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This discussion highlights a variety of iconic electric guitar rock solos, emphasizing performances by legendary guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and David Gilmour. Specific solos mentioned include "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd, "Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits, and "Texas Flood" by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Participants share personal favorites and notable live performances, showcasing the emotional and technical prowess of these guitarists. The conversation reflects a deep appreciation for the artistry involved in rock guitar solos.
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- Knowledge of iconic rock songs and their solos
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- Research "Jimi Hendrix's slide guitar techniques" for insights into his unique style
- Explore "Stevie Ray Vaughan's live performance techniques" to understand his approach
- Study "David Gilmour's use of effects in solos" to enhance guitar sound
- Analyze "the evolution of rock guitar solos" from the 1960s to present
Guitar enthusiasts, rock music fans, and musicians looking to deepen their understanding of electric guitar solos and the techniques used by legendary artists.
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DennisN
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Greg Bernhardt said:
That is simply amazing!
And playing with a slide in that way is far more difficult than it may look like.
I know from experience, I can play very basic slide, but not more. It's a real challenge, you have to think in a different way than when you play with just the fingers on the frets (you typically get less freedom to move around on the fretboard with a slide, (edit: AND you often have to make sure you end the slide movement at "exactly" the right position on the string (typically right above the fret), otherwise it sounds out of tune, gosh, it's a bit like violin
).I am also in awe of those guitarists who can play with slide AND their fingers by quickly switching between playing modes. I so wish I was able to do something like that.
An example is in this phenomenal song, Love Spreads by the Stone Roses (UK), where the intro features exactly that (ok, it's not Hendrix/Stevie Ray Vaughan, but the guitars in this song are just awesome, in my opinion
)Here's one guy on youtube who can play the intro (I wish it was me
):Ben Hanson Guitar - The Stone Roses - Love Spreads - Guitar Intro:
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No quarter, Led Zeppelin. Was not keen on them live but this was better than the studio and the solo is fantastic.
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The guitar solo starts with the Purple intro 8.15. This track is carnage. It also shows the greatest rock drummer for me ever, following the leads.
Purple were so much better live, very rare for a rock band.
Probably because they were so above everything else in terms of playing in one band.
ELP, YES absolutely outstanding but for what they did, Purple number one.
Purple were so much better live, very rare for a rock band.
Probably because they were so above everything else in terms of playing in one band.
ELP, YES absolutely outstanding but for what they did, Purple number one.
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BillTre
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I always liked these guys since their first album came out, but never saw them live ( 
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There are live versions of several tunes on youtube at Alchemy. I like the Sultans of Swing a lot:
Interestingly, after this came out, I got a room mate in Eugene who was on the University gymnastics team.
They liked practicing to music and really liked Dire Straits.
There were guys on the team that could handstand on a skateboard going uphill (zigzaging) for 3 or 4 blocks!
).There are live versions of several tunes on youtube at Alchemy. I like the Sultans of Swing a lot:
Interestingly, after this came out, I got a room mate in Eugene who was on the University gymnastics team.
They liked practicing to music and really liked Dire Straits.
There were guys on the team that could handstand on a skateboard going uphill (zigzaging) for 3 or 4 blocks!