Stretching the Limits of the Acoustic Guitar | Trace Bundy | TEDxBoulder

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  • čas přidán 7. 07. 2019
  • The fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” must be seen to be believed, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing him play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers. Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy shares his musical artistry with us this year. Fan-dubbed “The Acoustic Ninja,” his music must be seen to be believed, using harmonics, looping, and multiple capos to confound even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers. Trace’s witty banter and stage presence delivers an unforgettable live concert experience.
    Trace is based in Boulder, but his unique career has brought him across the world, with concerts in 28 countries and counting -- from high-tech performance halls in South Korea and Italy, to remote villages in Zimbabwe and Guatemala. His video clips have circulated virally, with over 43 million CZcams views to date. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @GotWarren
    @GotWarren Před 4 lety +2027

    Stretching the limits of how many capos you can own

    • @imjustaguy4340
      @imjustaguy4340 Před 4 lety +21

      😆i have one

    • @munky1806
      @munky1806 Před 4 lety +38

      Most underated comment ever i would give this 20k likes if I could🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂😂

    • @subratakumarboro1238
      @subratakumarboro1238 Před 4 lety +1

      Lmao

    • @bob7429
      @bob7429 Před 4 lety +11

      Dude you win the internet lol

    • @cactustree505
      @cactustree505 Před 4 lety +29

      Those are antenna to the mother ship not capos

  • @davidwong1288
    @davidwong1288 Před 4 lety +98

    I love how he just CANNOT stay still! The music is flowing through him. He is music.

  • @loganmowry2687
    @loganmowry2687 Před 9 měsíci +19

    He played at my high school years and years ago. I still remember getting full body chills when he played Where the Streets Have No Name

  • @ricknelson7824
    @ricknelson7824 Před 3 lety +130

    After seeing Trace twice in live concert, in a very small theatre; I am still in awe at his talent and abilities. Simply mesmerizing.

    • @patmccrotch5373
      @patmccrotch5373 Před 2 lety +3

      A very similar artist to Trace (this is my first time discovering Trace by the way, and wow, what an amazing, creative talent!) I've discovered is a guy named Mike Dawes.. check him out if you like Trace, hopefully I hit the nail on the head and pointed you to someone you haven't come across yet just like I did with Trace. Cheers!

  • @billyyee1618
    @billyyee1618 Před 3 lety +124

    This is really great. He really made the guitar sing with sweet melodies and harmonies. I can hear him play all days... bless

  • @rcandrews4334
    @rcandrews4334 Před 3 lety +73

    Say what you will and apparently many have, but to deny this guy's ability to understand the soundscape and his ability to own his instrument is disingenuous.

  • @fdownes1
    @fdownes1 Před 4 lety +71

    My wife and I love watching Trace and have seen him perform live many times. He is a great entertainer, always bringing the audience right into the music with him. To top it off he is just a super person in real life. Come back to Texas Trace. Soon.

  • @thejoebeaz
    @thejoebeaz Před 3 lety +27

    Incredible performance, skill, talent, ability, etc. Simply amazing.

  • @greymatters14
    @greymatters14 Před rokem +5

    He’s defiantly put in his 10k hours. Fantastic musician.

  • @douglassmith9445
    @douglassmith9445 Před 3 lety +8

    It drives me nuts when over a million people can watch a video and no one chooses to give it a like. I am sure more than 16k people were inspired by his playing. Give back people.

    • @cnred7987
      @cnred7987 Před 3 lety +1

      dude who cares, they mean nothing, its a youtube video

  • @jerryarcher6916
    @jerryarcher6916 Před 4 lety +5

    Amazing what these guys can do with a acoustic guitar and amplifier setup...Bravo.

  • @scottfarley2946
    @scottfarley2946 Před rokem +2

    We were so lucky when we lived in Colorado to see Trace live on multiple occasions. This video reminds me how great and gifted guitarist he truly is.

  • @noodlemans
    @noodlemans Před 4 lety +3

    I saw this guy play with multiple capos back in 2004, back in the MySpace days. Blew my mind. Good to see he’s still out there!

  • @rinmorie7185
    @rinmorie7185 Před 2 lety +30

    I love how he explains the story behind the music,I do get that wild adrenaline rush flowing vibe when you get get a tone trying to evolve around your head ready to be sorted out and you suddenly get restless ready to play

  • @liseprahm
    @liseprahm Před 3 lety +5

    Absolutely stunning performance,I can’t wait to hear the next , concert, 💫😌💫

  • @randy4ii411
    @randy4ii411 Před rokem +2

    It is so good to see people play well and really use the tools around that instrument well.

  • @miltonbarrosdecarvalho3017
    @miltonbarrosdecarvalho3017 Před 3 lety +12

    Redefinindo tudo! A história da música, pode descrita antes e depois desse cara! Show demais!

  • @AagyaPradhanang
    @AagyaPradhanang Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks to CZcams I get to listen to these brilliant musicians.

  • @dorothysparkman8310
    @dorothysparkman8310 Před 3 lety +2

    You are blessed,thank you for sharing your talent with us!❤️🇺🇸🙏

  • @LargestClassifieds
    @LargestClassifieds Před 4 lety +35

    I see high level of artistry with magic touches

  • @anncherielicausi8108
    @anncherielicausi8108 Před 3 lety +10

    I had to keep replaying this because I love how you create on your guitar just as it it were a canvas. I like it when I do my Art, it's a very individual style and I love it!

  • @Po1itica11yNcorrect
    @Po1itica11yNcorrect Před 3 lety +10

    Some people have just a ridiculous amount of talent. He is one of them.

  • @carlomezzacapo638
    @carlomezzacapo638 Před 4 lety +4

    Dude! Thank you! Where the streets have no name made me shiver... love it!

  • @flyingfire476
    @flyingfire476 Před 3 lety +154

    You know you're passionate about guitar when you can't sit still while playing it

    • @deekshas7533
      @deekshas7533 Před 3 lety +4

      Exactly 😁

    • @tabathastaples7884
      @tabathastaples7884 Před 2 lety

      Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

    • @Fant01
      @Fant01 Před rokem +1

      He’s got worms 🤣🤣

    • @kyleop1
      @kyleop1 Před rokem +1

      Called being a musician and keeping time lmao

    • @briancharles1141
      @briancharles1141 Před 11 měsíci

      Brill love it

  • @Gooseblitz
    @Gooseblitz Před 4 lety +3

    very enjoyable.....and then he finished with my favorite band....loved it

  • @dgalansilk
    @dgalansilk Před 3 lety +4

    Who dislikes a video like this? What's not to like. The guy is incredibly talented and engaging. Rhythm and bass lines are really cool, given he is a one-man show. Well done!

  • @AUNitsua
    @AUNitsua Před 4 lety +1

    An artist that is as beautiful to watch play as it is to listen

  • @mgsilva44
    @mgsilva44 Před rokem +2

    Just amazing! What a talent 👏👏👏

  • @TheCharlotteka
    @TheCharlotteka Před 4 lety +6

    Great performance! I loved it !

  • @wclawyer1
    @wclawyer1 Před 4 lety +3

    Amazing skill and creativity, a gift for sure.. but the passion behind it! Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @johnnyc799
    @johnnyc799 Před 3 lety +7

    Entertaining, the audience appreciated his talent and even tho they may not be aware of the electronics, he has put in the work that goes into syncing delays, loops, etc. good job.

  • @markrogers6833
    @markrogers6833 Před 4 lety +24

    Human Voice....
    Still the greatest instrument of all time... when attached to the human heart.

  • @RCSxMaverick
    @RCSxMaverick Před 4 lety +64

    So this is what August Rush is up to these days!!

  • @TheMcquabbie
    @TheMcquabbie Před 4 lety +83

    A true artist that appreciates music theory, can paint a picture in your mind without lyrics.
    True art, 👍

    • @adamkumpmusic
      @adamkumpmusic Před 3 lety +1

      true but there is always a title to the song isn't there, and some backstory.

    • @markbernhardt6281
      @markbernhardt6281 Před rokem +1

      There doesn't have to be

  • @mobea2
    @mobea2 Před 2 lety +2

    This touches parts of my soul I didn't knew I got 🙌

  • @peterrowntree8
    @peterrowntree8 Před 3 lety

    WOW....Amazing talent. I love the use of technology and raw talent. Brilliant

  • @harendersingh3992
    @harendersingh3992 Před 4 lety +8

    Cant have words to describe the feelings.

  • @anoopsayaani2123
    @anoopsayaani2123 Před 4 lety +36

    7:57🔥🔥gem of a riff.

  • @TorreyJ
    @TorreyJ Před 4 lety

    I Just man cried. thank you.

  • @mchlhrwd50
    @mchlhrwd50 Před rokem

    Absolutely Wonderful!

  • @ride-paddle-repeat
    @ride-paddle-repeat Před 4 lety +101

    This brings me back to the days when I would replay "duelling ninjas" on the DVD in slow mo trying to learn it. So much talent before Andy Mckee and Candyrat became big.

    • @harry_burnsworth
      @harry_burnsworth Před 3 lety +1

      Man, agreed. Mckee and the folks on the Candyrat label almost made me stop playing guitar, knocking me down a few pegs because for a while there, I thought I was actually good.

    • @nsaik
      @nsaik Před 3 lety +1

      That album was seminal in my guitar education. Actually, a couple buddies and I worked it out so that Trace came up to Canada and played a show we could attend. It was amazing. Back in the green-pedal DL-4 days.

    • @TOCS94
      @TOCS94 Před 2 lety +1

      Everything is build on the shoulders of what came before. Recording acoustic guitar solos wasn't really a thing until Fahey got in the game and started Takoma Records. Hedges came later with an entirely different approach through Windham Hill. It's not that different from how people carry e.g. the blues or jazz tradition in different directions today.

  • @modernmusicstudio303
    @modernmusicstudio303 Před 2 lety +5

    Such a great Ted talk! There is so much you can do with an insturment than it's primary use. Great job!

  • @TheSportsPROgram
    @TheSportsPROgram Před rokem

    Pure talent and creativity .....beyond great

  • @lanceking4863
    @lanceking4863 Před rokem

    Damn, I got the chills listening to his last song...what an artist. God Bless for creating so many smiles.

  • @freespirit060481
    @freespirit060481 Před 3 lety +4

    Wowww! That was an impressive performance. 👍👏

  • @saracahn
    @saracahn Před 3 lety +3

    This was a feast for my ears.

  • @catedoge3206
    @catedoge3206 Před 4 lety

    Breathe of fresh air. Love it.

  • @WayneMoney
    @WayneMoney Před 3 lety

    Thanks you brought me great joy. You have the best stage presence I’ve ever seen. Happy in your own skin. Inspired me thanks

  • @nollaf126
    @nollaf126 Před 4 lety +137

    "I capo my capos."

  • @ARCHDEACONMUSIC
    @ARCHDEACONMUSIC Před 3 lety +13

    I do live looping and have been playing the guitar for 30 years and that was VERY impressive! AWESOME!!! :)

    • @baselbob8012
      @baselbob8012 Před rokem

      Any idea why he has 4 capos on that guitar?

  • @matthewstrycharz9068
    @matthewstrycharz9068 Před 3 lety

    Best I have ever herd of your Solo U2 Song Ever!!!!!!! God bless and great job

  • @parthamp4751
    @parthamp4751 Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome, if i was listening only, i wouldnt have believed this was one musician and one instrument.

  • @majortom2540
    @majortom2540 Před 3 lety +7

    This is just the most amazing thing on an acoustic guitar. Trace Bundy is a master.

  • @binaykumar139
    @binaykumar139 Před 4 lety +10

    He was dancing with the guitar. Beautiful

  • @arlinegeorge6967
    @arlinegeorge6967 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful amazing soul . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

  • @xiongpaolee
    @xiongpaolee Před 19 dny

    WAOW, absolutely magical! ❤👏👏👏👏👏

  • @bobbylloyd9208
    @bobbylloyd9208 Před rokem +3

    The earthquaker devices plus pedal is amazing. It can get you those sounds in the first part of the first song. I loved mine. Just ran out of places that I could use it in my songs. Glad to see someone use it in such an effective way.

  • @augmentedkeys5971
    @augmentedkeys5971 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you, Michael Hedges.

  • @Bodh_Shakti
    @Bodh_Shakti Před 3 lety +1

    Marvelous !

  • @kari4295
    @kari4295 Před rokem

    Beautiful! Very talented!!

  • @princeb.thoppil3620
    @princeb.thoppil3620 Před 4 lety +4

    Amazing... do check his last play... wow.. I didn’t want him to stop.. love from India

  • @njdsoxrule45
    @njdsoxrule45 Před 4 lety +21

    Trace is a good friend of my Cousin, Met him at his wedding. Great guy and amazing musician

  • @Master_Mayhem_Official
    @Master_Mayhem_Official Před 2 lety +2

    Wow. Absolutely amazing. I have no words beyond that.

  • @CamBuck.
    @CamBuck. Před 3 lety +1

    That was beautiful!!!

  • @grewalaman
    @grewalaman Před 3 lety +4

    brought tears to my eyes....amazing talent....amazing interpretation of U2

  • @CinJyxxe
    @CinJyxxe Před rokem +6

    What I think is absolutely wild is his complete comfort and consistency. He must have practiced these things thousands upon thousands of times, trying out all sorts of different techniques and figuring out a way to not only integrate them into a song, but do it so seamlessly that his playing looks natural.
    In his last song, I was watching his strumming hand during the "singing" parts, and his hand movements were so perfectly consistent that I couldn't even tell when he was switching to different strings for the melody OR baseline. He was using what looked like all five fingers on different strings to strum in two different rhythms, and the pattern was so clean that it was hard to tell which finger was actually hitting a string at any time.
    He's so good. That is simply incredible.

  • @davekyle433
    @davekyle433 Před 6 měsíci +1

    First time watching this.. im awestruck. Fantastic performance

  • @danih9523
    @danih9523 Před rokem

    Yes that was amazing

  • @AmitSimant
    @AmitSimant Před 3 lety +7

    I wish I could have played guitar like this in my college days 😉

  • @jeffinsheff
    @jeffinsheff Před 3 lety +5

    Never heard of the bloke but he is absolutely brilliant (Y)

  • @accuratecleaning
    @accuratecleaning Před 3 lety

    Amazing!

  • @johnlindeman5183
    @johnlindeman5183 Před 6 měsíci

    Wonderful!

  • @PaddyOBrien1971
    @PaddyOBrien1971 Před rokem +20

    8:50 Will be forever my absolute favourite rendition of this track!!! Just incredible!!! 💚💚💚

    • @ughlygirl64
      @ughlygirl64 Před rokem

      which track is it please??

    • @Bluntbono42
      @Bluntbono42 Před 11 měsíci

      Yes please share, it sounds like some other famous songs but with some alterations.

  • @Stealthfox109
    @Stealthfox109 Před 3 lety +3

    Where the streets have no name, that was amazing traveling will open new doors

  • @eliake7716
    @eliake7716 Před rokem

    amazing talents

  • @417swoop
    @417swoop Před rokem

    Amazing.

  • @hectoraguilar770
    @hectoraguilar770 Před 3 lety +17

    Wow! I'm surprised how many great persons play so greatest the guitar. God gave us this talent...I'm glad to listen these people!

    • @peliusrex2730
      @peliusrex2730 Před 3 lety

      Talent comes from practice and perhaps genetics. I fail to see how it could come from anywhere else.

    • @macheavage1058
      @macheavage1058 Před 2 lety

      @@peliusrex2730 where do these genetics come from, or the motivation to become so practiced? From the Christian perspective these are answered with God

    • @peliusrex2730
      @peliusrex2730 Před 2 lety

      @@macheavage1058 Genes come from a combination of the parents genes and random mutation.

  • @craigl.8162
    @craigl.8162 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow nicely done! Love the different echo effects at the end. It really blended together. Amazing job!

  • @SKOVDEPETE
    @SKOVDEPETE Před rokem

    What A Musician, What A Personality, What A Presentation. Thank You for sharing and God Bless 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

  • @mosamoatshe8561
    @mosamoatshe8561 Před 3 lety

    it sounds good in my ears

  • @paulandlesson
    @paulandlesson Před 3 lety +4

    Just like the progression of life, these outstanding guitarists are bringing new tech and ideas to amaze us! However, young guitarists do not be dismayed play the best you can with what you have. Some of the finest classical players I know can blow an audience away playing a Bach Suite on a $300.00 Yamaha. I say this taking nothing away from this fabulous player! PEACE

  • @ekfilmmaker111
    @ekfilmmaker111 Před 3 lety +14

    "stretching the limits of acoustic guitar"
    Marcin Patrazalek : Hold my capo.

  • @tarekdia7586
    @tarekdia7586 Před 10 měsíci

    Simply....its art 🎨🎭

  • @moeunsou7096
    @moeunsou7096 Před rokem

    Wow that’s amazing

  • @stroller8676
    @stroller8676 Před 4 lety +10

    At 11:24, it's felt like people starts singing along but it was just eco,, hats off 🙌

  • @CanalulDeScurgere
    @CanalulDeScurgere Před 4 lety +12

    10:31 Epic !!!

  • @miguelcarvalho3685
    @miguelcarvalho3685 Před 2 lety

    AMAZING ... Thank you

  • @Manu49pere
    @Manu49pere Před 2 lety +2

    Love your music , you´re a master guitarrist and totally inspired by the Divine power !

  • @danielgreen5735
    @danielgreen5735 Před 4 lety +46

    T. Bundy at a Ted talk killing some strings 😂

  • @arjununhale4031
    @arjununhale4031 Před 3 lety +10

    his guitar looks like a mad scientist

  • @nancyjimenez85
    @nancyjimenez85 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, I've never heard it played that way 😍

  • @spinipsFI
    @spinipsFI Před 4 lety

    Awesome!

  • @tomburton1037
    @tomburton1037 Před 3 lety +45

    Tommy Emmanuel "limits! On a guitar?! Hold my beer."

    • @parkinsontatak
      @parkinsontatak Před 3 lety +1

      Ok now I will search for this Tommy guy...

    • @parkinsontatak
      @parkinsontatak Před 3 lety +3

      Holy....... he is great!!! and doesn't even own a single CAPO!!!

    • @hectorvillela5445
      @hectorvillela5445 Před 2 lety

      If u like him check out ichika nito, tim Henson and manuel gardner fernandez, these guys are great guitarists too

    • @ThatKa5p3r
      @ThatKa5p3r Před 2 lety

      Eddie Van Halen: "You're already holding my beer, I did all this back in the 70's. Without loop pedals."

  • @uum6
    @uum6 Před 4 lety +25

    The return of Ted - Bundy!

  • @kzy-ngakyaw
    @kzy-ngakyaw Před 3 lety

    Literally the third song made my tears come out just like that

  • @lancedacus4560
    @lancedacus4560 Před 2 lety

    Incredible!!!!!

  • @user-nr1dm8mq7v
    @user-nr1dm8mq7v Před 4 lety +5

    Damn.

  • @kevinsrocks71
    @kevinsrocks71 Před 4 lety +18

    I didn’t know Ted Bundy could play the guitar too! Wow that guy was a man of so many talents

  • @merrittsteinbach435
    @merrittsteinbach435 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome. Makes me really miss Michael Hedges R.I.P.

  • @geniusinsaan8425
    @geniusinsaan8425 Před 20 dny

    The guitar is blessed 😊