Stike Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 a tragic oversight, some sweep arpeggios would've taken that one over the top............I've always longed for some raking, too. The best guitar techniques are the ones that share a name with a landscaping task.Well, that would explain why my solos remind everyone of fertilizer.They are way better than my backup vocals.So any other mentions of great guitar solos that are brief yet totally badassed without detracting from the song as a whole ie sticking out like a turd in a punchbowl?
harry65 Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 a tragic oversight, some sweep arpeggios would've taken that one over the top............I've always longed for some raking, too. The best guitar techniques are the ones that share a name with a landscaping task.Well, that would explain why my solos remind everyone of fertilizer.They are way better than my backup vocals.So any other mentions of great guitar solos that are brief yet totally badassed without detracting from the song as a whole ie sticking out like a turd in a punchbowl?middle solo in "mean streets" by edward, short and really nasty......................
atquinn Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 So any other mentions of great guitar solos that are brief yet totally badassed without detracting from the song as a whole ie sticking out like a turd in a punchbowl?O.k., well they're not brief, but the following songs have spare solos that elevate them:1) Don Henley's Boys of Summer2) Lyle Lovett's Road to Ensanda-Austin
licksville Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 Kid Charlemagne from Steely Dan. Larry Carlton's best solo ever. I'm in awe every time I hear it. It covers rock, jazz, blues all in one solo - amazing!FYI, I'm pretty sure Larry Carlton did not play on Kid Charlemagne. The guy who did was profiled in Guitar Player magazine sometime in the last 10 or so issues, but can't remember his name offhand. IIRC, this came up in another thread here as well.+1 on Driven to TearsI believe that solo truly captures the spirit of the original thread topic.
cmatthes Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 Kid Charlemagne from Steely Dan. Larry Carlton's best solo ever. I'm in awe every time I hear it. It covers rock, jazz, blues all in one solo - amazing! FYI, I'm pretty sure Larry Carlton did not play on Kid Charlemagne. The guy who did was profiled in Guitar Player magazine sometime in the last 10 or so issues, but can't remember his name offhand. IIRC, this came up in another thread here as well. I have been known to mix up my Dan guitarists ( ), but I think L.C. actually DID play that solo.
jwhitcomb3 Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Buzzcocks, "You Say You Don't Love Me". Dunno if it's Pete Shelley or Steve Diggle playing it, but it is exactly enough and no more.Tommy Tutone: "867-5309/Jenny"Flamin' Groovies: "Shake Some Action"Bram Tchaikovsky: "Girl Of My Dreams"Nick Lowe: "Cruel to be Kind"None of 'em more than 25 seconds, each absolutely essential to the song.-Jonathan
serial Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 "Calling Sydney" by the Shazam. Perfection in a very short space indeed.The guitar breaks in "God Save The Queen" are pretty perfect for that song too and VERY brief.Brian May is also another guy who has achieved godlike status in this realm. For tone and tastiness, not many come close. The guitar break in "We Will Rock You" still rocks. His lead fills have always been great ones too.
MCChris Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 When you compare it with the rest of his recorded work, Jimmy Page's lead on "Tangerine" fits the bill.
cmatthes Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Buzzcocks, "You Say You Don't Love Me". Dunno if it's Pete Shelley or Steve Diggle playing it, but it is exactly enough and no more.Tommy Tutone: "867-5309/Jenny"Flamin' Groovies: "Shake Some Action"Bram Tchaikovsky: "Girl Of My Dreams"Nick Lowe: "Cruel to be Kind"None of 'em more than 25 seconds, each absolutely essential to the song.-JonathanAlong those lines, add "Million Miles Away", by the Plimsouls, "September Gurls" by Big Star and "Starry Eyes" by the Records.
jwhitcomb3 Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Along those lines, add "Million Miles Away", by the Plimsouls, "September Gurls" by Big Star and "Starry Eyes" by the Records.+1
licksville Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Kid Charlemagne from Steely Dan. Larry Carlton's best solo ever. I'm in awe every time I hear it. It covers rock, jazz, blues all in one solo - amazing! FYI, I'm pretty sure Larry Carlton did not play on Kid Charlemagne. The guy who did was profiled in Guitar Player magazine sometime in the last 10 or so issues, but can't remember his name offhand. IIRC, this came up in another thread here as well. I have been known to mix up my Dan guitarists ( ), but I think L.C. actually DID play that solo. My bad. I was partly correct in that Guitar Player magazine recently (July 07) did a profile on Elliott Randall who played guitar on Reelin' in the Years. Not sure how I got from point A to point B on that one. If beer improved our ability to remember things, I guess we'd all be a lot smarter.
serial Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 If beer improved our ability to remember things, I guess we'd all be a lot smarter.I'd be President of MENSA.
kizanski Posted March 20, 2008 Author Posted March 20, 2008 If beer improved our ability to remember things, I guess we'd all be a lot smarter.I'd be President of MENSA.As opposed to your current position at NAMBLA.
ScottM Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 How about the intro to Sgt. Pepper? Talk about setting a mood.Also, how about How Long by Ace - slightly longer, but very well placed?Sorry, it's been a while since I read all the posts. Did someone get Got To Get You Into My Life?Scott M.
Arpeggiated Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 I totally agree with Stray Cat Strut. MUST include the first solo in Ride On from AC/DC, and the bluesy-acoustic licks ala Marty Friedman at the tail end of High Speed Dirt from Megadeth. Might be slightly longer than the category will allow, but Harvest from Opeth has a fantastically tasty solo as well.
HamerHokie Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 Kid Charlemagne from Steely Dan. Larry Carlton's best solo ever. I'm in awe every time I hear it. It covers rock, jazz, blues all in one solo - amazing! FYI, I'm pretty sure Larry Carlton did not play on Kid Charlemagne. The guy who did was profiled in Guitar Player magazine sometime in the last 10 or so issues, but can't remember his name offhand. IIRC, this came up in another thread here as well. I have been known to mix up my Dan guitarists ( ), but I think L.C. actually DID play that solo. I think Carlton did the whole Royal Scam album. My favorite songs on that are the title track (short solo) and 'Caves of Altamira' (sax solo). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBCa9WPHlWI
Brooks Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 wino's solo on "streamlined" (the obsessed- the church within); bam, in & out.that's all i got, i like long solos too, ha.
Jakeboy Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Angus's first one note solo on TNT....Joe Perry's first solo on Walk This Way.....Dan Baird's opening solo on Keep Your Hands To Yourself.....
Jakeboy Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Almost forgot...Brad Whitford's solos on "Dream On". Quick easy & perfect!
Zipper Neck Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 The solos in Scar Tissue by John Frusciante. My FAVORITE solo is in a songs called Roustabouts by a band called Punch People. Their guitar player, Rock Whittington, is definitely one of my favorites.
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