Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Nathaniel Murphy

April 21, 2022 Greg Koch / Nathaniel Murphy Season 3 Episode 21
Nathaniel Murphy
Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
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Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch
Nathaniel Murphy
Apr 21, 2022 Season 3 Episode 21
Greg Koch / Nathaniel Murphy

If you follow all things guitar on Instagram, then you've likely been amazed by Nathaniel's virtuosity at some point. Often the face (and hands) in the Chicago Music Exchange videos, Nathaniel's playing is spectacular on seemingly any guitar, in any style.  Greg and Nathaniel have a lot in common, and they explore countless varieties of glorious gristle in this episode!

2:35 - Nathaniel’s unique sound, and how it developed
10:01 - Nathaniel’s career in soccer (football for those in the rest of the world) prior to guitar
11:57 - How Nathaniel got into guitar growing up in the UKr
17:07 - Eric Clapton, open tunings, records that changed our lives, the power of improvisation, and The Zep!
29:44 - A typical week as a working guitarist in Chicago
31:46 - Greg and Nathaniel’s upcoming show, and being considerate when sitting in with other guitar players
43:19 - The power of pause and rewind when learning from the greats, and having fun online
57:31 - You gotta embrace the filth, and being proud of your playing


Total Length: 71:08

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If you follow all things guitar on Instagram, then you've likely been amazed by Nathaniel's virtuosity at some point. Often the face (and hands) in the Chicago Music Exchange videos, Nathaniel's playing is spectacular on seemingly any guitar, in any style.  Greg and Nathaniel have a lot in common, and they explore countless varieties of glorious gristle in this episode!

2:35 - Nathaniel’s unique sound, and how it developed
10:01 - Nathaniel’s career in soccer (football for those in the rest of the world) prior to guitar
11:57 - How Nathaniel got into guitar growing up in the UKr
17:07 - Eric Clapton, open tunings, records that changed our lives, the power of improvisation, and The Zep!
29:44 - A typical week as a working guitarist in Chicago
31:46 - Greg and Nathaniel’s upcoming show, and being considerate when sitting in with other guitar players
43:19 - The power of pause and rewind when learning from the greats, and having fun online
57:31 - You gotta embrace the filth, and being proud of your playing


Total Length: 71:08

Fishman
Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in.

Wildwood Guitars
One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Nathanial’s unique sound, and how it developed
Nathanial’s career in soccer (football for those in the rest of the world) prior to guitar
How Nathanial got into guitar growing up in the UKr
Eric Clapton, open tunings, records that changed our lives, the power of improvisation, and The Zep!
A typical week as a working guitarist in Chicago
Greg and Nathanial’s upcoming show, and being considerate when sitting in with other guitar players
The power of pause and rewind when learning from the greats, and having fun online
You gotta embrace the filth, and being proud of your playing