Acrylic Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Hey everybody. I'm wondering which song has the best guitar solo? For me, I think It's between Metallica's "One" and Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper". Actually, now that I think about it, DFTR's solo is more complex and great sounding to the ear. So for me, it's Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper". Yeah, I want what you all think is the best solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Torque Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I would have to say Led Zepplin "Stairway to Heaven". Its not the accoustic, or the electric accoustic. But the electric guitar at 5:54. Its not a crazy guitar solo. But it soudns really crisp and it fits the environment of the song perfectly. The craziest guitar solo IMO, would probably be Van Halen "Hot for Teacher." I mean Eddie Van Halen is probably the most gifted guitar player ever. Too bad he died. Anywho, his scale solo, is so crazy. I pee my pants every time I hear. I cant even move my hand as fsat as he plays the last long scale. My favorite guitar lick, would probably be a tie between three great songs. Def leopard " Pour Some Sugar on me baby", Motley Crue "Dr. Feelgood", and The Scorpions "Rock you like a Hurricane" My favoriteist bass solo, would be Primus "Les Claypool Bass Solo". Its crazy how fast he can pull of those notes, i try to play it on my bass, and my fingers literally tie in knots:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 you're both wrong!!! its easily Rush's Alex Lifeson in the instrumental; La Villa Strangiata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Man.. I don't know. I love a lot of them. Hotel California has to be up there. How about Whole Lotta Love, Cemetery Gates or Black Hole Sun? I have a ton that I could just as easily mention but I'll stop there for now. I was listening to Don't Fear The Reaper when I clicked on this thread, as a matter of fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 i would also accept Red HOuse by jimi hendrix. are you sure eddie van halen died? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrylic Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Originally posted by JSM are you sure eddie van halen died? Well, I'm not Torque, but I know that he died. Quite a while I ago, I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlib Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Eddie is alive and well(?), I believe. He had cancer a while back, but that's all cleared-up, according to him. The BAND "Van Halen" is for all intents and purposes dead, however. The best Van Halen solo is: Eruption My favorite Van Halen solo is: Unchained The Best Guitar Solo ever is: Steve Morse (with the Dixie Dregs) "Hereafter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperglide Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Peter Frampton. That one song he does is good but I forget the title. Adios has a good solo in it by Rammstein too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratmjedi Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 My favourite out of all time has to be Jimi's "Voodoo Child" The beggining is just so beautiful. Thens there's also his version of "The Star Spangled Banner" from Woodstock which is probally the best solo ever in history. I also like the one in Rage Against The Machines "Wake Up" with Tom around 3:00 . Then there is also "Voice of the Voiceless" which I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Rythe Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 i remember don't fear the reaper, but i don't remember the solo, so it can't have made much of an impression. How about: Dazed & Confused? Stairway to Heaven? any RATM song (especially their Ballad of tom Joad cover)? Under the bridge? I think my favorite would be Freebird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_One Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Originally posted by Acrylic Metallica's "One" Had them play that to me live a couple of months back. Magnificent Seeing them again in December - can't wait Personally, though, I'm with Rhett on Black Hole Sun - that is one amazing lead. I saw a tabbed version once, which came with a warning not to attempt it unless you were a very competent guitarist. It's mostly in 9/8 - bloody ridiculous It's a toss up between that and some Jeff Healey stuff - superb guitarist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Originally posted by Darth Rythe I have no idea. I'm with you. I can't tell a guitar from a piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrylic Posted October 24, 2003 Author Share Posted October 24, 2003 Originally posted by ZBomber I'm with you. I can't tell a guitar from a piano. By God man. I honestly HOPE you were kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Originally posted by Acrylic By God man. I honestly HOPE you were kidding. Yeh, its called an EXAGERATION. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BawBag™ Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 There are just FAR TOO MANY out there to pick one for me. So just listen to Deep Purple, Zepplin and Hendrix to get the feel for inspirational guitars. (And on a more modern note The Darkness - feckin awesome) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Metallica - The Struggle Within ,when it gets to 2:15 NOW that is just awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I can't pick one either. There are so many great guitarists out there, past and present, and I've heard so many great tracks with great solos. Pink Floyd should certainly feature in there somewhere as well. And Rainbow - who can forget Ritchie Blackmore? Or Cream - Eric Clapton is simply ace on the Live Cream album. Iron Maiden has it's moments. Stevie Ray Vaughn also deserves a mention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Torque Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Originally posted by JSM [b are you sure eddie van halen died? [/b] Of course im sure. I think was in the early 90's. The guy never left the cigarettes alone. He smoked atleast 3-4 packs a day. Hell he even smoked while he played. He died of mouth and lung cancer at an early age, like mid 30 i think. Its really sad, I have never heard someone play that great on guitar ever. My dads super good friend lives in Carmel, California. And his neigbor is the wife and son of Sammy Hagar, the other guitarist in Eddies band, I got to meet his son. It was cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 no, no, no, he's alive. he just got divorced from his wife in 2001 or 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlib Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 From the MTV site, dated 5/13/03: "Though there is still no word on what's happening with his band, reclusive guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen will join such celebrities as Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker and Kenny G along with members of the Los Angeles Police Department for the 32nd annual LAPD/ Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event, intended to raise money for the Police Memorial Foundation, takes place Saturday at the Rancho Park Golf Club in Los Angeles. ..." Linkage: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1471861/20030513/story.jhtml Van Halen's last album was released in '98. This would have been difficult had he died in the early '90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 If by guitar, you count Bass....Then I got with the Bass solo in Axiom, by Rancid. Honestly, if any of you have never heard that song, listen to it, you will be like....holy crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckcsaber Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Eddie is still alive and well Torque. Anyone missing Skynyrd? Free Bird, anyone? C'mon you can't leave out Lynyrd Skynyrd! Listening to an 8 minute triple guitar attack, blasting out of the speakers is an experiance none should miss. I also like George Harrison a lot. "Something" by the Beatles has a nice guitar solo by him. He also has a LOT of live stuff. His best has to be "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with George on vocals and guitar, along with Slow-hand (Clapton) backing him up on guitar. They switch off with the solos through the whole song, which is awesome. SRV also is a guitar GOD. It's hard to pick and choose out of his songs, but my favorite has to be Texas Flood. Brian May also rocks hard, and has amazing control of his guitar. Sometimes the sounds that come out of it makes you think it's a synthesizer instead of an axe . "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a great song, even though the actual solo is a little short. The way his guitar adds to the whole song is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|GG|Carl Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Originally posted by edlib The best Van Halen solo is: Eruption Have you whatched the live concert when he plays eruption? It's awesome! And Van Halen rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wilson Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 Originally posted by The_One Had them play that to me live a couple of months back. Magnificent Seeing them again in December - can't wait For some god forsaken reason they didnt play One when i saw them live:((and, being in the Uk, will not get a good chance to see them live for a mim of four years).But still the best guiter solo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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