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Offline MikeHz

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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #45 on: Nov 23, 2011, 11:51:22 AM »
And the greatest guitarist is...

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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #46 on: Nov 23, 2011, 12:49:35 PM »
When I was a little more um, immature, I would have scoffed at this list because there are so many more players with better technical virtuosity.  But back then I really underestimated the power of popular appeal.  It takes a certain kind of talent to develop a guitar style with such mass appeal. 
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Except for keith richards. 
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #47 on: Nov 23, 2011, 01:10:36 PM »
Quote from: superdave on Nov 23, 2011, 12:49:35 PM
When I was a little more um, immature, I would have scoffed at this list because there are so many more players with better technical virtuosity.  But back then I really underestimated the power of popular appeal.  It takes a certain kind of talent to develop a guitar style with such mass appeal. 
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Except for keith richards.
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I don't understand. Are you saying he's the one in that list with enough technical virtuosity, or that he doesn't have "a certain kind of talent"? I would disagree on both counts, and were I to make a popular list I'd probably put Neil Young* in his place.

In other news, my favourite Brazilian, Edgard Scandurra:

http://www.radio.uol.com.br/#/letras-e-musicas/smack-brasil/chance-de-fuga/2430713

(if that link doesn't work, try this one)

ETA: * I'd put him anyway. And I do like Richards, but more as a composer. I like his singing too.
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #48 on: Nov 23, 2011, 01:27:28 PM »
I think the key word in the article is "greatest." It's a misleading list, using the terms "greatest" and "best" interchangeably. Being popular or well known does not always equate to being the best.
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #49 on: Nov 23, 2011, 02:10:06 PM »
Quote from: Green Ideas on Nov 23, 2011, 01:10:36 PM
Quote from: superdave on Nov 23, 2011, 12:49:35 PM
When I was a little more um, immature, I would have scoffed at this list because there are so many more players with better technical virtuosity.  But back then I really underestimated the power of popular appeal.  It takes a certain kind of talent to develop a guitar style with such mass appeal. 
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Except for keith richards.
(my emphasis)

I don't understand. Are you saying he's the one in that list with enough technical virtuosity, or that he doesn't have "a certain kind of talent"? I would disagree on both counts, and were I to make a popular list I'd probably put Neil Young* in his place.

In other news, my favourite Brazilian, Edgard Scandurra:

http://www.radio.uol.com.br/#/letras-e-musicas/smack-brasil/chance-de-fuga/2430713

(if that link doesn't work, try this one)

ETA: * I'd put him anyway. And I do like Richards, but more as a composer. I like his singing too.


OK It was kind of tongue in cheek, just my personal preference, I've never been that impressed with his playing. 
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #50 on: Nov 23, 2011, 05:12:40 PM »
Joe "Flyin' Fingers" Maphis: King of the Strings:

Joe Maphis - Pickin' And Singin'


Also, Robert Fripp. He's one of the only guitarists who can be said to 'shred' that I actually like - his phrasing, sound and sense of melody are very atypical of most 'shredding' you hear. I sort of consider him the thinking man's guitar hero. His more atmospheric stuff (aka Frippertronics) is also great.

Here's an example of his 'shredding' (though I wouldn't really call it that), starts about 1:20 (but listen to the whole song, it's great!):

Brian Eno - St. Elmo's Fire - Another Green World - 1975


and here's a bit of (prerecorded) Frippertronics with Fripp soloing over it:

Robert Fripp - Frippertronics Demonstration '79


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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #51 on: Nov 23, 2011, 05:20:48 PM »
I like Fripp and pretty much agree with what you said of him. And his having worked with the likes of Bowie and Eno certainly helps too.
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« Reply #52 on: Nov 23, 2011, 05:34:43 PM »
Yeah, I got into King Crimson and Bowie around the same time, but I'll be damned if it didn't take a few years until I figured out that "that guy from King Crimson" was playing on some of my favorite Bowie tunes. At first I was sort of shocked to learn that he was involved in so many great albums, but now that I know his playing better, it should have been obvious in many cases based on his tone, if nothing else. His work with Eno is some of my favorite in any genre.
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #53 on: Nov 23, 2011, 07:40:30 PM »
I'm sure everyone has heard him but I just love me some Jeff Beck

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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #54 on: Nov 23, 2011, 10:56:56 PM »
Another one that's far from obscure but is rarely mentioned in top guitarists lists is Robbie Krieger. He's discreet, but gets the job done with near perfection. He's the main reason I even find the Doors tolerable.


(OK, I like 'em, it's just that I've heard too many times Morrison lamenting the music being over :P)

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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #55 on: Nov 24, 2011, 09:33:44 PM »
Quote from: Green Ideas on Nov 23, 2011, 10:56:56 PM
Another one that's far from obscure but is rarely mentioned in top guitarists lists is Robbie Krieger. He's discreet, but gets the job done with near perfection. He's the main reason I even find the Doors tolerable.


(OK, I like 'em, it's just that I've heard too many times Morrison lamenting the music being over :P)


Turn out the lights.

It is good to mention the players that just get it done, no showboating, they don't need to, they just play great all the time.

I have been on a serious Devin Townsend kick for a few months now, he will never be one of the greats, but he does do one of the great solos. 

Devin Townsend - Deep peace Live in studio

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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #56 on: Nov 26, 2011, 12:41:38 AM »
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt-RoSzsEKA


Tosin Abasi, nuff said.
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #57 on: Feb 09, 2012, 06:32:01 PM »
Al Di Meola - Midnight Tango


Paco de Lucia - Entre dos aguas (1976) full video


Allan Holdsworth - Non-Brewed Condiment
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #58 on: Feb 09, 2012, 06:37:40 PM »
Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO Meets Metal
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Re: Guitarists You've Probably Never Heard, But Wish You Had Before
« Reply #59 on: Feb 13, 2012, 10:40:17 AM »
I was expecting that to be corny, but it was actually pretty good.  That guy is good and this metal version is awesome!
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