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 Michael Hedges's Profile |
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In memory of the legendary Michael Hedges |
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| Location: | Tennessee |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Dec 1, 2007 (732 days back) |
About Me |
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| The Children of Michael Hedges Fund Despite his considerable artistic achievements, like most of us, Michael did not have significant financial reserves. Unfortunately, neither did he have significant life insurance in place when he died. In response to inquiries from caring fans, friends, and colleagues as to what they could do to help this situation, a fund was established to help meet the needs of Michael's children. The fund is currently accepting contributions, and will remain open until it is no longer needed. To make a contribution, please visit www.nomadland.com. Bio One of the most innovative and acclaimed solo guitarists of his era, self-described "violent acoustic" artist Michael Hedges rose to success on the strength of a unique performing style which utilized harmonics and picking to create the impression of multiple guitars playing simultaneously. Born in Sacramento, California in 1953, Hedges studied classical guitar while in college, subsequently earning a degree in composition from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. In 1980, he enrolled in Stanford University's renowned electronic music department, and while performing in nearby Palo Alto was spotted by Windham Hill label founder Will Ackerman, who immediately signed him to a contract; Hedges' debut LP, Breakfast in the Field, appeared in 1981. In the years to follow, Hedges began developing his so-called "man-band" performances, which favored a two-handed tapping style of soloing achieved with the use of a custom-made, double-necked acoustic/bass guitar. His affiliation with Windham Hill prompted many to label him a new age musician, but he bristled at such categorizations and instead offered as "violent acoustic," "heavy mental," "new edge" and "deep-tissue gladiator guitar"; he often flirted with rock and pop, and included in his repertoire acclaimed covers of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" and "All Along the Watchtower." With his second album, 1984's Aerial Boundaries, Hedges earned his first Grammy nomination, and with the release of 1985's Watching My Life Go By, Windham Hill agreed to create a subsidiary imprint, Open Air, to further distance his music from the increasing confinements of the new age tag. With 1987's concert LP Live on the Double Planet, Hedges debuted a pair of compositions performed on the rare harp-guitar, and on 1990's Taproot, he delivered his first vocal performance since his 1985 release, Watching My Life Go By. The record was Hedges' last for four years, however, and when he resurfaced with The Road to Return his music was significantly different -- vocals were now the rule, not the exception, and in addition to acoustic guitar, he played flute, drums, synthesizer, harmonica and electric guitar. 1996's Oracle signified a return to acoustic performance, but the record was the last to be issued during Hedges' own lifetime -- on December 2, 1997, his body was discovered near the wreckage of a car accident just outside of his native Mendocino, California; he was only 43 at the time of his death. His final recording, the acoustic "Java Man," appeared on the 1998 compilation The Sounds of the Wood and Steel. Torched followed a year later. |
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Music:Member Since: 4/14/2006Band Website: nomadland.com Band Members: Michael Hedges, Guitar, Flute, Vocals Record Label: Windham Hill Type of Label: None |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Acoustic) |
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