I was exposed to a guitar player in the 90’s while back and from from Berkeley and Ferndale. A coworker of mine and I talked music A LOT, listening, sharing, etc. This player Buckethead came up on the radar, loved his music, mostly, some of it’s dark, “horror movie” like, and he’s got this stage persona….
Recently, not sure why, I’ve been exploring more about his music, him, and more blown away than ever. Despite being very kind, generous, absurdly talented, his (lack of) self confidence has hindered him in many ways, and continues to perform within the confines of his stage persona.
In a one of a kind interview (a podcast via Coming Alive) with his therapist, he speaks out of character, personally. It caught me off guard, and I’m even more blown away.
A little more back story, the guy is REALLY tall, and obvi, has very large hands, long fingers. His guitar practically looks like a ukulele when he plays (which is relatively animated with movements, “dance” if you will, contrasted by the stillness of his “face”, his mask. That stillness belies the complexity and richness of the playing, it’s an absurd juxtaposition!). He’s been a sloucher, trying not to stand out, and bad posture becomes accumulative, I share the battle.
In said interview, he mentions this book, and extolled the positive impact it had after a back injury. I found it used online pronto and am exploring it now, about to incorporate the exercises, practice. Admittedly it’s about recovery, eliminating back pain, of which I do not suffer, but am adamant to avoid!
Without going into too much detail, the basis shifts the focus of one’s “core” from the front to, oh you guessed it, the back!! It’s very scientific, and redefines movement patterns and beliefs around what is healthy and functional movement. Imma wicked psyched to take the next step in the battle against gravity, strengthen my back (further, as I touted, I don’t “suffer”) and sally forth, better posture represent!
Truthfully, it’s about, yup, motorcycling and being fit, alert, strong and aware, capable and able to ride, Ride RIDE. Wearing a motorcycle helmet is a bit like being a buckethead, I relate. Side note, not only do I NOT listen to music while piloting, listening to Buckethead would have me riding wheelies and screaming through traffic, it’s raw ripping explosive music, best enjoyed with my feet on the ground…
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