I'm not posting this as a slam at Brian, but when Aric said he'd be posting his version of "It's Late", YV replied "I am really looking forward. "It's Late" - that must have been quite difficult."
I'm an average player, and I find a lot of Brian's faster passages incredibly difficult. But other guitarists on QZ say things like "It's Late", "Dead on Time" or "Princes of the Universe" to name a few, are simple. Are these people that good, am I that bad, or were Brian's solos just average and nothing special? IMHO, "It's Late" is one of the greatest solos ever, and one I can't get close to playing :( Interested in people's thoughts.
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Good isn't the same thing as fast or difficult.
The notes Brian plays are easy to reproduce by a good guitarist. But it's the feeling that is most special about Brian's playing (Next to his skill to write great guitar solo's that really complement the song)
The notes Brian plays are easy to reproduce by a good guitarist. But it's the feeling that is most special about Brian's playing (Next to his skill to write great guitar solo's that really complement the song)
Good isn't the same thing as fast or difficult.
The notes Brian plays are easy to reproduce by a good guitarist. But it's the feeling that is most special about Brian's playing (Next to his skill to write great guitar solo's that really complement the song)
The notes Brian plays are easy to reproduce by a good guitarist. But it's the feeling that is most special about Brian's playing (Next to his skill to write great guitar solo's that really complement the song)
Offcourse brian was a good Rock guitarist,I dont know what to say more about this topic.
I just find it weird that his stuff is perceived as easy. It's not a million miles a minute, but some things he rips and he's so clean, I just don't see it as being particularly easy.
I realy like his solo from a kind of magic.
Brian is an EXCELLENT rock guitarist
When he first came on the scene in the 70's, he blew everyone completely out of the water. It's just that his playing is so FAMILIAR these days that you forget what a unique talent the guy has!
When he first came on the scene in the 70's, he blew everyone completely out of the water. It's just that his playing is so FAMILIAR these days that you forget what a unique talent the guy has!
This is so true. I was around when Queen first began to make their appearance on the radio, and, Brian's guitar sound was blowing people out of the water, back then.
In my opinion, Brian IS the best, given the factors already mentioned by others in this thread. I know others strongly disagree, but, this is my feeling. No one sounds like Brian.[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ANAGRAMER wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Brian is an EXCELLENT rock guitarist
When he first came on the scene in the 70's, he blew everyone completely out of the water. It's just that his playing is so FAMILIAR these days that you forget what a unique talent the guy has!
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In my opinion, Brian IS the best, given the factors already mentioned by others in this thread. I know others strongly disagree, but, this is my feeling. No one sounds like Brian.[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ANAGRAMER wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Brian is an EXCELLENT rock guitarist
When he first came on the scene in the 70's, he blew everyone completely out of the water. It's just that his playing is so FAMILIAR these days that you forget what a unique talent the guy has!
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Playing notes is one thing. I'm sure there are tens of thousands of guitarists who can play the notes of every Queen song perfectly.
But then there's the feeling, and that's a whole other thing. Few guitarists play with feeling to the extent that he does. These guys on YouTube may play the notes, but most of them have zero feeling. Of course, the idea of feeling is relative to one's opinions and all that, but Brian is highly respected in the world of musicians as being one of the most emotive players in the history of rock.
But then there's the feeling, and that's a whole other thing. Few guitarists play with feeling to the extent that he does. These guys on YouTube may play the notes, but most of them have zero feeling. Of course, the idea of feeling is relative to one's opinions and all that, but Brian is highly respected in the world of musicians as being one of the most emotive players in the history of rock.
Thanks all. Probably a poorly worded question, I should have asked if Brian's solos are easy to play and not complex. I find it hard, surprised so many people say they're easy. My favourite guitarist for doing so much with a single note, and a genius at orchestration.
Brian is, and will go down as an excellent guitarist. There are two ways to look at-as a song writer and/or as a soloist. Very few did both great. Pete Townsend was a great guitar song writer, but a very mediocre soloist. On the othe hand, someone like Hendrix or Page could do both very well. Also, don't get hung up on how many notes played quickly as neccesarily being a sign of ability. David Gilmour never did that, but he also never wasted a note because he had feeling and taste. Not eveything Bri did was brilliant, but most was very good and some was just plain great-ask other guitar players (pros-not You-Tube wanna-bes copying other peoples work).
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME] .....ASSDUDE...... wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sir GH<br><h6>ah yeah</h6> wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Playing notes is one thing. I'm sure there are tens of thousands of guitarists who can play the notes of every Queen song perfectly.
But then there's the feeling, and that's a whole other thing. Few guitarists play with feeling to the extent that he does. These guys on YouTube may play the notes, but most of them have zero feeling. Of course, the idea of feeling is relative to one's opinions and all that, but Brian is highly respected in the world of musicians as being one of the most emotive players in the history of rock.
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And would it be fair to say, its one thing to play something already outlaid for you, but to actualy create something is much more difficult[/QUOTE]
Exactly. That's what separates the men from the boys, really. You can play whatever you want, but it all comes down to your ability to connect with people through quality songwriting.
But then there's the feeling, and that's a whole other thing. Few guitarists play with feeling to the extent that he does. These guys on YouTube may play the notes, but most of them have zero feeling. Of course, the idea of feeling is relative to one's opinions and all that, but Brian is highly respected in the world of musicians as being one of the most emotive players in the history of rock.
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And would it be fair to say, its one thing to play something already outlaid for you, but to actualy create something is much more difficult[/QUOTE]
Exactly. That's what separates the men from the boys, really. You can play whatever you want, but it all comes down to your ability to connect with people through quality songwriting.
I am learning to play guitar myself and Brians solo's are not easy, as others have said it's not only the speed and technical ability he's got, it is definetley the emotion. Angus Young for example is an excellent guitarist, one of the best ever, and I am amazed at what he does. But even after watching him live and the way he does things, I still believe that Brian is better because in almost every song he makes the guitar talk, sounds weird I know but to me he really gets the best out of the guitar.
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I find it interesting that most learned guitarists will immediately bring up 'feel' being an irreplaceable part of the playing.
The funny thing here is, if a guitar player is to impress their own feel on a song (or solo), then it will invariably be played somewhat differently to the original.
I used to learn Queen solos note for note, but I don't really bother anymore. I'm not in a tribute band, so it's not important.
I do love picking apart exactly what it is that makes Brian's playing unique. One thing I picked up on early on (and subconsciously adopted, meh....) is that rather than obviously playing in a scale, Brian more often than not picks his way through chords. A lot of fugal stuff (fuck, is that the right word??? Meh, someone bail me out here).
That, and I think he has a brilliant touch when it comes to bluesier stuff. He pretty much plays the same thing every time, but it's so awesome, I don't really care.
He's just one of those fellas that can make the guitar sound lyrical. That's where the real worth comes from. Solos you can hum or whistle, but still technically sound.
The funny thing here is, if a guitar player is to impress their own feel on a song (or solo), then it will invariably be played somewhat differently to the original.
I used to learn Queen solos note for note, but I don't really bother anymore. I'm not in a tribute band, so it's not important.
I do love picking apart exactly what it is that makes Brian's playing unique. One thing I picked up on early on (and subconsciously adopted, meh....) is that rather than obviously playing in a scale, Brian more often than not picks his way through chords. A lot of fugal stuff (fuck, is that the right word??? Meh, someone bail me out here).
That, and I think he has a brilliant touch when it comes to bluesier stuff. He pretty much plays the same thing every time, but it's so awesome, I don't really care.
He's just one of those fellas that can make the guitar sound lyrical. That's where the real worth comes from. Solos you can hum or whistle, but still technically sound.
Brian is one of the best rock guitarist, period. He may not be one of the most technical, but when it comes to feel and sound, he's one of the best. It's the same way with Hendrix, he wasn't that technical, but he could make a guitar sing.