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Robbie Basho

Robbie Basho (August 31, 1940 – February 28, 1986) was an American composer, guitarist and pianist, and a proponent of the acoustic steel string guitar in America.

Biography

Basho was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was orphaned as an infant. Adopted by the Robinson family, Daniel Robinson, Jr. attended Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and went on to study at University of Maryland College Park. Although he played the euphonium in the high school band and sang in middle school and high school ensembles, his interest in acoustic guitar grew during his college years, as a direct result of his friendships with fellow students John Fahey, Ed Denson, and Max Ochs. In 1959, Basho purchased his first guitar and immersed himself in Asian art and culture. It was around this time that he changed his name to Basho, in honor of the Japanese Poet, Matsuo Basho.

Basho's vision was to see the steel string as a concert instrument and to create a raga system for America. During a radio interview in 1974, promoting his album Zarthus, Basho discussed his music in detail. He described how he had gone through a number of "periods" related to philosophy and music, including Japanese, Hindu, Iranian and Native American. Zarthus represented the culmination of his "Persian period". Basho asserted his wish, along with John Fahey and Leo Kottke, to raise the steel-string guitar to the level of a concert instrument. He acknowledged that the nylon-string guitar was suitable for "love songs", but its steel counterpart could communicate "fire".

Podcasts:

Robbie Basho

ALBUMS

Born: 1940-08-31

Died: 1986-02-28

  • Robbie Basho - Blue Crystal Fire

    From the "Visions of the Country" album (1978). More amazing singing from Basho.

    published: 05 Jun 2009
  • Robbie Basho "Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis" (Live) 1971

    First ever footage of Robbie Basho surfaced last week. This is from a TV show called "Scan" that was on KQED in 1971. The folks responsible for finding and presenting this footage are; David Greenberger, Glenn Jones, and "Tessaract3" from robbiebasho.com

    published: 05 Aug 2012
  • Robbie Basho - Death Song

    Unreleased song by the master of American primitivism, taken from a collection of pieces entitled 'Indian II'. This was probably the title given to the album by Vanguard as opposed to the title given to it by Basho himself.

    published: 20 Mar 2014
  • Robbie Basho - Night Way

    From the 1978 album, "Visions of the Country"

    published: 21 Dec 2009
  • Robbie Basho - Twilight Peaks FULL ALBUM

    01 Twilight Peaks. - 00:00:00 02 Nice Enough for Love. - 00:03:29 03 Afternoon and Evening. - 00:09:00 04 Where Butterflies in Winter Go. - 00:12:44 05 Japan Idyll. - 00:16:58 06 Camelot II. - 00:22:32 07 Golden Dragon. - 00:28:22 08 Lament For the Earth. - 00:32:53

    published: 29 Oct 2016
  • Robbie Basho - Orphan's Lament

    Unforgettable song, the way he plays the piano is out of this world, Basho himself was born an orphan... Off of "Visions of the Country" one of the finest albums I've ever heard.

    published: 12 Feb 2010
  • Robbie Basho - Venus In Cancer [FULL ALBUM HQ]

    Notes from Robbie Basho : Once upon a time it seemed to me that all the good things that came to me were dressed in the Zodiacal sign of CANCER. Then I found out that my "VENUS" was in CANCER. And then I discovered a great song on a very CANCER - Like summerlike day in the company of a lovely VENUS, also CANCER. And so the birth of a Musical Realm called VENUS IN CANCER. "Astrology should be a beautiful slave, never ones master." 1. Venus In Cancer 0:00 2. Eagle Sails The Blue Diamond Waters 9:30 3. Kowaka D'Amour 16:15 4. Song For The Queen 26:10 5. Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis 35:36 6. Wine Song (Sweet Wine Of Love) 43:37 Released in 1969 on Blue Thumb. Credits Engineer Bob DeSousa, Roy Ward Guitar, Vocals Robbie Basho Producer Ed Bogus Written-By Robbie Bas...

    published: 27 Apr 2018
  • Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]

    01 The Falconer's Arm. - 00:00:00 02 Tassajara. - 00:09:44 03 Lost Lagoon Suite. - 00:19:26 04 Pavan Hindustan. - 00:31:34 05 Babs. - 00:37:45

    published: 29 Oct 2016
  • Robbie Basho - Indian II (1976) [FULL ALBUM]

    http://itslostitsfound.blogspot.com/2013/10/robbie-basho-indian-ii.html 0:00 - A Day in the Life of Lemmeria 6:53 - Night Way 13:11 - The Butterfly of Wonder 16:05 - Laughing Thunder, Crawling Thunder 23:07 - Thunder Sun 29:15 - Kateri Takawaitha 33:46 - Thunder Love 38:56 - Song of Great Mystery 46:31 - Death Song I do not own or claim to own any of the content in this video. RIP Mr. Basho.

    published: 23 Aug 2022
  • Robbie Basho - Visions of the Country (Full Album)

    Please consider supporting labels that unearth and support music of uniquely American dirt and soul: https://gnomelife.bandcamp.com/album/visions-of-the-country 00:00 Green River Suite 07:39 Rodeo 10:09 Rocky Mountain Raga 17:48 Variations on Easter 21:45 Blue Crystal Fire 26:33 Orphan's Lament 30:20 Leaf in the Wind 34:59 Night Way 41:10 Elk Dreamer's Lament 45:27 Call on the Wind

    published: 01 Jun 2019
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Robbie Basho - Blue Crystal Fire
4:52

Robbie Basho - Blue Crystal Fire

  • Order:
  • Duration: 4:52
  • Uploaded Date: 05 Jun 2009
  • views: 1393349
From the "Visions of the Country" album (1978). More amazing singing from Basho.
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Blue_Crystal_Fire
Robbie Basho "Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis" (Live) 1971
5:18

Robbie Basho "Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis" (Live) 1971

  • Order:
  • Duration: 5:18
  • Uploaded Date: 05 Aug 2012
  • views: 18551
First ever footage of Robbie Basho surfaced last week. This is from a TV show called "Scan" that was on KQED in 1971. The folks responsible for finding and presenting this footage are; David Greenberger, Glenn Jones, and "Tessaract3" from robbiebasho.com
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Cathedrals_Et_Fleur_De_Lis_(Live)_1971
Robbie Basho - Death Song
3:47

Robbie Basho - Death Song

  • Order:
  • Duration: 3:47
  • Uploaded Date: 20 Mar 2014
  • views: 202275
Unreleased song by the master of American primitivism, taken from a collection of pieces entitled 'Indian II'. This was probably the title given to the album by Vanguard as opposed to the title given to it by Basho himself.
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Death_Song
Robbie Basho - Night Way
6:17

Robbie Basho - Night Way

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  • Duration: 6:17
  • Uploaded Date: 21 Dec 2009
  • views: 198309
From the 1978 album, "Visions of the Country"
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Night_Way
Robbie Basho -  Twilight Peaks FULL ALBUM
36:41

Robbie Basho - Twilight Peaks FULL ALBUM

  • Order:
  • Duration: 36:41
  • Uploaded Date: 29 Oct 2016
  • views: 59988
01 Twilight Peaks. - 00:00:00 02 Nice Enough for Love. - 00:03:29 03 Afternoon and Evening. - 00:09:00 04 Where Butterflies in Winter Go. - 00:12:44 05 Japan Idyll. - 00:16:58 06 Camelot II. - 00:22:32 07 Golden Dragon. - 00:28:22 08 Lament For the Earth. - 00:32:53
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Twilight_Peaks_Full_Album
Robbie Basho - Orphan's Lament
3:43

Robbie Basho - Orphan's Lament

  • Order:
  • Duration: 3:43
  • Uploaded Date: 12 Feb 2010
  • views: 270647
Unforgettable song, the way he plays the piano is out of this world, Basho himself was born an orphan... Off of "Visions of the Country" one of the finest albums I've ever heard.
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Orphan's_Lament
Robbie Basho - Venus In Cancer [FULL ALBUM HQ]
49:28

Robbie Basho - Venus In Cancer [FULL ALBUM HQ]

  • Order:
  • Duration: 49:28
  • Uploaded Date: 27 Apr 2018
  • views: 38879
Notes from Robbie Basho : Once upon a time it seemed to me that all the good things that came to me were dressed in the Zodiacal sign of CANCER. Then I found out that my "VENUS" was in CANCER. And then I discovered a great song on a very CANCER - Like summerlike day in the company of a lovely VENUS, also CANCER. And so the birth of a Musical Realm called VENUS IN CANCER. "Astrology should be a beautiful slave, never ones master." 1. Venus In Cancer 0:00 2. Eagle Sails The Blue Diamond Waters 9:30 3. Kowaka D'Amour 16:15 4. Song For The Queen 26:10 5. Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis 35:36 6. Wine Song (Sweet Wine Of Love) 43:37 Released in 1969 on Blue Thumb. Credits Engineer Bob DeSousa, Roy Ward Guitar, Vocals Robbie Basho Producer Ed Bogus Written-By Robbie Basho Hope you will enjoy this wonderful album.
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Venus_In_Cancer_Full_Album_Hq
Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]
37:46

Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]

  • Order:
  • Duration: 37:46
  • Uploaded Date: 29 Oct 2016
  • views: 58412
01 The Falconer's Arm. - 00:00:00 02 Tassajara. - 00:09:44 03 Lost Lagoon Suite. - 00:19:26 04 Pavan Hindustan. - 00:31:34 05 Babs. - 00:37:45
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Falconer's_Arm_Full_Album
Robbie Basho - Indian II (1976) [FULL ALBUM]
50:17

Robbie Basho - Indian II (1976) [FULL ALBUM]

  • Order:
  • Duration: 50:17
  • Uploaded Date: 23 Aug 2022
  • views: 1779
http://itslostitsfound.blogspot.com/2013/10/robbie-basho-indian-ii.html 0:00 - A Day in the Life of Lemmeria 6:53 - Night Way 13:11 - The Butterfly of Wonder 16:05 - Laughing Thunder, Crawling Thunder 23:07 - Thunder Sun 29:15 - Kateri Takawaitha 33:46 - Thunder Love 38:56 - Song of Great Mystery 46:31 - Death Song I do not own or claim to own any of the content in this video. RIP Mr. Basho.
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Indian_Ii_(1976)_Full_Album
Robbie Basho - Visions of the Country (Full Album)
48:30

Robbie Basho - Visions of the Country (Full Album)

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  • Duration: 48:30
  • Uploaded Date: 01 Jun 2019
  • views: 26790
Please consider supporting labels that unearth and support music of uniquely American dirt and soul: https://gnomelife.bandcamp.com/album/visions-of-the-country 00:00 Green River Suite 07:39 Rodeo 10:09 Rocky Mountain Raga 17:48 Variations on Easter 21:45 Blue Crystal Fire 26:33 Orphan's Lament 30:20 Leaf in the Wind 34:59 Night Way 41:10 Elk Dreamer's Lament 45:27 Call on the Wind
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Visions_Of_The_Country_(Full_Album)
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Robbie Basho - Blue Crystal Fire

From the "Visions of the Country" album (1978). More amazing singing from Basho.
4:52
Robbie Basho - Blue Crystal Fire
From the "Visions of the Country" album (1978). More amazing singing from Basho.
published: 05 Jun 2009
Play in Full Screen
5:18
Robbie Basho "Cathedrals Et Fleur De Lis" (Live) 1971
First ever footage of Robbie Basho surfaced last week. This is from a TV show called "Scan...
published: 05 Aug 2012
Play in Full Screen
3:47
Robbie Basho - Death Song
Unreleased song by the master of American primitivism, taken from a collection of pieces e...
published: 20 Mar 2014
Play in Full Screen
6:17
Robbie Basho - Night Way
From the 1978 album, "Visions of the Country"
published: 21 Dec 2009
Play in Full Screen
36:41
Robbie Basho - Twilight Peaks FULL ALBUM
01 Twilight Peaks. - 00:00:00 02 Nice Enough for Love. - 00:03:29 03 Afternoon and Evening...
published: 29 Oct 2016
Play in Full Screen
3:43
Robbie Basho - Orphan's Lament
Unforgettable song, the way he plays the piano is out of this world, Basho himself was bor...
published: 12 Feb 2010
Play in Full Screen
49:28
Robbie Basho - Venus In Cancer [FULL ALBUM HQ]
Notes from Robbie Basho : Once upon a time it seemed to me that all the good things that ...
published: 27 Apr 2018
Play in Full Screen
37:46
Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]
01 The Falconer's Arm. - 00:00:00 02 Tassajara. - 00:09:44 03 Lost Lagoon Suite. - 00:19:2...
published: 29 Oct 2016
Play in Full Screen
50:17
Robbie Basho - Indian II (1976) [FULL ALBUM]
http://itslostitsfound.blogspot.com/2013/10/robbie-basho-indian-ii.html 0:00 - A Day in t...
published: 23 Aug 2022
Play in Full Screen
48:30
Robbie Basho - Visions of the Country (Full Album)
Please consider supporting labels that unearth and support music of uniquely American dirt...
published: 01 Jun 2019
Play in Full Screen

Robbie Basho

Robbie Basho (August 31, 1940 – February 28, 1986) was an American composer, guitarist and pianist, and a proponent of the acoustic steel string guitar in America.

Biography

Basho was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was orphaned as an infant. Adopted by the Robinson family, Daniel Robinson, Jr. attended Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and went on to study at University of Maryland College Park. Although he played the euphonium in the high school band and sang in middle school and high school ensembles, his interest in acoustic guitar grew during his college years, as a direct result of his friendships with fellow students John Fahey, Ed Denson, and Max Ochs. In 1959, Basho purchased his first guitar and immersed himself in Asian art and culture. It was around this time that he changed his name to Basho, in honor of the Japanese Poet, Matsuo Basho.

Basho's vision was to see the steel string as a concert instrument and to create a raga system for America. During a radio interview in 1974, promoting his album Zarthus, Basho discussed his music in detail. He described how he had gone through a number of "periods" related to philosophy and music, including Japanese, Hindu, Iranian and Native American. Zarthus represented the culmination of his "Persian period". Basho asserted his wish, along with John Fahey and Leo Kottke, to raise the steel-string guitar to the level of a concert instrument. He acknowledged that the nylon-string guitar was suitable for "love songs", but its steel counterpart could communicate "fire".

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