Buckethead - Whitewash

[@samredmond5196]

Buckethead could have chosen to follow fame and accept his place as one of the greatest guitarists of all time (which he is anyway) but instead decided to remain a smaller more obscure artist who is a treasure to those who discover him. His days with GnR put him in the mainstream spotlight but he hated it there and went back to his own independent label to control his sound and image. Legend.

[@caliel417]

"who is a treasure to those who discover him", that's a really sweet way of describe what he represents to some of us :)

[@alejorojas9563]

Yes indeed !

[@carrybeckwith5397]

GNR is how I found him I'm glad I did he is one of my favorites now, so amazing and gifted, I'm just blown away by his music, so good.

[@jayskilton]

Couldn't have put it any better

[@АНДРЕЙ4годаназад]

@@caliel417именно👍🏻

[@jenniemunka6071]

This is my all time favorite song. Man Brian,you don't know the effect...I just recently discovered your music. It has kept me going now for 6 months. My husband of 38 years passed away this past father's day and if I hadn't found your music I d probably be there with him. Thank you for sharing your talent. You're awesome...

[@Starshine3]

I am so sorry for your loss. Bucket is the greatest. I hope he is able to brighten some of those dark days. He would love to know he did.

[@slick_sloth9778]

Stay strong queen

[@overtherenowaitthere]

I bet if he knew this he would be so humble and embarrassed he would have to confine himself to write another album using his songs to express the deep empty sadness that losing someone so close can bring....he puts all his emotion and expression into his music. Hes such a quiet and unimposing person he tries to express himself in dialogue and people dont understand. Melodies, rhythms, and structure becomes a synesthesia of communication using his music. I treat him as a modern composer, I mean think about how eccentric and socially off putting most of the great classical composers use to be. Beethoven, Mozart, chopin, Bach, that lanky violin guy with weirdly long fingers who would make people lose their minds during his violin solos at his concerts

[@kendraford8011]

Saves my life everyday.

[@PongGod]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Check out "Padmasana". So so beautiful.

[@danandkatoflynn7522]

He does what 99% of shredders are terrified of...he plays with space!...This guy's leagues above 'shredding'

[@jrmy198523]

He needs more variation of emotion imo

[@nothorren]

@@jrmy198523 hard to play something you don't feel, for some is anger, other the joy of life, the reason buckethead is not really big in the industry is because he didn't wanted to get too involved into labels, but also because the music he plays is special, it's like that weird depression wave, the one get it by an unfulfilled dream or something, maybe im projecting, though that's what he really transpire to me and hit me as a rock, maybe its just not your thing, who knows

[@TheAwakening420]

@@jrmy198523 dumbest comment ever ... must be your first Buckethead song.

[@jrmy198523]

Mathieu Leduc definitely not. He just doesn’t impress me as much as you groupies.

[@shanghunter7697]

@@nothorren It's depression alright, i believe it's his very deep depression that drives his mastery......depression is no joke and it obviously thrives in the bucket.

[@JrodG14]

After a tiring day, this is what soothes my pain. Buckethead.

[@Miguelhollow92]

Absolutely!

[@allancooper8573]

Luis Rodriguez nn

[@dinab7852]

Same here. Everyday.

[@meanoldfatlady5071]

67*

[@kcolonel4913]

Amen to that

[@missinglink2840]

his heart plays the guitar.

[@gokublack4211]

I wonder what his fingers do...

[@frantapepa3216]

pump the blood around his body I guess

[@mac2105]

You, Sir, made me laugh!

[@ArbiterDan]

There's something about this song that's so... intense. I just LOVE it. It definitely goes to the heart. And the heart goes into it.

[@mebdoc]

That's an awesome way to put it. So true. Whitewash is such a beautiful musical narrative. To me, Buckethead's compositions are on a par with his playing. He has an originality to his songs that makes him unique ( of course including the bucket and mask, but that's another story)

[@dinab7852]

I would love to lock myself inside my house for 1 year listening to Buckethead's music and watching Buckethead videos and NOT deal with the horrible outside world.

[@bennylegend7556]

Wish granted

[@dinab7852]

@@bennylegend7556 :)

[@bennylegend7556]

@@dinab7852 👍

[@mrbard1]

@@dinab7852 imma point you out to the world saying you caused COVID 19 lol

[@Random_dudebro]

Welp.. This comment aged well in a short space of time

[@engincaniyilmaz7739]

This is not merely music, this is therapy full of hope.

[@UncleMike0000]

You are SO right!

[@belowthesmile]

Its a rare thing for a guitarist that has the skill of Buckethead to pull back on the reins and play something melodic and beautiful rather than simply show off his chops. Its a testament to his immense talent.

[@Danielle-yr5kr]

Speaks to your soul, without any need of lyrics ❤

[@eetfuk5699]

Honestly the greatest guitar player to exist.

[@normanhowell3994]

Like to that

[@groogruxking2757]

I would say David Guilmor, but he is amazing

[@phewiss3066]

I would say hes the best in terms of skill.

[@Gofaw]

@@groogruxking2757 bruh

[@danjames4086]

I'm not into arguing who is the best...but he's certainly on the top table and we can enjoy them all.

[@JohnBarrow1961]

Beautiful, delicate and melodic playing. It's impossible to typecast this guy as a shredder or anything else when he's coming up with stuff like this.

[@silverarrowslk]

Yes totally agree. Great comment. He's very versatile

[@marshsherrif2824]

must admit I have changed my opinion of this guy. so far

[@andyappleton3353]

He's an enigma. This can't be recreated or made again. Buckethead is just strange, unique and one of a kind.

[@graham68ktm24]

His the unstoppable force moving the unmovable !

[@SilenTHerO78614]

@@andyappleton3353 he's a maestro, a favored of Euterpe, and a modern day komuso

[@leonardo-gf7hm]

when I listen to this "whitewash" I kinda get a flashback of my life bout what I've lost and what I've found. I felt the sorrow, the pain and almost kinda feel hit me right in the heart. and I feel like breaking down to pieces.

[@raymihulka8539]

i get it

[@brianbertrand6087]

leo nardo , Bucket will knock you down like that, and then pick you back up again

[@bestlogic9543]

leo nardo when ur broken your ready to help others. Go and help those who are struggling...

[@geloradananrlyeh8495]

His music makes me reflect upon the blessings in my life, and I want to dance like the wind.

[@CloroxDisinfectingBleach]

Yesterday night i was in the dessert in California listening to this song the first time while tripping balls on shrooms in the moonlight. Holy crap that was a intense and enlightening feeling

[@drew.petro.poulos]

I'm born and raised in Claremont, Ca. And still live literally 2 miles form his favorite music store Styles Music on Foothill Ave. (Route 66). I've met Mr. BH on a number of occasions jamming at said guitar shop... sans mask, the real Brian.. And what a true and loving soul he is, and always was. Claremont love you Bucket!

[@timwilson7162]

So silky smooth, and he doesn't ever rush the song either. Lots of guys wish they could play like this... myself included. When he goes into that slow lead it's so smooth and beautiful!

[@gokublack4211]

especially cause his used to playing like a maniac... so patients is talent I suppose

[@yoda12345678]

Best version of this song on KZbin. The solo is absolutely perfect...

[@Spyder1246]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@nlanni]

This music takes me back as a kid to a sound I heard from the late 50's/early 60's. Such a haunting, beautiful melody especially starting at around 2:35. It sends chills down my spine. It seems to me that BH's musical anthology includes almost everything written/played on the electric guitar since it's invention, and each album is an experimental progression in different forms over that time period. You can't call this guy a shredder, heavy metal, hard rock, etc., because he's takes all of those forms and goes so beyond them he can't be simply categorized. Like Hendrix I can understand BH needs to keep moving, but I wish we had more live performances like this one. I think BH will be seen over time as one of the great, great artists by electric guitar's true aficionados. Long live BH!

[@hansgruber5391]

dooma flatchie So true! The more I listen to music, the more I understand that different music "genres" are actually futile. The greatest artists are always those who leave the limitations of different "genres" behind and go that one step further. BH is the best example here! He can play some of the most brutal "metal" riffs you have ever heard, just to go on with the most beautiful/touching melody you can imagine. But, regardless of what he plays, you always feel that he deeply feels the music - and that's what makes all of the difference. Another example is bands like Opeth. You probably would never have imagined that DeathMetal and Jazz/ProgRock go well together. But once you have listened to these guys, you realize how "restricted" that way of thinking is. And what more there can be, if you just open your mind a bit... (I'll never understand those people who say "I'm a metal fan, so everything must be 'true' metal all the way. If it contains some mellow/melodic parts or gets a bit funky at times, then I feel obliged to find it lame". Same for those people who say "I'm a Jazz/Classic fan, so if it gets a bit more heavy at times, it feel obliged to call this 'mindless shredding', no matter what.")

[@serph2951]

True, i only listen to buckethead since i heard of him, and when someone asks me what genre of music i listen to i say "buckethead" haha

[@johnjiii414]

dooma flatchie that’s a great opinion. Couldn’t agree more.

[@Youre_Right]

He is. Anyone with any knowledge of guitar playing knows Buckethead is in a league of his own. You’re right he can’t be categorized. Take Slash for example, great scales player, but that’s about it. Another guitarist that you can’t really categorize is Clapton. He is his main style, but can play blues, jazz, rock, metal etc. pretty much any style.

[@danjames4086]

I'm a late starter to Buckethead. I missed him because I got tired of the same old formula from 'great' guitarists. 500 notes per minute, or doing the same thing for the last 40 years. Thankfully I've got a huge back catalogue of his stuff to catch up on.

[@MacGuffel]

This guy has a bucket on his head.

[@anipartom]

You don't say, xD

[@JimB667]

and his name is buckethead.

[@VinicioHaner]

folks just call him Buckethead

[@steveducell2158]

So, what's your point?

[@kill4fun155]

lol

[@dinab7852]

THANK YOU God for creating this amazingly talented and beautiful human being. Please keep him healthy and safe so that he can keep on blessing us with his amazing talent/music and make him as happy as he makes his fans with his music.

[@Romans838a]

Amen

[@MGrizzard]

When Buckethead plays his solos really mellow and slow like the one he played here it always makes me smile. Even if he hits a wrong note or something, you know he is trying and is putting his all into this song anyway.

[@NathanHamsley]

No lyrics but it says more than a song with lyrics. Best guitar player.

[@bucketheadnation6780]

Literally this guy is the key to the world, nothing compares. Bucket blood for life

[@miguelignaciograneros4080]

No necesita de su voz para hablar de sentimientos , algo realmente hermoso.

[@tamastoth6318]

He doesn't speak. He speaks to us through the guitar. He is a giant wizard

[@Pliwa]

every live version is better than the other.

[@gokublack4211]

just like led zeppelin..

[@aashishsharma9106]

Improvising killa

[@mightyloa5704]

My favourite one is at open air when the birds flew at the most intence solo moment

[@Muggel65]

and this stops all the discussions about who is the best guitarist and top ten and whatever . when i listen to this i forget time and everything he writes music so good and performs its so touching and well that you can forget about all thant ranking shit . its not how fast you play a guitar and what you invented as a new technique its about what does this music to you personally ! Buckethead is one of the best !

[@TheZappster99]

Holy hell! That was the best thing I've ever heard!

[@bf2err]

Well I hope you found more music

[@robertmurphy2179]

He is playing the strings that go from my head to my heart

[@ahmedsalama-vv2ki]

As a Guitarist, I am inspired with Buckethead's Sounds!, I have learned to chose them selectively, Listen to every detail carefully, and involve all the Sound's dimensions in the Rhythm!!! .. and This is just SO DAMN COOL !!, he is a great Musician No matter the other aspects in his Show!!

[@petercullen1462]

Are you still playing guitar my dude?

[@coreymonk]

♥️

[@Redcapski]

Oh man, you can just listen to this and forget about everything. I love it

[@FullyAware26]

Or remember

[@chriswright5078]

I love how he , just takes there. He goes straight for the HEART ! then takes you a way, to another place . it's just BEAUTIFUL !

[@jadenwonders7033]

Me and my friends would listen to this album on acid in highschool.. words cant describe how amazing it was

[@Clingan1234]

This song is so good!! And I love the emotion from buckethead you can see it on his face

[@gelette80]

very delicate rendition of Whitewash, simply musical perfection that no other artist could replicate

[@PSYCHOSRUS]

Thank you Buckethead for damn well living!!!! :D

[@MrRusalsmith]

I used to think Satriani had the most soothing guitar style, but not any more. Even in full shred mode he seems so effortless. Simply amazing.

[@Indexxxator]

The most beautiful performance of this composition! It makes me drop my teardrops down! I'd call this composition "Retrospective" 'cause it reminds me some previous episodes of my life, like childhood moments, etc...

[@ertreri]

beautiful... his relaxed melodic tunes are the nicest, IMHO.

[@dinab7852]

Buckethead's music is one of my TOP 2 stress relievers.

[@MichaS3001]

Was für eine göttliche Musik von einem grandiosen Musiker. ich kann es gar nicht glauben...

[@lsd25records]

one of the most haunting melodies ever..super intimate and warm thanx BH

[@neo.w1zard]

Parfois, sometimes, tu dois admettre qu'un "meilleur des meilleurs" existe, that the best of the best truly exist. Love you Brian, may I say.

[@ednalucero7300]

I'm obsessed with this one! Definitely my favorite.

[@veroniquesalvador1195]

Even if some musicians are scared about him I like this guy and how he dance how he play(sorry 4 my english I'm tired 😴)! He's playing with her soul and I love it! He's great! 👌

[@yogsotho]

I love you Brian. Thank you for existing Buckethead.

[@christopherjohnson3520]

WOW. I Just Love ❤️ This. NGO I Hope Your OK Buckethead. I’m Still here. Barely. Thanks 🙏. Nice to have the Bucket in your back pocket.

[@scorpionmithun]

This is the one I love the most from Buckethead

[@ninjascroll1017]

this is the zodiac speaking i feel like i say that to so many of his songs i should just stop having a favorite

[@hanniballecter8057]

This can kill Billions of pain in a few seconds #AbsoluteHealer ❤️

[@mattchittle8092]

1:50 gave me chills, 2:40 put me in awe, and 3:55 made my heart happy. God bless you sir.

[@TheDestint]

Same man. Very well captured

[@ImSimplyLegit]

2:40 is so TASTEFUL

[@Dslasher99]

+ImSimplyLegit Oh yeah, that is some nice melodic and bluesy note choice.

[@mattchittle8092]

Fucking butter man

[@davidthompson1649]

That's AMAZINGLY

[@BlackRotorEx]

This guy is just one of the best out there if not the best right up there with Govan. He should have more recognition i believe. He's kind of a new Hendrix. Regards.

Very nice. That guy can play anything flawless!

[@cheyennerawhoof4274]

I was lucky enough to have an older brother growing up who introduced me to great music. I was in third grade and this was one of the first CD's my brother burnt for me. I remember listening to it while taking baths.. I played bongos to Whitewash at a school talent show. Man, I almost forgot about this.. just popped up randomly. Absolutely gorgeous song.

[@veroniquesalvador1195]

He's playing with her soul! So nice and "mélodieux "! Love this 👌 💙

[@yanisgr2637]

So nostalgic rediscovering this song , its wierd how you loose sight of thing as time goes by

[@fraueimerkopf5541]

Classic Brilliant and Beautiful..One of my all time favorite songs.I Love this version as much as I Love him

[@audreymiller4479]

In this moment in the instant of the intro it sounds like you captured some of my most horrid, beautiful, no words for it feelings and put music notes on all the tears I've cried for the last decade. Me.

[@casebob1076]

Buckethead has the most calming songs and i love the slow beat

[@dinab7852]

I'm so in love with this freakin' guitar God & the masterpieces he creates.

[@Kunzler3]

Music is not a competition. It's an expression of emotion and a reflection of who you are. That's what art is. A sport, on the other hand, is a competition. Music is art. Learn the difference people. No one is better than everyone, anyone, and no one.

[@TheTrojanSharp]

This guy is a GOD!!

[@flodurztruck]

i listen to music because of the way it makes me feel. Buckethead's music makes me feel very good‼️❤👍

[@suggestedusername6662]

You have a limited amount of time in this life. I haven’t regretted enhancing this experience to a buckethead tune yet. This man is a conduit for musicians from higher dimensions I swear to god.

[@educassiano]

it's a force of nature

[@diguidiyeillamgolfo2622]

Oscuro pero brillante sutil pero arrollador .así es buckethead,un placer escucharlo.

[@eviljester13]

I wanna click the "Thumbs Up" a million times over but as we know its not possible......thank you for this statement/comment.

[@michaeltaylor6244]

The best guitar i have heard!! Love you man!

[@sb4816]

Dearest Buckethead, Thank you for those countless hours of guitar playing that have enabled you to portray your soul so beautifully. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Love you.

[@shania5236]

buckethead will always have a special place in my heart.

[@anne-liselarsen]

This is seriously gorgeous.

[@chakrazoo]

dump my ashes to this. thx everyone for coming :)

[@jameshullihen649]

Absolutely the BEST live performance of this song! Thank u Bucket for everything!

[@GustavoSilva-qm5fr]

Eu não conhecia essa guitarrista, tô viciado nessa música. É um feeling sem o "romance" ou a "excitação" da pentatônica.

[@anitahenegar2542]

LOVE this man and his music!!!! 😘😘😘

[@Experiencias_prime]

O cara consegue "fritar" sem ser chato, e ter muito feeling sem ser burocrático!

[@danibehi1021]

he includes emotion,soul,music knowledge,shred and many other talents he is the Beethoven of his time

[@fernandoabdo1255]

TE AMO BUCKET !!

[@dinab7852]

One of my TOP 3 favorite Buckethead songs. 🙂🙂🙂

[@СиранушСакану]

Я когда слушаю эту мелодию, я вспоминаю свое детство 90е годы!!! У меня свои ассоциации, но это божественно!!!!!! Ты гений!!!

[@joseppi2382]

Dude your song is so beautiful I get tears to hear you play I almost cry it sounds so beautiful --- awsome

[@AxiomApe]

You're not alone

[@ReloadTheLegendary]

Finally, I can get some sleep. Thanks Buckethead. You're the best.

[@Enkiguy]

Thank you for this, Mr. Head!!

[@noahrubio2939]

This one gives me the chills dam.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

I genuinely love Buckethead, that kind of overwhelming talent that warms the heart, he is special

[@thomas-hy4bt]

after all these years still gives me goosebumps

[@christopherjohnson3520]

How can you not Love This!!! CJ

[@michaelnichols9916]

What a gorgeous background for a gorgeous song so much emotion without a single word

[@MarkKamoski]

Love him. Wish he would build a band and tour. Please come back, Buckethead-- we love you!!!

[@MrMikey530]

Beautifully perfect. Buckethead you are amazing to say the very least! The pain trapped in my heart, pours from my eyes... Thank you my friend

[@jaywells1655]

You are experiencing what I would define as Zen Guitar , I think all of it is so beautiful because it is one long thankyou to the parents , friends , teachers , family that were fortunate enough to watch the seedling grow into a magnificent Tree...……..A Beacon of musical Light

[@DrLipchitzzz]

I always come back to this video. In my opinion, the solo he plays in this is the most perfectly paced, sublime lead I've ever heard. I love this recording. We're all lucky to be able to listen to this 13 years later

[@jameshullihen649]

caption shows 3-10-06, actually 17 years ago, wow!!!

[@PARRISHMELLOTT]

This makes my life flash before my eyes. OMG!!

[@socheatmek1431]

Dedicated to the Myers Sisters.... In loving memories..... -Michael

[@miltonpelaez8014]

this version is amazing!!!!

[@LucasSilva-js1xp]

O melhor guitarrista de todos.

[@YosefGue66]

fuuck man why im i crying

[@skandababy]

Because you are a pussy, you fkng pussy..

[@2bnator]

Skanda Baby wtf is wrong with you

[@MrJusbcuz]

Buckethead is no doubt one of the best guitarist's of all time he is like the bruce lee of guitars

[@thejoeyz]

I could listen to this all day...beautiful...

[@christopherjohnson3520]

Happy New Year Buckethead!!!!!! Thnx 4 Making a Difference in our Difficult Lives!!!!!! CJ

[@beaviscrews2650]

Coolest calmest live buckethead song I've heard. Been listening to him since 06'. Unreal