Comments on: Thrown for a Loop: Sample-Crazed Acoustic Rockers

By: stef-k

stef-k — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:05:43 +0000

Check out live performances by Liam Finn and “Can’t Explain” by Joseph Arthur.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:43:08 +0000

Great article! And what about the internet phenom, Jack Conte?

Check out his video for the tune “Flavors” on your favorite video site.

By: pilotcp

pilotcp — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:53:26 +0000

Steve Lawson and Michael Manring are my two favorite bass loopers–they can do so much with so little–I am a huge fan of them both!

By: adrienne

adrienne — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:01:51 +0000

I linked to Imogen Heap’s “Just for Now,” which is entirely of looped samples. It’s interesting to watch how organized the whole process is.

By: John W

John W — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:19:18 +0000

No mention of Robert Fripp and Frippertronics? I’m a bit disappointed.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:55:00 +0000

Howie Day may have some cheesy pop songs on his albums, but live he does entire songs on loops. Some pretty incredible examples can be found on youtube.

By: frumpiefox

frumpiefox — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:55:41 +0000

Butch Walker opened his Lollapalooza set this year with an awesome solo-loop song. At first, everyone thought he was just doing a sound check, but he kept at it, and pretty soon he had everyone’s attention. It was brilliant.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:50:12 +0000

David Ford is absolutely brilliant!

By: G

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:46:47 +0000

Final Fantasy, aka Owen Pallet string arranger for the Arcade Fire, performs using a loop pedal is unbelievable.

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:31:44 +0000

You could certainly add The Dodos to this list. Saw them live at Pitchfork Fest and their looping threw me for a loop before I could figure out what was going on. They’re an awesome 2-piece.