyborg Slunks and Noodle House.

[Minkaro]

Good thing I only bought Bansheebot instead of Cyborg Slunks and Noodle House.

I was listening to Bansheebot last night, whilst eating. It's a very consistent album, there's no songs on there that are so full of random nonsense that it makes me want to skip them. I think there's one that gets a bit weird, but I can't remember the name of it.

[Vantage]

I was listening to Bansheebot last night, whilst eating. It's a very consistent album, there's no songs on there that are so full of random nonsense that it makes me want to skip them. I think there's one that gets a bit weird, but I can't remember the name of it.
Circarama must be it.

It has the sound of Cuckoo Clocks of Hell.

[petrucci_owns86]

I really don't like Circarama at all. Now I need to go listen to it :haha

I recommend Cyborg Slunks only for mega-hardcore Buckethead fans (like myself)... although I still find it difficult to listen to all the way through. The only good/great tracks are Infiltration and Aunt Suzie. The rest are mediocre at best.

EDIT: Sneak Attack is pretty good also. The other two blow hard.

[Chasepw133]

Saw Buckethead for the first time last night... although there was no backing band and the venues sound system wasn't the greatest, it was incredible. My face is still melting, a bit.

[petrucci_owns86]

Aah, sounds the same as the show I went to last February (no backing band, etc.). Can't wait 'till he hits San Francisco again :D
My face is still melting, a bit.
My face is still melting, and the show I went to was a month ago :haha

[sebastian_96]

I wish the Bucket would come to Australia :sad:

[skwisgaar5051]

i saw bucket head last tuesday in seattle it was amazing
the opening guy was cool for like a minute then just made me feel like **** i kinda had a cold
it was that 1 guy
yea but then buckethead came on stage and like healed me, maybe hes jesus :confused:
but yea he was all by himself and just had some drum beats on his I-pod
it was funny you could hear him clicking through it finding um and he karate kicked a statue with his guitar on

[TheShred201]

^I'm jealous....I couldn't go....stupid school sports...

[dio_dude]

i think i'm the only one who hates buckethead in the shred/prog forum

[TheShred201]

Why do you hate him?

[one vision]

He shreds, and his music is progressive lol. I think it fits.

[Vantage]

i think i'm the only one who hates buckethead in the shred/prog forum
Nah, you're not the only one.

But people will probably flame the shit out of you if you keep asking for it. >_>

[Jonny-D]

I sent in the Intro to Sail on Soothsayer today. :) Working on the rest. Tough stuff. =p

[sebastian_96]

I choose not to learn any Buckethead too soon :p:

[Minkaro]

I choose not to learn any Buckethead too soon :p:

Some of it isn't that difficult. I think Pepper's Ghost is probably one of his easiest songs. Welcome To Bucketheadland isn't that hard either, until you get to the solo.

Keep in mind I suck, so if I find them easy, then that probably means most of you could play them in your sleep :p:

[griffRG7321]

has anyone been thinking of tabbing jowls? the tabs on here are a bit brief, looking at the vidoes on youtube, alot of it is diminished stuff around the 12th fret, but with a whammy pedal set up one or two ocatves :( i should be getting a whammy pedal soon though as im saving for one.

someone should have a crack at it in the meantime though ;)

also, i ordered cuckoo clocks of hell on saturday :dance:

what are the best songs off that album?iv only heard a few like escape wheel and bedlams staff :confused:

[petrucci_owns86]

has anyone been thinking of tabbing jowls? the tabs on here are a bit brief, looking at the vidoes on youtube, alot of it is diminished stuff around the 12th fret, but with a whammy pedal set up one or two ocatves :( i should be getting a whammy pedal soon though as im saving for one.

someone should have a crack at it in the meantime though ;)

also, i ordered cuckoo clocks of hell on saturday :dance:

what are the best songs off that album?iv only heard a few like escape wheel and bedlams bluff :confused:

I've been thinking about learning Jowls and posting a tab, but it's hard. As for CCOH, Bedlam's Bluff is my personal fave. Most of them are epic, but Moths to Flame is the second best one IMO. The solo is awesome. The album is really frickin heavy, you'll probably really enjoy it. :cheers:

[Vantage]

has anyone been thinking of tabbing jowls? the tabs on here are a bit brief, looking at the vidoes on youtube, alot of it is diminished stuff around the 12th fret, but with a whammy pedal set up one or two ocatves :( i should be getting a whammy pedal soon though as im saving for one.

someone should have a crack at it in the meantime though ;)

also, i ordered cuckoo clocks of hell on saturday :dance:

what are the best songs off that album?iv only heard a few like escape wheel and bedlams staff :confused:
I love Fountains of the Forgotten.

[rocabilly1]

got buckets new album today

****ing amazing

[petrucci_owns86]

got buckets new album today

****ing amazing

Which one?

[monty_williams]

I noticed that all the new videos of Buckethead's 2008 tour show him wearing a plain white bucket with no KFC logo or Funeral sticker. Did KFC finally "convince" him to quit wearing their logo/bucket?

[Vantage]

Ok, I need a refresher.

What scale does Buckethead(or Mr. Gilbert too) use again when using the "Lick of Death"?

[rocabilly1]

Which one?

from the coop

get it from the young buckethead site

demo tapes of bucket from 1988 :)

[Vantage]

from the coop

get it from the young buckethead site

demo tapes of bucket from 1988 :)
Got it a week ago, I love Disembodied Part 2 and Funk Time.

Also, I'd also like to hear second opinions about this. I will be playing Big Sur Moon and Welcome to Bucketheadland for a school show. I'm wondering if I should use the original track or a backing track. But I couldn't find a backing track that's as close to the drumming in the original for some reason.:sad:

[petrucci_owns86]

from the coop

get it from the young buckethead site

demo tapes of bucket from 1988 :)
Yeah I've had that one for like a month. It's awesome :D

[Vantage]

Why the hell are there so much trolls on Buckethead's Youtube pages?

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=C-2w9b8i7GU&feature=related

:(

[Minkaro]

Why the hell are there so much trolls on Buckethead's Youtube pages?

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=C-2w9b8i7GU&feature=related

:(

It makes me wonder how much of them open up the video, say to themselves "lol, he wears a bucket" and don't actually bother to listen.

[petrucci_owns86]

Exactly. People take one look at him and think he's a fag or something. They'll never get to enjoy the beauty of his music.

[Evil_Magician]

There's finaly some footage of buckethead before the delicreeps and the mask+bucket days on youtube.

link removed to show respect to big-B

It's obvious which one is big-b ;)

He looks just as i thought he does.

[Tim Remains]

There's finaly some footage of buckethead before the delicreeps and the mask+bucket days on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUREe1-u9FI

It's obvious which one is big-b ;)

He looks just as i thought he does.
Yup.

On classx demo 4 you can clearly see his face.
And on demo 2 you can hear people saying come on brian!

and just listen to those Paul Gilbert Influenced licks.

Just to clear that up, before this becomes a huge arguement on weather thats him or not.

[jackfromcs]

Maybe we shouldn't post that link? He obviously doesn't want people to know what he looks like and if we are his fans we should respect that.

[closertofreewil]

Maybe we shouldn't post that link? He obviously doesn't want people to know what he looks like and if we are his fans we should respect that.

I agree completely.

[Evil_Magician]

True.

I removed the link.

But i think that real fans that respect him should have the right to see it for themselves and just keep it a secret from everyone else.

[petrucci_owns86]

True.

I removed the link.

But i think that real fans that respect him should have the right to see it for themselves and just keep it a secret from everyone else.

Hahaha. That's funny, but you do have a point.

[Evil_Magician]

Hahaha. That's funny, but you do have a point.


Curiosity ?


But honestly - nope , i guess there's no point ;)

[petrucci_owns86]

Curiosity ?


But honestly - nope , i guess there's no point ;)
Well maybe the point is that only REAL fans (which is the majority of people posting in this thread) have a right to look at the face of the guy who's making all this awesome music. And then keep it a secret from all the POSEURS who have only heard Jordan and consider themselves dedicated Buckethead fans because they can beat it at Medium on Guitar Hero.

That's the idea, anyways.

[closertofreewil]

If he wanted devoted fans to see his face, he would put it in a dvd collector set or something, but he hasent so i think seeing what he looks like ruins his persona. he is supposed to be a mysterious and strange person, but by seeing his face that removes the mystery. And that just leaves strange.

[petrucci_owns86]

Yeah, you also have a point. But remember that there's still tons of his great music out there, even if he's not mysterious to you anymore.

[calebrocker]

I think he showed his face in the young buckethead dvd.

[petrucci_owns86]

I believe he was wearing a see-through mask, if I remember correctly.

[Punkismygod]

hey what's that hole called where bucket head puts his fingers in that lesson video of his?

[Dudeman5000]

What's the name of the song on Acoustic Shards where he makes a mistake and says 'Oops!' in a really calming voice. It's called 'Little Gracie' on my iTunes but I don't know if it's right. I NEED a tab for that song lol!

[petrucci_owns86]

What's the name of the song on Acoustic Shards where he makes a mistake and says 'Oops!' in a really calming voice. It's called 'Little Gracie' on my iTunes but I don't know if it's right. I NEED a tab for that song lol!
I believe that's "Who Me?"

[Raijouta]

Brain and Pinchface are my two favourite drummers in the entire world.

Sometimes they have terribly simple drumming patterns (esp. Pinchface) but they're both so expressive.

[petrucci_owns86]

Brain knows how to do some godly fast blast beats (listen to The Cuckoo Clocks of Hell)

[Fatso Forgottso]

I have to say, I really dislike pinchface. I don't know why.
But BRAIN.
Now Brain knows whats up.
He is a total bandit on the drums.

[petrucci_owns86]

You bet, Brain owns.

Pinchy kinda sucks ass. Seems like a nice guy though.

[diminishedtobme]

Damn just got Thanatopsis, and its amazing. I keep rewinding the first shredy run in pollyanna, cuz it kicks ass so much.

[Minkaro]

Death Cube K - Dreamatorium is a great Buckethead album.

and to the guy above, I love Thanatopsis. Bucket and Travis work so well together, it's unreal.

[Vantage]

Damn just got Thanatopsis, and its amazing. I keep rewinding the first shredy run in pollyanna, cuz it kicks ass so much.
Anatomize:headbang:

[TechnicolorType]

anyone know where to get tabs for this version of Jordan:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=oRpE2-Zg7YQ

[Vinnie5]

I have Bansheebot and Kaleidoscalp now but can someone recommend me a good album to get with alot of his shredding and lick type music? I know some of his albums have alot of chill music but I want one with some heavy/pump up type stuff you know?

[Vantage]

I have Bansheebot and Kaleidoscalp now but can someone recommend me a good album to get with alot of his shredding and lick type music? I know some of his albums have alot of chill music but I want one with some heavy/pump up type stuff you know?
Monsters and Robots is the way to go if you want one of his shred albums.

If you want heavy stuff, try Cuckoo Clocks of Hell and Islands of Lost Minds. But I strongly suggest Cuckoo if you want some fast and heavy stuff.

[diminishedtobme]

The Elephant Mans Alarm Clock is also pretty shredy.

[Vinnie5]

Also where do you get your albums? There is almost no Buckethead in stores and there is a limited selection on itunes :( :(

[Vantage]

Also where do you get your albums? There is almost no Buckethead in stores and there is a limited selection on itunes :( :(
http://www.tdrsmusic.com/

Will be buying the Bucket shirt as well!:headbang:

[Raijouta]

I have Bansheebot and Kaleidoscalp now but can someone recommend me a good album to get with alot of his shredding and lick type music? I know some of his albums have alot of chill music but I want one with some heavy/pump up type stuff you know?

I'd actually recommend you get Giant Robot, as it contains both Binge and Grab as well as Welcome to Buckethead Land and many other great songs.

[soundgarden19]

hey guys i heard of this band called praxis which is buckethead, mike patton, serj tankian, bootsy collins, les claypool and so on, anyone heard of them? Sorry if this doesn't belong but it does have buckethead in it.

[Knife Ride]

hey guys i heard of this band called praxis which is buckethead, mike patton, serj tankian, bootsy collins, les claypool and so on, anyone heard of them? Sorry if this doesn't belong but it does have buckethead in it.

Anyone who knows Buckethead knows that.

[Vantage]

hey guys i heard of this band called praxis which is buckethead, mike patton, serj tankian, bootsy collins, les claypool and so on, anyone heard of them? Sorry if this doesn't belong but it does have buckethead in it.
Most Bucket fans know about Praxis and his other bands.

And no, only knowing Jordan doesn't make you a fan. :p:

[calebrocker]

i didn't know serj was in praxis.

i thought he was in buckethead&friends.

[Vantage]

i didn't know serj was in praxis.

i thought he was in buckethead&friends.
Yeah, he wasn't in Praxis.:haha

[Obie]

theres a new praxis cd out recently that is kind of in "enter the chicken" style in the sense that there are a bunch of guest vocals. as far as instruments go bill laswell plays bass as usual, bucket on the guitar, and brain on the drums. im pretty sure bernie plays on a few songs as well but not all of em.

but the new praxis cd is amazing i consider it just as good as transmutation if not better (and transmutation was one of the greatest records of its time imho)

[Minkaro]

Aunt Suzie on the Cybork Slunks CD is amazing.

She gets all the good songs :p:

[soundgarden19]

Yeah, he wasn't in Praxis.:haha

i'm sorry i am a noob :( but i do have bucketheadland.

[calebrocker]

there's a new praxis cd? is it shreddy and funky?



..I guess serj is in Praxis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profanation_%28Preparation_for_a_Coming_Darkness%29

[soundgarden19]

so i don't fail =)

[Vantage]

I haven't checked out the new Praxis, but it was the first time Serj went to Praxis.

[Afifan495]

what are some good scales/modes for a buckethead type sound?


try tritones.

[calebrocker]

also try major 7ths, minor 2nds, and minor 6ths played simultaneously.

[monty_williams]

WTF is the deal with getting Pepper's Ghost? I was given some Target giftcards for Christmas and ordered this CD thru Target/Amazon.com on December 26, along with Decoding Tombs of Bansheebot and Inbred Mountain. I received Decoding and Inbred within a few days but Pepper's was backordered. I waited until March when the order was finally cancelled by Target/Amazon. I subsequently placed an order with BestBuy.com using some gift cards and Reward Zone points, and it is still backordered. I have no problem with ordering from TDRS but is that really the only place to get this CD? It seems like every Buckethead fan has it and has nothing but praise for it, I've got about 15 of his solo CD's and am really looking forward to this one based upon comments and reviews I've read.

[Vantage]

Speaking of TDRS Music, I'm waiting for my shirt.:headbang:

Also, that troll on Bucket's Padmasana video is extremely annoying now. He's made multiple accounts already and has been staying there for months just annoying people.

[monty_williams]

Whataya know, after waiting over 5 months, I received an email today saying my Pepper's Ghost CD shipped today. Finally, a little whining paid off.

[Phoenix322]

Here's a list of my favorite Buckethead song's:

Nottingham Lace
Soothsayer
Inferno
Sail On Soothsayer
Whitewash
The Fairy & The Devil
Botnus
Lotus Island
Plastination Station
Ghost Host
Welcome To Bucketheadland
Electric Tears
The Interworld & The New Innoncence
Brewer In The Air
Goblin Shark
Final Wars

Wow, didn't realize I had so many until I wrote them all down :p:

[crazyped]

One of my favorite songs of all time by Buckethead is For Mom. Its not shred, its just a little mellow and peaceful piece of music. It is so wonderful, it almost brings a tear to my eye each time I hear it.

[Fatso Forgottso]

hey guys i heard of this band called praxis which is buckethead, mike patton, serj tankian, bootsy collins, les claypool and so on, anyone heard of them? Sorry if this doesn't belong but it does have buckethead in it.
almost none of those members are correct as far as permanent members go. You're looking at Bill Laswell and Buckethead, and I forget the others.
Also, I don't know why everyone likes Giant Robot/Monsters and Robots so ****ing much. They're easily some of my least favourite CD's by him. It seems like alot of people just focus on the fact that buckethead can bust the shredz with the best of them, not on the fact that on albums like Inbred Mountain he's really displaying his actual genius. I don't get it, theres a lot of better albums, easily.
Also, as far as accessible albums go, its all about Pepper's Ghost. There is little-to-none weirdness, just straight dank tunes.

[soundgarden19]

One of my favorite songs of all time by Buckethead is For Mom. Its not shred, its just a little mellow and peaceful piece of music. It is so wonderful, it almost brings a tear to my eye each time I hear it.

that's one of my favorites to, that whole album is great.

[petrucci_owns86]

Aunt Suzie on the Cybork Slunks CD is amazing.

She gets all the good songs :p:
Too bad the rest of the album is shit. Really hard for me to listen to.

Can't wait for the new album!

[thefoldarsoldar]

Oh Man.


I have got to have that shirt.

(on TDRS)

WHOA, they added a new design! Now I don't know which one I want...

[petrucci_owns86]

Which one? Is it the one looking down on Buckethead, he's holding his KFC V and wearing a blank white bucket, and it says "Buckethead" next to his head? Cause if it is, that one I got at the show I went to :)

[Vantage]

I ordered mine last May 8, I'm still waiting.:sad:

[Minkaro]

Buckethead hates Canadians.

In other news, only Buckethead could play a solo at a GNR show that goes from insane shredding, to Giant Robot theme, to more insane shredding (roller-coaster style), to Big Sur Moon, to Star Wars, to Pirates Of The Carribean, to...

playing the melody of Old McDonald Had A Farm for two minutes...

and still get a huge cheer.

[soundgarden19]

Yeah i just watched some of young buckethead and it's pretty awesome, and he has some nice shorts :p:

[Vantage]

Buckethead hates Canadians.
:sad:

[Alter-Bridge]

Buckethead hates Canadians.

In other news, only Buckethead could play a solo at a GNR show that goes from insane shredding, to Giant Robot theme, to more insane shredding (roller-coaster style), to Big Sur Moon, to Star Wars, to Pirates Of The Carribean, to...

playing the melody of Old McDonald Had A Farm for two minutes...

and still get a huge cheer.
Who doesn't? :p:

[andersoncouncil]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8akmP6Sjv2o

What's this song called?

[lobster624]

i believe thats whitewash.

[andersoncouncil]

One more question:

What's a good album for someone just getting in to buckethead?

Something I'd get into easy based on my current musical tastes.

[Fatso Forgottso]

One more question:

What's a good album for someone just getting in to buckethead?

Something I'd get into easy based on my current musical tastes.
Well what are your current musical tastes?
But I'd recommend Pepper's Ghost, easily his most accesible electric album.

[2pachrist]

Does anybody have a tab for Goblin Shark!!! I cant find one and cant figure it out!

[Alkaline 64]

Bucket head is a savant... Is that right?

[Minkaro]

Bucket head is a savant... Is that right?

I don't know if there's actually anything mentally "wrong" with him. He's certainly a very odd person though.

(Wrong is in inverted commas so I don't get the politically correct brigade after me)

Edit: The Praxis album that I had to order from Japan arrived today. (Profanation [Preperation For The Coming Darkness]). The song "Worship" is really good. Some great solos in there from Bucket. (In the album as a whole, not just in that song)

[petrucci_owns86]

I don't know if there's actually anything mentally "wrong" with him. He's certainly a very odd person though.

(Wrong is in inverted commas so I don't get the politically correct brigade after me)

Edit: The Praxis album that I had to order from Japan arrived today. (Profanation [Preperation For The Coming Darkness]). The song "Worship" is really good. Some great solos in there from Bucket. (In the album as a whole, not just in that song)
Only available from Japan?

[Minkaro]

Only available from Japan?

Yeah, something to do with the different singers record companies not agreeing to certain things, I think.

[krasnodar]

hello.... i cant find the "giant robot" anywhere!!!!!! ... .... ... .. .... ... not in any internet store either... anyone who knows any internet store thats trusteble..... that got "giant robot"???

[petrucci_owns86]

hello.... i cant find the "giant robot" anywhere!!!!!! ... .... ... .. .... ... not in any internet store either... anyone who knows any internet store thats trusteble..... that got "giant robot"???
Which one?

Giant Robot - Giant Robot NTT: Nearly impossible to find
Buckethead - Giant Robot: Very easy to find in music stores and on www.amazon.com and similar websites

Or do you mean the TV show "Johhny Sokko's Flying Robot" or whatever it's called?

[krasnodar]

whats the difference between giant robot ntt and the other one?

[krasnodar]

Which one?

Giant Robot - Giant Robot NTT: Nearly impossible to find
Buckethead - Giant Robot: Very easy to find in music stores and on www.amazon.com and similar websites

Or do you mean the TV show "Johhny Sokko's Flying Robot" or whatever it's called?


whats the difference between giant robot ntt and the other one?



(sorry for double messege)

[Vantage]

NTT was before the actual Giant Robot album.

[petrucci_owns86]

NTT was before the actual Giant Robot album.
The songs on NTT are different from Giant Robot released under the name of Buckethead as well, amirite?

[actaderock]

i can just say that slash can put his face in his ass, bring back old guns n roses, the new one sucks

[Vantage]

The songs on NTT are different from Giant Robot released under the name of Buckethead as well, amirite?
Yeah, I think so.

[petrucci_owns86]

UPWARD STROKES ARE FOR LOSERS.
Tell that to Paul Gilbert.

But yeah, I agree. I don't really like Slash anymore. And I hate how much coverage he's getting (covers of guitar magazines, articles on UG, etc.)...

[gryphonguy]

Is Big Sur Moon played with all up strokes?

[Vantage]

Is Big Sur Moon played with all up strokes?
Yep.

[SOADwannabe]

Yesterday in chicago he played Jordan, but he played the guitar hero version... i thought he didn't play that version live.. since when does he do that?

kickass show btw...

[Vantage]

Yesterday in chicago he played Jordan, but he played the guitar hero version... i thought he didn't play that version live.. since when does he do that?

kickass show btw...
He played it that way since he started touring again.

[BladeSlinger]

Pretty sure Buckethead has Autism....I get to see him this Saturday woo! I shall take many pictures and videos. It would be great if Claypool or Bootsy was with him....

[Evil_Magician]

Tell that to Paul Gilbert.

But yeah, I agree. I don't really like Slash anymore. And I hate how much coverage he's getting (covers of guitar magazines, articles on UG, etc.)...

Yeah.

Last week ,I saw his face on probably 4 different magazines.

:S

[silhouettica]

Yeah.

Last week ,I saw his face on probably 4 different magazines.

:S

I know. How come Buckethead's "Face" Isn't on the cover of any magazines..

[petrucci_owns86]

Yeah.

Last week ,I saw his face on probably 4 different magazines.

:S
Wow, he's not even that good

*flame shield UP*

And Buckethead's "face" is never on any magazines because he's underrecognized as an awesome guitar player, even though he is better than someone like Slash. Although if you look closely on the Guitar World 300th issue, Bucket is way in the back of the cover :) At least he's there...

[Evil_Magician]

Yeah.

There was a 3 paged story about buckethead in a Classic Rock issue.
It was pretty sweet but they mentioned him only because the issue was about Guns 'n Roses.
Try guessing if Slash was there too ...

[BlueAltitudes]

Pretty sure Buckethead has Autism....I get to see him this Saturday woo! I shall take many pictures and videos. It would be great if Claypool or Bootsy was with him....

Contradicting Minkaro?

Which is it?

:wtf:

[petrucci_owns86]

Buckethead appeared on the cover of Guitar One once.


With Yngwie. And I'm sure there was something on Slash in there somewhere :haha

[Td_Nights]

I really need to check by here more often...

For anyone who's interested...I've got done the GP5(i'll put it in GP4 if requested) tabs for all the PsychoBuddy bits Buckethead did for the magazine awhile ago. I know I already submitted a couple to the site.

And I Come In Peace is ALMOST done. Solo and the lead shard that sweeps up and gradually gets tapped down too.

Finishing up the main solo, because of the delay I'm using extra guitars and whatnot to make sure it sounds right, so that's pretty much stopping me right now.

EDIT: Just PM me for anything about them.

[petrucci_owns86]

I really need to check by here more often...

For anyone who's interested...I've got done the GP5(i'll put it in GP4 if requested) tabs for all the PsychoBuddy bits Buckethead did for the magazine awhile ago. I know I already submitted a couple to the site.

And I Come In Peace is ALMOST done. Solo and the lead shard that sweeps up and gradually gets tapped down too.

Finishing up the main solo, because of the delay I'm using extra guitars and whatnot to make sure it sounds right, so that's pretty much stopping me right now.

EDIT: Just PM me for anything about them.
That's good to hear Td.

You will become my god when you post I Come in Peace on here.

[BladeSlinger]

I just got back from a Buckethead show. First he was an hour late, then we have this crappy DJ filling in for that hour, then all this children's music starts playing. (Bucket's choice I presume but extremely annoying) Finally Buckethead comes on and he's amazing. Suddenly I noticed people....headbanging....terribly out of tempo...and some doing the most retarded things to do at a concert. To add to all of that this group starts forming mosh pits around my group of friends and they did this at least 6 times.......There were many more annoying things that went on but seeing Buckethead play just one song made up for it all......I'll be uploading some videos my friend took later on....

[petrucci_owns86]

I just got back from a Buckethead show. First he was an hour late, then we have this crappy DJ filling in for that hour, then all this children's music starts playing. (Bucket's choice I presume but extremely annoying) Finally Buckethead comes on and he's amazing. Suddenly I noticed people....headbanging....terribly out of tempo...and some doing the most retarded things to do at a concert. To add to all of that this group starts forming mosh pits around my group of friends and they did this at least 6 times.......There were many more annoying things that went on but seeing Buckethead play just one song made up for it all......I'll be uploading some videos my friend took later on....
Happened at my show as well. 'Cept Bucket wasn't an hour late.

There was a guy wearing a thong and nothing else in the crowd... :mad:

[BladeSlinger]

My friend would have recorded all of Jordan but they started moshing during the solo.....I still feel honored just to have been within 50 feet of him.....When Bucket handed out toys, someone in the crowd gave him a toy. I don't think he was quite expecting that. :p:

[Td_Nights]

That's good to hear Td.

You will become my god when you post I Come in Peace on here.
Remember what happened the last time you had that Profile Pic? You're not getting I Come In Peace/Articles anymore.


:haha:haha:haha

[petrucci_owns86]

Remember what happened the last time you had that Profile Pic? You're not getting I Come In Peace/Articles anymore.


:haha:haha:haha

Aww shit


*changes pic*

:peace:

[monty_williams]

Anyone ever realize there's a hidden "song"/easter egg at about 7:30 of "She sells seashells" (listed as being 2:39 ) on Kaleidscalp. I was jsut listening to the CD and surfing the 'net and it just came on.


I've found a couple of others like this, where if you let the CD keep playing for several minutes, an easter egg "song" is on the disk. This one is a pretty trippy, psychodelic, heavy delay thing. If I remember correctly there's a nice bluesy jam at the end of Population Override.

[closertofreewil]

^I love that jam on overide. Best part of the CD in my opinion.

[petrucci_owns86]

Anyone ever realize there's a hidden "song"/easter egg at about 7:30 of "She sells seashells" (listed as being 2:39 ) on Kaleidscalp. I was jsut listening to the CD and surfing the 'net and it just came on.


I've found a couple of others like this, where if you let the CD keep playing for several minutes, an easter egg "song" is on the disk. This one is a pretty trippy, psychodelic, heavy delay thing. If I remember correctly there's a nice bluesy jam at the end of Population Override.
Yeah, I got mine from iTunes, but they're on there. The blues thing at the end of Override is called "...", and the one at the end of SSS is still part of the song, just a hidden track.

[BladeSlinger]

I need more Buckethead.....I'll probably get two albums. What are some of his Thrashier albums? I have Giant Robot, Monsters and Robots, Electric Tears and Acoustic Shards....

[Vantage]

I need more Buckethead.....I'll probably get two albums. What are some of his Thrashier albums? I have Giant Robot, Monsters and Robots, Electric Tears and Acoustic Shards....
The Cuckoo Clocks of Hell?

I'm not sure if that's what you want, but it's definitely one of his heavier stuff, if not the heaviest.

[petrucci_owns86]

I need more Buckethead.....I'll probably get two albums. What are some of his Thrashier albums? I have Giant Robot, Monsters and Robots, Electric Tears and Acoustic Shards....
He doesn't thrash, really. But yeah looks like Vantage beat me to it. Cuckoo Clocks is his closest to thrash metal.

[calebrocker]

check out this pic i came across on google. I think it's him on the far left. what do you guys think?
http://www.plugin-band.com/gallery/plug-bbf.jpg


^ you can also get Elephantman's Alarmclock. It's not thrash, but it's really heavy and has lots of shredding.

[Vantage]

Nah, that's a guy named Fanalo.

[ZylitoL]

The 2nd guy on the left with glasses = Ron Thal?

[petrucci_owns86]

It might be Buckethead. But it's probably not. I'm not sure about Ron Thal.

Also, the Island of Lost Minds is a good heavy album. A little bit slower and more groove oriented, but it's still good.

[v2a2n2g2]

Buckethead is such a skilled and versatile guitarist. all that talent goes to waste though when you have an ego that is bigger than Mt. Everest

[diminishedtobme]

^I dont understand, I dont see Buckethead as egotistic. What would make you draw such a conclusion?

[v2a2n2g2]

^I dont understand, I dont see Buckethead as egotistic. What would make you draw such a conclusion?

i thought he would be reading that interview with ozzy osbourne when buckethead wouldnt take that bucket off. idk maybe hes just plain weird. i got no room to talk anyways, i have a gigantic ego as well.

[ZylitoL]

What does that have to do with anything? He's just weird like that.

[v2a2n2g2]

What does that have to do with anything? He's just weird like that.

nothing really. i love his music and technique, i just dont like how peculiar he is. dont know why, dont really care.

[petrucci_owns86]

nothing really. i love his music and technique, i just dont like how peculiar he is. dont know why, dont really care.
...get used to it.

[Minkaro]

...get used to it.

Exactly. As I've always said: If you can't look past the weirdness of his image/personality, then you're the one missing out on fantastic music.

[petrucci_owns86]

Exactly. As I've always said: If you can't look past the weirdness of his image/personality, then you're the one missing out on fantastic music.
+1

This one girl who's normally nice to me at school got scared shitless by my Buckethead shirt, and told me not to wear it anymore. I pretty much said "Well if you heard his music, you would think otherwise. He might look weird to you but he's making music unlike any other."

[lobster624]

well buckethead does have some weird music that isn't very approachable to most people...

[petrucci_owns86]

That is true.


And wow I just stared at your avatar for like 5 minutes :haha

[lobster624]

i've done that with a lot of peoples avatars before. sometimes i think it will be different, but it never is. i do love my avatar though.

[petrucci_owns86]

Me too...


Anyway, back to Buckethead. This is, after all, the thread about him. Not avatars. :haha

[lobster624]

buckethead is the man. whether or not he is actually male is unknown.

[petrucci_owns86]

He's a man.












... I think.

[Td_Nights]

He's a man.












... I think.
I'm going with Robotic Ninja Virtuoso, personally.

[Td_Nights]

Sorry for the double post everyone. If my response to a quote is too large in comparison to the quote, my computer freezes and i have to close out and go back to this site all over again.

an update on I Come In Peace;

Still unfinished. I recently went from trying mid-to-fast 6 finger taps to mid-speed 8 finger taps.

...It should go without saying that my hands hurt beyond belief now :sad:

I can go ahead and give whoever that quick lead wedge that's a bit after when the clean guitars come to an end.

Just PM me.

[petrucci_owns86]

Take your time bro, I'm sure that tab will kick ass when it's complete.



Robotic Ninja Virtuoso, :haha

[dminishedthingy]

did anyone else cry the first time they heard soothsayer?

[petrucci_owns86]

Yep.



...every time I hear it, for that matter.

[Nacho Cheese!]

Hello, my name is Ronnie and I'm a Bucketheadolic, a Buckethead Addict..., what ever you want to call it...



I have never cried during Soothsayer. There are only very few Buckethead songs that have done that...Many have brought goosebumps though. Ghost Pt.2, Spell of the Gypsies, All in the Waiting, Watching the Boats with my Dad...okay, there is quite a bit...

[petrucci_owns86]

Hello my name is Chris, Bucketheadaholic, and I cry during Soothsayer. EVERY TIME.

[blakel94]

Whats your favourite Buckethead Song?
I come in peace

[Minkaro]

Whats your favourite Buckethead Song?
I come in peace

Nottingham Lace. Probably the first instrumental song I listened to, and after the solo was over, I didn't want to play anything else, because nothing could compare to what I'd just listened to.

[Nacho Cheese!]

Why does everyone now feel obliged to say they are an addict...with my line at that.... :peace:

:p:


I don't have a favorite, there are way too many great songs.

[Zaphod_Beeblebr]

Whats your favourite Buckethead Song?
I come in peace

Running From the Light, Funbus and Nottingham Lace. Nottingham Lace was the first Buckethead I heard and I was hooked, Funbus has awesome lyrics and a great solo and Running from the Light is just pure epic greatness from start to finish.

[griffRG7321]

can anyone help me with downloading giant robot NTT from this site (its legal)

http://alleyjazz.net/en/GiantRobot.html

when i click on a song it just appears in quicktime in a new window and there is no option for downloading or anything :(

[Zaphod_Beeblebr]

can anyone help me with downloading giant robot NTT from this site (its legal)

http://alleyjazz.net/en/GiantRobot.html

when i click on a song it just appears in quicktime in a new window and there is no option for downloading or anything :(

Try right clicking and going to either "Save target as..." or "Save link as..." depending on your browser.

[griffRG7321]

Try right clicking and going to either "Save target as..." or "Save link as..." depending on your browser.


thanks sooo muchh :heart: :)

[griffRG7321]

just been listening to giant robot NTT, and mrs bealsy is a great track to just improv to, and scraps is just incredible :cool:

[bubbamc119]

And here it is (NTT) in CD quality FLAC. Forget about the mp3 version, it's really bad.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4FI9S4E9

[MRavioli]

+1

This one girl who's normally nice to me at school got scared shitless by my Buckethead shirt, and told me not to wear it anymore. I pretty much said "Well if you heard his music, you would think otherwise. He might look weird to you but he's making music unlike any other."

buckethead t-shirts!? where?

[Vantage]

buckethead t-shirts!? where?
www.tdrsmusic.com

[petrucci_owns86]

Running From the Light, Funbus and Nottingham Lace. Nottingham Lace was the first Buckethead I heard and I was hooked, Funbus has awesome lyrics and a great solo and Running from the Light is just pure epic greatness from start to finish.
Get Crime Slunk Scene.


Do you only have Enter the Chicken or something?

[Nacho Cheese!]

I like Crime Slunk Scene!

[Evil_Magician]

How many other Bucket fans lov ethe Deli Creeps.

My friend gave me "Dawn Of The".
I love nearly every song on it.
Especialy "Found A Body".

[Nacho Cheese!]

Same, Deli Creeps are great. I like "Can I have a Ride." or at least I think that is what it is called. I can't remember off the top of my head but it is where Bob is hitchhiking and POP goes the soft spot.

Oh, and in my other post I was thinking about Monsters & Robots and not Crime Slunk Scene. Although I do love both.

[Basquiat]

How many other Bucket fans lov ethe Deli Creeps.

My friend gave me "Dawn Of The".
I love nearly every song on it.
Especialy "Found A Body".


Dawn is simply one of my favorite Bucket-related releases ever. Amazing album.

For more obscurity, how many fans here have heard the lesser known albums (Like Bucket already isn't lesser known!) Such as the album by Arcana (Arc of the Testimony) or Praxis (Profanation)

Arcana is amazing if you want like, Jazz-shred. Praxis is.... just amazing. I think you have to import the album though, but believe me, don't think twice. It's worth every penny.

[Minkaro]

I have Profanation. Really good, Worship is probably my favourite song on there.

[Nacho Cheese!]

I think I have the Praxis one but not the Arcana one.

[Evil_Magician]

Hey guys .

Can anyone tell me which Guitar World issue had that buckethead video that's floating around on youtube.

thanks

[Vantage]

I only have Transmutation from Praxis.

[Nacho Cheese!]

March 2007 I think, someone told me some time back.

[Evil_Magician]

Nope , I was reffering to this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ0psNr6uc4

[bubbamc119]

Hey guys .

Can anyone tell me which Guitar World issue had that buckethead video that's floating around on youtube.

thanks

First of all, it's "Guitar One" Magazine, not "Guitar World". And the issue is January 2006.

[Evil_Magician]

First of all, it's "Guitar One" Magazine, not "Guitar World". And the issue is January 2006.

Ahhh.
Awesome :D

Thank you very much.

EDIT:
Damnit I can't find it anywhere.
Does anyone here happen to have that issue ?
I'd jsut really like to read the article and see the tabs for the video.

I'm having a hard time finding a page to buy it from.

[Nacho Cheese!]

Good luck on that. Give us a link if you find out where it is you can buy a copy of it.

I'm pretty sure there was something about Buckethead in the March 2007 issue. Anyone know about that? It may also have been a guitar one.

[bubbamc119]

I have the issue, unfortunately I don't have a scanner. Maybe I'll tab the lessons out for you guys soon :)

[Nacho Cheese!]

Tabs for the lessons should already be on this site.

[Evil_Magician]

Good luck on that. Give us a link if you find out where it is you can buy a copy of it.

I'm pretty sure there was something about Buckethead in the March 2007 issue. Anyone know about that? It may also have been a guitar one.

Yeah . March 2007 has the tab of Jordan, nothing more .

I've heard that there's a 10 page long article on buckethead in some 1996 Guitar Player issue.
Anyone know what that's all about ?

[Nacho Cheese!]

Yeah . March 2007 has the tab of Jordan, nothing more .

I've heard that there's a 10 page long article on buckethead in some 1996 Guitar Player issue.
Anyone know what that's all about ?

I have no clue but thanks for the info :D

[bubbamc119]

Here you go, it's a bloody great read!

http://qfg.info/misc/destroyallmonsters.txt

[Evil_Magician]

Oh man,
THANK YOU SO MUCH.

I wanted to read that for so long :D

[Nacho Cheese!]

Yay!

[Night_Lights]

Nope , I was reffering to this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ0psNr6uc4

thanks for that dude, thats awesome!

[petrucci_owns86]

Yeah . March 2007 has the tab of Jordan, nothing more .

I've heard that there's a 10 page long article on buckethead in some 1996 Guitar Player issue.
Anyone know what that's all about ?
You're a bit wrong. It also has some shit about his Young Buckethead DVD's.

And it just so happens that my subscription renewed right before that isue came out, so it skipped that one and went on to the April issue. I was so pissed

[lobster624]

will i be seeing anyone at BB Kings in NY on november 1st? :)

[Phoenix322]

I'm gonna see BH for the first time July 28th here in Buffalo, NY with a bunch of friends. I can't wait :D

I hope he plays "Nottingham Lace".

[Evil_Magician]

You're a bit wrong. It also has some shit about his Young Buckethead DVD's.

And it just so happens that my subscription renewed right before that isue came out, so it skipped that one and went on to the April issue. I was so pissed



Ahhhh ...
Sorry.

That must've sucked :confused: