This is so true for me. I don't get the music theory, struggle to follow the 7', Dim etc, but I swear blind just hearing Tom talk about his approach and hearing his playing has helped my playing. I play chords and progressions these days that were another planet before I found this channel.
Tom I’ve been watching for a loong time and sometimes just to watch, check the chords and wonder what the fuck it would be like to have those under my fingertips. Now I’m actually watching, guitar in hand and realizing with some effort it can be done. That’s the definition of inspiration. Thank you for that. Hope you stick around.
Lol!! I just automatically hit like because I know whatever you do is going to be amazing! You’re an ongoing never ending gift. Whether we’re musicians or not!
Sometimes it takes a Starship Trooper to remind us of what's possible in the universe. The best thing of all is that your boys will always have these time capsules.
Every now and then your playing always brings tears to my eyes . ❤❤ Emotional songs bringing back some memories. It’s tough going through a divorce . Love ya brotha ❤️🎸🤘🏽
Enjoy those kids at this age. Time flies and they will be grown up before you know. Hold these times and memories with them closely. I never get tired of listening and watching you play. You're an inspiration to me and many people! Thank you!
sweet....I love it when you make a slight stumble like a normal human guitarist...! That whoa.......brought it right back...that guitar sounds like the ocean
Love your work, tone, guitars, love of the craft. You make me want to practice….and drink 🍺 Thanks so much, inspiring, motivating, reassuring and cool AF. Love the channel, appreciate your ways. 🙏🏻
Thanks for taking time out of your life to teach class and inspire us. Don’t sweat the haters, the world will always have the negative douche bags and they don’t matter.
I have to stop watching Tom's videos before bed as I get so inspired it wakes me right up. Constantly getting blown away by what comes out of his fingers. Truly beautiful and heavy guitar.
Some delicate country segues into Todd R... On UK Antiques Roadshow last night in Australia a session player brought in a a 1960's Bartell (California company) fretless electric guitar given to him by George Harrison, and originally owned by John Lennon. It was valued at 3 -4 hundred thousand pounds. Apparently, Bartell gave prototypes to Lennon and Jimi Hendrix back in the day. Never heard of this guitar before.
Man my first guitar was a jag. I had the matching bass too! Sadly they were both lost in a flood around 2012. Warped beyond repair. Anytime I see them I have to play them, listen, and just think about how important that guitar was to upbringing. Thanks for showing the kids one of the great guitars. That trem is no joke.
Just Wow... You've forgotten more Riffs than us mere mortals would have ever known 🤔 Im 61 years old this year been playing 49 years i find myself 4gettin more and more these days and i play quite a bit still ....Im living my geetar years now thru you now... Please never stop We all love ya man 🍻
True, very cool guitar sir. So glad you’ve had some time to put a few videos up…. These videos dramatically help inspire me to get off my ass and practice, you have no idea. When there not flowing it’s a struggle sometimes 😂
First time I’ve seen you play this, I couldn’t hear that much of a difference when you switched the toggle but it was subtle. You always play different stuff which is refreshing! Also, you’ve got progressive which is cool man! I love listening to a STORY!
Only you Uncle Larry could "practice" by playing with so much musicality, melody, harmony, dynamics, variety and seeming effortless mastery of the fretboard. That is what practicing should be all about.
My son graduates high school in 10 days and I get a little emotional thinking back to the days when he was your boys age and all the fun we had hanging out and throwing the ball around. He's almost 6'2" and in high school baseball playoffs ...Don't blink Tom
God bless you Uncle Larry!! Thank you, once again, for allowing us auditory glimpses into your ever-loving musical soul! 🙏 I can't tell you how much you've improved my playing. Thank you!!! 🍎
Oh, goodness! So pretty; the playing, the tone, the guitar, all of it! Thank you once again, Uncle Larry. LOVE the tip of the hat to our favorite Rundt.
One thing is very evident- your dynamics and silent spaces, factors rarely appreciated in contemporary music. Often I think music consumers should take a long period concentrating solely on symphonies from the romantic era. Concentrated listening to Berlioz, Stravinsky and Mahler has changed my approach to guitar playing immensely. I highly recommend every picker to do it, players among us with a rock background especially. The second huge benefit is improved pitch. Having started out in 1984, I thought my sense of pitch was in no need of improvement when the 90s came around. Despite that I´m now pushing 50, having Tinnitus my pitch and dynamics is probably 50% better today. Thanks to finally starting loving silence and REAL dynamics in music, although these factors surely exist in popular music (think YES and Led Zep for example and even AC/DC). Regardless, more players posting clips online should really highlight their silence capability- after all, music is a dialogue just like a conversation- there´s no reason to be afraid!
You have yet again worked some of your magic Tom. You have quite an imagination. Your improvisational skills are just incredible. You definitely have your own thing going on. It’s refreshing to listen to you “Do what you do”!
Love your playing man. Thanks for sharing your talent, time, storytelling and just being a good guy to all of us guitar heads no matter wear we are in the journey. God Bless!
What a cool musical journey, Uncle! Felt like I was visiting various countries or locales and running into old friend Todd Rundgren in the middle of the trip!
Many of these bonus tracks could be put together to create an album… Your recording quality is fine, the playing and authenticity of the emotional content more than make up for any sonic deficits… i’m a professional recording engineer and mixer, and as much as I would love to mix an album for you, I think you have more than enough to put together a fantastic album to get out on the streaming platforms and limited edition physical copies… you’ve already done the work man, this shit sounds real.
Man I still look forward to every one of these videos when they pop up in my feed, Buk. Thanks for taking the time to pick and chat with us and please keep ‘em coming playa.
Uncle Larry, love your creativity. Love the Robert Palmer segment. Considering the broad range of styles you play - If you could have a one on one with a guitarist, who would it be?
Very Heady Session. The first few notes reminded me so much of the intro to the Tortoise song "In Sarah, Mencken, Christ, and Beethoven There Were Women and Men" I had to dig it out and listen to it.
Wow, I just loved that - especially the first beat (up to 1:40). I so admire and appreciate the skill of that slow groove with melody and counterpoint delivered through lovely chords with long soulful pauses resolved by bang-on notes that advance a line - especially as in the walk-up at around :40. Such a pleasure. Your boys will grow up with those sounds in them, and their lives will be richer for it. (I know about that - got a similar gift from my dad. So sweet…) Thanks, Uncle Larry
That was fantastic. By the way, I've been watching your Ann Wilson performances. I saw a cool version of Love of My Life. It would make a cool episode if you wanted to share that arrangement with the class. Thanks for the videos!!
Sometimes I feel that just listening to you makes me a better guitar player, no one else does that to me, thanks bro!
My exact thoughts as well too brother
That's my hopes!
I feel exactly the same way
And the visual.
This is so true for me. I don't get the music theory, struggle to follow the 7', Dim etc, but I swear blind just hearing Tom talk about his approach and hearing his playing has helped my playing. I play chords and progressions these days that were another planet before I found this channel.
Tom I’ve been watching for a loong time and sometimes just to watch, check the chords and wonder what the fuck it would be like to have those under my fingertips. Now I’m actually watching, guitar in hand and realizing with some effort it can be done. That’s the definition of inspiration. Thank you for that. Hope you stick around.
Lol!! I just automatically hit like because I know whatever you do is going to be amazing!
You’re an ongoing never ending gift. Whether we’re musicians or not!
Ha I do that with Tom. If he came making a sandwich I’d hit like. It wouldn’t be just any sandwich. The tours loss is out gain unc.
Sometimes it takes a Starship Trooper to remind us of what's possible in the universe. The best thing of all is that your boys will always have these time capsules.
So good. Love the chords on the Can We Still Be Friends part - I'd forgotten what a great song that was. Thanks
Love these impromptu videos. The talent & creativity shines clear as day! You're an inspirational player and it's a joy to watch. Love the dynamics.
Hey Tom, great to see you not just playing an old jag, but also actually using the rhythm circuit! Tasteful playing as always man
Every now and then your playing always brings tears to my eyes . ❤❤
Emotional songs bringing back some memories. It’s tough going through a divorce . Love ya brotha ❤️🎸🤘🏽
One of the most beautiful pieces of guitar playing I've ever heard, was near to tears brother Tom. Thank you sir.
My cat Petey sits next to me and watches and listens to you play.
Petey knows what's up.
Enjoy those kids at this age. Time flies and they will be grown up before you know. Hold these times and memories with them closely.
I never get tired of listening and watching you play. You're an inspiration to me and many people! Thank you!
sweet....I love it when you make a slight stumble like a normal human guitarist...! That whoa.......brought it right back...that guitar sounds like the ocean
Your music is like going to church, college, and hanging with a best friend! Thank you for existing!
Love your work, tone, guitars, love of the craft. You make me want to practice….and drink 🍺
Thanks so much, inspiring, motivating, reassuring and cool AF.
Love the channel, appreciate your ways. 🙏🏻
I never know where your playing is going to lead. Incredible stuff, cheers.
Yeah right? Just what I was thinking
I love you man. Waves of gratitude wash over me every time you share your gift with us.
love you too bro
No matter what kind of guitar Tom plays it sounds like Tom, which is a really good way to sound.
I love the Todd Rundgren tune, thank you for that! And for all you do, Thank you Tom!
More musical magic from Tom's kitchen. I live in awe of your 5 fret reach.
No matter what guitar he finds the soul of it .. beautiful!
Thanks for taking time out of your life to teach class and inspire us. Don’t sweat the haters, the world will always have the negative douche bags and they don’t matter.
I have to stop watching Tom's videos before bed as I get so inspired it wakes me right up. Constantly getting blown away by what comes out of his fingers. Truly beautiful and heavy guitar.
Boom, chuka-chuka-chuka…. Wild arsed rhythm Uncle.
Some delicate country segues into Todd R... On UK Antiques Roadshow last night in Australia a session player brought in a a 1960's Bartell (California company) fretless electric guitar given to him by George Harrison, and originally owned by John Lennon. It was valued at 3 -4 hundred thousand pounds. Apparently, Bartell gave prototypes to Lennon and Jimi Hendrix back in the day. Never heard of this guitar before.
Uncle Larry once taught us the value of surprises. He proves it with - and wthin - every single video
When you broke into smoke on the water after that intro the other night…🤘🏻🤣🤣
Thanks so much for the channel!
Beautiful sounds, I hear landscapes through that playing.
I want to play like Uncle Larry when I grow up.
That Jag is the shit.... the guy playin it aint too bad either... Greetings from Akron....
Man my first guitar was a jag. I had the matching bass too! Sadly they were both lost in a flood around 2012. Warped beyond repair. Anytime I see them I have to play them, listen, and just think about how important that guitar was to upbringing. Thanks for showing the kids one of the great guitars. That trem is no joke.
An artist whose medium is life itself.
The jag fits you Larry! I think it brings out your eyes.
Just Wow... You've forgotten more Riffs than us mere mortals would have ever known 🤔
Im 61 years old this year been playing 49 years i find myself 4gettin more and more these days and i play quite a bit still ....Im living my geetar years now thru you now... Please never stop We all love ya man 🍻
True, very cool guitar sir. So glad you’ve had some time to put a few videos up…. These videos dramatically help inspire me to get off my ass and practice, you have no idea. When there not flowing it’s a struggle sometimes 😂
I'll have a drink to that, Cheers!
🥃
Totally transported. Thank for that. Such beautiful playing.
First time I’ve seen you play this, I couldn’t hear that much of a difference when you switched the toggle but it was subtle. You always play different stuff which is refreshing! Also, you’ve got progressive which is cool man!
I love listening to a STORY!
Only you Uncle Larry could "practice" by playing with so much musicality, melody, harmony, dynamics, variety and seeming effortless mastery of the fretboard. That is what practicing should be all about.
Awesome music to enjoy with my morning coffee...two mornings in a row. Thanks Tom. Very much appreciated.
My son graduates high school in 10 days and I get a little emotional thinking back to the days when he was your boys age and all the fun we had hanging out and throwing the ball around. He's almost 6'2" and in high school baseball playoffs ...Don't blink Tom
Your tone is always amazing! Doesn't matter which make or model, you always pull the best possible sound out of a guitar! Thanks, Little Tommy
One of the few benefits of Covid, I got introduced to Tom Bukovac. Every video is an inspiration.
Wow the chording and melody. Always making my day
Glorious ! Kids safe asleep and some time spent with a cool guitar !
God bless you Uncle Larry!! Thank you, once again, for allowing us auditory glimpses into your ever-loving musical soul! 🙏 I can't tell you how much you've improved my playing. Thank you!!! 🍎
there seems to be no style that you cannot pour your soul into playing. Such a great touch.
thank you bro
Everyone share this….Tom, Musical genius! Learning and listening daily. This video rockets to the top of the list of favorites. Thanks Tom
thank you very much sir
Fantastic cool playing, while I am eating my breakfast. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Hey Buko. Love you paying a little homage to The ToddFather!
I had to scroll down to see if anyone else caught it. Lol.
@@richardclark. I’m glad I’m not the only one! As soon as Tom started it my antenna went BOOM!
Thanks for sharing you practice time with us
Uncle Larry.
Oh, goodness! So pretty; the playing, the tone, the guitar, all of it! Thank you once again, Uncle Larry. LOVE the tip of the hat to our favorite Rundt.
that intro was a gift from the heavens..
The transition at about 6:18 and what follows just slays me
One thing is very evident- your dynamics and silent spaces, factors rarely appreciated in contemporary music. Often I think music consumers should take a long period concentrating solely on symphonies from the romantic era. Concentrated listening to Berlioz, Stravinsky and Mahler has changed my approach to guitar playing immensely. I highly recommend every picker to do it, players among us with a rock background especially. The second huge benefit is improved pitch. Having started out in 1984, I thought my sense of pitch was in no need of improvement when the 90s came around. Despite that I´m now pushing 50, having Tinnitus my pitch and dynamics is probably 50% better today. Thanks to finally starting loving silence and REAL dynamics in music, although these factors surely exist in popular music (think YES and Led Zep for example and even AC/DC). Regardless, more players posting clips online should really highlight their silence capability- after all, music is a dialogue just like a conversation- there´s no reason to be afraid!
Awesomeness uncle! Sounds absolutely cool.
God Bless!
You have yet again worked some of your magic Tom. You have quite an imagination. Your improvisational skills are just incredible. You definitely have your own thing going on. It’s refreshing to listen to you “Do what you do”!
Love your playing man. Thanks for sharing your talent, time, storytelling and just being a good guy to all of us guitar heads no matter wear we are in the journey.
God Bless!
MY GOD THAT WAS UNBELIEVABLE GUITAR PLAYING
What a cool musical journey, Uncle! Felt like I was visiting various countries or locales and running into old friend Todd Rundgren in the middle of the trip!
Much respect Uncle Larry. I've been watching a shitload of videos with you, Ann and the band. You rock that stage...
Ahhh, morning diddys with uncle Larry, always love the mystery of where you take us. Just caught the Todd Rudgren today
Great vibes to play along with my acoustic.👌
Thanks Tom!🍻
Awesome!!!!!🤙
Many of these bonus tracks could be put together to create an album… Your recording quality is fine, the playing and authenticity of the emotional content more than make up for any sonic deficits… i’m a professional recording engineer and mixer, and as much as I would love to mix an album for you, I think you have more than enough to put together a fantastic album to get out on the streaming platforms and limited edition physical copies… you’ve already done the work man, this shit sounds real.
Big fan of the matching headstock. Should be more in production. Oh yeah, your playing us great also. :)
Last part sounded like Charlie Brown. Beautiful
Man I still look forward to every one of these videos when they pop up in my feed, Buk. Thanks for taking the time to pick and chat with us and please keep ‘em coming playa.
Dang! Great shirt! I walk by his place every day!
You bring so much pleasure to all of of thank you brother
Did I hear part of an old lesson towards the end? Two chord symphony? Spent time learning that one! 👍 Thank you!
What a treat thanks tom 🙏 Hope you and the boys have a great week!
Uncle Larry, love your creativity. Love the Robert Palmer segment. Considering the broad range of styles you play - If you could have a one on one with a guitarist, who would it be?
That was an excellent trip to Musicopoulos Uncle Larry, thanks for the planetary travel guide.
Nice way to end the weekend Thanks, Buk.
Very Heady Session. The first few notes reminded me so much of the intro to the Tortoise song "In Sarah, Mencken, Christ, and Beethoven There Were Women and Men" I had to dig it out and listen to it.
Wow, I just loved that - especially the first beat (up to 1:40). I so admire and appreciate the skill of that slow groove with melody and counterpoint delivered through lovely chords with long soulful pauses resolved by bang-on notes that advance a line - especially as in the walk-up at around :40. Such a pleasure. Your boys will grow up with those sounds in them, and their lives will be richer for it. (I know about that - got a similar gift from my dad. So sweet…) Thanks, Uncle Larry
Gorgeous! What tone! Love "Why can't we be friends?" Rundgren!!!!
Christina Graffigna from Burleson TX here. Beautiful playing as always!
yo yo thank you
@@501chorusecho miss those good old days. Ever visit Key West ?
Just trying to show my grandkids that I actually knew you before. Such a sweet memory.
Reminds me of those "spaghetti western" tones. Nicely done 🤙🏼
placid blue is one of my favorite timbres of tone paint
Amazing guitars. I love jags so much.
Wonderful playing....makes me want to pick up the guitar. Thank you maestro!
Sweet sounds that can heal the soul.
You put your boys to bed on a 64 lpb jag?!?! That could not have been comfortable for them. LOLOLOL Love ya crazy Uncle.
Haunting and beautiful u always have such a killer tone mr b thanks for always inspiring me to be better
That was fantastic.
By the way, I've been watching your Ann Wilson performances. I saw a cool version of Love of My Life. It would make a cool episode if you wanted to share that arrangement with the class.
Thanks for the videos!!
I've never seen you play a Jag before. The checking on that is cool, and it's the year of my B day!
You're a rock 'n roll Mozart...
...and my very best to your lads
And on the 8th day God created Uncle Larry to inspire us all.
Beautiful Tom! Lovely old Jaguar.
That sounded freaking lovely.
Gorgeous Layback Larry
What a great way to start the day! Thanks Uncle Larry, have a great one!
I see what you did there. Beautiful guitar and great sounding.
Thanks dude... Good morning vibe on my side of the globe 👍
Love to see the spontaneous path of an experienced mind. Glad u found guitar. Or it found u. Thanks as always
Very enjoyable session! Nice sounding guitar.
What’s a better time to sip out of the green green glass of home other than watching your videos because I know no other unless it was with you sir !
Very cool Mister Tom
A jaguar was hoping for that one to come to the show. Very different but cool guitars.
Righteous! Sweet Tone and very cool playing Uncle Larry. Thanks for sharing!