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Title: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Afghan Dave on September 24, 2010, 08:43:46 PM: Just wondering what is your favourite piece of (possibly obscure) guitar instrumental music?

(For the love of god is banned for obvious reasons :lol:)

This is mine...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qqXmIReDKo
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: James C on September 24, 2010, 09:25:13 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGzGPSN_9cU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGzGPSN_9cU)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: lyonk55 on September 24, 2010, 09:26:42 PM: For fast shredy stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrt-0CJw1nM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrt-0CJw1nM)

And for a softer one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LB7LZZGpkw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LB7LZZGpkw)
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qalGezr76o&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qalGezr76o&feature=related)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: gordiji on September 24, 2010, 09:46:19 PM: never heard that one before afghan dave, but jeeezus it's a stunner
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Fourth Feline on September 24, 2010, 09:48:35 PM: For me, it's this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOeB4oANTVg

After all these years , it just seemed to epitomise the signpost between where I had been - and was now heading musically . A ( seemingly ) simple , but enduring and somewhat illustrative composition ; originally intended to be developed as a full blown song - but the instrumental version took on a life of it's own. I first saw it tagged on the end of a tuitional video ( hence the unfortunate clothes and hairstyle of that era :lol: ) . Look beyond the less than spectacular visual presentation - and get into the heart of it. It builds slow - but develops nicely, with the player's very characteristic subtletly. 8)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Elliot on September 24, 2010, 11:50:30 PM: For me it is the late Davey Graham's version of She Moved Through the Fair, the original DADGAD tune:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9XkWbKBs80&feature=related
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: MDV on September 25, 2010, 01:02:41 AM: I'm afraid all the obscure things have to fall to a bit of good old 'tallica - to live is to die or orion, depending on my mood.

But if I'm allowed I'll pick the whole of Russin Circles, Enter.
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Antag on September 25, 2010, 08:01:55 AM: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ES1RypBww_g

In particular, the main solo (2:23-3:28) :o

or perhaps Joe Satriani "Flying in a blue dream"
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: gwEm on September 25, 2010, 09:24:52 AM: Quote from: Antag on September 25, 2010, 08:01:55 AM
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ES1RypBww_g

In particular, the main solo (2:23-3:28) :o

thats ones constantly listenable antag, great choice.

i wondered about something by 'the shadows' or 'call of kutulu', i don't listen to a whole heap of instrumental stuff.

then i decided it was this old chestnut:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnqpOFcBiMM (finally starts at 5m29, but i like his intial noodling)

edit: i'm listening to this schenker instrumental abit lately. obscure stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-C_pA6WyfA
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Philly Q on September 25, 2010, 12:00:53 PM: Nothing obscure, in fact pretty obvious, but these sprang immediately to mind:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GexCg_wB5Y&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GexCg_wB5Y&feature=related)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1deTBI0A-4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1deTBI0A-4)

Then this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eruNVaxYII&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eruNVaxYII&feature=related)

Then this (just one track, but actually I want to include the whole album... not exactly guitar either):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4BEhXIXYuY&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4BEhXIXYuY&feature=related)

But I think my favourite instrumental is actually this. Short and sweet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FIbWi5muc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FIbWi5muc)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: gwEm on September 25, 2010, 12:09:32 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on September 25, 2010, 12:00:53 PM
But I think my favourite instrumental is actually this. Short and sweet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FIbWi5muc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FIbWi5muc)

like that alot philly
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Ratrod on September 25, 2010, 01:18:38 PM: These:

Link Wray - Rumble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjs5QWjvNWc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjs5QWjvNWc)

BSO - Sleepwalk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI)

The Cramps - Peter Gunn theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI)

Dick Dale - Misirlou http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UmmbF1Zyvk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UmmbF1Zyvk)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Fourth Feline on September 25, 2010, 01:53:02 PM: Quote from: Ratrod on September 25, 2010, 01:18:38 PM
These:

BSO - Sleepwalk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI)

Good call Ratrod ; thanks for reminding me of that gem ! :D

I also have the 'B.S.O. Live In Japan' DVD - and it is of course masterful throughout. With all respects to Larry Carlton, I think your nomination of BSO / Sleepwalk beats my own opening choice by a mile. It just covers all bases of feel, tempo - and most of all is just bl**dy good old fashion entertainment . 8)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Dr. Stein on September 25, 2010, 02:16:30 PM: Never been any good at favourites, but here's one gem that springs to mind:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2WsPN-rr9o
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: MisterMuncher on September 25, 2010, 02:50:27 PM: At this moment in time, I'm loving the Instrumental segues on Baroness' "Blue Record", and the live version of "Grad" from the bonus disc. Not intricate or particularly challenging guitaring, but dammit if it isn't lovely altogether.
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Frank on September 25, 2010, 02:57:41 PM: too many to mention but here's a few ...

Hideaway - Clapton/Bluesbreakers
Foot Tapper - The Shadows
Cause we ended as lovers - Jeff Beck
Difficult to cure - Rainbow
Cliffs of Dover - Eric Johnson

and this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJaSZxZJFV0
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Frank on September 25, 2010, 03:02:25 PM: ... and continuing my non-metallic playlist, this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDAHl54V0CU
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Ratrod on September 25, 2010, 03:13:47 PM: Quote from: Fourth Feline on September 25, 2010, 01:53:02 PM
Quote from: Ratrod on September 25, 2010, 01:18:38 PM
These:

BSO - Sleepwalk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5I-1utexOI)

Good call Ratrod ; thanks for reminding me of that gem ! :D

I also have the 'B.S.O. Live In Japan' DVD - and it is of course masterful throughout. With all respects to Larry Carlton, I think your nomination of BSO / Sleepwalk beats my own opening choice by a mile. It just covers all bases of feel, tempo - and most of all is just bl**dy good old fashion entertainment . 8)

I have that DVD as well. It's the best music DVD I have. It gives me goose bumps every time I play it.
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: dave_mc on September 25, 2010, 03:48:25 PM: i can never decide... :lol:

some good ones:

vinnie moore- rain, time traveler
andy timmons- cry for you, a night to remember, all is forgiven
vai- the crying machine
satriani- the crush of love, always with me, always with you
guthrie govan- waves
reb beach- black magic
george lynch- mr scary
van halen- eruption (not sure if that counts, it's more just letting rip)
eric johnson- manhattan, trademark

EDIT: cr@p, forgot malmsteen! black star and far beyond the sun
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: d1dsj on September 25, 2010, 07:10:24 PM: I've always loved this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGY0KEGVK6Q
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: MrBump on September 25, 2010, 07:20:48 PM: Quote from: Antag on September 25, 2010, 08:01:55 AM
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ES1RypBww_g

In particular, the main solo (2:23-3:28) :o

or perhaps Joe Satriani "Flying in a blue dream"

That's INSANE!!!
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: MrBump on September 25, 2010, 07:31:45 PM: This isn't the version that I was after, but it's close...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbi_aBoL720&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbi_aBoL720&feature=related)

Had it on bootlegged single back in the late 1980's and I literally wore out the grooves.
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Elliot on September 25, 2010, 09:40:19 PM: I pretty much play this as my daily warm up, so it should be in the list of my favourites

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvY9akXFUko&feature=related
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: dave_mc on September 25, 2010, 10:48:02 PM: ugh i forgot paul gilbert and tony macalpine... they both have some good ones too. and cacophony...

this is why i never bother listing stuff, i always forget a pile of stuff...
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: tomjackson on September 26, 2010, 12:01:48 AM: Jigsaw Puzzle Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0MNze6pgY

Soul Dressing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ii4nQVHOgk

SRV Little Wing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGho1QZO4Us
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Alex on September 26, 2010, 12:29:51 AM: I'm somewhat surprised nobody has mentioned anything from Mr Vai yet... :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62BTqfkebD4
My number one instrumental somehow.

The part of 0:37 shows how a whammy bar can be used!

I also like the stuff from George Lynch a lot.

Michael Angelo Batio.... I fairly dislike most of his stuff, but ever now and then he has some very nice licks in there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOE1_mWQolI&feature=related
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: gwEm on September 26, 2010, 01:02:55 AM: Quote from: MrBump on September 25, 2010, 07:31:45 PM
This isn't the version that I was after, but it's close...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbi_aBoL720&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbi_aBoL720&feature=related)

Had it on bootlegged single back in the late 1980's and I literally wore out the grooves.

good shite, but not purely instrumental ;) :-P love a bit of gary moore!

since some surf has come up, heres a favourite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFwMZLX_AP0

i think i'd class this one as 'relatively obscure'
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Lew on September 26, 2010, 07:35:44 AM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yf5eNVik_E
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: dave_mc on September 26, 2010, 02:53:19 PM: Quote from: Alex on September 26, 2010, 12:29:51 AM
I'm somewhat surprised nobody has mentioned anything from Mr Vai yet... :(

i thought i did :lol:
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: _tom_ on September 26, 2010, 04:28:05 PM: Black Sabbath - Embryo :P
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on September 26, 2010, 07:21:08 PM: Scorpions - coast to coast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbBNyv6Gn6U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbBNyv6Gn6U)

Europe - aphasia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAcC7ORXyPY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAcC7ORXyPY)

live version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lWYwmskW5A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lWYwmskW5A)

+1 to Lynch ones - incl Mr Scary /Tiera Del Fuego and Tears of Sahara on Tony Macalpine's album

Into the arena,ulcer and captain Nemo from MSG
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Sifu Ben on September 27, 2010, 03:39:10 PM: Gotta love a bit of Satch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKxiN1oiGg8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ9ln0IU9vk
Mr Petrucci
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHoxZ6Zw47g&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4WEAHRLorM (not technically a guitar instrumental, but the fast neoclassical section makes the hairs on my arms stand on end)
Gotta agree with the SRV Little Wing
How about the worst? Anyone else have to suffer through 40 minutes of "Fripptronics" on the '04 G3 tour?
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Denim n Leather on September 27, 2010, 07:01:11 PM: Ronnie Montrose, Town Without Pity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jijndKi-8s
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Plexi Ken on September 27, 2010, 09:52:30 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q6J-bIFPX8
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Philly Q on September 27, 2010, 10:31:09 PM: Quote from: Denim n Leather on September 27, 2010, 07:01:11 PM
Ronnie Montrose, Town Without Pity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jijndKi-8s

Nice one, Ben! I was trying to think of something instrumental by Montrose/Gamma, but I couldn't find anything on YouTube.
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Andrew W on September 28, 2010, 06:14:43 PM: For me I'd pick:

The Hermit - John Renbourn
Eruption - Eddie Van Halen
Little Wing - SRV
Scuttle Buttin' - SRV
The Rumble - Link Wray
D Natural Blues - Wes Montgomery
On Doing an Evil Deed Blues - John Fahey
Vaseline Machine Gun - Leo Kottke
Flying in a Blue Dream - Joe Satriani
Anji - Davey Graham
Orion - Metallica
Laguna Sunrise - Black Sabbath

and I'm done.
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: soulside on October 05, 2010, 08:16:40 AM: i listen to a lot of instrumental post rock but one of myabsolute favourites has to be Storm Warning by Parhelia. I'm at work so can't get a youtube video to put up
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: hunter on October 06, 2010, 04:38:45 AM: (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xNZtv4xn0yk/SdCmJwda9RI/AAAAAAAADxs/NS-RIBh2hAE/s400/Mike_Oldfield-Amarok-.jpg)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: gwEm on October 11, 2010, 01:31:36 PM: still really into YJM's "Evil Eye", its his best song I reckon
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Dr. Vic on December 03, 2010, 11:02:00 PM: There's alot a good stuff here, that's a nice topic.

As for me, my-absolute-number-one is "callejon de la luna" from V. Amigo :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOP7huxANRM&feature=fvsr

Still in classical guitar, my close second is "Un Limosna Por El Amor De Dios" from A. Barrios :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XAtud-zxKc

I also love SRV's little Wing !!!!!

There are two other -almost-"instrumental songs" I like very much :
Pink Floyd : "Shine on your crazy diamonds"
Dire straits : "Telegraph road"

...And some shredder's masterpieces : :D

Marty Friedman : Tibet / Angel :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqTRn5I7E5g AND http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTTh-rrXtTU

John Petrucci : Glasgow Kiss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t25AOSxZZkI&feature=related

Joe Satriani : Satch Boogie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzQb79IhoRE

Patrick Rondat : Vivaldi Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-aOM-BRYnA&feature=related

Yngwie Malmsteen : Black Star
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNOa5Gjh2lc

Steve Vai : Sisters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tNIOi_SdWk
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: AndyR on December 06, 2010, 07:09:35 PM: I think probably my faves are both on SRV's Texas Flood - Testify and Rude Mood.

But there's also a Hendrix thing, it was from a BBC session, I think it's called "Going South" or something like that.

I was surprised Roo hasn't posted his favourite... but then I discovered that Philly's posted it already:

Quote from: Philly Q on September 25, 2010, 12:00:53 PM
But I think my favourite instrumental is actually this. Short and sweet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FIbWi5muc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FIbWi5muc)
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: nfe on December 06, 2010, 11:38:22 PM: Quote from: Dr. Vic on December 03, 2010, 11:02:00 PM
John Petrucci : Glasgow Kiss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t25AOSxZZkI&feature=related
:lol:

Now there's a title only an American would use!
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Frank on December 09, 2010, 06:25:07 AM: my favourite Les Paul ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foXSXOAfB4U
Title: Re: Favourite Guitar Instumental
Post by: Telerocker on December 09, 2010, 10:00:15 PM: Too bad he died too young, but Danny Gatton was an amazing guitarplayer. Fabulous technique en musicality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS5XH84mmI4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS5XH84mmI4)