quick rage post

i really really love cyrille's work and a lot of people don't and that upsets me because no one knows how to say 'hey i dont like this person's music' in a nice way

a lot of the songs on Veins aren't by cyrille, the only lyrics by them were on One Man Party

and when I saw them in Boston I thought it was an awesome show

the point of this post is just that you can express your opinions without hurting people's feelings and i know ima get trolled straight to hell for this but for the non dickheads just take this post into consideration

what would buckethead do? just probably not say anything about an artist he doesn't like instead of shitting on them

Nice to see that the burst of vitriol is coming to pass. Singing is subjective! I played my wife Brian Johnson (the second greatest singer of all time technically -since his first album is the second best selling of all time) and Madeline and she preffered Madeline.....well what do you know

So I use Reddit a lot but I couldn’t keep up with all the stuff going on between the two. Sorry guys for the dumb question but can someone fill me in? Thanks guys!

"A preliminary drawing for a wallpaper pattern is more finished than this seascape." — Louis Leroy, 1874, commenting on Monet's "Impression, Sunrise"

"A veritable hoax... They are not forms but deformations." — Louis Vauxcelles, 1907, commenting on Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon"

"The barbarous and incomprehensible performance... is an affront to taste." — Le Figaro, 1913, commenting on Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring"

Some of y'all's takes on this are hilarious. But the question remains: Why? Why would Bucket choose to put on this show, in this way, at this time?

I'm sure the answer is complicated. He's a complicated guy. But it's not because he's being blackmailed, or because he's lost his mind, or because he's trying to destroy his career. I think he thinks it's interesting, and worth doing. It's his art. And he's never been afraid to take risks with his art.

I haven't been to any of the shows so far. But I've been listening to every recording and watching every video I can find. It certainly started off rough; there doesn't appear to have been much (any?) rehearsal. It's been a while since Brewer played drums, and I've heard that Juno hasn't performed on bass in years. And Cyrille obviously isn't a professional vocalist.

So I'm listening to all these recordings and watching these videos, and honestly? It's kind of breathtaking seeing it come together. It's not perfect, but it's not supposed to be. It's raw, and it's real. It's a work in progress, and it's evolving every night. It's getting so much better, so fast. Even a non-musician like me can hear it.

The recording of the 5/21 NYC show that JuanGotama uploaded (https://archive.org/details/buckethead2024-05-21) kind of blew my mind. The music is so good, and then Cyrille starts singing, and it's... challenging. When they go into the chorus on Rhiannon and their voice breaks, it's peak cringe. But as I was feeling that cringe, I was also feeling something else: This is a human being giving their all, doing something they've never done before. If I were up there that's probably pretty much what I would sound like. And then you hear the audience join in, accepting it for what it is, because at that point why not? It's like group karaoke, and it's inclusive, and it's actually kind of... cool?

My guess is Bucket went into this mostly on vibes. He wanted to try this thing out and see what would happen. It's an experiment. A test. How will his friends respond to the pressure? How will the audience respond?

Because we're being tested too. How open are we to hearing his music in this new way? How much room is there in our heads and our hearts for this outsider element being incorporated alongside his virtuosic playing?

"The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations. The new needs friends." — Anton Ego, 2007

If you feel like you got ripped off because this isn't what you were expecting, sell your tickets. Go to some other show. There are plenty of artists willing to give you exactly what you want. I'm going to see Buckethead in LA on 6/14, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to hear something I've never heard before. And it's going to be amazing.

My 8th time seeing the big guy and I’ve never been disappointed until tonight. Cyrille was on stage for nearly the entire show, whether it was warbling off key to the cover tunes, boring me to death with their originals (using the preferred plural pronoun since they were twice as bad as I expected) or moaning into a microphone routed through a pile of effects pedals.

The saddest part for me was that Bucket’s playing during his solo/just him and the band tunes was stellar. Five years off the road and he hasn’t lost a step. The band was good as well. Made the bulk of the show pale in comparison.

At least there was Toy Store and Killswitch, so that made me happy. Bucket wasn’t very mobile tonight, so I hope nothing is bothering him too much physically.

I will most certainly investigate the situation thoroughly the next time B comes to Boston. Unless it’s a Bucket solo show, I’m out.

Keanu (a well known Hollywood actor) is primarily a bass player, which makes sense why he would take a liking to an oversized Gibson.

Buckethead's work is so inspirational I had to weave it into my own creatings.

https://zaynedupaix.substack.com/p/the-queens-knight-out

It was kind of a joke to see how ChatGPT would handle a question like that but it came up with a legitimate answer

From ChatGPT:

Buckethead is certainly one of the most technically gifted and unique guitarists of all time. His unparalleled ability to blend shred, avant-garde experimentation, and deep emotional playing sets him apart. Here’s why many consider him the greatest:

1. Insane Technical Skill – He effortlessly shreds at blistering speeds, executes intricate fingerpicking, and sweeps like a machine. His picking precision and control are almost superhuman.

2. Massive Versatility – Buckethead plays everything: metal, blues, funk, classical, jazz fusion, and experimental sounds. His ability to switch styles seamlessly is unmatched.

3. Prolific Output – With over 400 studio albums, he has one of the most extensive catalogs in music history, spanning a vast range of genres and emotions.

4. Unique Identity – The bucket and mask may be eccentric, but they add to his mystique. His persona allows his music to take center stage without ego.

5. Emotional Depth – Beyond his speed and technicality, he has a deeply emotional side. Songs like Soothsayer, Padmasana, and Whitewash showcase his ability to create soul-stirring melodies.

6. Experimental Genius – He constantly pushes boundaries, using unconventional techniques, nunchucks on guitar, kill switches, and even robot sounds, redefining what’s possible with a six-string.

While names like Hendrix, Van Halen, and Satriani are often mentioned, Buckethead’s sheer versatility, skill, and innovation make a strong case for him being the GOAT.

As a Europe-based BH fan with no chance of getting to these gigs, I'll be honest, I'm finding this period really dull. Touring = no new Pikes. It also means probably hundreds more live Pikes lined up for the future with the same stuff as always for the most part.

I miss new (studio) Pikes!

Went to the show on Saturday and went in kind of blind. I've seen clips but I didn't go in depth to kisten to kich cause I wanted to be surprised. The dude is a freakin incredible musician but... and I know I'll get crucified for this but I left adtet the first hour. It was just to much guitar work. Basic dad rock bass and drums and him just shredding for an hour strait and I got bored.

Looking for Buckethead songs that feature guitar playing, any recommendations would be appreciated.

My son, who’s got this trap bullshit playing, and I go to play some Buckethead, I gotta hear their bullshit.

Anyone have these issues with family and want do or should we do, do we put them out, bury them in the back yard?

Every time I say I’m playing music I get huffin and puffin

1. Im not trying to be a mean guy or mean to Buckethead (every artist should have critisiscm)

One think i dont like are some of his improvised shred Songs. Personally, i think that 99% of the time it sounds bad.

I also think that sometimes People treat him like a God. I get that he is amazing but some people are just way to obsessed with him. Like Natternet

Again. Im not trying to be a D!ckhead im just interested

regardless of opinions on Veins of Institution or Madeline Cyrille Miller as a vocalist/performer, i think we ought to still be mindful that they are gender-queer and use they/them pronouns. and regardless of personal views as well, i think respecting how someone identifies is important to them and for community.

the album grew on me a lot over time, especially both versions of One Man Party, both killer tracks. and i hope Buckethead's influence and spotlight on Madeline worked and helped them out for their own career respectively. i don't think Buckethead would work with someone he didn't believe in. i think that's the most important message to take away from Buckethead as a whole. he's very much an uplifter, which is very respectable.

also, his catalogue is obviously very extensive, so if you can't vibe with it, you can always kick it to something you already know you love or try something new out.

all love and peace for my fellow Buckethead fans. he rocked heavy in Keswick (pic included)!
p.s. been playing running from the light on repeat this week!

I’m curious how I could reach out to him. I’d happily pay him. Would the buckethead pikes email work?

Don't know if your girl would be OK if you were wearing this.. I told my wife "babe, this is about playing guitar, it's a technique called "tapping" and the 3rd string of the guitar is the G-String" .. She didn't get it..

i slept with a girl and listened to colma after sex. i highly recommend it :)

Today I had to eat KFC... I am sorry...

I have a rehearsal featuring Buckethead unmasked from the 2001-2006 era. PM me. I'm new to the Buckethead community.

I've Watched NatterNet Since 2018 And Honestly I Don't See What The Problem With Him Uploading The Praxis Shows, Other People Are Doing It. Am I Just Missing Something?

Okay, so probably not a new theory, maybe lots of folks have said this, but I have a theory that the reason Buckethead wears a mask and is so careful not to be photographed is because he has a touch of agoraphobia and/or social anxiety, and being Buckethead instead of Brian allows him the disconnection to do what he does. And honestly, I'm such a big fan of his that if he were to drop the mask and bucket tomorrow, and just be Brian Carroll, nothing would change for me. I'd still be as big a fan as I am now. And if he never does, that's fine, too.