Name: Voice Of The Eagle: The Enigma Of Robbie Basho
Brand: Robbie Basho

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LBDFE001

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Format multiplier

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

BLU-RAY / DVD COMBO. Includes 24 page booklet

Format Film US

Blu-ray

Limited edition

Release date

2019-12-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

760137314998

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1 / Blu-ray / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Robbie Basho

Genre US

Folk

Label US

MVD Visual

Robbie Basho, born on August 31, 1940 and passed away on February 28, 1986, was a highly influential American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his unique style of fingerpicking guitar and his profound influence on the American folk music scene.
Basho's music is often described as a blend of folk, blues, and world music influences. His intricate guitar playing combined with his soulful vocals created a mesmerizing sound that captivated audiences worldwide. His compositions showcased a deep understanding of various musical traditions and demonstrated his ability to push the boundaries of what could be achieved with an acoustic guitar.
Considered one of the pioneers of American primitive guitar, Basho's work has inspired countless musicians in the genre. Artists such as *Jack Rose*, *John Fahey*, and *Sandy Bull* have all cited him as a major influence on their own musical journeys. With a discography spanning over two decades, Basho left behind a rich legacy that continues to resonate with listeners today.

Feature-length documentary on the extraordinary life and visionary music Robbie Basho. Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho is a feature-length documentary on the extraordinary life and visionary music of the American guitarist, singer and mystic Robbie Basho. Before his bizarre death at the hands of a chiropractor, Robbie Basho was sure that his compositions would not outlast him. Orphaned during infancy, diagnosed with synaesthesia (a union of the senses that caused him to interpret sound as color) and claiming to be the reincarnation of a 17th century poet--the Baltimore-born, Berkeley-based guitarist and singer's musical output was equally as outlandish as his persona. In his brief and troubled life he laid the foundations for radical changes to the musical landscape of America during the 1960s and '70s but reaped little more than a sparse (if fervent) following during his lifetime. Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho is a journey into the heart of an artist's lifelong struggle: designed to illuminate and satiate existing fans while serving as a perfect starting point for the uninitiated. Featuring interviews with Basho's former students, contemporaries and few close friends (including Pete Townshend, William Ackerman, Henry Kaiser and Country Joe McDonald), the documentary integrates new information and anecdotes on Basho with previously uncovered archive material and photography of the landscapes and natural phenomena that informed his work.

Voice Of The Eagle: The Enigma Of Robbie Basho

Film US