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Favorite guitar solos

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.Hugo.
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I wanna listen to some guitars being shredded at work. Help me out here.

Ill start
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744651/Van-Halen---Eruption-You-Really-Got-Me
Dec 23 2014 10:59AM
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Nacho+
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Cross Roads no doubt.

Also some crappy hair metal songs have some killer ones that give me the chills.

I wanna rock and kickstart my heart have great ones even though they are hair metal....


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744653/CREAM---CROSSROADS

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744654/Twisted-Sister---I-Wanna-Rock--Official-Video-

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744655/M----tley-Cr----e---kickstart-my-heart--WITH-lyrics-
Dec 23 2014 11:06AM
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IKEA
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There are so many good ones can't choose.
On of my favorites are definitely "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The solo starts about 2 min in, but for the real feel you should listen from the beginning.
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744659/Pink-Floyd---Hey-You
Dec 23 2014 11:13AM
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theabortionator
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David Gilmour - Comfortably Numb

That song is over played and the worst is THEY CUT THE FUCKING SOLO SHORT. I've called so many radio stations bitching.

If that guitar work doesn't hit you in the feels you have no soul.
Dec 23 2014 11:14AM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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gotta throw this one out there, too. slash is awesome.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744660/Slash---Sweet-Child-O--39--Mine--HD-
Dec 23 2014 11:27AM
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Anti_Panda
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Russian Circles - Station

The solo begins at 5:15 i believe and goes for two minutes
Dec 23 2014 11:29AM
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.squirrely.
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Though most of jerrys solos arent true solos, this is probably the tightest jam the dead ever played that didnt get way out there go to space and return.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D0RToWM7MG4

Personally i like the short tight jams like hard to handle, bertha, early sugar mags over a 40 minute dark star sandwich or pitb that is all over the place. Listen to live versions of here comes sunshine, row jimmy from '77, sugaree, eyes of the world or post hiatus st stephen,etc for a jam style somewhat in the middle of the tight jams and the dark star monsters.
Dec 23 2014 12:40PM
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Alex_G
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buckethead can fill the void you are experiencing.
Dec 23 2014 12:53PM
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Chewy.
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/741140/Queen---Bohemian-Rhapsody--Official-Video-

It's not a long solo, but it's one of my favorites. Also my favorite song and one of of my favorite videos.
Dec 23 2014 1:11PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Michael Angelo slays.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744679/Speed-Kills-by-Michael-Angelo-Batio
Dec 23 2014 1:35PM
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spliff.Life
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inb4 nickleback, they have the best solos
Dec 23 2014 1:38PM
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pianoman
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/jA-yLsvRrt0
Dec 23 2014 1:54PM
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pianoman
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744683/Mellow-Mood-Transcription---Jonathan-Kreisberg-solo
Dec 23 2014 2:05PM
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richard.
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Paul Gilbert's solos in Scarified and in Technical difficulties (Racer X), any one of John Petreucci's solos (Dream Theater) and Glenn's solo in Painkiller (Judas Priest)
Dec 23 2014 2:12PM
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JGWI
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I guess he isnt "shredding" the guitar, but this is still pretty neat.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744686/Wayne-Henderson-plays-The-Steel-Guitar-Rag
Dec 23 2014 2:17PM
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Mr.Huck
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Stevie Ray - Testify

Saw him the last time he played Red Rocks. He started playing this and about 10 seconds into it, he stopped. The rest of the band is kind of looking at him like WTF. He shakes his head, puts his guitar behind his head, and plays this whole song walking up and down the stage with his guitar behind his head. Heads were exploding all over the place.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744687/Stevie-Ray-Vaughan---Testify
Dec 23 2014 2:22PM
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connecticunt
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The intro to Crazy on You by Heart is one of my favorite guitar solos of all time.

The one in Green Grass and High Tides by the Outlaws also gets me going. Especially in the live versions.
Dec 23 2014 2:27PM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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Now for a guitar being "shredded", about 5:45 in this video:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744715/Metallica---One--Official-Music-Video-

and some other fine finger work:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744716/The-Call-of-Ktulu---Metallica

and 1:37

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744717/PanterA---Fucking-Hostile--Vulgar-Display-Of-Power-
Dec 23 2014 4:37PM
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Zimmerman
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Phish 1994/10/31 Reba
Top 10 moment for Trey on guitar imo
Dec 23 2014 4:47PM
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Stinging_Roger
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744734/Eddie-Van-Halen---Eruption
Dec 23 2014 5:07PM
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DIX~
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Comfortably Numb or Stairway to Heaven. Nothing else comes close
Dec 23 2014 9:50PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Ive been rocking to this one lately

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744787/Steely-Dan-My-Old-School-1973

the good stuff starts around 2:30 and 4:45.. i encourage you to listen to the whole thing though
Dec 23 2014 9:59PM
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iSmokeweed
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When on psychedelics, time- pink Floyd makes me wanna cry it'd beautiful
Dec 23 2014 11:47PM
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QuantumMechanic
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Randy Rhoads is definitely my favorite guitarist

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744810/Ozzy-Osbourne--Mr-Crowley--lyrics-on-screen-
Dec 24 2014 12:42AM
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QuantumMechanic
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QuantumMechanicRandy Rhoads is definitely my favorite guitarist

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744810/Ozzy-Osbourne--Mr-Crowley--lyrics-on-screen-


first solo starts about 2:07, outro solo starts at 3:52
Dec 24 2014 12:45AM
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theabortionator
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Always liked that solo RIP.
Dec 24 2014 12:49AM
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Koochiemaine
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Essentially anything Tom Morello. Also Mark Knopfler's solo in Sultans in Swing, arguably one of the best solos ever.
Dec 24 2014 2:29AM
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.Hugo.
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Eazy_Ehttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744734/Eddie-Van-Halen---Eruption


Dude... i posted this in the op lol
Dec 24 2014 8:20AM
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.AR6rider.
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richard.Paul Gilbert's solos in Scarified and in Technical difficulties


Came here to post exactly this. However, I actually prefer the newer, solo/studio versions over the Racer X songs. Paul Gilbert is an animal.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744847/Paul-Gilbert---Technical-Difficulties--Racer-X-
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744848/Paul-Gilbert---Scarified

Also, not a huge fan of GnR overall, but the outro to Paradise City always gets me pumped up.

@4:47
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744849/Guns-N--39--Roses-Paradise-City-W-Lyrics
Dec 24 2014 8:54AM
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.AR6rider.
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Another good pump up song - actual solo starts at 2:30

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744853/Megadeth---Poison-Was-The-Cure--HQ-

...and now moving in a different direction

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/744854/Stevie-Ray-Vaughan-and-Double-Trouble--Voodoo-Child--HQ-

This is much more fun than actually working right now.
Dec 24 2014 9:11AM
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safety.third
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solo into the bridge = favorite moment in music ever

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/787011/Metallica---Creeping-Death--Live-Monsters-Of-Rock---39-91-
Oct 11 2015 8:01PM
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Aaaron.
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so much stevie ray.. it's hard to pick one moment..

i'm gonna say my all time favorite has got to be wes montgomery's take on Dave Brubeck's "in your own sweet way"
Oct 11 2015 9:24PM
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Dadcore
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/787027/Pavement---Cut-Your-Hair--1994-

The solo and the drumfill start around 1:50 and both are incredible
Oct 11 2015 9:28PM
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icculus.
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ZimmermanPhish 1994/10/31 Reba
Top 10 moment for Trey on guitar imo


divided sky/while my guitar gently weeps - halloween 94
Oct 14 2015 10:17PM
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dustygoldflakes
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The one in free bird by Skynard is quite hype
Oct 14 2015 10:41PM
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conchetler
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dont know how to embed, but john's solo in this song is awesome. easily one of my favorites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXTOsigTF0I
Oct 15 2015 11:58AM
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yasgur99
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backwards down the number line by phish
Oct 15 2015 7:46PM
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erikK
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Time or Sultans of Swing
Oct 15 2015 7:57PM
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S.J.W
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Hot for teacher by Van Halen 3:33

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/785539/Van-Halen----quot-Hot-For-Teacher-quot---Official-Music-Video-
Oct 15 2015 8:08PM
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Nieds
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Two Lane Highway by Pure Prairie League
Oct 17 2015 6:29PM
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Wattyyy
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Hotel California has a epic guitar solo but also check out Jake Cinninger from the band Umphreys Mcgee he's is fucking seriously badass. The guitar player from the band Twiddle (mihali) is a badass dude as well!
Oct 17 2015 6:36PM
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arnie_grape
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/788184/Between-the-Buried-and-Me---Selkies--the-Endless-Obsession


4:46 to the end
Oct 17 2015 9:49PM
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Wattyyy
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FROGGINBULLFISHhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/788184/Between-the-Buried-and-Me---Selkies--the-Endless-Obsession


4:46 to the end


Awesome band! Same with animals as leaders
Oct 17 2015 10:04PM
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russsavokskis
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turdbuffetbuckethead can fill the void you are experiencing.


This is most definitely true
Oct 18 2015 3:43AM
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ElMexicano
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more reggae less metal but my favorite song has an(imo) nice intro rift Slightly Stoopid - Closer to the sun : https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/788238/Slightly-Stoopid---Closer-to-the-sun--Best-Version-
Oct 18 2015 5:50AM
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250r
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fuck so many good ones out there. i came across this one quite recently, despite having listened to dream theater for a while. Its definitely got that technical metal vibe to it, so it might be a bit much for some people. gets me really fuckin goin though.


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/788239/Dream-Theater---Constant-Motion
Oct 18 2015 5:55AM
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ElMexicano
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never forget Bradley please: 1 luv3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uc3ZrmhDN4
Oct 18 2015 6:02AM
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ElMexicano
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NooooOOOooOO1!ONE11!!!!

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/753212/Sublime---What-I-Got
Oct 18 2015 6:03AM
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Brocka_Flocka
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/788327/Earthless---Violence-Of-The-Red-Sea
Oct 18 2015 5:50PM
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Alex_G
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ZimmermanPhish 1994/10/31 Reba
Top 10 moment for Trey on guitar imo


that one is pretty radical, the 1998 star lake one has made me cry before
Oct 25 2015 11:56AM
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FrenchFry
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Comfortably numb solo hits me deep man. David Gilmore is something else. Doesn't get talked about enough for what he did for music. Guitar god he is(yoda voice).
Oct 25 2015 12:06PM
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