From: Bwncath ; Year: 2017; Genre: Folk Rock Discovered this Welsh band the other day, and as always, I love anything different, which Bwncath definitely fits. From wot I understand Bwncath in the Welsh language translates as Buzzard, hence the band's logo I suppose. Anyway, I know absolutely no Welsh in either written or spoken form, which they sing in, however, from wot I have read, this track is about the famous Welsh pirate Bartholomew Roberts , (aka: Black Bart), who was the most successful buccaneer of the golden age of piracy. On this one they idealize the exploits and stories of the long-dead countryman. I really like the music, especially the reverb-heavy surf style guitar that adds a lot to the overall folk rock sound of the band. Hear Barti Ddu on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Paul Kantner and Jefferson Starship - Home/Have You Seen the Stars Tonight My song pick 2 years ago today: Molly Hatchet - Backstabber ...
I always remember Stuart Hamm for playing those Factor basses. I saw and played around with one in a music store around that time, late 80s I think. I totally fell in love with it, but it cost something like $2K IIRC. No way a poor college kid could afford that, so I stuck with my cheap P copy.
ReplyDeleteThey do have good sound, but personally I've never been a fan of headless guitars or basses; especially Steinbergers.
DeleteIn all honesty in Stuart Hamm's hands any bass would sound awesome in my opinion.
Except my cheap P copy.
DeleteKing of Sleep was such a great album! Must be somewhere here in my house, in one of those moving boxes.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, it's an amazing album.
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