Michael Hedges - Aerial Boundaries (Live @ Red Rocks Amphitheater, 1986 - HQ)

Michael Hedges performs his historical piece "Aerial Boundaries" from the 1984 album "Aerial Boundaries". This performance took place at the "Red Rocks Amphitheater" near Denver, CO as part of the shooting for the 1986 Windham Hill label Laserdisc and VHS release "Windham Hill In Concert", featuring Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, Michael Hedges, Scott Cossu, Shadowfax. Info at www.nomadland.c...

[@reno145]

I really admire players who take a standard instrument and throw all conventions out the window. Saw him one time in '89 and got to talk with him afterwards. I asked him how he managed to get what was in his heart and mind out through the guitar. He said, "I'm still trying to figure that out."

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16😊❤❤

[@billchurch1145]

Saw him do this piece live at Norfolk, Virginia's "Waterside" outdoor venue back in the day and was totally mesmerized by both its beauty and his unadulterated passion for the instrument. Pure genius. He was equally good playing the harp guitar. Michael was very special and truly not of this world. I miss him and his music. RIP, Michael.

[@MarkusFussellArt]

i hear you Bill. We didnt deserve him. Hes probably playing right now in a different galaxy. RIP

[@billchurch1145]

@@MarkusFussellArt I'd sure like to think so, Markus!

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16❤😊❤

[@MotoJB]

This planet is a lesser place without this man...RIP Michael. Your spirit and music live on with millions.

[@DaniloMarrone]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Michael Hedges was the Jimi Hendrix of acoustic guitar. Hedges took the acoustic guitar to a whole new stratosphere. Long live the master of masters.

[@SlickD217]

Can you imagine if he was alive today? The evolution that would have occurred over the years? Still blows me away what he was doing 30 years ago. May he rest in the painted sun and green grass that his music created... \m/

[@imaseeker100]

A masterwork.

[@MrDebone75]

Old discussion but I'll add my 2 cents. For a wedding present in 1986 my wife bought us tickets to a Windom Hill Concert in Pittsburgh. There was Will Ackerman, Shadow Fax, Liz Story and Michael. After his set Shadow Fax came on. About 10 minutes in to there set I noticed someone had come down the steps and set down beside me. After a few seconds I looked over and it was Michael. He nodded and just listened for a while. Greatest present ever.

[@iansnyder274]

My life was greatly enriched after seeing and hearing him live in 1985. It's a badge of honor for me to tell me people I was there!!!!

[@rackeffect]

Most people I turn onto Michael can't believe it is only one instrument they're hearing.

[@charlesclark3840]

The first printing of the CD was misprint with liner notes from a different album. You knew there were other musicians on the disc (the fretless bass on one track is obvious), and you knew it was suppsed to be direct to two track. I was left guessing if this track was 2 or 3 guitarists. Then I saw him live and couldn't believe what I was seeing for the first minute or two.

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16❤😊

[@marthaworc7873]

It's a shame there is such little footage of Hedges in concert. He died before everyone had cell phones. Thanks for posting this

[@Cog_In_The_Gear]

You’re cool as a guitar player... but you’ll never be cool as Michael Hedges with an incense stick burning off your guitar head cool. The man was a genius.

[@decathalon22]

Absolutely amazing. His death was a tragedy. He had a style nobody on earth could match.

[@JohnSmith-ok4ok]

Saw him at TPAC along with Leo Kottke

[@aymanhazim4639]

remember every talented man has a talented teacher/inspire

[@kerimalpalt]

wish he was driving a tesla suv

[@Crazywyldechild26]

Best acoustic instrumental piece ever

[@andrewakenson9873]

I was fortunate enough to see him four times. All I can say is, it was a religious experience every time. You come out of his show knowing you just saw a genius and that your life has changed. I have never had any other performer do that for me. And I have been to a lot of concerts with amazing talent. Thank you for posting this.

[@billcompeau4835]

Phil Keaggy had that effect on me even more, just amazing..

[@stevetrivago]

Andrew Akenson popped up randomly... ashamed I hadn’t heard of him.. ☮️✊🏼🙏🏼

[@Davidthemarathoner]

A lovely sentiment. Michael Gulezian's music moves me the same way as you have eloquently described the effect of Michael Hedges music for you.

[@paraskaith5027]

Estas tonne is another one who can give a similar experience imo

[@psychosonic_misfit]

Yes, me as well, four glorious times

[@Fuff63]

Brilliant. The first time I heard this album (Aerial Boundries) was in 1984 and I was up all night long working on a project for college. It was featured on a local radio station with no commercials...I was awestruck and in a trance...It carried me thru to the morning sunrise and was so beautiful and inspiring. Still is!

[@michaelmarino3013]

I missed Michael I n real time.what is time anyway? Glad now timing is just right..fir all you who have known Michael God bless.ive just arrived...

[@BluesSky]

I will never forget the beautiful car ride in Vermont in the snow when a friend put this cassette in the stereo. I felt like time was standing still.

[@ripplebear]

And when he left this Earth, he found no aerial boundary! Thank you, Michael Hedges

[@Kittenboysmom]

Its incense on the guitar... saw him many times in the early 80's in Boulder when he was just getting going. So wonderful.

[@tfaison1107]

The reason for the incense according to Michael in concert was that the tuning would "always smell the same." ;)

[@gilldavidmour4199]

@@tfaison1107 Awesome answer!!!

[@markpurdin9900]

We met in the fall of 72. Suite mates. Freshman year college

[@kerimalpalt]

i listened to michael, this piece in Vancouver on my first year of college and i was an international student. Experience alot of pain. I would listen to this song high and sober and I would allevite my pain. I became a convert to this music.

[@joselira8884]

Beautiful

[@joselira8884]

The Best of guitarrist of The wold

[@Davidthemarathoner]

Rest in peace, dear Michael. You were taken way too soon. Your music is loved by many.

[@ziggystardust1751]

I was in themiddle east when I first heard this young man play and was hooked. His music never ages.Rip Michel.Thanks for for your music.

[@lukeluquer4611]

the greatest guitarist ever besides ======

[@RS_235]

The way smiles towards the end ... greatest ever 🖤 MH

[@tadsomato1940]

Underrated is an insulting description of this genius.

[@SportstalkwithMac]

How is this man not acknowledged as one of the great guitar players of all time?

[@ramblerandy2397]

He was at the time. And still is amongst people who remember his music.

[@haydenlandry3837]

He is to me.

[@joselira8884]

Beautiful music, Mr. Michael Hedges!

[@Raed911]

So... why this alien isn't in the 5 greatest guitarists ever list of any given human being?!

[@kevinb2014]

Probably in part because he died so young (43), and in part because his music didn't fit a particular genre very well. He did win a Grammy posthumously in 1997 for Best New Age Album. I fell in love with his music when we happened to pick up a used Windham Hill compilation album at a music store in the 90s. I was in awe of what I was hearing.

[@Raed911]

At least you got to know his music in the 90s... Me?! I started listening to the guy just two years ago...what a shame!

[@devolve42]

Better late than never. Isn't that feeling and process of discovery amazing?

[@Raed911]

Indeed it is

[@n-dog9325]

Neither was Allan Holdsworth, but those who knew, knew.

[@kerimaltuncu8152]

bravo!

[@davidallen8280]

Beautiful, thank you Mr. Hedges

[@haas1969]

The best acoustic guitar playes of all times - pure genius!!!

[@djpetenice]

The part at 3:43 brings tears of emotional influence to me. Such a beautifully crafted song.

[@mebcool]

And at 3:50 the look on his face... as if he is "willing" those strings to produce the perfect sounds ! Absolutely amazing artist.

[@eduardolemossouza4087]

thanks for sharing, mate.

[@DocModoc]

Just some notes after reading some of the other comments... The actual performance was recorded on a sound stage without an audience, they did not use the Red Rocks performance, you can see he's dressed completely differently in the Red Rocks shots. It's mixed to give the appearance of a live performance. Several of the songs off of Live On The Double Planet were recorded on the same soundstage without an audience, although the performances were indeed "live." There's a good chance that Michael WAS stoned when performing, he was known to be a heavy pot smoker, especially back in those days. The middle-section of the song, which looks like it is the easiest section to play, is actually extremely difficult and involves lots of precise string-stopping technique. The flashy 2-handed parts at the beginning and end are the easiest to play.

[@NicholasAbato]

Yup! LA sound stage in Los Angeles, California...

[@eretmoduscyn]

I remember when he first started, we were living in Santa Cruz and they had a stations KLRS that played New Age before new age became known for mystic junk. All the artists were very very good. They played their best stuff from many new and upcomming music. We would here something and drive to SF to Rooks and Becords to buy. Still own many of those cds to this day.

[@AbelsOffering1]

amazing...heartfelt and timeless.

[@gerritschwerthelm8157]

The part starting at 3:18 is just too beautiful... awesome footage.

[@exroady1]

All time fave of mine,RIP mate.

[@NomadLand200]

This may be the best thing ever recorded....ever.

[@robrickels3788]

eat your heart out steve vai

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Hardly

[@scottwalker2043]

Quite possibly . Yes possibly ❤️

[@joselira8884]

BRAV0 !!!

[@radioserenidadec]

THis is magic, love and miss Michael. Hope he enjoys to see his music still playing no matter time. THis is such an amazing piece of work that was worth his visit to this Planet.

[@paolopatrick5824]

RIP 💐

[@edisrael5412]

Awesome,simply awesome

[@TommyRobertsMusicChannel]

Excellent quality, top upload

[@The_Other_Mind]

Just mindblowing. MASTERPIECE!

[@gdkjones]

And how pleased am I that he did? Outstanding.

[@JimCole1]

Long live Michael's music!

[@finmason8339]

Legend , fore runner and Trail Blazer of his style

[@psmith669]

The woman of the World Turns slowly days are drawn and seasons start to change.

[@tncpofficial]

a true master at work :-)

[@markpurdin9900]

Michael’s signature song.

[@primaveraproducoes]

Great Michael! Beautiful!

[@FrankVillavicencio]

Hermosa canción!! Wonderful song!!

[@tonybunch3869]

Cool

[@luna3723]

This is the language of God!

[@sc7244]

Micheal was the best. R I P

[@markkulaga4662]

Amazing, and he's not stoned, it's incense, and he is focusing on playing the multiple layers perfectly. Share this video.

[@NicholasAbato]

this was recorded at the LA sound stage in Los Angeles California! Not Red Rocks... The opening of the video is at Red Rocks, but the actual song that you see in the video was recorded live in LA...js, get it right~ Long live Michael's music

[@tomgrissom5677]

The DVD splices together footage of a concert at a Red Rocks festival with him performing in a studio...so it's sort of "live" in theory...

[@Christophergarcia-pt2qj]

He was a unique character!

[@Apatheism1]

Red Rocks! Fuck Yeah!

[@laura.sefchik]

♥️Michael Hedges' family + friends~ releasing soon: documentary + biography. Visit the new website ~ michaelhedges.com/

[@sandsams92]

How can you look that stoned and play that awesome at at the same time?

[@danieledutrieux9188]

trop bien qu talent.............

[@Skrzy33]

Wow, Hedges at Red Rocks. The best I can hope for is Don Ross at The Gorge.

[@SportstalkwithMac]

I just don't think that he's appreciated as much as he should be.

[@francescosivelli]

It happens you to be in a true adimensional state. ✨🌌✳️

[@lifelongfan07]

I played this song for a bit during some of my shows.....it's hard to play and make it sound right.

[@NFONoFadeOut]

agreed GaryGarret.. it is sadly common for people to confuse specific and highly crafty musical concern with distorced mass-popular misticism...

[@Bidhata108]

I love you

[@TheAndrewGorny]

he is

[@banglacowbanglacow3340]

you really saw that everyone was spellbound by what they were witnessing

[@TheOmanJam]

Great sound, so crystal clear! He wouldn't be allowed to have that cigarette on the end of his guitar now. The millennial thought police would not approve. What a travesty our world has become!

[@Off-The-X]

+TheOmanJam its incense

[@TG-nh7sh]

It’s not a cigarette you paranoid nincompoop.

[@pepelepewlsu]

Who in the hell dislikes this??????

[@cpollero53]

I wonder how he tunes this guitar for this performance! Anybody?

[@GaryGarrett]

he's NOT stoned... he's listening to the 3 sections he's playing

[@zoobly3]

actually he was WAAAY stoned when he recorded this for the album. Will ackerman recounts the event in the issue of acoustic guitar magazine featuring Michael on the cover that came out the month after Michael's passing. He said that Michael went for a walk on the grounds outside the studio and smoked the biggest joint that Will had ever seen and then went in to record.

[@paulwatson]

I don't understand why you would splice in a different performance (99% of the song) with Red Rocks being the very beginning and end????

[@gtrrobster]

This is great. Is there an upload of this performance that is lit more brightly? TO see the subtle movements.

[@Hell31]

you all are wrong its the guitar infact , in the full artist profile video he already explained that he uses high strung and low strung guitars depending on the piece he plays.

[@rossboylan18]

Video of full set here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6ayc4ueaLSKf7s

[@hiro5206]

What is guitar tunig? I`m japanese. CCDGAD?

[@nyclear]

does anyone know what guitar he is playing here?

[@DocModoc]

Here he is just playing a standard Martin acoustic guitar, but he is tuned way down to C2C3D3G3A3D4 low to high.

[@greenthumbguy1]

He used really heavy guage strings.

[@bidimensionalart2192]

No creo que haya visto, ni que veré, tocar algo mejor que esto con una guitarra.

[@zapphoddbubbahbrox5681]

I think he and Jaco were spiritual twins.

[@joefitz7912]

Looping? Or no?

[@FiveCentsPlease]

+Joe Fitz No looping. Watch his fingers, especially the left hand.

[@merrittsteinbach435]

LOL. Looping is what people with less skills do when they want to sound like Micheal Hedges

[@MARXISTuniteHERE]

no, michael always used medium strings

[@frogbeergolfgolf]

There was a cigarette at the end of it.

[@chowter]

it was a burning incense :)

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16😊❤❤

[@pmamiaro]

stick incense... yeahhh. Genius, for ever.

[@jaycee3434]

I'm. Not. Worthy.

[@georgemundy6228]

Why was his guitar smoking?

[@terryslogar5607]

It's incense

[@mattturner9847]

cos his playing is so hot :-)

[@ramblerandy2397]

Got his hippie flag on it. 😎

[@gabhorsen]

I think is an incense stick.

[@IdoBenZvi89]

every body talking about his death all the time... you think maybe his popularity was smaller if didnt had that accident?

[@yeroun1974]

Thumbs up if Jon Gomm sent you here

[@RyanSmith-gf9eo]

A bit pre-metal in a way.

[@douglasbroccone3144]

Great musician... needs a haircut

[@rdog421]

You’re a mentally sick individual and you need a lobotomy.

[@parkdale3612]

heh, it's incense. I thought he smoked

[@parkdale3612]

I'd lose at least one toe off each leg to have that much control over a guitar

[@dalecooles]

Lose the braids, beads, and incense, dude.