Buckethead- Soothsayer-(Live) BEST TECHNICAL PERFORMACE, A+ VIDEO & SOUND- Raleigh 5/13/16

[@TheGhostchaser8]

I’ve seen Buckethead three times with my son. All three times right up next to the stage. Every time, he hands out toys to the people in the front, and we’ve both played his kill switch. My son has all of our toys in his bedroom studio as mementos. I must say, that those concerts with my son will be something neither of us will forget.

[@mjwmjw470]

Saw him December 2017 in LA and changed my life forever. My girlfriend and I love...absolutely love buckethead. We had a hard time....my fault....and went our separate ways. I went to bucketheads show by myself a few months after break up and he graced us with interworld and the new innocence and animal behavior. I completely lost it. Broke down in tears mid show. During intermission I was having a smoke and a guy saw the look on my face and asked me what could possibly be wrong. We talked for a bit and it was at that moment I realized I had made the biggest mistake of my life leaving my girlfriend. 2 days later I reached out to her. Needless to say almost 2 years later we are stronger than ever and I will be asking her to marry me. So yes buckethead affects so many people in such a positive way. I hope he knows what he means to us....his fans. Really liked your comment and felt like replying. Best wishes to you and your son and your family

[@rongannath]

John Last lucky👏🏻

[@BTBDT2010]

That is the best!!!! I was right up front too, but unfortunately no toys...but he handed out a ton! What a great performer.

[@willong1000]

@@mjwmjw470 Hope she says yes, and that you love and honor each other for at least fifty year together.

[@mjwmjw470]

@@willong1000 she did! Thank you for your kind sentiments Will. Narrowed down the bride/groom announcement song to 10 or so....so many choices. Definitely going to incorporate Patrolman, Scraps, and Whitewash somewhere in the reception. Pray buckethead knows how much his music means to us....thank you Brian Carrol

[@JeremyDeBose]

You’d think 1) Buckethead invented the guitar 2) Guitar was made for Buckethead 3) Buckethead was made for the guitar.

[@terrymarshall5480]

He's good vary good ..but he's not Jeff Beck.

[@EricW-ug4nz]

I think KFC should get a check for the advertising

[@manelnunezsarra3459]

You should listen to Paco de Lucía

[@SteinSerg]

4) Buckethead IS the guitar 🎸

[@David-iv6je]

He seems overrated to me. And the mask/bucket is a gimmick

[@mr.midlifecrisis8547]

Randomly popped up in my feed. Never heard of him and now I can't stop listening. He's amazing.

[@electric_crickets]

Same

[@TTSuperDaddio]

Same!

[@ANDERSON1NEGAO]

Eu também! Kkkk

[@jgk6172]

Even 7 months after posting that comment, you're still in for an adventure. Enjoy.

[@jackhendry3267]

What do you expect Paul Gilbert taught him and said he was best guitar player ever seen

[@specific78]

this dude is so ridiculously talented.

[@MrBtw999]

amazing....my son listened to buckethead when he was in junior high nonstop for like an entire year....now he is going to Berklee School of Music in Boston, majoring in jazz guitar.....he credits Buckethead for his career and musical influence.....this guy has no idea how many kids he has influenced over the years.....

[@diemorester]

MrBtw999 im really glad for both of you, congratulations!

[@deancrow3525]

Yes he does

[@flaherty199]

My son is 12 and ive just bought him his 1st electric guitar and introduced him to buckethead he has barly put the thing down in the last 2 days since i bought it. My work is done. Now its up to him to put the time and effort into it if thats the path he chooses.

[@wildersound]

Awesome! It was BH and Metallica that got me picking up the guitar in the first place too! Can't thank them enough!

[@andrewedwards8481]

Hats off 2 theBUCKETHEAD....M.MMMMMM 4 B- ING THE. GREAT INFLUENCE THAT HE IS......WHEN HE LEAVES THE PLANET........IMAGINE GOD......LISTENING 2 JIMI,SRV,DUANE,ROY B.,BB,ROBERT J.and JOHNNY WINTER....ALL BEING ACCOMPANIED BY NONE OTHER THAN THE GREAT BUCKET HIMSELF.... JOHNNY2BRAIDS PEACE

[@robertb.australia.8801]

I turned 70 in August and I can across Bucket Head for the first time -- it's good to become addicted at 70 to a great guitarist. 😄😃🥳💙💢💥💫

[@peterclarke7240]

Have you heard of a violinist called Ed Elaine Johnson? Just thought I'd drop his name in case you havent. 🤘

[@user-vz6lj8so8c]

I’m 66 and binge watch videos all day.BH turns me into a mouth breather as soon as he plays. I gotta learn to play now !

[@PIPEHEAD]

@@peterclarke7240 Ed Alleyne-Johnson is from Liverpool of course ..............................................

[@alexandervisilevic8155]

Моему сыну 10 мне 45 слушаем вместе еееееее

[@andrianaeconomou892]

Tonight a man with ghetto blaster type equipment with lights was walking past while I was waiting for someone. I heard this unbelievable relaxing music that made me dance like no one was watching. He came over I asked what music it was I’d never heard of bucket head until tonight. What amazing music . Thank you.

[@mobius8002]

After 50 years as a guitarist I found this geezer and I am blown away by his technique and soulfull style .

[@tripleh4884]

Amazing..my son listened to buckethead his entire junior year of high school. Now he is the assistant fry chef at Kentucky fried chicken!

[@AZwill66]

Bwahahaha

[@mauricegauw430]

It reminds all of us to never stop dreaming.

[@kawakamihitoshi]

haha that's sick

[@stephenhumma4772]

What a waste of time

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

Dreams do come to life.

[@brycedadevil2146]

12:00 he let the audience play his guitar - and shook there hands like a fucking human, id be hard pressed to have an experience like that seeing another band...beautiful. Just discovered this guy 30min ago and I am already a huge fucking fan, just genuine talent and love for what he does..wow

[@joeyboedeker7205]

Discovered him 3 days ago))) I would get back in the industry for this mad Genius

[@brandybennett5519]

I'm just discovering him tonight myself. Two great finds now in the past few months for me. Zakk Wilde and now Buckethead!

[@laughingkars889]

Discovered him yesterday and I am a massive fan now too. He's absolutely awesome. Can't believe I never heard of him even though he played for Guns & Roses

[@Vortigan07]

@@laughingkars889 I love seeing comments like this from anyone who's just recently found him! That was me too, in April 2019. Like you, I couldn't believe that I'd never looked him up before I did and I could have kicked myself, I was instantly hooked!

[@Jim26D]

He's been around for ever. I learned of him from primus back in the 90s.one of the best guitarists of our age (in my opinion)

[@michaelboyd8797]

I just started listening to Buckethead at 63 years of age. He's a killer guitarist. #lovingit

[@petmycat2720]

LMFAO... Im ******62****** and i just stumbled on this vid. Looks like im gonna listen to more BH

[@walterniklowicz9141]

Your lucky I just listened to him and I'm pissed that I didn't discover him sooner I'm 71

[@markgilchrist1448]

64 and blown away! Definitely in rotation!

[@petmycat2720]

Wow didnt realize that tons of people missed out on BH. Just read his BIO and he is impressive.

[@rally9854]

me too 60 and how to i miss this dude i followed all kind music he is fabulouso viruoso just amezing technicks

[@chefscorner7063]

I "discovered" Buckethead this year (2023) at 60 years old, and no matter how many times I watch this video and others, I'm amazed every time by his technical abilities and his talent as an overall musician. I grew up around a lot of amazing professional musicians/guitarists, and I can only hope that I get the chance to see him live soon, as I would happily pay for front row no matter the cost if I had the money!!! Hey Mr. B, how about an invite to your next show. I'm a retired Professional Chef with 30+ years of experience and will provide you some awesome things for you to enjoy during the event and afterwards. Like Mom told me, it never hurts to ask. ;)

[@Ken-i5n]

My mind is small😂

[@jjames6990]

I highly highly highly recommend listening to his entire catalog. Although it will take you a long time, as he makes music ALL THE TIME. Seriously, like 20 albums of just songs from him messing around that arent EP/LP's. If you want an emotional rollercoaster of pure beauty, listen to the album Colma. Buckethead is probably my favorite guitarist to ever exist.

[@TomGhigliotto]

I'm 55 and couldn't say more. I mean I've seen a lot and he covers all boards and holds his own is his creativity with flawlessness. And we wears a bucket dude...SO many favorites I have and was a happen upon through Pandora on Satch's channel.

[@kimmiewalters2246]

I am 66 I missed out . i THINK IT WAS BC the way he dressed. I have to tell you This guy is beyond awesome and shame on me

[@graemem111]

Ditto to all of the above.

[@RoninTXBR549]

Seeing Buckethead live is definitely on my Bucket list!

[@frankdonahugh6645]

Who the hell is Buckhead? I've heard Buckethead but not that guy 😂

[@blue-tb2fd]

Ah... ha... ha ha ha

[@BTBDT2010]

Yes!!!!! I have chills thinking about it. So great.

[@anthonyfrederick2188]

No Punn intended

[@sharkeyhillary3886]

Thats very funny

[@kandycejones6197]

I was 12 when I discovered his music and at 32, I'm still in love. He's an amazing guitarist and an amazing person.

[@garylester8621]

I discovered him in my 70’s. Thank god.

[@GavinSummers]

@@garylester8621 I love your comment but it didn't let me.

[@michaeladams5636]

Why does he have a bucket on his head?

[@sethcampbell7658]

im now 33

[@mohammadrezaarabieh7743]

I was 26 Now I'm 27 !!

[@tommyjoestallings855]

How can a song hit you so hard with no lyrics im almost in tears.. this is a master piece. 🙌🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@k1ll8oi62]

Something about how he dances around B natural minor. Not usually a sad scale.

[@Chase661]

All about the melody. That’s what makes a great instrumental.

[@yourmother55569]

Song brings me to tears too. You’re not alone. My dad taught me how to play this song as a kid. I miss him, and wish he was still here with me.

[@androidarkitecht8339]

I'm just scrolling through the feed and this popped up.Never heard of "Buckethead". Thought it would be a joke but I don't think I have ever heard anything that could really even come close to the Amazing sounds this guy can squeeze out!🎉

[@satchjuju-6946]

I am French but this song is not a question of language ! It means so much to me : it speaks about life, joy, anger, happiness, sadness, melancoly... Love, disappointement, sadness... Thanks Mr Buckethead 😘

[@akumanokaido1148]

Parfaitement d'accord

[@chicken6738]

Dommage que Buckethead ne vienne jamais en France 😭

[@SeptemberChild1835]

This song also speaks about wearing a fast food bucket upon one’s head, which, really, is the most profound message of all.

[@DanielNewman38]

He wrote this after his mother passed...Truly a classic!!! And evokes all emotions..

[@AxiomApe]

@@DanielNewman38 He actually wrote “Soothsayer” in 2006 but his mother passed in 2014. You are thinking of “Hold Me Forever” which he wrote for her after she passed. Both are absolute classics. Very powerful and emotional roller coasters for sure. Rest in Peace Nancy York Carrol Thank you for giving us such a talent of a man. (My name is also Dan btw 🪣 🤖 🎸 ✌️)

[@georgecallanan512]

How he goes under the radar is absurd.This guy is phenomenal. Master guitar player.

[@400_billion_suns]

He’s very well known among guitarists. Not as much to the general public, but his permanent legacy as a guitar legend is still firmly in place. :)

[@hoebertrabeck1621]

@Hunter Vonnegut bs. nowadays its marketablility. good songwriting... when did that last matter? the 90s? sorry but almost all popular music since 2000 is trash. the days where popular music was made because of making music are long gone. its about sales, insta and other shit.

[@jeffgeldean6537]

He wears a bucket on his head. Maybe why he's not on any radar.

[@eventsmorewithchrisg]

An idea I don't know if we'll ever see or hear, but some kind of Collab between B H & Ed Wynn of Ozrik Tentacles

[@AnthonyYoung-n7b]

Balls up ..let's see you do it....

[@danielacerboni3628]

Once you meet Buckethead's music, you enter another dimension of music. Nothing to do with whatever you've been listening. There's no going back. You may still listen to your favourite and most notorious guitar players you've grown up with. But you know it's a different story....

[@paperg]

Well said....I stumbled upon this genius about 8 years ago....mind blowing...

[@youwatchwhatyouwant]

I've been into him since I've started playing guitar...one of my greatest musical inspirations..spaning genres!!

[@Jeff-jw1rl]

Been listening to Buckethead for about 10 years now! Dude rips!!! 🤘

[@MalcolmTroon]

When mankind is ready and worthy, Buckethead will press the top button on his guitar... and we will live in harmony.

[@Gofaw]

already has

[@stevenswapp4768]

Awesome

[@markramone69]

still more albums than dislikes

[@nikkobrown421]

thats fuckin funny lol

[@Steven-sk2kk]

I would definitely require a long enough moment to still and meditate within his grip.

[@ruffdawgg]

Who the hell could ever dislike Buckethead? I will fight you

[@ThorCarlton]

Still more albums in a year than dislikes

[@TimZeTerrible]

More people personally touched his Red Button. LiVeN

[@bruced8893]

Buckethead is a genius who turned himself into a legend.

[@daviddigital6887]

A legend who's name rarely comes up in the conversation of greatest guitar players. He has more of a cult following it's seems. He should get mentioned more, for sure.

[@seeya101oliASWHDFIL]

I’ve never heard of him before 5 minutes ago.

[@SimpleCountryDogTrainer]

A legend indeed! I knew that he replaced Slash many years ago, but never really got into his work or post Slash GnR. I’m only now realizing how truly great he is!

[@scotthruska4906]

Just another GREAT GUITAR GUITAR 🎸 GUY…. WA, WA, PEDAL, FUZZ TONE. POWER BOOSTER! Older stuff, but he’s really boring with me, Jimmy Hendrix he invented the love of LONG SOLOS….. MESCALINE IS GOOD…. PURPLE HAZE IS GOOD. MORE BAND MEMBERS ARE BETTER THAN…. LETTING the customers play. 🫢🎸⚔️☮️☮️☮️🍷🍷🍷🎶🎶🎶🍒🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐣🐥🐣🐥🐣🐥

[@georgehenry76]

This song is streaking across the galaxy as we speak. They’ll hear it eventually

[@StarMapCreations]

Aye

[@Tigershark-qy2gq]

Ozzy was very foolish to demand Buckethead to remove his bucket and mask to be able to play in his band. When Buckethead shows up for an interview, you let him wear whatever the hell he wants to. That mask and bucket adds epic mystique and imagery. Even when you know who he is. Dumb, dumb, dumb. If Buckethead shows up to your bands audition, make no demands. This is genius of a nearly unmeasurable scale. You don't put demands on such people.

[@HairyMunci]

The most ridiculous thing Ozzy ever did. In the context of Ozzy’s persona and image buckethead would have been the perfect foil - Ozzy Osbourne with Michael Myers on guitar - the ultimate rock(y) horror show! The problem for Ozzy has always been insecurity- I’m sure Sharon wouldn’t have tolerated someone else stealing the limelight from her husband. Such a shame but the experiences of Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake and Jake E Lee bear this out .

[@HairyMunci]

Also tailor made for Motley Crue if they should ever do another tour

[@Tigershark-qy2gq]

@@HairyMunci That would Rock! I second that! I'd love to see him hit a Judas Priest stage at some point too. As perhaps a guest appearance. Can you imagine? EPIC

[@SawBlood45]

probably the wife/manager Sharon

[@kayluley6955]

Dead right....it would be an honour to have him play

[@eagle191]

Amazing guitarist...I started listening to him almost 30 years ago when he lived across the street from my friend. He'd give her piano lessons. Always kind and always humble.

[@ANDERSON1NEGAO]

Que privilégio conhecer pessoalmente o maior guitarrista de todos os tempos!

[@carlosantoniogomez]

Un kapo hace lo ke ke kiere kon la viola

[@bullithole9004]

Very good don't understand stand his look though

[@merlin5476]

@@bullithole9004 i think he's sponsored by Colonel Saunders.

[@palideen1308]

​@bullithole9004 he didn't like to be seen as popular, one of the reasons he left GNR because people would go just to watch him shred and beautifully play the melodies. Truly one of the most disciplined and humble people.

[@AMRsti93]

i'm mad at the world that guys like this aren't on the radio and guys like little pump are

[@joeshmoe1378]

Can't tell you how much I agree. Hip-hop /rap are fucking cancer.

[@AMRsti93]

@@joeshmoe1378 not all rap just the mainstream shit guys like nf , hopsin, and joyner lucas are really talented vocalists

[@joeshmoe1378]

@@AMRsti93 I mean...I guess?

[@espdv8ruser952]

I'm mad that your mad because not everybody likes what you like this sounds like somebody just running through scales half the time very boring if you ask me so

[@joeshmoe1378]

@@espdv8ruser952 Then you're half fucking deaf.

[@Krmpfpks]

In the 90‘s I went to Madrid to my first vacation outside my home country without my parents. My hostel room had a tiny TV and one of the channels would feature bands at night. That‘s when I first heard bucket head (it was him, a DJ and a drummer) and I was blown away and watched in awe for hours. It took me years to actually find out who he is. That is such an intense and lasting memory, I barely can remember anything else from that trip.

[@joedirt7640]

Finishes song, adjusts bucket. Sharp dressed man.

[@artwizardsam3238]

lol

[@jnbaratech2122]

JAJAJAA

[@mohammadyusriwahid5854]

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[@jorgewinner4116]

playing so good with that mask on is insane...

[@CymbelinaFoxfire]

I was there also! Front and center. My 6th time seeing him. On Friday the 13th ,his BD, I shook his hand, hit the killswitch and got a batman mask from him! I love you Bucket! Thanks again Jack for these treasures.

[@agdnetto]

I found very wholesome when he shaked the guy's hand towards the end. Such a nice guy.

[@spiderpickle3255]

One of his favorite things to do with his friend and frequent drummer Brain is drive around all over looking for a soda fountain that serves the "perfect diet coke". Wholesome is definitely the right word for him.

[@jimmyhenry8705]

That is SOOO important to me!

[@jimmyhenry8705]

Seriously…

[@jimmyhenry8705]

@@spiderpickle3255 that is really cool! Specially in his line of work. Diet Coke is not normally good the Coke they are looking for! Love it!

[@richardnixon3801]

This is what you call a very down to earth arist. Definetly one of the greatest guitar players and most well respected people out there especially for the fact he interacts with his fans and audience. Guy is a living legend, gotta love Buckethead

[@joshshipley999]

Theres almost no guitarist as effortless and flawless as Buckethead. I know some people scoff at him because of the attire but as a guitarist there are next to no guitarists in history as talented as he. So much respect for this guy.

[@taden8544]

Jeff loomis is far better IMO not to say BH isn’t a god

[@wildniscamper7276]

the only guitarist next to hendrix (in terms of skills and feeling and improving sounds and technics). just awesome!!!!!

[@wildniscamper7276]

@@taden8544 far better in terms of what? speed? listen to him..to me BH has far more feeling and heart in his playing than JL.. both are fucking fast (but beeing fast means often that it sounds cold and digital)

[@TheBoone57]

People that scoff at buckethead are just testimony that no matter how good your are that there is always some dick and set of nuts that is slighted.

[@bretth4988]

I love his attire ... always...

[@NWIE76]

Absolutely Incredible! The anonymity leaves only one thing to see, those incredible fingers making that guitar sing. Absolute Respect for this guy.

[@EvanKiddFilms]

I was at the show and it was fantastic. Was his birthday too. When he played Soothsayer I lost it!

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

I just sincerely hope that Brian has people in his life that Bless and inspire him as much as he does for all of us with his music and time he spends with his audience.

[@MisterSparkles]

You can really feel his love of music by how much he smiles while playing. Just wonderful.

[@prestcoldandy910]

That made me chuckle

[@kjetilolsen1294]

There is something so Sad but beautiful about the song, puts my mind in a calm state every time i listen to it, awsome player, buckethead

[@ddoherty5956]

Must be nice to get paid to do what you love most. I still haven't got the QC job at the brewery 🤣🤣🤣

[@MahlonEdwards]

LoL !

[@mikebeckham55]

How can you tell? He's wearing a mask...

[@WilliamDaugherty]

I watch/listen to this video every few months since it was first posted. Of all the hundreds of live Buckethead videos I've watched, this is my favorite!

[@Lawdog652]

I've watched countless hours of buckethead. How am I just seeing this now?!

[@michaelsullivan1932]

I’m so impressed by this man who can command a stage by himself, create such beautiful melody and shred in the most musical way that I’ve ever heard.

[@user-sn6jr8vk3k]

I love how he let the audience join in! Such a genuine dude

[@TSPH1992]

Co e He looks like a nice guy. But I am not sure about it

[@user-sn6jr8vk3k]

Only a select few truly know whats under the Bucket my friend, I am not one of them though.

[@devc4700]

Look up some buckethead interviews , he talks for a bit and you would find he is one of the nicest guys to speak. The mask could be a large part of why he is so shy though.

[@cartopia6161]

Just came across buckethead yesterday. Man, I’ve been missing out! So clean, innovative, and enjoyable to watch and listen to.

[@codyspear1263]

I had a friend in middle school you loved buckethead. Being a metalhead myself, I really don't know why I never checked him out before. Here I am, almost 27 years old, finally checking him out. I'm blown away. I don't know what kept me away.

[@davidmc107]

Bucket really went the extra mile to let the audience really get involved. ANOTHER reason to be a bucket fan Thanks for the super clear upload as well

[@paulthoresen8241]

He let EVERYONE have a turn, very cool

[@jayviencortez]

I can’t TELL YOU how many miles I’ve drove with this on repeat!!! It’s like a trance. Like fucking WOW!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@pjsbulldog67]

One of the best guitarists in the world, when my son made me watch buckethead I laughed and said ok,, years later I've watched it all,,still in awe

[@crassolini]

I was very happy watching this video. Buckethead is an incredible guitarist. I remembered Rory Gallagher's presentations, who also liked interacting with the public.

[@chevelle68100]

This was freakin awesome! Amazing how he lets the audience get involved. How many kids play guitar now because of him. He’s phenomenal.

[@Wreakmayhem]

His articulation is excellent. I was in the recording industry for 15 years. When music took a turn for the worst, i ran fast. Been out of it for 20+ years now. First time hearing this guy.....so far so good

[@destinyreturns4885]

When I see what some of these rap guys have archive I want to puke....

[@joeschmo5166]

Music is music, it does not get worse or better, just different. 12 notes, just rearranged over and over. I would respectfully suggest that the music industry took a turn for the worse not too long ago.

[@benius42]

I've never heard of this phenom! I've been living under a bucket :|

[@PressuredSpeechBand]

Can we just talk about how Buckethead is a powerhouse when it comes to making new albums?! That guys work ethic is out of this world!

[@rodnstaff33]

So cool that he let fans participate. Made a memory that will last forever.

[@benoitmangin8948]

How can some people still say that buckethead is a shred-a-holic with no soul and no feeling in his play ? Listen to that and make amend. Music for my head, my heart and my... something else. Makes me shiver often, makes me breathe fast... true artistry, which means that the effects on yourself cannot fully be described. Beyond words.

[@sdeedenzacker]

Benoit Mangin they haven't heard all of his albums

[@Moose6340]

The way he switches styles effortlessly...shred, to melodic, to heavy rhythm, to shred, back to melodic, to bluesy...damn. And he wrings a level of emotion out of that guitar that rivals my all-time favorite Stevie Ray Vaughan. Very different styles but both of them could tell a story and make you FEEL with just a guitar.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

PUH-leazzze. Stevie Ray Vaughan never, ever played with a bucket on his head. SRV was overrated, compared to King Buckethead!

[@jaybee9269]

@@SeptemberChild1835 >> Thankfully, SRV needed no bucket…he had a personality instead.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

@@jaybee9269 I was actually being facetious. ‘‘Twas a joke.

[@Nitronerd]

I listened to a Buckethead interview. I identified so much. love the man. God bless

[@doublejake.4846]

Genius guitar player. Long fingers, it’s almost like he was designed to play on another level. He makes a guitar do things it was not even designed to do.

[@zeljkokaravida3934]

Have in mind that his Les Paul is custom made, larger by like 15-20%. A normal guitar looks like a toy in his hands.

[@parametalhead]

@@zeljkokaravida3934 27” scale.

[@mamtakhanna2692]

@@zeljkokaravida3934 how tall is bucket head?

[@jamesblanton629]

Where was the genius part?? I didn't see nothing special n his playing..

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

He’s certainly a masterful player but there are many guitarists in different genres as facile, who also make beautiful music (many with short fingers). That said, there is some serious mental disturbance manifest here: to hide behind a ridiculous Michael Myer’s Halloween mask and wear a KFC chicken bucket on your head for your entire career.

[@rarch1968]

In all honesty this is one of the finest, most mind blowing (& altering) Buckethead clips I've seen...& that's saying something cos he's got a few good ones out there.

[@johnshields6852]

To this day I listen to a light in the fog, the pathless road, aunt Suzie, padmasana everyday for my workouts. I puts me in a good frame of mind. His music feeds my soul.

[@alvarotexful]

His alternate picking technique is out of this world. Thumbs up!!

[@boufie9997]

I am no musician, but I have to say that Buckethead is perhaps THE greatest guitar player of all time. Thank you Mr. B. for your lovely and moving music...

[@jamesblanton629]

You must be drunk and deff shows your no musician.. maybe tryn to actually list to music be commenting you sound silly as fuk think he best I. World. 😆

[@realscience948]

Listen to more music!

[@ezrahn]

at least check out Steve Vai

[@holliswilliams8426]

@@ezrahn steve vai is shit

[@colinburroughs9871]

Alan Holdsworth is like "wut"?

[@JeffBlazer74]

Eargasm! Great footage and equally impressive to see & hear The Bucket return to ferocious, maniacal, mechanical, chicken coop, sustained slunk form!!!

[@mikehayden7330]

I really discovered Buckethead a month ago (sorry I'm an old school guitarist groupie), but I'll tell you, I've watched this video 46 times since then. Yeah, Satriani, Vai, Slash, all great guitarists, but this dude is just raw, pure and compete in himself. It's all about the music, and sharing his talent with us lesser humans.

[@MrBillmechanic]

NO!! NO!! NOT KFC!!! THIS GUY IS A SHLOCK AMATEUR. AN ORANGE 5 GALLON HOME DEPOT BUCKET WOULD MAKE HIM A REAL GUITARIST!!!!!

[@tmst2199]

The melodies do it for me. Purely technical shredding gets old fast.

[@antonmcesaro]

I've been listening to this song for nearly 6 years and never commented. Buckethead Soothsayer really hits a special note for me. I found this song when I was going through it. Every opioid compound you could get access to. Working through sobriety I listened to this shit daily. Find a medium and pass through it. The way out..... Is through. Find it.

[@tomford2218]

I was turned on to this guy only a few days ago after a young guy begged me to watch him. At first, as an old school guy, I said I don't want to watch a dude with a chicken bucket on his head. After all, I come from the generation of Randy Rhodes, Slash and others. But, he convinced me to listen and I've been kicking myself ever since for not listening sooner. This guy is the BEST electric guitar player I've ever heard or heard...period. And I think I've heard them all, all the way back to the seventies. Page, Rhodes, Slash, Beck, Dokken...etc. I've never seen someone so precise on the hard stuff. For those that don't play, using the index finger is the easiest. The pinky is the hardest. He seems to use them all without bias. It's absolutely incredible to me that his pinky is as profound as his index finger in playing. Not only that, it is as precise...no mistakes in tone or mutation. Almost inhuman. Perhaps that is why he wears the mask. He plays like a robot when it comes to precision, but he also puts the very human art of variance and nuance that robots can't do. Simply incredible.

[@librepenseur312]

Tom Ford: True fact, he is not human.. he has additional fingers that we can't see ... He is from Thunder'Galactica..

[@darkages9507]

That is called as the "(Paul) Gilbert Pinkie Syndrome" or GPS shortly...

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKsq3ilZZZmn6s this is him impersonating different players without actually playing anything they wrote hahahaha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3Kbl62pepynjbc this is off his album erotic cakes.

[@JBravoRebel]

Mutant robot raised by chickens. I think his Father is Tony Iomi.

[@jamestorres963]

I ONLY RECENTLY discovered Buckethead (LAST WEEK) and I honestly feel like IF he had lived, Jimi would have LOVED to play with Buckethead. I too am an "old school" guy who has followed the greats, Page, Gilmour, Jimi (of course) Duane Allman, Trower, Iommi, Rhodes, Santana, AND in my DECADES of searching out the next "VOODOO CHILD" have never found a more worthy individual more deserving of the title, "ALL HAIL VOODOO CHILD BUCKETHEAD"!!!!! " I SAID TURN THAT DAMN GUITAR DOWN"!!!!!!!

[@tgunzz3790]

Awesome video and I like the description..well said. Buckethead is and has pretty much always been in his own league. I dont think anyone else will ever be able to release 250 albums and master the guitar the way he has. Not to mention the fact that hes still never shown his face in public. The mans a true virtuoso.

[@TheDerler]

Tgunzz the only guitarist that I'd say is on one level with him is Paul Gilbert

[@leoli6116]

Well quantity has a quality of its own

[@kenwagner5647]

helloIamcuteashell: Well I say hes fast and fun to listen to but Ultich Roth is the greatest!

[@codyeggleston9018]

Satriani may not have the quantity of songs Bucket has but Satch is definitely a guitar wizard in his own right.

[@orangenoise8350]

You guys guys are forgetting the great Shawn lane. He was an inspiration for buckethead

[@scroogemcduck3873]

The creativity and substance of his playing are incredible!!! Its total brain massage ear candy.

[@ShiftysRevenge]

This guy is just amazing. Listening/watching him perform Soothsayer is Therapy. It heals my soul.

[@j.evanwade4130]

I was at this show, and it was a particularly inspired performance... Friday the 13th... Buckethead's birthday!! Yes! It was a good one...

[@notkrapmusic]

\m/\m/

[@fastbike6764]

you can tell BH is a student of PG at 6:00 with those repeating alt picking runs

[@neverwalkalone7081]

I've always loved that part of soothsayer. It just sounds so intense and nasty yet beautiful.

[@Connie_TinuityError]

J. Evan Wade Oh yeah...05/13/2016 was a Friday the 13th. I completely forgot about it...

[@craigponzio236]

Excellent camera work!!! Amazing clear sound!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@BTBDT2010]

Totally!!

[@owenmoncrieffe1500]

Who's listening in 2024 🎆

[@mariachurch9674]

Me we need this.

[@JoeyWales]

👍

[@amseez]

Every time I purchase a bucket full of chicken wings I listen 🍗

[@youpooptoo1]

Going to see him again tonight

[@ness8802]

Just was. Got it saved, some of his best performance! And sound!!

[@zachneeb7923]

Recent fan of Buckethead's genious . Outstanding performance. 10/10. Love this

[@jotaliao]

In 2001 at Rock in Rio, he was in Guns' n Roses, and my father had passed away a few days, something 25 days, was Ona huge depression was when I saw him playing in the band, and I just stared at him . He took me to a level above my depression. Three months later I lost my sister to cancer, and again he helped me with his songs ... to me, he's the best, as well as being an excellent multiintrumentista, he is charismatic. Always follow.

[@theus114]

Poxa, meus sentimentos

[@labroukos1]

My sincere condolences, brother…. I am sure music travels you close(r) to your beloved ones. May they RIP

[@PainInTheS]

Oh man, this guy never ceases to amaze me.....the man with the bucket!!!

[@bubbabuckwheat]

One of the greatest guitar players alive today.

[@burcinbelin]

He speaks the language of electric guitar. He shows his emotions in this way.

[@GM-cf6jv]

Masterful guitarist. At 70 I have just heard him for first time. Love his effects work. What can I say hes a total enigma of guitar.

[@wildguitar2019]

It's an extraterrestrial. 😊👌 The best guitarist of the decade (and even more).🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😉

[@Antique803]

70 here too. First time and to me he is transporting me back to the 70’s…Santana, Allman’s, ZZ top, Creme, and all the rest! Jimi Hendrix

[@400_billion_suns]

Yep, Buckethead is hands-down one of the best guitarists of his generation. He’s been doing his thing for quite a while and he is very well known among guitar players. Dude is guitar legend status.

[@thetoysurgeon]

Again, my hats off to and totally indebted to Jack Hughes for making the best videos to date of the MASTER. Thank You. I have in video the concert I went to.

[@notkrapmusic]

\m/\m/

[@rileywallace1132]

+Jack Hughes dang man.. if only the quality was this good when guns n roses started

[@ambotlks]

god damn i can see now the hype about buckethead never heard his songs yet not until today. DAMN!!!!!

[@Ogscottyp]

Loe Kevin Sorono lots of catching up to do bro.GET TO IT!

[@EmeritusIV616]

you need to see all 280 albums to understand :v he can talk with his guitar to you fuckin soul

[@bradbooker3661]

Loe Kevin Sorono LOE KEVIN UTUBE U SOME MICHEAL A BATIORANDY RHODES TRIBUTE ED VAN HALEN DIME BAG!!!! 8 PILLARS. HANDS WITH KNOW SHADOWS. Guinness SAID HE WAS 3RD FASTEST EVER

[@russellsvendsen920]

Daniel Oliveira Ramirez fuc yeah

[@jmon312]

I'm going to be honest, I'm in a similar boat with you on this one, although I've been a fan for a while now. But the first time I ever saw him, I HATED him, only because it was when he played with (fake) GnR at the MTV VMA's (whatever year that was), and I was like, this dudes a f'n weirdo, AND trying to jack Slash of his shoes. Little did I realize, years later, that he fits in them just fine, if not a bit better (as painful as that is to say).

[@clydeusa6596]

He is one with his instrument!!!! Seriously intoxicating. Awesome!!!!

[@figdrums6324]

Imagine that a musician that loves his fans. You can really tell how good of a man he is. I listen to him all the time.

[@JeffWizniak]

His perfect technique is mesmerizing . fuckin guy can play like a wizard and write catchy riffs and solo in a variety of styles showing absolutely zero effort. do I tire sometimes of the over indulging in pure speed shredding? yah , but I am a guy who gets more out of a catchy riff then the extended solos of pure shredders. either way, this guy is at the top of the game when it gets to electric guitar.

[@johnkolinoff8591]

Jeff Wizniak. YEP right on no doubt about that one..

[@robertboling4557]

Yep,, some of his stuff i cant listen to,, and then there is some that is other worldly!!! He's a freakin guitar savant.

[@andrewboyles3412]

I couldn't agree more - the man is a phenomenon. He's a super human. He's a genius on the level of great mathematicians and physicists - just in a different realm.

[@alecm4295]

He's just absolutely incredible. I only recently started playing guitar at 24 years old this man is a huge motivation.

[@burnedmyfoot]

It's never too late. Keep it up.

[@jackcoleman1784]

Keep practicing dude!

[@vikingpower9340]

My God ! There are only a few guitarists that can reach down into my soul and and draw forth raw emotion. Mr. Buckethead you Sir are Amazing!!

[@kylebourne6839]

Buckethead is one of the most virtuoso of guitarists in the genre of rock guitar. HE is one of the top 25 guitarists I've listened to and enjoyed most.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Danny Gatton!! 🎸

[@ezragonzalez8936]

I met him 2 yrs ago without this mask on just the sweetest guy ever got his autograph the guy has gone that a lot medical issues wish he plays on for many decades to come!

[@BTBDT2010]

Lucky!

[@colerogers9683]

how? what is the story behind that meet?

[@lemouton6496]

@@colerogers9683 I wanna know that too

[@williamhatfield7216]

It was a look a like Buckethead doesn't even talk ...

[@neilhouchins7894]

His name is Brian Carroll and plays with Primus!

[@ArcticPotatoes]

5:32 - no fucks were given that day

[@KPVIDEONEWS]

A player so good...it sends chills down your Spine.....whoa !

[@zachneeb7923]

Thank you for recording this!

[@hifhen]

Thank you for letting the fans have a part in your art

[@lifeisbeautiful3898]

Buckethead is something else. Amazing is an understatement for him. He uses alot of effects but he's just a musical genius. His music goes deep.

[@chadwhitson1251]

Paul Gilbert did a good job teaching him but buckethead took it to a whole new level

[@Aced91]

Gilbert approved that he ONLY gave him 2 lessons , the guy was READY before Gilbert taught him he was already educated by his own

[@634983]

pebber brown was his main teacher growing up hes on youtube.

[@davestroyer694]

Gilbert is the fucking boss man!!!

[@Appytail]

Gilbert publicily said don't give me credit for Buckethead's talent. I was 18, he was 15. And sessions were very few.

[@springbloom5940]

Hes not that great of guitarist. Guys that can play smoking circles around him are a dime a dozen, these days. What he is, is a musician. He is expressive, which is something those dime a dozen technicians don't have.

[@DeannaHelene1776]

FINALLY A CLEAR AND CLEAN SOOTHSAYER VIDEO 🙌❤🙌 I love how he starts slapping his guitar towards the end like Les Claypool does w his bass definitely a funky groove added to this!!

[@SLFTragic]

I never get sick of watching him. Hits me right in my heart every time. Im a bass player....watch peeps like wooten and les claypool....but the one guitarist i keep commin back to watch is Bucket

[@Bartholofish]

SLFTragic i love how bucket is more than a guitarist too, he slaps bass with claypool! Honestly a master of all strings lol

[@Dr-Grayson]

Man that crowd interaction alone really shows the kind of guy BH is, cares about his fans lives the music. Virtuoso's don't come much cooler than that.

[@ABCDEFG-ee8bo]

Each live version is different but perfect

[@davewilliammee6684]

I've never seen this gentleman play before but I must say he knows his way around a guitar.

[@stephaniesteep6284]

This gives me the shivvvvvers every time I listen. Would love to see a live show. Come to Canada!

[@billycarter1911]

This guy is awesome best I've heard on guitar....

[@rzander_]

i will never get tired of this song, what a masterpiece

[@darrenwoodworth1]

1st time hearing this @ 56 year's old. Definitely on my bucket list now. Godspeed 🙏.

[@PongGod]

I turn 60 this month and discovered him two years ago. Now he's basically all I listen to. His catalog of music is unparalleled in both quantity and quality. Enjoy the ride!

[@dlvox5222]

His tone and playing is insane. So technical.

[@pappysassafras]

To have that level of tech with pure feel is Hendrix-like.