greatest guitar driven instrumentals of all time

[partyboydanial]

what do you think the greatest intrumentals of all time are that are focused on the guitar

Cliffs of Dover - Eric Johnson
Maggot Brain - Funkadelic

and my personal favorite

Soothsayer - Buckethead

[Insane3]

For the Love of God - Steve Vai

[QuickstrikePr0]

Soothsayer - Buckethead
Nottigham Lace - Buckethead
Rock of Mages - Bang Camaro
Ecstacy of Gold - Metallica
Call of Ktulu - Metallica
Transalvania - Iron Maiden
Canon Rock - Jerry C

[Hungryfreak]

If you're willing to call it instrumental despite the vocals in the first minute or two, Willie the Pimp by Frank Zappa.

[afterstasis]

mogwai fear satan.

[ActionJackson]

One overlooked instrumental is Into the Lungs of Hell by Megadeth. Give it a listen, it's really underrated and (IMO) better than some of Metallica's instrumentals.

[HeavyChains]

Yngwie Malmsteen - Far Beyond the Sun, Evil Eye, etc. etc.

Tony MacAlpine - Autumn Lords

Paul Gilbert - Technical Difficulties

[Quinarvy]

Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson
Nottingham Lace by Buckethead
Machine Gun (kinda, if you dont count the sparse vocals) by Jimi Hendrix

[BhindBluEyes430]

The Rock-The Who

[Dustincopter]

Orion by Metallica
Nottingham Lace by Buckethead,
and
Maggot Brain by Funkadelic

[Fathoms]

mogwai fear satan.

or New Paths to Helicon pt.1
or You Don't Know Jesus

[benson111]

As far as guitar based instr. i would have to go with these;


Joe Satriani - Always with me, always with you

Steve Vai - "Bad Horsie"

[afterstasis]

oooh, i can't believe i forgot rhys chatham and glenn branca!

[nicko68]

Is YYZ - Rush eligible?

[DColtsfan1819]

Jessica-The Allman Brothers

[Alright_Computer]

Is YYZ - Rush eligible?

It better be!

[polishdog90]

I really like Coast to Coast by the Scorpions. I just heard it for the first time last month and now I really like it. The riffs are really catchy.

[a21schizoidman]

how about
ANY VENTURES SONG?
Walk, Don't Run
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ11y7pYl-8

Driving Guitars:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40hcygGwH2E

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOUh1K14BTU


or Mahaishnu Orchestra - Birds of Fire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv_bkS5VVaA

or Al Di Meola - Race With the Devil On A Spanish Highway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atz9vzTAUh0

and my fav.:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cadbYIzhqQ

[a21schizoidman]

ah and Ship Ahoy! - Zappa (here being played by Dweezil)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UooAyogFPbc

[Lord_Mhoram]

Ignoring background vocals

The Calling by Santana and Clapton.

And some others (some of which have been mentioned)
White Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson
For the Love of God by Vai
Summer Song by Satriani (and like Vai could have many others)
Eruption - Van Halen. Yeah I know it's just an extended solo, but I like it.

[OldFogey]

Some good ones have already been mentioned.

Schiz mentioned Ventures. Other great ones from that era:

Dick Dale. Misirlou
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIU0RMV_II8
First speed metal song?

Duane Eddy. Probably my favorite of his is Rebel Rouser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br5B2ZaO79E

Link Wray, Rumble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP0aRKnyzpc

Jeff Beck has two of my favorites -- Beck's Bolero (disputed between Page and Beck who wrote it, seems pretty clear both had a hand to my ear. The main melody is much more Jeff's style, but the opening chords are definitely Jimmy's and the riff in the break sounds like him, too. No question Jimmy was the better and more prolific writer, though. But I prefer Jeff's playing.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbx-Qgt65bI

And 'Cause We've Ended As Lovers, which I don't think I need to post.

Clapton's version of Freddie King's Hideaway from his recording with Mayall's Bluesbreakers is a gold standard of blues instrumentals.

Eric Johnson's Zap is the song that was his breakthrough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0qBH-SWXVY

I like the Satriani and Vai selections that have been mentioned.

I love Steely Dan's cover of Duke Ellington's East St Louis Toodle-Oo. Awesome pedal steel by Skunk Baxter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br4mB7VWf7E

Here's a combo that'll stand up to any comparison: Larry Carlton and Robben Ford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f64XZRRs0jA

[a21schizoidman]

Some good ones have already been mentioned.

Schiz mentioned Ventures. Other great ones from that era:

Dick Dale. Misirlou
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIU0RMV_II8
First speed metal song?

Duane Eddy. Probably my favorite of his is Rebel Rouser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br5B2ZaO79E

Jeff Beck has two of my favorites -- Beck's Bolero


gah, I forgot those, I <3 rebel rouser

[OldFogey]

SANTANA!!!

Samba Pa Ti
Europa
Soul Sacrifice!!!!!!

Lots of my favorites are outside the rock genre -- jazz of course, classical certainly, some country (Chet Atkins, anyone?), bluegrass, flamenco, .....

And folk

Ladies and Gentlemen -- Leo Kottke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tew_fIhz3eY

[a21schizoidman]

SANTANA!!!

Samba Pa Ti
Europa
Soul Sacrifice!!!!!!

Lots of my favorites are outside the rock genre -- jazz of course, classical certainly, some country (Chet Atkins, anyone?), bluegrass, flamenco, .....


Santana is amazing, I was listening to my Abraxas 8 track the other day....

How about Santana's (i believe) 2 instrumentals on Supernatural? I liked them...

and Chester and Lester are both amazing guitarists (I posted a vid of them playing together in the overated guitarists thread (not as overrated but to shut someone up about shredders being the best))

as for flamenco, im only starting to get into that due to Paco de Lucia, but everything ive heard by him is fantasic, prolly the fastest guitarist ive ever heard


as for more instrumentals that are guitar driven, how about some Roy Rogers?

[Destromas]

There's a lot of them...

[AxlVanHagar]

I'll take The Ventures - Pipeline for 500 Alex.:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1JsmiOhRHg

Anthrax does a great job covering that tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJFMzx-uO8


I'll also give mention Steve Vai's The Attitude Song. Under rated tune IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b0XwyeWNl0

and Blue Powder. I remember having this on a "plastic record" that was a pullout in a Guitar World magazine years ago well before it turned up on Passion and Warfare
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3KjHpB72hA

[BhindBluEyes430]

Schiz mentioned Ventures. Other great ones from that era:

Dick Dale. Misirlou
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIU0RMV_II8
First speed metal song?


my favorite version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIivtjL8kOg

[Bowiefanperson]

I don't listen to much guitar rock so not many instrumentals I know are led by guitar. I guess YYZ or Speed of Life.

[a21schizoidman]

how about Gilmour here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnqVEzz_KhY

and EVH here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VKwMEOIoyc&feature=related

[Insane3]

I think so far, the best guitar instrumental would be misirlou. EVERYONE likes that song. I never heard of someone who didn't find it cool. I prefer Santana or Steve Vai, but I have to say that Misirlou is simply a masterpiece. A great ****ing masterpiece.

[a21schizoidman]

I think so far, the best guitar instrumental would be misirlou. EVERYONE likes that song. I never heard of someone who didn't find it cool. I prefer Santana or Steve Vai, but I have to say that Misirlou is simply a masterpiece. A great ****ing masterpiece.

i wish that was true, but ive heard many a people complain about the song (and many more on the GH forums back before GH3 when GH2 was still going strong)

[Shredder87]

Soothsayer - Buckethead
Nottigham Lace - Buckethead
Rock of Mages - Bang Camaro
Ecstacy of Gold - Metallica
Call of Ktulu - Metallica
Transalvania - Iron Maiden
Canon Rock - Jerry C

Ecstacy Of Gold isn't Metallica. It came out in "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly".

[AxlVanHagar]

Ecstacy Of Gold isn't Metallica. It came out in "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly".

Ennio Moriccone FTW!

[afterstasis]

Ennio Moriccone FTW!

now playing: Ennio Morricone - Ric Happening (Film Version) from Metti Una Sera A Cena

[Insane3]

i wish that was true, but ive heard many a people complain about the song (and many more on the GH forums back before GH3 when GH2 was still going strong)

Oh well... That means I only know people who have taste then.

[Insane3]

Ennio Moriccone FTW!

The Mission.

[OldFogey]

My tastes run to what I think would be called "beautiful" music. That describes this masterpiece:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1PiHsS8LP8

And my favorite performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQNCTJ6cUmI

I love the big sh17 eating grin on Leo's face as he plays this.

[synthesizedpiano]

Any Andres Segovia stuff.

[guitarguru2112]

Led Zeppelin
Dazed and Confused
Heartbreaker
Over the Hills and Far Away
The Song Remains the Same
The Ocean

Deep Purple
Child in Time
Burn
Speed King
Highway Star
A Gypsy's Kiss

Rush
Freewill
Workingman
Anthem
Red Barchetta

Kansas
What's on my Mind
Carry on Wayward Son
Relentless
The Wall

Just a few of my favorites

[a21schizoidman]

Led Zeppelin
Dazed and Confused
Heartbreaker
Over the Hills and Far Away
The Song Remains the Same
The Ocean

Deep Purple
Child in Time
Burn
Speed King
Highway Star
A Gypsy's Kiss

Rush
Freewill
Workingman
Anthem
Red Barchetta

Kansas
What's on my Mind
Carry on Wayward Son
Relentless
The Wall

Just a few of my favorites

not one of those is an instrumental

[Shredder87]

Have I mentioned SRV's Little Wing. Nuff' said.



and check your pm Shiz

[OldFogey]

Have I mentioned SRV's Little Wing. Nuff' said.



and check your pm Shiz

It's a song, not an instrumental, though

[a21schizoidman]

Have I mentioned SRV's Little Wing. Nuff' said.



and check your pm Shiz

I like SRV's version better than Jimi's...

wow, I think I'm going to hell!


and right back at ya Shredder (it was fun to finally jam with ya!)

[Shredder87]

It's a song, not an instrumental, though
...but have I mentioned it??? hahahahaha


If you want to go that route, then Koyunbaba is the way to go. It's this sweet classical piece I heard when I went to a classical show. It's an old, OLD, jam, but oh so sweet. If you can find it, you're in for a treat.

[guitarguru2112]

As far as instrumentals go then, I love YYZ. I know everyone hates the synth intro, but I don't care, I can't picture the song without it. It has an awesome guitar solo that is extremely hard to play (I can only play about half of it).
Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin has awesome riffs in it too, but it primarily features Bonham's drums so does that count? Does in my book.

[Shredder87]

This is it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szY7jmWHXJc&feature=related

[OldFogey]

I like SRV's version better than Jimi's...

wow, I think I'm going to hell!


and right back at ya Shredder (it was fun to finally jam with ya!)

Ah jeez -- you guys jammed? :( D@mn these separate platforms.

-- I appreciate what SRV did, but Jimi's is like a Monet. A perfect little gem.

My favorite version though is the Gil Evans big band arrangement. Really emphasizes the beauty of the song, not so much the awesome guitar playing.

embedding is disabled but if you copy and paste this link you can see a live performance with Sting doing a phenomenal job on the vocals.

youtube.com /watch?v=aZjmrb3bjVo

[a21schizoidman]

Ah jeez -- you guys jammed? :( D@mn these separate platforms.



dude, you're telling me, they need to let 360 users and PS3 users play together!! then all 3 of us could jam together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[polishdog90]

My favourite Dick Dale tune:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xymVxcLQVT8

[AxlVanHagar]

dude, you're telling me, they need to let 360 users and PS3 users play together!! then all 3 of us could jam together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OI! 4 of us! :mad:

/e, wanders off grumbling into a corner to pout

[TransdermalCelebration]

If you're willing to call it instrumental despite the vocals in the first minute or two, Willie the Pimp by Frank Zappa.
Since those vocals are so awesome, I think we should let it slide. :)

A Tear for Eddie by Ween is fine, too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huimjJyKVBU

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

My favourite Dick Dale tune:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xymVxcLQVT8

I love you.

[WhiffleBallTony]

If you're willing to call it instrumental despite the vocals in the first minute or two, Willie the Pimp by Frank Zappa.
"Apostrophe" by Zappa is amazing, as well. There is some amazing guitar work by Zappa in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkVVtB2vLBo

[TheMeatball]

If you like Iron Maiden, check out 1776 by Iced Earth. It's a fantastic instrumental.

Also, despite sucking ass, Godsmack put out a decent instrumental: Vampires. It's a massive riff.

[a21schizoidman]

OI! 4 of us! :mad:

/e, wanders off grumbling into a corner to pout

sorry Axl...., i'll tak vox so you or shredder can play bass/guitar....

[Hungryfreak]

"Apostrophe" by Zappa is amazing, as well. There is some amazing guitar work by Zappa in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkVVtB2vLBo

Oh, God, yes. Another one of my favorite Zappa instrumentals from one of my favorite Zappa albums.

[Shredder87]

If you like Iron Maiden, check out 1776 by Iced Earth. It's a fantastic instrumental.

Also, despite sucking ass, Godsmack put out a decent instrumental: Vampires. It's a massive riff.
Hell yeah son!!!!

1776 is awesome!!!

[Shredder87]

OI! 4 of us! :mad:

/e, wanders off grumbling into a corner to pout
Well you, me and Shiz can......

[OldFogey]

Wow -- no love for Little Martha???? :eek::eek::eek:

[Shredder87]

Wow -- no love for Little Martha???? :eek::eek::eek:
??????????

[Edrattlehead404]

Iced Earth - 1776
Paul Gilbert - The Gargoyle
Paul Gilbert - Three E's For Edward
Racer X - Scarified
Iron Maiden - Genghis Khan
Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein
Eric Johnson - Winter Came
Jason Becker - Eleven Blue Egyptians
Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn
Jeff Beck - Definitely Maybe
Marty Friedman - Salt in The Wound
Marty Friedman - Street Demon
Michael Angelo Batio - Planet Gemini
Steve Vai - Principessa
Steve Vai - Being With You (In Paris)
Steve Vai - Whispering A Prayer

[OldFogey]

??????????

Well .... I titled this post "My Favorite":


My tastes run to what I think would be called "beautiful" music. That describes this masterpiece:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1PiHsS8LP8

And my favorite performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQNCTJ6cUmI

I love the big sh17 eating grin on Leo's face as he plays this.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flop404]

I'd have to go with Herbie hancock's Watermelon Man and Cantaloupe Island -actually, the whole Headhunters, Fat Albert Rotunda and Empyrean Isles albums would be more precise.

Also, Death In Vegas "Ein Dur Die Damen"...

Which brings me to kraut, so I cannot miss Neu! "Hallogallo",

And, finally, even though there are some very minimal lyrics, Kraftwerk's "Autobahn". Since the whole lyrics are "Wir fahren auf der Autobahn" and the song is 23 minutes long, it can be considered an instrumental.

edit : okay, "guitar-driven", says the topic. Nevermind, then, not one of these songs has guitar

[gusano311]

"El Distorto de Melodica by everclear.

[malibuskier]

SRV - Rude Mood & Riviera Paradise

Dave

[polishdog90]

I love you.

Haha so I'm guessing this is a favourite of yours too?

[The-Hawk27]

Wring That Neck-Deep Purple
Still I'm Sad-Rainbow