Who Is That Guitarist With A French Sounding Name?

Hypomixolydian · Post by **Hypomixolydian** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:04 am

Hi,

I remember ages ago someone giving a name to a pretty interesting guitarist whose name I just don't remember. All I remember was that he had a French sounding name, played some really interesting, quite unique and original music. He used loops a lot if that is any clue.
I would really appreciate it if someone out there could help me out!! I have tried a search but to no avail.

Please help and thanks.

Mika · Post by **Mika** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:27 am

May be Andre Lafosse?

He uses lots of loops in his work. His website : http://www.altruistmusic.com/

quandry · Post by **quandry** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:37 am

marc ribot? Avi Bortnick? Bireli Lagrene? I'm probably wrong...

Hypomixolydian · Post by **Hypomixolydian** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:48 am

Mika wrote:May be Andre Lafosse?

He uses lots of loops in his work. His website : http://www.altruistmusic.com/

Wow!!!!! Thanks!!!!! That is the one. I am in total gratitude!!! I can't thank you enough. I just love what this guy can do with a guitar.

polyslax · Post by **polyslax** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:13 am

Speaking of guitarists with French sounding names... if you've never heard Lenny Breau, do yourself a favour. This is not about loops or anything, mostly jazz, but the work is absolutely stunning.

digitalkettle · Post by **digitalkettle** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:32 am

polyslax wrote:Speaking of guitarists with French sounding names... if you've never heard Lenny Breau, do yourself a favour. This is not about loops or anything, mostly jazz, but the work is absolutely stunning.

Good call. While we're on the subject, I've got to recommend solo acoustic guitarist Pierre Bensusan (starting with the 'Intuite' and 'Altiplanos' CDs).

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:38 am

If you like André LaFosses glitchy guitar-stuff I know I do!) then you might also like mr. Christopher Willits:
http://myspace.com/christopherwillits
www.christopherwillits.com

andy.

digitalkettle · Post by **digitalkettle** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:12 am

Mika wrote:May be Andre Lafosse?

He uses lots of loops in his work. His website : http://www.altruistmusic.com/

Inspiring stuff! Thanks.

waldo · Post by **waldo** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:00 pm

check fennesz also then.

W.

brightonalex · Post by **brightonalex** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:18 pm

Perhaps it is that famous sole guitar player, Philipe Filoupe. he does bootlegs, and writes his own thongs.

Hypomixolydian · Post by **Hypomixolydian** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:44 pm

Machinate wrote:If you like André LaFosses glitchy guitar-stuff I know I do!) then you might also like mr. Christopher Willits:
http://myspace.com/christopherwillits
www.christopherwillits.com

andy.

Thanks for the tip, but it didn't appeal so much. It kind of droned on a bit and lacked ooomph. I found that his music was nowhere near as interesting as Andre LaFosse's.

quandry · Post by **quandry** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:58 pm

alright, while we're on great guitarists, my two favorites of all time: Django Reinhart, and Ernest Ranglin

jamesp · Post by **jamesp** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:33 pm

I hear Pierre Bensusan has been using a looper in concerts too. That would be something to hear.

philippe n · Post by **philippe n** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:44 pm

thank you for talking about french guitarist!
there is not only troubles in my country!
if you want more frenchies go to:
http://www.laguitare.com

you can have a listen on my guitar compositions here:
http://art.pege.chez-alice.fr
enjoy frenchies!

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:10 pm

philippe n wrote:thank you for talking about french guitarist!
there is not only troubles in my country!

He's american though, right?