Homeskoolin’ Volume 186, Tom Bukovac, “13”

[@highstreetjackmusic]

Please never listen to anyone who says you should change your filming setup. The honesty of what you do is what we all love. It feels like we're hanging out with you and not just watching a TV show.

[@fromouterspace1218]

Amen bud...i always think the same thing then he reacts and im all Ga Gewnshh...!...thanks for being like minded...👍😁...

[@stevenbryan7586]

I've said the same. It's pure, to change it would likely be a loss even if technically better. I bet Tom either agrees, or doesn't care in that beautiful dismissive way.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Hear hear!

[@tomcoryell]

Giddy up!

[@josemelrose5465]

Totally and absolutely agree

[@jamesleavitt5719]

The playing at the beginning was gorgeous. You managed to take a key that is full of cliches and avoid all of them. You made the key of E sound like a folk player in the key of C. I love how you do that with any key you happen to be in. You avoid the familiar and do something super creative and surprising.

[@501chorusecho]

thank you bro

[@argus8888]

Just can't believe that Nashville songwriters haven't been writing lyrics for some of these Homeskoolin lessons. Even if just as an exercise. Music so beautiful.

[@FreeLoader501]

@@argus8888 that song is begging for a vocal. Amazing Melody. Call Jedd!

[@vhollund]

I really like it instrumental You'd be great for soundtracks to movies with that extra personal layer Check out David Torns music to the film Everything Must Go

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

Ditto. I loved the intro. It sounded like a song I love yet a song I’ve never heard.

[@Ruudis9er]

Your videos and sound quality are excellent, Larry you’re like a 5 time pro bowl hall of fame safety but on Guitar …. you lay the wood when needed or lay back in coverage making sure there’s not bust. Larry I can never thank you enough for letting us into the amazing locker room of the professional guitar man. With much gratitude 🙏

[@501chorusecho]

haahaaaaa this might be my all-time favorite comment...thank you bro

[@route9records]

Holy crap, Uncle Larry, that opening number is one of the most perfect pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@TwoMuleBlues]

Beck never became an oldies act, always stayed ahead of the curve and fresh. Havent been many like that.

[@stephenmckenna6488]

Pierce is right...there is nothing good about Beck's passing. Except...somewhere, right now, some kid is sitting down and listening to Truth and Beck O-La and Loud Hailer. And having his/her mind blown. And then picking up a guitar. With resolve.

[@kennylynch9317]

This is something I was thinking about all day

[@martinmartin8871]

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[@shorerocks]

So there is hope? Good.

[@annunacky4463]

Always hope. Jeff will jam with the other legends again.

[@koho]

"With resolve." just right.

[@michaelyoung5153]

This one is beyond great.... awesome melody!!!!

[@jjtorgrimsen]

You’re a deep cat uncle Larry. Thanks for inspiring us.

[@randallcoumos8534]

Hey Tom. Story from yesteryear. I was working for Aggressive Sound and lights back in the 80’s. I running lights at Spanky’s East. It was Thursday ladies night. Packed house.Catch 22 was rocking the place. I ran the fog machine from the light board way back behind the sound board. The fog got stuck in the on position which proceeded to fill the venue. It took a few minutes to get to the stage to unplug the fog machine. Come break time I remember you and the rest of the band wiping oily fog juice off your equipment. I felt so bad. You all were really nice about it. Still felt bad. And that is my Tom story from years gone by.

[@dloper66]

Im new here sir. Been watching all the your videos. Your playing really makes me wish id taken my guitar playing a lot more seriously years ago when i started. I still play constantly but Id give anything to have your skill and interpretation of music. Im a big fan brother.

[@jerrydavis6754]

Thank you! Have a blessed day.

[@JHSmithmusic]

There is no more beautiful sound than that of an old herringbone. When my grandfather passed his down to me and I strummed my first chord on that thing and felt the resonance, it absolutely took my breath away. I get more inspired every time I pick that thing up than when I pickup any of my other guitars

[@TwoMuleBlues]

That acoustic sounds so damn good.

[@benjaminiraa]

Yes sir. Thank you

[@ilkenjohns]

So true about the album game! I couldn’t get enough of Zeppelin IV as a kid and once spent an entire Saturday around the age of 12 or 13 learning the solo to Stairway To Heaven note for note by ear. Decades later, I still marvel at how much the DNA of my guitar playing branches outward from learning that solo and listening to that album on repeat during such a formative time…

[@GrtBasinGuitars]

Hey Tom ! One of the few jambs that you've put up that I thought I could tackle... I'm on it ! Thanks for sharing , I really enjoy your acoustic playing ! I've been on the Homeskoolin ride since the beginning days of the "Corona" lessons , thanks again for all your insights...priceless

[@joshporter08]

Bruh, that opening acoustic piece of music is phenomenal. Keep on pickin Uncle Larry. Greetings from Alabama

[@mikefetterman6782]

I was 13 in 1983. Not too much exciting in music (without drum machines and synths) but I was listening to 60s music in the 80s when I was a teen, plus a little Van Halen, Chuck Mangione, Henry Mancini (I played saxophone and trumpet in high school band) Herb Albert, and Herbie Hancock. And mom always played Elvis, Conway, Dolly, Loretta, Lacy J Dalton, and more Elvis.

[@nickspann20]

I was 13 coming home from deer camp with dad late at night. I never thought much of music before that and I can remember hearing the keyboard solo to Light My Fire and was hypnotized by it. It was on repeat for the next few months whenever I was in my dad’s truck until he was sick of hearing it. Been hooked on music ever since.

[@taossmith85]

This needs to be on an album

[@Total_DaveB]

Dream sound right there. If it sounds incredible coming through lil iPhone speakers… thanks for all you do uncle.

[@jimborders7616]

That racing analogy was spot on. Playing live with 3 of my best friends in this life and pulling off a live show where we are all pushing our boundaries and “going for it” while locked in to what one another is playing is nothing short of magical.

[@MikeShermanGuitar]

Tom, Thank you for all of your generosity. You are always an inspiration! This is likely not considered a "cover" by most, but my favorite cover song would have to be "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" written by Stevie Wonder and was first recorded by Syreeta Wright in 1974 on her album Stevie Wonder Presents: Syreeta. Jeff Beck's performance of that song sent me down a life long journey of playing guitar. Thank You So Much JB Rest In Peace!!

[@t.sewell1513]

Dude….that opening piece has inspiration written all over it. Ty man!

[@guitardog]

Love ya, brother. You’re good for the soul! 🎸🐶

[@501chorusecho]

love you too guitar dog

[@BorostateBlues]

It’s also cool to hear you appreciate the moment, I’ve never heard you not appreciate the moment, it’s cool to see it

[@abradfordajb]

Your acoustic leadin .... another example of your basic, beautiful melodic approach that you infuse into so much of your playing. It is simply inspiring, and i thank you for what you present to us. ❤❤

[@moody_chords]

at 13, tears for fears and the outfield, nowadays i've been listening to drew's cd. so heartfelt. Tom, homeskoolin is such a besutiful thing. Thank you always and forever

[@natehine8541]

Beautiful sounds great .. total right about age 13 .. man all I did was play then ..never got anywhere in music past a local guy .. but it started at that magic age .. thank you for being such a humble inspiring person and taking us on ride we never would get to see without you .. your playing and content just amazing stuff

[@MarkWirly]

Thanks for sharing!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎸☮️❤️🙏…It’s awesome to have somebody sharing bits n pieces of the industry to all us amateurs… It’s nice to look in the window for awhile…

[@brianwood7237]

Uncle Larry is always a good hang when all you really need is a good hang🤙

[@dannyt2885]

MORE!

[@Addingtone67]

Wicked awesome ! ... Thanks Brotha Love Bone ! ..... Jore da best

[@newdigs2001]

My 13 is “a nod is as good as a wink…” by the Faces. I remember being angry when Ronnie Wood left and joined the Stones! Also, first big concert I ever went to was the Faces.

[@dwightruffin9461]

Johnny Winters Captured Live Album for me. I saw the original tour in 1975 in Little Rock, AR.! What was the most rememberable part of the show to me was he played by himself it seem like an whole hour of delta blues with the slide on a stood. I grew up about 30 miles from Memphis and I've seen a lot bluesmen and had the luck in the fifth grade riding my bicycle around the local dance hall in Forrest city hearing a band warming up for a dance that night. My friend and I go in and their was a big guy playing a flying V on stage; so, I go up and tell the guy I play guitar (started when I was five years old)? He's asked me to come on up and play? He played with the strings upside down; so, I turned the V over and kicked the old song GLORIA with the band playing along. Well, after that the guy gave me and my friend a couple album's and signed them. Needless to say that fine gentleman was Mr. Albert King!

[@lukian111]

This is my favorite episode. Thanks Tom!

[@jakeah1175]

re: bottling the experience of playing with the best musicians… reminded me of that Ralph Fiennes movie ‘Strange Days’ from 1995 where a former cop turned street hustler deals in illegal recordings (on minidisc) that give the user memories and sensations they otherwise couldn’t have. Great film!

[@Big-A-Russel]

I feel your pain I've had tinnitus since I was three years old. I can't remember what happened but pretty much ever since I can remember my ears have been ringing. Sometimes it can be distracting but mostly it's part of life you get used to it being there in the background of everything you hear. I have to have a box fan for sleep or the ringing will keep me awake.

[@kimhalley8950]

Please don’t change a thing about your videos. I love the unedited, impromptu nature of these sessions.

[@RobEKirby]

Uncle Larry! I turned 13 in 1969. Just looked up the list of great bands and songs, damn! The list just goes on and on. I've been influenced by a huge swath of musical styles. Thanks for the reminder. Great advice on gear insurance, I am finally gonna do it this year!

[@carairn4201]

Life got in the way of my Uncle Larry time recently! Catching up on some videos is good for my soul. Hoping we get to see more with you, Ann and the Dawgs this year. ✌🏼💜🎸

[@jonnybeck6723]

Hey Tom, my Tele and I thank you for that intro # ...just love that Bmaj all day 'till next Tues. and beyond.........

[@toploadtele]

So true Tom... I was 13 when I started playing drums then Blow By Blow came out and blew my mind in 75' !

[@garynolan7259]

Awesome Uncle Larry. Perfect👍

[@donaldnelson8764]

I was 13 in 1960, got my first guitar, a Silvertone acoustic, with money I saved from working for a farmer. I was inspired by the Ventures, James Burton with Ricky Nelson on Ozzie and Harriet, and Buddy Merril and Neil Lavange, on Lawrence Welk. I've been playing guitar non stop for 63 year. It's not a hobby, it's who you are. I found Jeff Beck in the Yardbirds and connected with him the most on Truth and Beckola.

[@limpindug]

Right on the head ya nailed it, don't change a thing bud your on a roll. Our philosophical uncle has to be cherished. Tommy keep going your own way am hanging on for ma life. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.

[@eblue9620]

Love the iPhone, unproduced, casual atmosphere video style since day 1. Please don't change anything. Feels like video chatting with a good friend. 👍

[@lloydloar1]

You are lucky, and your talent and hard work are what has created that luck. We're lucky too to be able to vicariously learn about visceral experiences like you described about recording at Vince Gill's studio. That was cool. Thanks!

[@thurstonhowls7723]

I LITERALLY texted my dad the other night and thanked him for taping the 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and The Last Waltz in 1995. Good old Thurston was a ripe 13. In the same year he exposed me to Neil Young, Led Zeppelin (which I had already know), and The Band. I love me dad for many reasons. But this reason is up there.

[@kayakkootenaybc]

The intro peice is so good

[@howabouthetruth2157]

I agree 100%. I've been working on this tune since I first discovered this video. I've got it pretty much down. But as great as my acoustic guitars sound, they still don't hold a candle to this old D18. Even with the compression that occurs when uploading to youtube, this guitar literally sounds better than most acoustics in person.

[@robmillsap]

Age 13, Summer of ’79. Traveled to Germany with mom, received a boombox from Tante Marga and on the way back to the states, while waiting in Heathrow airport, mom bought me two cassettes; Dire Straits Communique and Thin Lizzy Black Rose. Also picked up two vinyl LPs, Alan Parsons Pyramid and Queen Live Killer’s. Those recordings left a life long lasting impression. Thanks U.L.

[@GermanFafian]

On the sharing of knowledge. I once had someone tell me: "Sharing knowledge is not like sharing an apple. When you share an apple. You get half an apple and the other person gets another half. When you share knowledge, you keep 100% of what you know and get to see what the other person does with what you taught them and learn from that too"

[@jordandangelo180]

Man so cool so play gigs where Jeff Beck is on the bill. Sounds about right for a player of your caliber Uncle Larry. Glad to see you’re getting the respect your deserve. At 13 yrs old, it was all 3 Hendrix albums and any live Hendrix I could get my hands on. I wore out about 6 copies of Live at Isle or Wight…the Blue Wild Angel…I still think that version or Machine Gun is the best electric guitar playing I’ve ever heard. It’s just so effortlessly amazing it blows my mind every time after thousands of times listening to it. The Woodstock improvisation, including the solo at the end of Purple Haze is my other favorite live electric guitar track. So powerful it’s insane. The other records I was lucky to find were early Dylan records and my favorite non-rock player is Lenny Breau. I would play Lenny Breaus documentary over and over just to hear the music and his amazing story which I really relayed to. Funny you mention boiling the mouth guard to make the impressions in your teeth because I did that so many times for hockey. Really great video as usual Uncle Larry 👍🏼 my favorite KZbin channel by a long shot. If this was the only KZbin channel I’d be just fine with that.

[@501chorusecho]

rock on brother.....thanks for the kind words

[@jordandangelo180]

@@501chorusecho thank you Uncle Larry. All your videos are a gift to all of us and I wish I could give more kind words because you deserve it. You’ve really helped me transition my playing to where I always wanted it to be and I feel like I’m finally on the right track thanks to you. I hope one day I can fly or drive down to Nashville and catch you playing a live gig. Thanks for appreciating my comments…it means a lot…

[@RobEKirby]

I've had tinnitus for over 40 years! You DO get used to it...actually you learn to hear THROUGH it. But it does get louder in complete silence.

[@henryb160]

In the dead of the night it drives me mad. It's like some industrial machine pumping away. Gotta have some radio/podcast on before I can get some sleep.

[@denmar355]

I’m with you. Drives me crazy! I have to have noise in headphones to get distracted and go to sleep.

[@henryb160]

@@denmar355 When I'm in a noisy bar I can't hear a word anyone is saying in front of me but I can clearly pick up conversation from 10 feet behind me, And live music beyond moderate levels drives me out of a joint. It just sounds like a painful assault on what's left of my hearing....there's nothing 'musical' to it!

[@scottpeterson9609]

@@henryb160 We have a noisy fan in the bedroom, I turn it on when I go to bed, runs all night and I can't sleep without it.

[@RobEKirby]

I have to add, even with hearing aids (I have otosclerosis to boot) even WITH hearing aids, tinnitus rules all. My heart goes out to all you sufferers! We're not alone, obviously! Keep rockin' anyway!

[@Sias0]

Good ole Uncle Larry! I'm really glad I've found your channel. Loving it .Thanks for doing it .

[@martygraw1406]

My level of respect for you just doubled when you made the comment about Steely Dan.

[@matmarchi]

Hey, uncle Larry. I really like listening to you talking. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy your playing. Like damn! But I really enjoy listening the your knowledge and stories. Cheers

[@501chorusecho]

thank you bro

[@christopherkuefler9839]

I love the tune and really love how that guitar sounds!

[@derosa504]

Hey tom , the content, the education. I love it all. Top shelf stuff. But what i love the most about homeskoolin is the tone. I too love the low rent aspect of capturing great guitar tone through a simple iphone. Its a tribute to the great technical brains of past and present. Its also kinda like listening to the recording of evh(vh1) through the drum overhead only. No studio magic. His sound was in the room. And so is yours. Dont change a thing!

[@dannyt2885]

SWEET!... Siskel and Ebert give it two thumbs up and so do I. 👍👍

[@joshellyson]

Well i for one, would gladly pay the cost of entry to sit in a dark corner of that studio with a set of cans on just to listen to all you masters at work. Uncle Larry you and your mates are genius players, but i suspect that one of the ways you become great, besides all the really hard work it takes, is to remain thankful, appreciative, humble at the wonder of it all. You have gratitude in spades. Sadly, knowing you have tinnitus helps me deal with it myself, but like you said, you get used to it. And lastly, DON"T you dare change the way you share video with us...its like we are all sitting around the table together enjoying a good chat and a beer. So very thankful for you.

[@billavonda1604]

Beautiful melody, Tom. Great way to wake up. thanks!

[@johnharris7244]

My Mum worked at RCA records in my teens in the mid 70s and 80s and she brought home so many vinyl records ,albums and singles.

[@littlewing8026]

I just love these conversations about life and music (in addition to the awesome playing), Uncle Larry kicks butt!!!

[@BorostateBlues]

Incredible content, you keep nailing this stuff, find myself consistently shaking my head in agreement

[@steveh1273]

"you get used to pretty much everything that's wrong with you in life after a while," Uncle Larry, I agree with you, just doing our best (I'm 71 and have been adapting all my life to one thing or another).

[@Shredbmx221]

I agree w burnsy55, content is king. We are greatful for the free, raw lessons, tips, tricks and wisdom. DI not necessary.

[@Theweeze100]

Jones’n to listen “Plexi soul”. Thanks for all the encouragement you bring to the Tube, Uncle Larry!

[@Steve-si8hx]

Love the acoustic song very pretty

[@redjet4810]

Saw Beck, Fillmore east,Oct/68. Unfuckinbelievable. Sold me.

[@tinkercitymusic]

Just absolutely beautiful playing man... everything is a song

[@charlespeterson3798]

I remember that melody from some years ago, one of the best I have ever heard.

[@JeanArcand]

The music WILL always be there.. love love love Thanks for keeping it real Mon Oncle Larry ❤

[@AskZac]

I was listening to the Ventures, Booker T, and pre-65 Beatles. My album I can list all the tracks on is Emmylou's Luxury Liner.

[@geoffwalton118]

Nice one Tom.

[@RyanSandersGuitar]

Would love to see or hear anything you guys record with Vince on lead. Love his phrasing. Incredible

[@sharileesweetmusic4359]

yup! love it

[@guitarz]

That intro what fantastic 🍻

[@sevenpoundsalad3878]

I still think the music I listened to at 13 is great! But it took me decades to make my wake back to it. And you're right. that's the stuff that I remember every song on, and the songs that made the biggest impression on me.

[@meanmud1]

Yes - when I was a kid, "Southside of the Sky" was my favorite song on Fragile

[@paulinnes2900]

Thanks Tom

[@jseptoski]

I probably own most of the records Jeff Beck ever put out. My all time favorite guitarist. What an amazingly musical career he had!

[@scrantonguitar]

Thanks for opening up your beautiful soul in every video 🕉️

[@markdeason6461]

that's beautiful tom

[@sharileesweetmusic4359]

I can name every song on Sgt. Pepper's and yessss love Vince xoxoxo that's where you belong...every moment matters

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤❤live at leeds

[@mojo6778]

I am laughing so hard, just like a dad, if I ever saw my boys doing what I did, I would slap them silly. Another would be you cant fool the ole fooler...Love your wit and wisdom almost as much as your playing!

[@ReverndTexDeVille]

I understand that feeling. I got a chance to play and sing with Wayne Perkins and Rusty Hendricks. I was guitar junkie high about 3 days

[@scottbee501]

Another great one is gone. I saw Beck as a virtuoso violinist. Impeccable nuance. Somewhere someone may be listening to Jeff Beck for the first time and say “wow, I want to do that”. A star is born.

[@liontone]

Hi Uncle Larry! 100% about tinnitus. As long as I hear a little ringing, I know I’m alive….😂. When it stops, I’ll worry…. Led Zeppelin IV…. Songs from memory. Truth about what’s formative. 😊

[@telecasteroil]

I listened to Plexi Soul today , it was great For this day.

[@thep2pband]

Ha! That’s hysterical! At 12 it was Monkees, Beach Boys, Beatles, Paul Revere and AM radio. At 13 (1968-69) it was Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Beck, Zeppelin, Johnny Winter and FM radio.

[@polarglaremusic586]

I just watched L.S. live in winterland . what a show

[@CNCTEMATIC]

Wow, you were in a deep state of mind doing this one; some takes on things that really made me think! My 13 y.o. albums of fascination were LPs from my Dad's collection, particularly late Beatles and Led Zeppelin. I spent hours listening to them with headphones lying on the lounge room carpet. I would probably choose either Abbey Road or Led Zepp IV for the naming challenge. Or OK Computer. I'm on holiday, spent a couple days recently playing new amps in my favourite guitar shop, and I definitely rip you off! But its also definitely not stealing, because its a faintest imitation of the genuine article, thats for damn sure!

[@bobgatewood]

i wish i had something smart to say tommy but i'm just aways hanging back enjoying it. these things are so lyrical but say more than any words could. i hope you keep it up for a long time.

[@bikesndrums]

I'm old but end of 1966 and 11 months of 1967 I was 13 - wow Sgt Peppers, Pet Sounds, Disraeli Gears, Are you Experienced? Blood Sweat and Tears Al Kooper and BST Bobby Colomby - I still love bands with horn sections! This explains a lot!

[@Rocksoup77]

Really great episode, Tom! That guitar tone is stellar.

[@JiminTennessee]

2112 and Grand Illusion were the first two albums I ever bought with my own money. I was in 5th grade I think. I would sit on the floor of my room with the album sleve and listen to those records over and over. Thanks for reminding me of those times :)

[@VictorRochaGaming]

I can't speak for anyone else but you're the Bubba I never had. Thanks.