Steve Howe (totally self-taught guitarist) is a genius. His solos in "Roundabout" and "Close to the Edge" (yeah, the whole album) are gold standards. Not a rock cliche' in the bunch. He is so unique; combines rock, blues, country, bluegrass, jazz.......all in one beautifully original mix. SO clean........
Steve Howe (totally self-taught guitarist) is a genius.
No argument can be formulated that would successfully refute that statement. His guitar playing touches my soul like no other.
My favorite of his works is the epic "Ritual: Nous Sommes du Soleil" on the "Tales from Topographic Oceans" album.
The first time I heard it i cried. Really. It is that beautiful.
The few bars before these lyrics near the end are a wonder:
"Hold me my love, hold me today, call me round
Travel we say, wander we choose, love tune
Lay upon me, hold me around lasting hours
We love when we play..."