Solar heat - 100 minute ambient jam on my 46 year old fretless Les Paul = Sonic brain massage!

[@shatnershairpiece]

Download this track! thesixmilliondollarguitar.bandcamp.com/album/solar-heat Patreon support: www.patreon.com/Shatnershairpiece Tip on paypal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/6milliondollarguitar?locale.x=en_US Follow me on bandcamp: thesixmilliondollarguitar.bandcamp.com/follow_me Entire discography on bandcamp: thesixmilliondollarguitar.bandcamp.com/ Shatnershairpiece swag! www.redbubble.com/people/RobinSpanell/shop?asc=u

[@sharonmccomas4173]

I never heard playing like you. You blow the mind

[@20alphabet]

Yeah, he's really something.

[@mckylecfc]

I'll be picking this one up from bandcamp! Keep the regular uploads coming!

[@Ralph2]

On headphones while I catch up with various things on the computer this morning. Perfect relaxing ambient grooves ❤️

[@bgt7874]

I love the rithm.

[@nelsonechevarria7009]

Very good video,you must have played that guitar hard in order for the frets to be so worn down.The guitar sounds really good though.Thank you for the video and may God bless you and your family.

[@Lurch685]

It’s fretless

[@shatnershairpiece]

it’s fretless because I have worn the frets down.

[@ЕвгенийВиленский-г7ю]

Exceptional playing, thank you!

[@veergujral6517]

Hey that’s actually a really good sounding guitar. Shame it’s so heavy otherwise would love to see you busking with it!

[@shatnershairpiece]

I’m done with busking, too much stress. will only go out now for decent patreon payment.

[@veergujral6517]

@@shatnershairpiece just out of curiosity, would you be open to giving online guitar lessons? Or perhaps developing your own online course?

[@Kronick44]

Where you playing tomorrow?

[@BOBBIOMASS]

My brother I’ve heard five different songs in this jam . You definitely need an engineer to package your product. Let it flow thank you!

[@shatnershairpiece]

that’s great. But I’m engineering it myself. I think you mean a manager. I don’t really think there is any work for Guitarists anymore. I’ve had millions of views on my videos and I have not received a single music work offer. all I get are spam offers to sell advertising space for crocs.

[@johngarin8290]

I do agree but I think co producer would be better, Rob's setups are beyond complex but just the polish on edits & a debate on length yeh, a few minor things could benefit from ”packaging” , Rob's production is incredible when U consider how good he is, really I see packaging & marketing the only possibility for fine tuning What about this Warhorse, does a brilliant job with out frets 🤟🤯 . The old L P sounds great, can't believe it's orig cond. Oh , it's the guitarist 🤔☺️😃🥴 , of course 🧐🎸. Onya Rob, Amazing

[@johngarin8290]

I'll say it again because it's so damn amazing, +45yr old & it sounds fantastic, Not bad value

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@johngarin8290 I would have a problem editing my songs down to five minutes. The entire point of my jams is that they are long and they are for people who like long jams. I had a customer refuse to buy anything on my site if it was under an hour. He actually left the site because I have been putting up too many short tracks that were only 30 minutes long. There’s definitely an audience for this style of extended play. I had a radio station in Italy playing my two hour track every day for two weeks. I have to stick with what I’m good at and that means no editing. This is Stream of consciousness music. Of course, if somebody said they would only play it if they could use five minutes well then they can just take the five minutes they want. There is no way I would ever put up these jams unless they were in their entirety. This is my KZbin niche, what makes me special.

[@carliereed3881]

That the word, "product" appears may provide a clue as to the base line from which it sprang...

[@Twobeers1]

You can't get monetized thru KZbin. But you can do a StreamYard & list paypal & patreon on the live stream. Free Basic account gets you 20hrs a month. You don't need the youtube chat, besides they take a much bigger cut off of you. Or even do a live youtube stream again post patreon & paypal, visa, mastercard., diner's club.

[@totalt6600]

Of course I don't know how you feel about it, but I would pay to see you on tour, when such things are happening again. I know I am not alone in thinking, you are one of the best. Ty ❤🎶🎶🎶

[@shatnershairpiece]

thanks, but the closest I will probably get to a tour is seeing me out on the street again. Maybe that will happen the end of this year or next. I would be happy to even do that again, in spite of the abuse I face out there.

[@cherbrowne1637]

Hi Total 🙋 what a crazy world when people can walk by such a brilliant player or hurl abuse. I think I'd stand there and just appreciate the music. The talent. 😊

[@totalt6600]

@@shatnershairpiece I understand. I am thankful and satisfied with what you are sharing. Bandcamp and I are old friends. Thank you again. ❤🎶🎶

[@totalt6600]

@@cherbrowne1637 Absolutely. Ty

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@cherbrowne1637 Yes, it's very odd to be hated or to be considered a pest for being a musician. I could understand if I was a drunk who could not play at all, but somehow they seem to elicit pity and make even more money.

[@BOBBIOMASS]

You need Sabella. He was an engineer on a Steely Dan album. He’s here on Long Island. He did work with my son’s band. We were not in his league. But he would roll with you.

[@shatnershairpiece]

well feel free to contact him if you are so inclined. i’ve had millions of views on my videos and I still have not received one single music work offer. this means one of two things. Either I am not that good, or guitarists simply are not needed anymore.

[@mckylecfc]

@@shatnershairpiece the guitar maestros are still appreciated albiet by a generation now thinning out, spread farther apart, distanced so to speak... so we find each other in the digital realm. Music industry money is defined by fads, want to make money, gotta pander to the ever morphing pop commercial requirements. You have inspired me to pick up the guitar again after many years and start noodling and learning again. You have walked the walk and will always be an inspiration. As promised I've just picked up the solar heat release from bandcamp! I would hope you try to do some interactive content as well and perhaps even a video collaboration with similar artists such as Dr. FUNK of Newquay.

[@johngarin8290]

@@mckylecfc Heya Mac, probly heard that million times, Yup, U got, get it & a great addition to the enterprise, glad Ur a buyer it goes to validate his hard work, U should take few minutes during 1 of the journeys to read comments, There many survivors aboard his Enterprise, who joke about being of the "mature" type, but, I get lot of chuckles in some chats, those of the "mature" set also packed their humour for the trip, ok, I do tend to waffle, thanks 4 Ur view on the style, Glad Ur aboard McKyle🖖🇦🇺🎶✌️😏

[@Logix727]

@@shatnershairpiece my kid brother would rather listen to overly technical jazz guitarists like chon.it kills me.... I think they lost their soul in a quest for perfection personally and appreciate your style much more. BUT I do got to say stay the course you will get mad offers if you keep being your beautiful self.

[@blackdog1485]

I will be listening to this on my 9hr drive

[@JorgePetraglia2009]

I'm gonna make you a promise that has all the value a dispossessed person like you an I only can understand : If I ever win some serious money playing Lotto you'll get some. It is a serious promise amigo.

[@rickdaystar477]

You both deserve it,you for your kindness and him for his awesome talent.

[@CBFREE]

Sir you never fail to deliver. I listened to first ten minutes then decided to come comment before I go and tip you. I know next to nothing about actually playing guitar but in my opinion during those ten minutes I just listened to I was surrounded by a beautiful escapist rhythm. I will listen to the rest once I have paid! You deserve more credit and tips especially as you can’t play on street just now! Thanks again. And the Les Paul sings:)

[@shatnershairpiece]

That's fantastic. That's exactly what my music is about. Escapism. We need it more than ever!

[@zippytortuga3923]

When I get a chance we are coming across the border to experience this awesome talent in person (Knoxville, TN)

[@garynorris8492]

A Solar Flare Jam...fired into a stratosphere full of ambient sounds, and with improvisation, that only mankind can create.

[@Mystic_Light]

What BOBBIOMASS said. This is so great Robin. Smooth as cognac. @BOBBIOMASS, hook the brother up, the world needs Robin's sound 😍

[@ЕвгенийВиленский-г7ю]

Would be a great move indeed!

[@junipercivis6397]

During your sessions I'm better equipped to finish my mundane projects. Very inspirational and (spiritual) uplifting. ❣

[@shatnershairpiece]

Great! Please download and support if you are using the music for your projects. I make absolutely nothing from views on KZbin. All income comes from donations and people downloading my original music from bandcamp.

[@johngarin8290]

Yup, Talent is as Talent does, Hard work, 28hr days, I Love U make time to play, &, the old Mann, ( take that anyway U like) still produces brilliant sound, altho gotta give the workman credit fair bit credit, I'm so happy Rob's hard work is finally rewarding a couple $ for his efforts, it's about 5yrs of work in last 6-7mths so lockdown has given us 1 huge bonus, 😃🖖🎼🇦🇺❤️🎸 Thank Lord, Thank U Jesus, I reckon the authors would of that line support his Ethos & play him on their Coloured Radio station , He may have created a very unique genre, I gotta stop 🤫🙏🤯

[@johngarin8290]

Can U believe how good this old Warhorse sounds, Woah, Wow , it's must be the best value guitar ever sold, (*_*) Amazing yeh, I know the player helps, a bit ✋😏

[@jeffhelman1721]

I have to dust off my flute and get to playing again, phenomenal job will be topping soon

[@bobdole9855]

You are one busy man. KEEP ON TRUCKIN..!

[@jan-willemreens9010]

Good evening(of course here in Europe) Robin, I hope you two are doing well today. If you still had recordings of yourself on this guitar on a cassette or tape recorder from 1975, you could compare today, 47 years later, how your playing style is with then on the same guitar! Thinking back to that special time with some nostalgia, don't you think?! I still have some recordings of myself on a cassette when I was still playing the piano(played for about 10 years) and also of my own voice from 1978(16 years old). Very strange to hear your voice from a distant past! Your 'Old Les Paul' doesn't sound Old at all! These are really the, almost therapeutic, jams, I like; very pleasant smooth-like sound, Robin. Nice weekend to both of you, Jan-W

[@shatnershairpiece]

My earliest recording on this guitar is from 1976 with a drummer. Smoke on the water, stairway to heaven.

[@jan-willemreens9010]

@@shatnershairpiece ...Good morning Robin, Surely you thought, let me start with the easiest. Even then you didn't let the grass grow (a Dutch expression), tough of you!...

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

I play these long jams while I'm on the floor stretching; they're perfect for losing track of everything else, and focusing on what I'm doing in the moment.

[@shatnershairpiece]

glad to hear it! do you know I sell them on bandcamp? Links to the music in every video are in description. much better audio quality. You can help support the channel by downloading from bandcamp. thesixmilliondollarguitar.bandcamp.com/

[@cherbrowne1637]

Robin's music always conjurs an image that leads me somewhere. I hear (see) birds soaring over oceans and mountains with this one. Brilliant.

[@johngarin8290]

Spot on Cher, I've decided to take note of different descriptions by their connection, Desert Island, Sailing, Sunbed nap, Dinner wine, Drifting thru Clouds, Soul Surfing, Highway cruising, It seems Robin ticks lots of boxes for lots of folks who Really really dig his grooves Personally I'm Loving Soul Surfing 🤗🇦🇺😌🎼❤️

[@cherbrowne1637]

@@johngarin8290 Hi John🙋 Great comment. Robin really is superb isn't he. His music is a treat for the senses.

[@1ktb1]

I would say: There are some LPs 58,59s in hands of guitar giants, next maybe few signature LPs and next goes this one in your hands! To be sure everybody understands - this does not mean that I make validation of music or player's skills in such order, in general I listen to very wide spread of music and love it. But I don't know why Robin's music moves me as such as e.g. yesterdays listening to Thin Lizzy guys playing tribute to Phil Lynott in Dublin 2005, which thanks to Gary Moore is the best of Thin Lizzy recorded concert I heard. Thank you and thanks to youtube for suggesting me your video couple of months ago. It wasn't one with the dancing kid ;) Brain massage, yeah, this is it!

[@jmack619]

Instant click when I saw fretless. Visions of Jack Bruce!!! Going to go for the monthly lesson package on patron asap . got a renovation on the go, and thought I would wait till it,s done, Plan B says your lessons and inspirations will be good therapy, DURING the construction DIY insanity. Thank you Robin, East coast

[@hockeygrrrl8]

🎼🎶🎸😎🤘💯

[@briang.9817]

So nice!

[@carliereed3881]

I 💕 this

[@briang.9817]

So incredibly gifted and diverse! If I were stranded on a deserted Island and could only have one guitarist with me, I would be so humbled to be accompanied by this Maestro....🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@shatnershairpiece]

Desert island music. I like that.

[@xpresscolourart5531]

Amazing and beautiful my friend Hope you ok

[@rachelr3113]

Many a good tune played on an old guitar 💥💫 If you have this guys talent that is !

[@20alphabet]

Nobody has this kinda talent.

[@rachelr3113]

@@20alphabet except Mr Hairpiece himself 🙌👍💫💥

[@20alphabet]

@@rachelr3113 He's really a phenomenon.

[@rachelr3113]

@@20alphabet Agreed 🤩

[@xpresscolourart5531]

Thanks my man this gave me huge satisfaction 🙏🏻

[@mofnn24]

You are phenomenal. Love listening to you.

[@scbabe7783]

Reminds me of a subway ride with Rebecca Demornay😁

[@shatnershairpiece]

that’s a very cool comment. I love that movie and I especially love tangerine dream, so it’s not surprising that their sound is going to creep into my originals.

[@michaeloneill7717]

Longtime listener, and supporter, happened upon this in the o-dark-thirties this morning. At your mention of the quality of the recording, I grabbed some headphones and jacked in. Man, what an EPIC recording. And your playing on that old war axe - so smooth, the touch, the tumbling syncopated flow, endless riffs. FANASTIC, Robin. I sent you a little juice for your A.M. on PayPal, in thanks. And, F yeah, thanks!!!!! That was awesome!!!

[@shatnershairpiece]

thanks for the tip! really happy to hear you are listening the right way! that’s how I mix all my recordings.

[@Lurch685]

This is incredible!!!!

[@thakyou5005]

That Les Paul is at least double my age old lol

[@bartoszjozwik3413]

Thanks!

[@shatnershairpiece]

thank for the tip! glad you enjoyed it.

[@wulfmountainpath3719]

That the burgundy Custom circa 1974 Gibson? If not, pls describe

[@shatnershairpiece]

it’s a les Paul copy from 1974.

[@Orderflow-sama]

You should stream on twitch if KZbin is being difficult or facebook live

[@shatnershairpiece]

the problem is live. I don’t have the equipment to stream my sound properly. this audio is direct to recorder, not through an amp. I don’t see the point in live streaming either. can someone explain this to me? all my videos are live takes. what is the difference between seeing it today or a day later with proper visual effects added? As for tipping, people can tip through the links on all my videos.

[@stuartmartin7259]

So good. Great vibes

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

You can get it fixed. There are guitar repair shops.

[@shatnershairpiece]

yes, I know that. but I am hesitant to do so because worn frets have sentimental value to me as well. I prefer to leave it stock.

[@rickdaystar477]

I cannot post a comment you have probably not seen hundreds of times but I can say I found you on KZbin "suggested" today. Your music elevates my consciousness and it takes me off planet, weightless and in awe. This is experienced without recreational drugs. Thank you 😎

[@shatnershairpiece]

that’s great. If you enjoy this track you can always check out my band camp page where you can download much higher quality audio versions.

[@rickdaystar477]

@@shatnershairpiece Thanks for the reply. I've got many videos to view and I will be visiting the links provided. I've already went to PayPal. Best regards to you.

[@raymondboakes]

I'm glad I asked you to get that old guitar out ,its part of you man,lovely sounds from it ,take it to the streets man,makes sense don't it?

[@shatnershairpiece]

The problem with taking it to the streets is this thing is damn heavy and the balance is terrible. I will be having a sore shoulder very quickly.

[@raymondboakes]

Get one of your groupies to carry it for you lol.Just give it a try, might get you more dosh .

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@raymondboakes no one out there cares about what guitar I play. I occasionally get somebody who might recognize that I play a Parker, but if that visually striking guitar of only 25 made, does not get attention, this old Les Paul copy is not going to make a difference. I carry so much shit already on my bike there’s no way I can take an extra 10 lbs.

[@johngarin8290]

You're not asking much,😃, First class ride for the favourite axe, 😏 Niiice, 😉🎸 , His clips cover heap of back stage pass stuff & it gives us few insights into how much work he does, I'm in for the trip 🤗

[@raymondboakes]

Never mind Mr Shatner we have your in-house music and great view, carry on mate we love it