To: Clemenza
Granted, his technique sometimes left a lot to be desired, but when you put it all together, Pagey's one of a kind. I'll, listen to him anyday. And the 25 or 6 to 4 lead? Lots of slop there I'm afraid. I don;t think Page's goal was to have perfect technique. Why does everyone want to lump all guitarists together as if they have the same style, background, etc. and see who is 'best'? It doesn't make sense.
44 posted on
01/17/2006 2:02:53 PM PST by
InsureAmerica
(Evil? I have many words for it. We are as dust, to them. - v v putin)
To: InsureAmerica
That's true. John Mclaughlin never seems to get props,and he's the master. Because he only flirted with rock. Speaking of,what about Steve Howe of "Yes"?
63 posted on
01/17/2006 2:07:20 PM PST by
mrsmel
To: InsureAmerica
I always found that Page, like Ritchie Blackmore's stuff in Deep Purple (but not with Rainbow), was sloppy and derivative. I also have something against "showboating" ie when a guitarist's solo purposely overwhelms the song. One reason I believe that Harrison was underrated is that every solo he had actually FIT THE SONG, rather than detract from it like Jimmy Page or Eddie Van Halen's work. Its very similar to pairing a strong Cabernet with white fish.
Of course, you can argue to Clapton did some showboating with Cream, who were a "blues rock jam: band anyway. Nevertheless, even Clapton (as a solo artist and with the Yardbirds) knew how to keep his solos from overwhelming the song.
64 posted on
01/17/2006 2:07:23 PM PST by
Clemenza
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To: InsureAmerica
70 posted on
01/17/2006 2:08:12 PM PST by
mrsmel
To: InsureAmerica; Clemenza
25 or 6 to 4? "Lots of slop"? Dude... listen again. We are talking about the studio, version, right? Tight, chilling building of a crescendo from start to finish.
Dan
151 posted on
01/17/2006 2:26:40 PM PST by
BibChr
("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
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