“When you strip away the performance elements, it really captures the essence of his compositions. It shows why Hedges was a great, unique guitarist – because he was a composer first. Everything from tuning to note selection to rest strokes – all chosen deliberately. He does not just finger anything just because it's idiomatic to the guitar. And as a guitarist, learning these pieces is like learning a new instrument.” @jasonschmidt9786

“That's amazing footage. To watch him play one of his great songs slowly. He is a legend and he created such beautiful music.” @reedskirpan9001

“This is so beautiful. I want to learn some of his songs so this is really helpful. Thank you so very much Randy. This helps my heart. Peace” @LizbethPlenty

On the way to the grammies in 1984, for “Aerial Boundaries”

“definitely the best video quality from among the very few versions of this on YouTube. And I think it's the only one featuring a drum machine!” @laalaa99stl

“Holy crap. This sound quality almost rivals Michael's live record.” @TOC594

“Manring “is My Jaco” said Michael in a later interview. @pjost6643

“Man!!! The quality of these new uploads is incredible” @Andrew Gorny

Live at The New Varsity

“The master. Best channel on YouTube, thanks for the upload!” @JeremyFallowfield

“The sound is remarkably good and the execution is beutiful. One of my all time favorites.” @togue777

New Varsity staff photo