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| Danny Gatton: Telemaster! | 
 enlarge | Actor: Danny Gatton
Studio: Hot Licks
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 41724
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 85 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Special Features: Danny Gatton Telemaster! Danny Gatton's guitar talents cover a wide range of styles. Whatever the lick, style or technique, this virtuoso player can do it-and show you how to do it! You'll learn just how much a Telecaster can do, including harmonic techniques, volume and tone control for pedal steel effects, jazz chord and mode juxtapositions & substitutions, banjo-style rolls and much more! This is as broad a view of guitar style techniques as you'll ever find in one package!
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 144
UPC: 752187437666
EAN: 0752187437666
ASIN: B000BM7YVA
Release Date: November 15, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: 1990
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 So effortless that you won't believe what you are seeing. May 4, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Danny starts by stating "I'm really an un-educated ear player who doesn't know much theory" Holy crap! This man had a sense of humour! Then he proceeds to blaze through the most complex chordal/single string passages without a blink of an eyelid whilst reaching for the volume pot to create the most alarming "crying" swells. This man was GIFTED..i would even go so far to say he was a genius. The cascading harmonics are among the most difficult aspects to learn. I tried to keep up with Danny at certain points and i nearly ended up in traction!! Gatton displayed the harmonics more impressively than Lenny Breau could, and that's saying something. What also is a striking feature is the tone that Danny gets from his weather beaten 1952 Fender Telecaster. The tone is rich and mellow but also snarls like a tiger when he switches to lead pickup.
I find it hard to grasp his technique because this man was a naturally endowed musician who didn't have to think about what he's playing. It's difficult for him to explain something that is, to him, a natural reflex but he goes about it well. His style went far beyond just country picking although lap steel harmonies figure alot in his repertoire.
But all said and done the whole film is worth 10 stars just to catch a rare glimpse of one of the most underrated and talented guitarists since the days of Django Reinhardt & Les Paul.
I just wish he could come back and teach us the rest of it.
"The Humbler" February 2, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Who best to show different guitar techniques than the man who knew them all??!!
Danny was an outstanding player who through all his Jazz knowledge and musical background had many tools to his advantage;
and he used them all so well...
Who knows what could have been....RIP Danny...we all miss you.
 This is a terrific way to learn a little more about one of the greatest ever. January 11, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Danny Gatton was one of the greatest guitarists this planet has ever known. Few would argue that. And watching Danny in this DVD is an incredible experience for anyone who is a fan of his music. It is awe-inspiring to watch Danny lay down some of the licks we've listened to so many times. It is at the same time a little intimidating; the man was on another stratosphere with his understanding of the fretboard and virtually every kind of music in general.
I had this on VHS years ago and have lost it since. But I'm glad I did, because this DVD is far superior to that VHS format, though the overall setting does seem just a little dated. Not only are the sound and picture much better and more consistent, but some of the DVD features make it much easier to navigate and to study certain portions. The entire DVD is divided into "lessons", which can be accessed directly through a main menu. Each lesson can also be played back at a slower speed (half, I think) which makes it much easier to figure out how Danny did what he did. The split screen is also wonderful for watching Danny's wonderful right hand fingering techniques. Also included is most of the music (in Tab as well) as a study aid. Again, be warned. Even the tabulatures of Danny's playing are like nothing I've seen. Amazing!
This was a master of his instrument at his peak. This DVD is a must-have for Danny Gatton fans or any aspiring guitarist.
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