Rainer Ptacek

[MikeMusic]

I have to tell everyone I know and don't know
Rainer Ptacek
produces wonderful music, well made, craftsman guitarist.
Everything I have heard him play (apart from some live recordings on YouTube and they aren't bad) is just wonderful
Go and hear everything he ever made - you will love it
Also look out for Rainer and Das Combo. That's how I found him courtesy of Andy Kershaw
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainer_Ptacek

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[Alex_UK]

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I've moved into "Musical Compositions" Mike which is more appropriate.

Sad story of Rainer - will look out for his music (nothing on Spotify, unfortunately.)

[MikeMusic]

And here we are
Just worked out I gave up on Spotify - as I haven't used it in ages
Sampling for me, in order, amazon.com, allmusic.com, youtube.com, occasionally discogs.com. I occasionally get stuck on youtube as there are complete tracks so you can listen to a complete album. Any of the above usually convinces me to buy or not buy.
Currently listening to The Farm. I prefer electric to acoustic guitar - usually. This guy could make anything sound great

[MartinT]

I'd never heard of him, Mike, but a quick YouTube has whetted my appetite. Which album would you recommend for starters?

[jostber]

I love the music of Rainer Ptacek myself, and have been listening to his albums for many years.

Some of my favorites:

Live at the Performance Center

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drk200/k280/k28094g7a8e.jpg

Listen to "Improv in E" and "Di Lantin" on this, just beautiful. Also a cover of "Within You, Without You" and "Funny How Time Slips Away".

Alpaca Lips

http://label.glitterhouse.com/files/image/releases/raineralpace.jpg

"Pastime Paradise", "The Good Book".

Worried Spirits

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc700/c727/c727418v3a7.jpg

"Life Is Fine", "Long Long Way to the top of the World".

This music's quality sinks in over time, so immerse yourself.

[MikeMusic]

Rainer and Das Combo- The Texas Tapes
Rainer - Nocturnes
Rainer Live at the performance Centre

I only just got The Farm, Alpaca Lips, Westwood Sessions, Barefoot Rock - courtesy of one seller on Ebay - and have played them once only. The first 3 seem stronger than Barefoot Rock
probably anything. I have not yet been disapointed with any

[MartinT]

Thanks, Mike.

[MikeMusic]

He got so much out of an acoustic guitar. Sometimes you have to reboot :-)
Reminds me of what Eric said about Robert Johnson - paraphrase "it is so difficult to play what he was doing as it is like 2 guitars"