Slide Variations by Keith McLean

Slide Variations — a 60-minute, unbroken improvisation for unamplified electric guitar resonating on a metal shoebox. Lap-style slides, thrown objects, percussive strikes, scat, whistles, and breath noises collide to form a chaotic, self-contained universe of sound. One hour of raw, physical music for the truly adventurous.

Timestamps (optional landmarks):

44:35 — Laughing while throwing the slide at the guitar strings
45:44 — The sniffs commence
55:13 — The return of the sniffs
55:47 — Scat time
59:00 — Whistling alert
1:00:37 — Gentle mouth winds signal the end


Slide guitar: relentless. Human noises: priceless.

Keith McLean iis a multi-instrumentalist who writes heartfelt songs grounded in storytelling. He also pioneers a bold acoustic slide guitar jazz style, blending songwriting with adventurous improvisation. All his recordings are made using solar power — just one way he tries to keep things honest and low-impact. He’s also a published poet, with a collection quietly available (link below).

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