Thread: Beck question.

What instruments does he play on recordings? Anybody know?

I'm going to say, probably, all.
He's definitely a multi-instrumentalist, but who knows? Studio musicians and collaborators come and go. I'm pretty sure he does everything.

AFAIK all of them.

None very well.

Originally Posted by Dexter Rutecki

None very well.

Really? I’m not a huge fan of Beck’s music, but he is pretty darn talented and has written some catchy and enjoyable songs. Not to mention his ability to garner allocated from rock critics.

Becks father was some big time music producer. This may be part of why his albums after the first three have been so goddamn over-produced(for my musical tastes). He's also a scientologist.FYI.

Originally Posted by Greydon Clark

Really? I’m not a huge fan of Beck’s music, but he is pretty darn talented and has written some catchy and enjoyable songs. Not to mention his ability to garner allocated from rock critics.

I know he can play the two turntables and the microphone...

No, he probably plays something alright, I've never really listened very closely; it used to sound like he played a sort of intentionally sloppy acoustic guitar. I guess he's written a few catchy things, it was just too easy to toss out the 'nothing very well' line.

Originally Posted by the Mad

He's also a scientologist.FYI.

Him or his father?

I think it's a hereditary problem, both he and his father got it from the aliens.

He's played a leafblower in his old live shows.

i don't think he plays much beyond guitar and the occasional harmonica.

he's had a couple of the same guys in his group for almost ten years (the dude that plays bass and the keys/percussion/kitchen sink guy).

in live shows, he only plays guitar

Not sure how many he plays, but I know Nigel Godrich played about 30 different instruments for "The information" (my favorite Beck album, previous favorite was Sea Change).