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the Wandering endorphin
The Wandering Endorphin
Chicago native, Jim Green, a.k.a. The Wandering Endorphin is a singer/songwriter who decided that the well-worn paths that other musicians adhere to were not the proper routes for his own creativity. His weapon of choice is the acoustic guitar, although at times he is no casual strummer. He attacks his instrument with both hands, drawing forth percussive rhythms, harmonics, and double pull-offs with a piano-like approach that often sounds like one more guitar than is actually playing. This is all done in real time with no sampling or looping devices to be found. The result is not only musical but visually stimulating. THE WANDERING ENDORPHIN (Endorphin Jig) Green’s driving perfectionism to his music has gained him airplay on radio stations across the country, including National Public Radio (NPR) and Chicago's very own 93XRT. Songs can also be heard on several internet radio stations such as xsgritaradio.com. This particular station's listeners voted Green's song “Firefly” as one of the Best 100 songs of the year. |
fire fly
endorphin jig
when the moon was full of mistery
Although this former Chicago street musician has won the title of "Guitar Idol 2004" and has gained much interest for his unusual percussive playing style, he considers himself a songwriter first, a guitarist second. Because of this he is often heard quoting Hedges who said, "I'm not trying to play the guitar. I'm trying to play music. That's the difference right there."
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