Homeskoolin’ Volume 288, Tom Bukovac, “Triggered Hippies”

Uncle Larry gets deep into the VCB here….we might want to send a search party to retrieve him…

[@Emperorjones]

“Conjure emotion” the rest will happen.

[@yolerhymenstein3866]

Would you ever consider making a list of your favourite albums you think guitar players should listen to for the feels?

[@jaxflguitar]

Love your channel it gives me a little sun shine in my life while i care for my mom she has dementia i spend 17 to 20 hr a day here with her going on 4 years now think you for the light!

[@501chorusecho]

Wow man…that’s a hell of a commitment I’m sure she appreciates it bro…nice work

[@jaxflguitar]

@@501chorusechomy mom is a sweat heart even though she dont know who i am anymore she thanks me for every thing i do.

[@brianwood7237]

As the son of Aging parents the responsibilities are endless but you do it anyways cuz they're the ones that brung ya👍

[@ccaputa]

Same here, but I've only been doing it for five months. Four years takes a lot of patience, cudos.

[@guitarguru4492]

You're a great person sir.

[@DreaNEO]

I realized some time ago, that I only have notifications set for Uncle Larry on the KZbins. I chose wisely.

[@metelegerald]

Hahaha same here dude

[@BryanDean-g2p]

This world needs more "friendly" you are a beautiful person and unbelievable musician. Thank you Tom ❤

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you love

[@shawnp1963]

“Scarlett Johansson in her prime!” This is why I love listening and watching your channel! Yes!!!

[@TheSpydersBand]

I have an idea Scarlett Johansson will always be prime.

[@BeefNEggs057]

@@TheSpydersBand Sure….

[@kitano0]

@@TheSpydersBand She was prime in "Her"...and you never saw her!

[@bjparke11]

That last line got me, "that's a G"😂

[@JohnViguerie]

If This Is It - Huey Lewis. Brilliant

[@Vaughn6886]

Huey doesn't get enough recognition, so many great compositions, hooks, and melodies

[@davidjohnson9993]

Or Johnny Colla.

[@rockers2rockers616]

The News were a fantastic band for sure

[@misterknightowlandco]

I didn’t even realize that was the song until half way through. I was like wait what the Americana version of the news?!? wtf lol

[@1950s_Guitar]

"Conjure Emotions" - Best advise you could give anyone. So many players focus on technical details and lose track of the main mission.

[@riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638]

'Conjour emotions'. You just defined music, defined your channel and defined my personal version of why we slap the strings. Bravo. That might be the most profound statement you have made on this show. And I've been watching since episode 2 corona.

[@gbarge4]

Man, Tom, sometimes you don't know you need a little acoustic beauty until you hear some in the morning. It was a good segue to when you talked about emotion. Sometimes you don't know how much hurt you're carrying until there's a place for it to go. Thank you.

[@marcterencemckenna]

'The guitar doesn't have a pick-up, but I do. I'm American'

[@Danielrunion]

Hey Tom. This past November some nerve damage made my left hand almost totally numb and it's unlikely I'll ever play guitar again. My consumption of KZbin guitar content has dwindled to nearly zero, but I still love listening to your ramblings. Wish I could play, but until then, if ever, I'll just live vicariously through your videos. Thanks man.

[@yeknommonkey]

Worth trying to learn lefty?

[@defkind]

Slide?

[@Danielrunion]

Not even strong enough to hold a slide up let alone any muting or fretting. Lefty…. Literally like starting over from zero. Not sure I have it in me. Maybe in time.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Try carnivore. All beef. It can heal shit.

[@jonaskarlstrom4152]

Two weeks ago when we rehearsed i started cry when my friend went into a leadpart, emotion 100% I am a beginner playing in a band, but oh my god how it touches me every wednesday night. My bandmates have played 40 years and i only 5 years. I learn so much from them, and they push me to take leadstuff and go for it and step out of my comfortzone. Tom, your channel is just the best one out there.

[@jasonhartelius]

I remember staying up late to see the "World Premiere" of the "If This Is It" video on MTV in 1984 when I was a kid and we just got cable. Remember when that was a thing? Anyway... great video on the beach... the money shot was the guys in the band buried in the sand up to their heads singing the "oooooooh wop" background parts!

[@jamzon335]

I caught TH on one of those good nights, when you tore the roof off the Ardmore Music Hall. And in fact, that was my introduction to a guitar player named Tom Bukovac. My buddy and I went to see Jackie Green, but after a song or two, we took notice and were saying to each other "Man, who is that other guy?!?!

[@davidt9841]

The sounds and stories those kitchen walls have heard - and that you have shared - Priceless!

[@chrisf247]

Rolling up to the bar by yourself for a drink and a chat is an underrated art

[@stevenbryan7586]

"That's a G"... what a closer. A little something for everybody at Hoomeskoolin Industries.

[@geoffarnold8723]

Nice J45 thats great for 2k! I just picked up a Bourgois Slope D Standard. Lovely guitar to play.

[@davidmayguitarsolotutorial4366]

The Trigger Hippy album is my favourite record of the last twenty years , I love it.

[@501chorusecho]

thank you bro...we made that in my garage

[@JimPoston1]

Such sweet chords Uncle Larry! Great commentary too!

[@defcrew7435]

“That’s a G!” Haha. Great salutation. Enjoy your channel. Funny guy.

[@johnphelan9102]

Tom, when you said, “I’m a Southern man now,” I couldn’t help hearing shades of Charles Baker Harris from To Kill a Mockingbird in your voice. I half-expected you to say, “Folks call me Dill” or perhaps “Folks call me Uncle Larry.” Anyway, great vid as usual.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Tom, when ya said: "Try to get into the emotion & vibe of those songs on those classic records ( I'm paraphrasing of course, but same message ) much like a movie producer".........it gave me goosebumps, I kid you not. Because THAT has always been my philosophy when trying to learn & advance my guitar playing, singing, and performing, all throughout my life......and I just turned 62 yrs old. The result: People in audiences at ALL of my gigs would come up to me during breaks to say things like: "Dude, I don't just hear you, I FEEL you".........or "Dude, you cause me to get all misty when you perform these songs" ( that one really hits home )........and: "That was the best version of that song I've ever heard anywhere"......etc, etc. These types of compliments made it all worthwhile. The money earned paled in comparison. Because if you're not pouring your heart & Soul into performing songs ( and finding that vibe when listening to those old records ), and then trying to really move your audience.........then what the hell is the point. I NEVER once concentrated on "chord progressions" or "scales". I swear, I love you more & more every day Uncle Larry. You can take 2 guitarists who play the same song correctly note for note, yet one of those cats puts the feel & vibe into it........while the other dude's version seems "sterile". There's a Spirituality in good musical performances.

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

Ok I think your gold top should be called "Scarlett" now. I know you don't name the guitars, but it's only fitting since you made that analogy. :)

[@sevenpoundsalad3878]

I love this idea that records create worlds. That really nails it. Great artists create a complex feeling through their music. It can sound very human and then also very alien, but good ones suck you in and hold your attention. I sometimes think you can feel what the artist felt when they wrote a song. And I don't mean "aw such a sad song," but the weird cool chills/vibe a song can hit. I'm listening to one right now it just sounds amazing, but I couldn't explain why it is. It just is.

[@jackstanton9955]

"But what the hell do I know..." Words I live by everyday.

[@EY2112]

Hey Tom, back in the day you said that you thought the 335 was the best/pinnacle of electric guitar design, have the Goldtop and Burst changed your opinion? As always, thanks for everything you’ve given us over the past 4 (holy shit) years- especially the inspiration.

[@JeffB391]

Your playing definitely brings out emotions. Great chat on that subject. My favorite I have seen bringing it out was Jeff Beck, and doubt he had any clue about what modes he was playing. He was amazing and expressing himself.

[@kylebollendorf4856]

Loved the “This is It” arrangement!! Beautiful

[@phildohogne1970]

If one looks at the guitar finger board it's patterns actually require seven strings to be understood. With those patterns there are several emotional states that define how music is played- with few exceptions, most of the greatest guitarists figure this out. They are not playing scales or modes. This is why they can play almost anything. They are making music. If you don/t know this already. Tom just gave you the most important guitar lesson you have had. This is one of the main reasons why Tim Pierce said he is the best studio guitarist he has seen, Tom plays music, not guitar.

[@nickangelo3283]

One of the most profound insights ever on Homeskoolin, in response to the banal question “what scales should I be practicing?” Larry, you’re the best. You eschew the bs and get to the real stuff. Thank you.

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

That’s my favorite Uncle Larry shirt. I’ve worn mine out . I meet classmates constantly from wearing it.

[@perrache1789]

Conjure man! Very well put, thanks TB : )

[@telejazz5160]

Hey Tom, talking of worlds and environments in songs and albums, I'm a big fan of The Band. I've listened since the start and don't think I've heard you mention them. They even wrote a song for your hometown. Thanks again man

[@501chorusecho]

you haven't been watching very close my friend...

[@ronjinks8932]

Tasty opening there Tom !

[@tonybranton]

Scarlet, oh man, you do have taste brother! In guitars and women, and music, Did I say music? You are my Favorite and almost only reason for still getting online. I run a truck accessories shop in Texarkana TX. Love it, I'm 61 and played most of my life. You're the first complete content show I have seen in a LONG time. THANK YOU SO MUCH for saying what I knew and believed but never heard anyone in the business say, and the emotion connection. I have sought the simplest most direct way to say what I felt. Music is emotion in sound. One's expression is theirs or it isn't. Genres are languages within music, how well you speak them lies between your brain and your hands and, your determination to sculpt your sound,

[@501chorusecho]

My man

[@brianbane8647]

Emotion is why we are forever indebted to great artists. We suck at expressing ourselves properly. Thankfully you’re here for all of us. ❤

[@ColtonDutyMusic]

One of the best explanations I’ve heard about creating music - thanks Uncle Larry

[@frankgoodmanbuzzholland7517]

Such beautiful guitar music, always. I'm So glad I got to see a lot of 3rd & Lindsley gigs with you and Pat Buchanan. But these Uncle Larry days are the best. Love to SB from Portland. xoF.

[@pedrazarecords]

The combination of exceptional music, profound thoughts, and expert insight is immensely valuable to me. It surpasses the impact of the numerous guitar lessons I've taken - a true treasure. best regards from Argentina!

[@blueshawk5649]

I saw Trigger HIppie twice and you tore the place up both nights.

[@BradWarrenMusic]

Buk, we got Dick Fantastic back together for a show this past weekend. It was a blast! I remember you mentioning it a few years ago and somehow I’m now in it. 😂

[@Bob-ir2bj]

Really dug you and the Hippies. Joan Osborne, what a voice. Love her in Standing in the Shadows of Motown docu. Especially What Becomes of the Broken Hearted.

[@markmcnamara4322]

i watched uncle larrys early spring collection sale early this morning, then i watched vol 34, strat fury for the i don't know couple 50 times, and now this stunning performance. gorgeous !!!!!

[@genekelley3802]

Conjuring emotions, I like that . Thank man

[@vpovince1001]

States the guy that played some massively killer bluesy leads on his last birthday concert. I love that concert !

[@MikeM-Colorado]

Your chords in the opening jam might the the best yet! About "emotional target": Strangely enough, I heard the same words from my music theory teacher back in the '70s. She taught the usual theory stuff (which I ate up), but when we listened to a symphony or string quartet, she always focused on the emotion of the piece, and correlated that with what was going on musically. She taught us kids that all those notes and chords don't mean much unless you feel it. Thanks for bringing it up. Follows well on your recent "money notes" episode with Brian -- same thing, really.

[@Clayton-t5i]

It's my daughter Genevieve's 35th Birthday today. My only daughter, and I have 5 boys, Rock on Uncle Larry

[@501chorusecho]

Happy birthday

[@THEItchybruddah]

Went to see Trigger Hippies at beloved Bijou in Knoxpatch hoping to see you but alas, it was Will Kimbrough. (Big fan of Will since the “and the Bushmen” daze. But alas, I’d been gassed about the possibility of seeing what I’d heard so much about.) But, the opener got my twang fixation cured. It was my first viewing of a “Post Roberts J.D. Simo. He had a borrowed purple plexi stack and a borrowed burst.

[@thejames9681]

Hi Tom, thanks as always for the playing and positive energy. Quick question, do you have any guitars that just resonate more in one key than the others, even after a set up? I have a Les Paul that I love, and right from the start anything in D sounded great-the other keys are fine, but D just vibrates the entire guitar in a way unlike the other keys. That being said, do they become specialized guitars after that? Anyway, thanks for reading this latest obsessive post.

[@waynetoneseekerandersen2213]

This is why we listen to you Tommy… love your advice on music

[@bradgray9957]

Can’t beat southern hospitality! Love ya Larry

[@baneverything5580]

The main thing I like about the South is....I can grow food all year (typically) in central Louisiana. But the severe freeze in December 2022 wiped out my vegetables. Usually you can cover frost tolerant plants with a tarp or greenhouse cover but not when it`s zero with 50+ mph winds. Lots of 50 year old fig trees froze back to the roots too. My Yankee cousins wouldn`t eat anything from a garden because...."it came from the dirt." Ha! I`m about to plant over a dozen fruit trees when they get hardened off to being outdoors.

[@michaelmccormick546]

Man your rendition of that hank Williams jnr song was fucking amazing. Your a great singer, keep it coming with the tunes. I love the cover you do of Tina Turners whats love got to do with it when you play the hits 👌🤘🤘

[@DMiele55]

TH was a great band! Saw you at the Stone Pony

[@charleskinsey2141]

The emotions sucked me into guitar playing and what kept me . Can't believe you were in an econoline van band with Joan Osborne man I love her voice which really became a thing with the Funk Brothers , and her cover albums on top of the originals who else could make that kind of record today .

[@wyattmarsh349]

The whole bit on conjuring emotions being our job and the whole point and what we should be practicing might actually be the best and most valuable advice on Homeskoolin' yet. Cheers Uncle Larry

[@SSvebor]

Best practice advice...ever.

[@aqualuna367]

Hi Tom , did you get a chance to watch the Australian football ( Rugby League ) game they played in Los Vegas last weekend ? If not our season is just starting , you shoud try and watch some ..its a tough , fast and exciting game . Thanks for all the home school"in ..cheers Leigh

[@quocpham8738]

Been listening "Firebird Lullaby" lately. Absolutely hypnotic. Sounds like Daniel Lanois.

[@jmwise80]

That’s a great one. Can’t ever decide if it sounds sad to me or stoic and uplifting. Guess it depends on the day.

[@dlmyrs]

Beautiful guitar! And doing the Econoline crush with Joan had to be amazing…love her music.

[@surf247365]

Originally came for the guitar related content, now it’s just a great wealth of life lessons & under the hood look of a master of the instrument. 🤘🏽🤙🏽🙏🇺🇸

[@dynamicalan]

That's cool! This was yesterday - I didn't know about the Garage Sale. I want to find that Gretsch 6161 (I thought you said, but I that was the amp), like you played in your gear video. At around 8:40 there is a way to practice scales, of course melodic minor is great.

[@griggsb1]

"I'm good, naw man, I'm good." That was funny....and right.

[@darrenbrooks8542]

Thanks for another graat video conversation Tom. Always a pleasure to visit your kitchen. You and the boys should checkout NRL (National Rugby League) from Australia. Season is just starting and you get a football fix in your off season. Cheers!🍻 and Up, Up Cronulla!

[@tbone2451]

Being from Willowick Ohio myself. Growing up in that city was fantastic. It was some years ago, but everything you needed was in walking distance.

[@ItisRael2]

From Willowick myself. E300st. “75” Ranger

[@tbone2451]

@@ItisRael2 East 307

[@501chorusecho]

@@tbone2451 east 319

[@tbone2451]

@@501chorusecho That’s great, fond memories of that city. I take great pleasure in telling people who mention you. That we grew up in the same city !

[@CFAinNoVA]

Acoustic Homeskoolin' is the best.

[@TheGeniuschrist]

Word

[@cpost1558]

Hey Tom, that acoustic rendition of "if this is it" by the Fantastic Huey Lewis and the News! Man, when that video came on the mtv, I was glued, girls in bikinis on tv, and a rad song. All encompassing. I get what you mean when music should hit the emotions. Love you Tom!

[@THUNDERIN78]

Tommy, how do you prefer to smooth out the back of a guitar neck; sandpaper, 0000 Steel Wool, Scotch Guard… any suggestions for removing that gloss and giving it that smooth broken in feel? Thanks bud

[@501chorusecho]

i let my guys do all that shit...i would just ruin things

[@ccaputa]

Saw Huey live decades ago, what a fun concert.

[@brianwood7237]

Hey Uncle Larry just wanted to say super insightful lesson today from you...as guitar players and musicians, we need to understand we are there to serve the singer and the song, just the way an actor serves to play or the script

[@bamgrok]

This is like THE BEST advice for guitar playing ever..

[@piggycity]

Hi Uncle Larry, picked up a Maestro Parametric Filter Pedal after watching one of your vids. Mine is a bit noisy and needs to be worked on. Who do you send your pedals to for repairs?

[@DH432hrtz]

Hey Tom again thanks for what you do! Love that Japanese guitar you had yesterday anyway Rock on! Doug 😎

[@Clayton-t5i]

zoning in is everything, dig deep, the feel, the atmosphere, Mode is a mood, a vibe, they create an atmosphere.

[@beinghuman4673]

It's my birthday!...thanks for the perfect birthday music,, makes me happy.! I have a black one too...just like that. All the best.

[@whosbehindthedoor8788]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@davidpepper442]

Happy birthday! Have a great day

[@duncanfrere2656]

Saw the plane crash story! WOW!! When you're close enough to feel the heat... that's too close! "There ain't no beating them old Les Pauls!"

[@chrisfleming4283]

@501chorusecho is the Gibson and case still available?

[@anthonyjones6086]

Yes on the movie like perspective of music. Serious wisdom happening here. Love it man. 🤘🏼

[@SmokingManVero]

Hey Tom, I could listen to you all day! In fact I have. Love your playing as well.

[@FRodz-ez7dd]

Great point about listening to the music, I had started to listen again to music I grow up with. Any recommendations on bands and albums to go back to.

[@cechichan]

Would love to hear your 2cents in "music" vs " playing guitar" What I love most about what you play especially in this vids is ( in my eyes and ears) is a mixture of your experience of making records mixed with stuff that u simply enjoy playing without having a neccesity to "be" in the that context , i came to the conclusion that to me that is the peak of enjoying the guitar itself.

[@J_Fowler]

Class, book mark this video . Uncle Larry has just dispensed sage advice on what the true core of playing/learning music. So lucky to have this channel. Make no mistake, however. Uncle Larry's knowledge of music theory is top notch. But the theory (modes, scales, harmony, etc) is a means to an end. A tool to get a job done

[@mattcalendinemusic5661]

Checked out the Trigger Hippy album today, awesome stuff! Sounds great, great riffs!

[@MichaelAntus]

Always interesting, never boring. Much respect Uncle Larry...

[@mikedr1549]

Your singing is better than you may think it is - for a certain kind of song. You could really kill it for Southern Man.

[@niguel4438]

100,000 by the end of the week? Beers all round on Tom 😜🍺

[@beneldridge7678]

Uncle Larry is real close to releasing an album with at a least a couple of vocals on it. I can feel it :)

[@earlschreyer8371]

have you played a new custom shop firebird? how do they compare to your vintage birds? I like the firebird 5 configuration myself, but haven't had the pleasure of playing a new custom shop or an old one.

[@oldguycraggy5829]

On your recommendation just watched The Mighty Wind. Loved it. Thanks Tom

[@501chorusecho]

fuggin' incredible ain't it?

[@oldguycraggy5829]

Laughed until I cried

[@budrizzo8167]

Nice ! Would like be an album worth of the fine acoustic guitar playing. I could listen to that all day long. Speaking of TH there’s a great video of you playing in my home town Ardmore back in 2015 at the Ardmore Music Hall.

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

Great comments on emotion .. right on!

[@Bluebuthappy182]

Man I had to drag my brains for that song. Hughie Lewis and the News one of my fav bands when I was a kid

[@guitardog]

Damn, figuring out how to “conjure emotions,” that’s it, isn’t it? You get that down, nothing else matters. A true pearl my uncle… 🔥🎸🍻

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

Sherman marched through the south with an army, you marched through with a guitar and a unique attitude towards life. I like your approach better!

[@kehhab]

Years ago my first time in the south, I talked to a dude about ketchup at a Wendy's drive thru window for about 10 minutes. It was bizarre, but I loved it. Southern hospitality is the real deal.

[@nathanrogers4609]

One of the most informational post's given .

[@nathanrogers4609]

Just a side note. Do you have any plan's to record with Rick Rubin ?

[@mwilk19]

Yeah Cleveland. My hometown but currently residing in Fort Worth. I'd go back home in a heartbeat but my children are here, so here I stay.

[@TheFeelButton]

Sometimes that highway calls...then it puts you on hold! Cheers Tom!!