GeorgeTheFox Posted 31 January 2019 Posted 31 January 2019 Pretty self explanatory title.. was reading through rollingstone's top 100 guitar solos of all time and was wondering what some of you lot on here thought Cliche answer I guess but the second solo in Comfortably Numb (particularly the live version) is spectacular to me
spacemunky Posted 31 January 2019 Posted 31 January 2019 Funny, I was just thinking about this the other day as a song I liked from the 80's was playing and i noticed how great the solo was and how it fit the song perfectly. I think 3 of the most "cliche" ones are the best and that's Comfortably Numb, Hotel California and Stairway to Heaven.
SpacedX Posted 31 January 2019 Posted 31 January 2019 3 hours ago, GeorgeTheFox said: Pretty self explanatory title.. I always feel that "favourite" would be better because it is so subjective. Some approach this purely on a technical basis whereas others will laud emotion, melody and how well it compliments the song. Gilmour is a master of emotive and economical playing and can express more in a single note in a bar than some shredder can in an entire back catalogue. 3 hours ago, GeorgeTheFox said: Cliche answer I guess but the second solo in Comfortably Numb (particularly the live version) is spectacular to me I haven't looked, but I guess in Rolling Stone's list there are going to inevitably be so many obligatory and predictable results (I guarantee that Hotel California or Stairway to Heaven/ is high in the placings), plus I would hope, some more obscure stuff. Regarding the obvious ones, they are however there for a reason - Gilmour being no exception. Here are some that immediately spring to mind that are perhaps less well known to some... "Tonight" Randy Rhoads (Diary of a Madman, Ozzy Osbourne). Unbelievable emotion and expression even better you can hear the resonant hum of the '59 Plexi Super Lead head up to 11, on song with wonderful controlled feedback. ****ing beautiful solo. "Freewill" Alex Lifeson (Permanent Waves, Rush) A beast of a solo - and as the creator attests, he always wonders how he manages to pull it off and arrive safely at the end live. And when it invariably does, he always earns a standing ovation... Add to that "La Villa Stangiato" (Exit Stage Left, Rush). No words...if you haven't already, just listen. Eddie Van Halen borrowed heavily from his predecessors to craft his style, but there are so many imitators that the entire genre of the metal solo became a conventional template and borderline caricature. What he was doing in the late 70s was so innovative that he played with his back to audiences because he didn't want people to steal his technique or copy his style. Today You Tube is full of proficient guitar players that can consummately nail his solos which has in some ways destroyed the mystique of so many great players. It's like revealing and deconstructing a magicians greatest tricks. Although most if not all of his solos can be found online, many lack to capability to reproduce the subtle nuances involved and although it may be note prefect, the timing and again, subtle expression is missing. There are so many I love from the early albums, but for me, there is one that encapsulated his genius and showcased his techniques... "Beat It" ( Thriller - Michael Jackson). He did it as a favour for his buddy Quincy Jones, was in the studio for about 20 minutes (would have been less were it not for his insistence that it needed to be in a different part of the song), shook hands and left turning down the payment and doing it for free. After this, it seemed every 80s solo artist had to have one. "Muffin Man" Frank Zappa (Bongo Fury - Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention). Actually, hate to say it, but Dweezil is smoother than his old man on this... "Sway" Mick Taylor (Sticky Fingers, The Rolling Stones). Taylor was far too good for the Stones and massively under appreciated. In fact when he joined in 1969 following the first rehearsal he now compares them on reflection to an amateur garage outfit. Both the solos on this track, (the Stones at their absolute peak) are transcendent but the second fade out solo is possibly one of the finest in rock. "The Dream's Dream" Richard Lloyd (Adventure, Television). So moving, melodic and apposite - hard to conceive of anything different or better for the song. "Soundtrack" Bill Nelson. (Futurama, Be Bop Deluxe) Another brilliant solo to fade. "Machine Gun" Jimi Hendrix (Live at the Fillmore East) This album was produced over two nights at Bill Graham's Fillmore auditorium. After the first show, Graham told Hendrix to cut out the theatrics, rolling on the floor and playing behind his back. Jimi went out the next night and played "Machine Gun", returned backstage and said to Graham, "How was that, mother****er? Possibly the pinnacle of electric guitar playing. I have never heard a cover version to do this justice. Play the vinyl loud at midnight and you'll conjure up Beelzebub himself. "Tunnel of Love" Mark Knopfler. (Alchemy Live, Dire Straits). Wonderful build up. "Touch and Go" Elliot Easton. (The Cars, Panorama). The Cars were a bit crap really, ostensibly new wave, nerdy pop rock...but with a subtle geeky clever appeal - and very musical. Easton is a classy guitar player and like all the musicians on this list exudes feel in his playing. Like Alex Lifeson, his solos are original, quirky and perfectly augment the music. Also like Lifeson, when he has plays this live the audience applauds at the end. Stevie Ray Vaughan - and this is just an improvised jam/warm up in a soundcheck...
Fox92 Posted 31 January 2019 Posted 31 January 2019 Some of my favourites... Dave Davies is underrated imo. Not saying he's anywhere near the top bracket (ie Clapton/Page/Hendrix) but some of the stuff he did with the Kinks was great.
oakman Posted 1 February 2019 Posted 1 February 2019 The guitar solo in 'Aqualung' by Jethro Tull is my all time favourite.
jonthefox Posted 1 February 2019 Posted 1 February 2019 If you like guitar solo's then you need some DJ Ashba in your life.
Fox92 Posted 2 February 2019 Posted 2 February 2019 Forgot about Free Bird actually in my above post. I also love this one.
Voll Blau Posted 2 February 2019 Posted 2 February 2019 Also featuring a great organ solo from Leicester's own Jon Lord... Not particularly amazing technically, but I love the way the two solos blend into each other...
Dr Marco Posted 2 February 2019 Posted 2 February 2019 the best guitar solo imo: Mark knopfler my favourite guitar solo: Carl Barat
Crinklyfox Posted 2 February 2019 Posted 2 February 2019 I love a good guitar solo - and this has a couple of great ones.
l444ry Posted 2 February 2019 Posted 2 February 2019 On 31/01/2019 at 17:49, GeorgeTheFox said: Pretty self explanatory title.. was reading through rollingstone's top 100 guitar solos of all time and was wondering what some of you lot on here thought Cliche answer I guess but the second solo in Comfortably Numb (particularly the live version) is spectacular to me If you like Comfortably Numb then you'd probably like the Steve Hackett solo on Firth of Fifth from Selling England by the Pound (Genesis 1973)
MrsJohnMurphy Posted 2 February 2019 Posted 2 February 2019 2 guitar solos in this J Mascis is a god. He isn't even trying
SpacedX Posted 2 February 2019 Posted 2 February 2019 10 minutes ago, MrsJohnMurphy said: 2 guitar solos in this J Mascis is a god. He isn't even trying Excellent shout. Rediscovered this last summer. Played it incessantly. Start Choppin' takes me back to uni days.
Crinklyfox Posted 3 February 2019 Posted 3 February 2019 15 hours ago, l444ry said: If you like Comfortably Numb then you'd probably like the Steve Hackett solo on Firth of Fifth from Selling England by the Pound (Genesis 1973) I once toyed with the idea of getting the intro to Firth of Fifth as a ringtone for my phone.... but then I'd never answer my phone.
joachim1965 Posted 3 February 2019 Posted 3 February 2019 Prince purple rain. GNR November Rain. Anything by Gary Moore, as there are far too many to list.
purpleronnie Posted 3 February 2019 Posted 3 February 2019 On 02/02/2019 at 13:22, Crinklyfox said: I love a good guitar solo - and this has a couple of great ones. Neil's solo's take you to another place, maybe not technically better than some but the feeling and atmosphere he creates is beyond most. Some incredible solos of cortez the killer out there too. Here's bruce Cockburn with a great live solo...3.48m in. As one of the comments put it - Eddie Van Halen was asked one time "How does it feel to be the world's best guitarist?" He replied, "I don't know ... ask Bruce Cockburn."
RumbleFox Posted 3 February 2019 Posted 3 February 2019 I know this might not be a popular opinion but I don't really enjoy guitar solos? I'm more of a three chord wonder kinda guy. X
urban fox Posted 6 February 2019 Posted 6 February 2019 On 02/02/2019 at 18:43, l444ry said: If you like Comfortably Numb then you'd probably like the Steve Hackett solo on Firth of Fifth from Selling England by the Pound (Genesis 1973) Probably one of the most under rated/least known guitarists of his era. Genesis not really known as a guitar band, but some of his work on tracks such as Giant Hogweed, musical box and cinema show were outstanding
urban fox Posted 6 February 2019 Posted 6 February 2019 Cant believe that nobody has given Carlos Santana a shout
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