5 Things – Guitar Solos
I’ve been inspired by Katie’s 5 by the 5th art initiative. I thought I might put my own twist on it. I’m calling it 5 Things. Hopefully this thing could turn into a regular segment here.
Let’s take a look at 5 guitar solos. Now, these aren’t the fastest or most face-melting solos out there. The 5 solos I’m pointing out are 5 solos that, no matter how many times I hear them, never fail to move me. These are solos that turn some great songs into truly tremendous pieces. It’s no coincidence that all of these solos signal the climax of each tune. In no particular order:
- Floods – Pantera (Dimebag Darrell, 3:51)
- Black Napkins – Frank Zappa (Frank Zappa, 0:00)
- Voices – Dream Theater (John Petrucci, 7:24)
- Genesis – Oso Closo (Chris McQueen, 3:26)
- Since I’ve Been Loving You – Led Zeppelin (Jimmy Page, 3:37)
At Least That’s What You Said- Wilco (Jeff Tweedy, all)
Poetic- Oso Closo (Chris McQueen, 2:25)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles featuring Eric Clapton, 1:50)
Time- Pink Floyd (David Gilmour- 3:30 )
dont laugh…
What it takes- Aerosmith (Joe Perry, 2:37)
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Good call on the Wilco. That would get an honorable mention from me.
“Hell is Chrome” – Wilco (Jeff Tweedy, 2:50) It’s a spastic gem.
The Spirit Caries On – Dream Theater (John Petrucci, 2:50)
http://www.last.fm/music/Dream+Theater/_/The+Spirit+Carries+On?autostart
I am not a huge fan of guitar solos, that being said my favorite (which might be cliche for me) is Nine Inch Nails – “Ruiner” (Trent Reznor, 3:00). It is just so sloppy unapologetically awesome. It turns this dancy-clubby song completely on its head.
Second place is Marilyn Manson’s live version of “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” (John 5, 3:07) off of “The Last Tour on Earth” Album. If someone was to record having sex with a guitar, this is what it would sound like. For an added bonus continue listening for the hell outro.
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