SWIRLING COSMOS: GUITARS AT BIG EARS
“When I realized that I could successfully manipulate this stuff I was excited, because now I could sound like the swirling cosmos.” – Nels Cline
The guitar has long been a central voice at Big Ears—adaptable, expressive, and endlessly expansive. The fourth and final video in our Highlights of Big Ears 2025 series features a range of performances that showcase the instrument’s many possibilities: from intricate solo sets and layered improvisations to powerful ensemble moments. Across genres and generations, these artists explore the outer edges of technique and tone, underscoring the guitar’s enduring place in the creative imagination of Big Ears.
