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Feb 4 2008, 10:28 PM |
Well, Jimmy Page used to be my favorite-well tied with Clapton. I used to be really into his music and I use to be able alot of his solos note for note. But After awhile, I guess I got a little bored. So I understand how the Page fanatics feel, cuz I was once one. The thing you have to remember about Page is that most of Zeppelin's Best known Work came out between '68-72. Mainly the first four albums which are the most well known. And in '69 or so when songs Like, "Dazed and Confused,Communication Breakdown,Good Times Bad Times, Heartbreaker" etc. came out it must of been Revolutionary for the time. Esp, the solo on Heartbreaker-When it came out in 1969. I think it was almost like Shredding before anyone even knew what Shredding was. And JP definetly Inspired countless guitar players like Slash and Zakk Wylde etc. But... The thing that JP is known as is the Riffmaster. If you've heard any of LZ music you will definetly admit that some of the Riffs are catchy. That what I think of when I think of Page, His Riffs more than his Solos. Although I've Always Enjoyed This Solo |
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Feb 4 2008, 11:30 PM |
Muris, you are wrong! Imitate a guy in big numbers and over time, his playing goes from being unique to being mainstream. I was talking about leads,his RIFFS are mainstream. -------------------- Youtube
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Feb 5 2008, 12:57 AM |
As polemic as the topic turned to be I have to start by saying that I fully agree that a Jimmy Page style lesson is urgent . However, that will be quite a hard job, as I try to explain below.
As always, we can only talk about our favorite guitarists, not about best guitarists. Some people think that the best is the most famous, other people think is the most technical, or the most impressive. I just put them there for what my ears like (something that actually can change during time). So in the end, we can't really use the word best when we should just say favorite. In fact Jimmy Page is #1 in my favorite guitarist list. Still I understand what Muris tried to say. Take Mark Knopfler for example. If someone sing a verse and then try to complement that with some lick played with 3 fingers and it will be hard to say he is not being imitated. So I think it is way easier to capture the signature of Mark Knopfler and turn that into a style lesson than doing the same with Jimmy Page. Stating that does not make MK better than JP nor vice versa. What makes a JP style? Pentatonic scales? Using alternative tunings in acoustic records? Mandolin solos? Using a bow in a guitar? Maybe it is versatility that makes it hard to define his style. We probably need a bunch of JP lessons, each of them just analyzing one aspect. Another thing that is amazing is the way he blended with the rest of Led. Look at Lemon song. That is probably more well known for being one of the best bass grooves ever. But think about the vocals. 0.01% of the human population may ever dream of singing like that (women included). All of that with such cool drums and rhythmic variations. Now listen to the guitar. Oh here is another cool riff. And then, OMG, the guitar is crying. Now it is speaking. Now it echoes Plant's voice. And squeezing a lemonade... Well, just listen to it with open mind. Another example of ultra creative stuff. Look at D'yer Mak'er. Who would figure out to play reggae in that way? P.S. I guess also that JP proved my theory that playing les pauls for many years will make your shoulders unequal ( I love the sound but, did it need to be that heavy?) This post has been edited by Gus: Feb 5 2008, 01:21 AM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Feb 7 2008, 11:49 PM |
Sorry for digging up this topic, but RealLife was pulling me away.. I agree that Page - by todays standards - isn't much of a lead guitarist. He's too sloppy. He was probably the first pentatonic shredder around, in his day. Without argue the most imitated and influential guitarist ever - he paved the way. And showed the world how a rock star behaves. His riffing is awesome - even by todays standards. So, yeah. Pretty difficult to make a soloing lesson about him, but a melodic minor riffing lesson or two would be possible to make. This is not fair,your english is a lot better than mine so everyone understand what you're saying!! Joking,well said,just what I wanted to describe,thanks . -------------------- Youtube
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