James Blackshaw - Cross (The Glass Bead Game)

[@ThePetraKelly]

No other artists brings me to tears like James and his beautiful songs. Can't wait to hear his new album in april.

[@jlkobic]

You said it all. He's the only one who can really move me when it comes to this genre.

[@tadsonic]

just tried to find this version of the song i got a few vinyls of him legendary songs but not that many care i guess too bad i especially love the holly ep

[@ECguitar4]

There really is no one better than James when it comes to this kind of music. He's a genius...

[@lightmakesnoise]

I am lifted. I am stunned.

[@anthonyvillalobos3892]

Such a great song. Thank you for this, James. Unreal.

[@teddybwarm]

Wow that's awesome. was wondering who was watching lol, so the end shot was quite cool. love how "full" his sound is even on the streets!

[@grizzwaldo]

I'm going to see this fella supporting SWANS end of October and ah canny wait,,,,,,,:-)

[@Cj12sings]

Thanks so much for posting this, my introduction to James Blackshaw, I've dropped all to start working on " River of Heaven " this is such, great, great music !!!!!!!! regards cj

[@sarahfaith6531]

love him

[@denisfitzgibbon5978]

So pretty 😍 I love his playing

[@pootnikalexander]

Herman Hesse Magister Ludi or the Glass Bead Game must have been it's inspiration...excellent composition.

[@titanicsmusic]

beautiful man

[@heymanniceshot1]

@plectrum63 then post some of your stuff, i'd love to hear something this beautiful. not to be confrontational-i honestly would. i love this kind of shit

[@wccrispy]

@DrShakes92 :) It's some beautiful stuff. I've heard similarly moving sounds from metal bands.

[@heymanniceshot1]

@McShakesy thanks for the tip man. unfortunately, i called in and they don't have it. i'd love to find it though. any other places you know of in the UK that i could try? i really doubt anywhere in the states is gonna have it..

[@McShakesy]

@heymanniceshot1 Try Volcanic Underground. It's an underground record store in Glasgow that delivers as well. Can't promise anything but it might be worth a look.

[@russelsheartinacage]

yeah the camera must be a bloody expensive one to get this kind of sound quality!

[@annuarzirene1106]

Thank you..

[@untiltheend22]

@grizzwaldo Swans is such a fucking awesome band pity i missed it

[@jaadtoly23]

thanks

[@russelsheartinacage]

it's a matter of starting really simple, play any chord and use the thumb on base strings, and gradually pick out a melody

[@tomformanek3312]

Guild GAD G212. Great guitar. All I did was put Tusq pins on it and had a traditional Guild pickguard put on it. Too much background noise.

[@reddaB]

Awesome! :D

[@russelsheartinacage]

well said my man

[@TheToillMainn]

Wow...

[@aboveaxis]

@plectrum63 Why does the ability to make touching music and seeming "virtuosity" have to walk hand in hand? Can't you just take it for what it is - music. Some sounds good and touches you, some doesn't. Not everyone wants to hear some guy show you how much he practices his instrument :-) Also, as a musician, you should already know that drones and repetition serve a very important role and purpose in music, when used in the right context. 1 note can speak louder than 100, space, timbre etc etc

[@phelipethiago]

This song is beutifull

[@zerotheking1993]

33333 views D:

[@isaiahalbert1801]

Matteo Smaila And today it’s 333 likes to 3 dislikes... :)

[@grizzwaldo]

@untiltheend22 It was fucking amazing pal, second time seeing SWANS, first time for James. I have the whole SWANS set from the arches but sound aint so good. Check it out

[@russelsheartinacage]

how's your finger picking coming along!? i hope you've been practising rob

[@mikekram2199]

What tuning is this 12 string in? Any guitarists know?

[@russelsheartinacage]

as in not the full studio version

[@heymanniceshot1]

if anyone knows how i can get a hold of apologia, i'd be eternally in your debt

[@ttownFPV]

@russelsheartinacage start with stairway to heaven or tonight tonight by smashing pumpkins...good starters

[@benshapiroisgay]

What tuning is this in? I need a dang 12 string. 6 just sounds so insufficient after hearing him play.

[@screamingmeanie]

+Keith Green Sounds like open Bm

[@benshapiroisgay]

+screamingmeanie thanks a lot! And I got a 12 string :)

[@screamingmeanie]

+Keith Green No problem. Looking forward to the video of you covering it. ;) Show that 12 string a lot of love and attention. A guitar should be played every day so it doesn't get lonely.

[@jonathanpshaw]

what's the fingering pattern?

[@manorlordy]

like bibio

[@annuarzirene1106]

Your the shit

[@wccrispy]

I wish this was part of a heavy metal song.

[@tomparish5081]

If you like James you may like my stuff -- I'm not nearly as virtuosic as James but I sing over the top of what I do and it is more of an American style. I bet you'll dig it. Click my profile for a listen.

[@GirlMakesSomeNoise]

on 12 string!?! how?! wow!