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Pat McCunny
Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Posts: 5
Location: Leeds, UK
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 Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:01 pm Post subject: Re: Top 5 - Modernist-Style |
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| bcinematic wrote: | Most of my Top 5 are based more on their amazing songwriting abilities and uber-solid rhythm playing than their "shredding" talent - though most of them have laid down some tasty solos over their careers (though it is doubtful any of them would have been described as "shred"). Again, as others have said in previous posts, there are 1001 ways to describe "best," these are my highly subjective picks:
1. Paul Weller (The Jam, Style Council, solo)
2. Andy Partridge (XTC)
3. Bernard Butler (Suede)
4. Bill Frisell (monster avant-garde creative genuis...and nice guy)
5. The Edge - definitely NOT a "shredder," but truly original. |
It's nice to see Andy Partridge getting a mention as he is one of the most underated and imaginative guitarist/composers around. But let's not forget AP's fellow XTC guitarist Dave Gregory who added some wonderful touches and solos (check out the 'old-fashioned' one in the Oranges and Lemons track 'Pink Thing' or the screeching stratospheric one in Nonsuch's 'That Wave' and to hear them duelling with their very distinct sounds listen to the end of the Nonsuch track 'Books are Burning'). I could list scores of must hear XTC tracks but I advise anyone not familiar with them to check them out. By the way Dave Gregory has a great guitar site at www.guitargonauts.com where he has photos and discussions about his vast array of guitars. It is interesting reading if you are into that sort of thing. He hs some real beauties. |
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Rawblues
Groupie
Joined: 17 Sep 2006
Posts: 15
Location: Bath, UK
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| Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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To me, Paco de Lucia is the best in any genre. For those who don't know, he's a flamenco guitarist, and I can't think of anybody alive or dead who has bettered him. Right-click and "save as" this link to have a listen if you're interested.
http://avi.alkalay.net/music/Paco_De_Lucia_-_Monasterio_De_Sal.mp3
I was lucky enough to see him playing this one (note perfect) about 15 years ago. Made me feel like burning my guitar!! |
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Michael
Lead Virtuoso
Joined: 02 Feb 2005
Posts: 1844
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers Pat, just spent half the morning browsing Dave's pick of the month section 
RawBlues, not really my thing but undoubtedly fine stuff. |
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noodle69
Got Rhythm
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Posts: 50
Location: elstree , near london !
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| Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:00 am Post subject: |
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no particular order - and this is just my faves that i listen to :
zappa
carl bowry
django rheinhardt
satriani
john butler
steve hillage
vai
eddie hazel
hendrix
frank iommi
santana
mike keneally
john squire
jonny marr
eddie stevens
oh yeah and there's me !!  |
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allbros1a
Joined: 07 Nov 2006
Posts: 1
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| Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| My 15 favs... let me see, other than the obvious, let me see, Clapton, Beck,Hendrix, Page, J.Mclauglin, Carlos, Roy Buchanan, SRV, Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Robet Fripp, Lary Carlton, Pat Metheny,and last but not least is a player out of Atlanta. His name is Barry Richman. When any of the living players hit Ga. , this guy is there. If you EVER GET THE CHACE YOU NEED TO CATCH THIS MAN. HE IS JUST UNBELIEVEBLE. He is the guitars players player. Check him out without fail. Allbros1a |
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1bassleft
Lowdown Cack-hander
Joined: 16 Feb 2005
Posts: 3674
Location: "Hit The North"
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:16 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the board, Barry
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silasvb
Joined: 09 Nov 2006
Posts: 2
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here's my top five.
1. Izzy Stradlin
2. Joe Perry
3. David Gilmour
4. John Squire
5. john Fruciante
I cant believe how few people have mentioned Glimour (who is usually right at the top at these sorts of lists) and also i think that John Squirte (Stone Roses) is completely under rated (listen to the slide work for 'love spreads') |
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Michael
Lead Virtuoso
Joined: 02 Feb 2005
Posts: 1844
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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Gilmour usually gets in by default, because who can deny he isn't in the best. So you will find people ignore him sometimes in these sorts of polls to give the underdogs a chance. Rightfully so.
Some fool even suggested David Byrne deserved to be in back in the day... |
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Pat McCunny
Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Posts: 5
Location: Leeds, UK
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| Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: |
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| Michael wrote: | Cheers Pat, just spent half the morning browsing Dave's pick of the month section
RawBlues, not really my thing but undoubtedly fine stuff. |
Glad you liked it Michael, it's a good site. I love the Fano, and the Schecter Telecaster interested me, being a bit of a telecasterphile. I didn't list my guitarists in my last post so here goes:
The XTC boys
Zappa (the Shut Up N Play Yer Guitar albums are fantastic)
Johnny Marr
Pete Townsend (I love the white jumpsuit/burgundy SG era - circa 68/69 - Woodstock/Isle Of White) his stage prescence was amazing. |
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DRockMonolith
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 3
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| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:35 pm Post subject: hmm |
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These are my top 15
Shawn Lane
Jimi Hendrix
Paul Gilbert
John Petrucci
Yngwie Malmsteen
Michael Angelo Batio
Rusty Cooley
Guthrie Govan
Goncalo Pereira
Steve Vai
Tony McAlpine
Steve Morse
Shane Gibson
Paul Waggoner
Michael Romeo |
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