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Best instrumental solo ever?
May 25, 2011 @ 10:35

I enjoyed the 'best romantic song' thread (and spent $20 on iTunes to get the songs I liked), so I thought I'd start something similar.


So: Which is your favorite instrumental solo?


I could have said 'guitar solo' but want to widen the range of music a bit (and I know some great sax/keyboard/whatever solos). Still, I'm sorry for excluding the dance / hiphop crowd.


Mine is the guitar solo of John Petrucci of Dream Theater, in the song Goodnight Kiss. It starts around 3:20. Don't switch it off after the slow section; the fast part is just as amazing.


I look forward to your posts.

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I enjoyed the 'best romantic song' thread (and spent $20 on iTunes to get the songs I liked), so I thought I'd start something similar.


So: Which is your favorite instrumental solo?


I could have said 'guitar solo' but want to widen the range of music a bit (and I know some great sax/keyboard/whatever solos). Still, I'm sorry for excluding the dance / hiphop crowd.


Mine is the guitar solo of John Petrucci of Dream Theater, in the song Goodnight Kiss. It starts around 3:20. Don't switch it off after the slow section; the fast part is just as amazing.


I look forward to your posts.


Edward BMay 25, 2011 @ 10:35
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May 25, 2011 @ 10:50
"The Loner" from Garry Moore
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Taner Tahir C, May 25, 2011 @ 10:50
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May 25, 2011 @ 10:57

Comfortably Numb.  Second guitar solo.

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Comfortably Numb.  Second guitar solo.


richardm, May 25, 2011 @ 10:57
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May 25, 2011 @ 11:59
"The Forgotten" from Joe Satriani
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Taner Tahir C, May 25, 2011 @ 11:59
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May 25, 2011 @ 12:06

David Stewart "Lilly Was here" saxophone solo

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David Stewart "Lilly Was here" saxophone solo


Chris Shailos, May 25, 2011 @ 12:06
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May 25, 2011 @ 15:02

For pop music, it's got to be between Amos Garrett's guitar solo on "Midnight At The Oasis" by Maria Mauldar (1970), or the Phil Woods Alto solo on "Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel (1977).

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For pop music, it's got to be between Amos Garrett's guitar solo on "Midnight At The Oasis" by Maria Mauldar (1970), or the Phil Woods Alto solo on "Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel (1977).


Tonyterritet, May 25, 2011 @ 15:02
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May 25, 2011 @ 15:16
"In the air tonight" drum solo from Phıl Collins
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Taner Tahir C, May 25, 2011 @ 15:16
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May 25, 2011 @ 15:47

Jim Gordon's drum solo from Nilsson Schmilsson and BB King.

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Jim Gordon's drum solo from Nilsson Schmilsson and BB King.


Marksist, May 25, 2011 @ 15:47
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May 25, 2011 @ 16:14

Organ solos!!

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Organ solos!!


Marksist, May 25, 2011 @ 16:14
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May 25, 2011 @ 16:22

Drum solos!!

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Drum solos!!


Marksist, May 25, 2011 @ 16:22
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May 25, 2011 @ 16:27

Very nice reactions so far. As long everyone keeps posting stuff like this you can have as many 'favorites' as you want.


@ Marksist: your post of organs reminded me of this: the guest-solo of Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep) in the song Loser by Ayreon. The solo starts around 2:40 but it's a fun song to listen to.


Note: Ayreon is a Dutchman who hires great singers and musicians to play on his albums. Past singers included Bruce Dickinson (former Iron Maiden), Fish (Marillion), James LaBrie (Dream Theater) and lots of others. The style is somewhere between Yes, Pink Floyd and heavier stuff, so if you like these bands check out the album The Human Equation.


Note to self: stop procrastinating, start writing that paper.

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Very nice reactions so far. As long everyone keeps posting stuff like this you can have as many 'favorites' as you want.


@ Marksist: your post of organs reminded me of this: the guest-solo of Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep) in the song Loser by Ayreon. The solo starts around 2:40 but it's a fun song to listen to.


Note: Ayreon is a Dutchman who hires great singers and musicians to play on his albums. Past singers included Bruce Dickinson (former Iron Maiden), Fish (Marillion), James LaBrie (Dream Theater) and lots of others. The style is somewhere between Yes, Pink Floyd and heavier stuff, so if you like these bands check out the album The Human Equation.


Note to self: stop procrastinating, start writing that paper.


Edward B, May 25, 2011 @ 16:27
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May 25, 2011 @ 16:39

That girl doing YYZ is just insane.

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That girl doing YYZ is just insane.


Edward B, May 25, 2011 @ 16:39
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May 25, 2011 @ 16:43

Great thread theme...almost too many to post...

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Great thread theme...almost too many to post...


Translator, May 25, 2011 @ 16:43
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May 25, 2011 @ 16:58

Tenacious D song starts at about 4:05...

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Tenacious D song starts at about 4:05...


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May 25, 2011 @ 17:32

Very nice reactions so far. As long everyone keeps posting stuff like this you can have as many 'favorites' as you want.

@ Marksist: your post of organs reminded me of this: the guest-solo of Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep) in the song Loser by Ayreon. The solo starts around 2:40 but it's a fun song to listen to.

Note: Ayreon is a Dutchman who hires great singers and musicians to play on his albums. Past singers included Bruce Dickinson (former Iron Maiden), Fish (Marillion), James LaBrie (Dream Theater) and lots of others. The style is somewhere between Yes, Pink Floyd and heavier stuff, so if you like these bands check out the album The Human Equation.

Note to self: stop procrastinating, start writing that paper.


May 25, 11 16:27

Yes to Yes, Floyd and Uriah Heep.  Small solos from Roundabout and many AC/DC ones.


Beste  groeten,


Mark

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Yes to Yes, Floyd and Uriah Heep.  Small solos from Roundabout and many AC/DC ones.


Beste  groeten,


Mark


Marksist, May 25, 2011 @ 17:32
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May 26, 2011 @ 20:30

my own definition of electricity..


joey santiago's solo on planet of sound


 


Built to spill-broken chairs ... how can you still listen to YES once you've discovered doug martsch?

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my own definition of electricity..


joey santiago's solo on planet of sound


 


Built to spill-broken chairs ... how can you still listen to YES once you've discovered doug martsch?


François M, May 26, 2011 @ 20:30
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May 26, 2011 @ 20:47

For me, this year's best solo would be Ramón López's drum solo in "Benito (In absentia)", from the album Morning Glory, by the trio Agustí Fernández/Barry Guy/Ramón López. Nobody can say more than him with so less elements. Sorry, there's no video for that (the video features another tune by the trio), but for those of you having Spotify, there you can find the CD.


Obviously, this "best solo ever" debate changes constantly, so perhaps I'll think differently in 2 days time

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For me, this year's best solo would be Ramón López's drum solo in "Benito (In absentia)", from the album Morning Glory, by the trio Agustí Fernández/Barry Guy/Ramón López. Nobody can say more than him with so less elements. Sorry, there's no video for that (the video features another tune by the trio), but for those of you having Spotify, there you can find the CD.


Obviously, this "best solo ever" debate changes constantly, so perhaps I'll think differently in 2 days time


Ferran E, May 26, 2011 @ 20:47
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May 26, 2011 @ 22:02

Hello everyone


these are the first that came to my mind

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Hello everyone


these are the first that came to my mind


Stefano T, May 26, 2011 @ 22:02
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May 27, 2011 @ 00:24

Indisputably Child in Time by Deep Purple. My favorite version is the original one, from the album "In Rock" (Solo starts at 3:32)


 

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Indisputably Child in Time by Deep Purple. My favorite version is the original one, from the album "In Rock" (Solo starts at 3:32)


 


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May 27, 2011 @ 00:34

The rock version of Pachelbel's Canon by Mattrach is quite good too. This kid is amazing!

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The rock version of Pachelbel's Canon by Mattrach is quite good too. This kid is amazing!


Free, May 27, 2011 @ 00:34
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May 27, 2011 @ 20:33

ohh is this the guitar wank thread? ok I wont youtube the stuff but here's a definitive list minus any stuff mentioned before


Bernard Butler - Stay...the end of course


Jim Steinman - Stark Raving Love...the end again


Yes - Starship Trooper .. the end yet again


not  a guitar but pretty orgasmic


Daft Punk - Digital Love...the synth bit near the end


 


but in terms of freakily good you'll be hard to beat this---so definitely a link


 


 

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ohh is this the guitar wank thread? ok I wont youtube the stuff but here's a definitive list minus any stuff mentioned before


Bernard Butler - Stay...the end of course


Jim Steinman - Stark Raving Love...the end again


Yes - Starship Trooper .. the end yet again


not  a guitar but pretty orgasmic


Daft Punk - Digital Love...the synth bit near the end


 


but in terms of freakily good you'll be hard to beat this---so definitely a link


 


 


leo tincrowdor, May 27, 2011 @ 20:33
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May 27, 2011 @ 21:32

Admitted the original was not instrumental, but this guys skills are just amazing.


 


And then there are those who don´t even need an instrument. Always been a favourite of mine.


 

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Admitted the original was not instrumental, but this guys skills are just amazing.


 


And then there are those who don´t even need an instrument. Always been a favourite of mine.


 


kilkenny, May 27, 2011 @ 21:32
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May 27, 2011 @ 21:46

Sorry, Wrong Roger Whittaker link

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Sorry, Wrong Roger Whittaker link


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May 29, 2011 @ 14:45

What about this:


 

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What about this:


 


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May 29, 2011 @ 18:36
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May 29, 2011 @ 21:02

I'm so so so happy punk arrived, not a moment to soon.

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I'm so so so happy punk arrived, not a moment to soon.


rich_t, May 29, 2011 @ 21:02
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May 29, 2011 @ 22:37

No words needed, she rocks the Sitar.................

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No words needed, she rocks the Sitar.................


bookworm, May 29, 2011 @ 22:37
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May 30, 2011 @ 00:43

I don't know if this qualifies fot this thread, but it's a masterpiece


S. Prokofiev's Precipitato of sonate #7

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I don't know if this qualifies fot this thread, but it's a masterpiece


S. Prokofiev's Precipitato of sonate #7


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