Slammin' Guitar Music
Posted by: Mike in PA, USA on 21 January 2004
Just picked up a CD of Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather live. It absolutely rocks. They even do this way funky down-tempo cover of Miles' "All Blues". Since I like this, perhaps others might suggest some good music in a similar (or even different) vein, particularly recent releases or newer artists.
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
Posted on: 21 January 2004 by Minky
Mike,
Not the same genre really but a chance to plug three of my favorite and most enduring guitar based albums :
John Scofield : "Hand jive". Not my favorite JS but one of the most funky (Hammond B3).
Emily Remler : "East to Wes". A great musician at the peak of her powers.
Pat Martino : "We'll be together again". Hypnotic and strangely moreish.
Not the same genre really but a chance to plug three of my favorite and most enduring guitar based albums :
John Scofield : "Hand jive". Not my favorite JS but one of the most funky (Hammond B3).
Emily Remler : "East to Wes". A great musician at the peak of her powers.
Pat Martino : "We'll be together again". Hypnotic and strangely moreish.
Posted on: 22 January 2004 by Mike in PA, USA
I am familiar with Sco, and will have to investigate the other two.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
Posted on: 22 January 2004 by Dave J
Hi Mike,
Are you familiar with Larry Carlton's other albums, most of which are quite a bit different ? If you like No Substitutions you should also try G3 - Live in Concert. I'd also recommend
Eric Johnson - Ah Via Musicom, Venus Isle
Scott Henderson - Dog Party
Robben Ford - Talk to your Daughter
Jeff Beck - Guitarshop or You had it Coming
Hiram Bullock - Give it What You Got
Steve Morse - High Tension Wires or Major Impacts
Steve Vai - Passion & Warfare or Alien Love Secrets
Johnny A - Sometime Tuesday Morning (more laid back but superb album)
Neal Schon - Beyond the Thunder (also laid back but very good)
On the Emily Remler front, also try "This Is Me" which was released just after she died and has some fabulous tracks.
Tons of other good stuff, but this should get you started.
Dave
Are you familiar with Larry Carlton's other albums, most of which are quite a bit different ? If you like No Substitutions you should also try G3 - Live in Concert. I'd also recommend
Eric Johnson - Ah Via Musicom, Venus Isle
Scott Henderson - Dog Party
Robben Ford - Talk to your Daughter
Jeff Beck - Guitarshop or You had it Coming
Hiram Bullock - Give it What You Got
Steve Morse - High Tension Wires or Major Impacts
Steve Vai - Passion & Warfare or Alien Love Secrets
Johnny A - Sometime Tuesday Morning (more laid back but superb album)
Neal Schon - Beyond the Thunder (also laid back but very good)
On the Emily Remler front, also try "This Is Me" which was released just after she died and has some fabulous tracks.
Tons of other good stuff, but this should get you started.
Dave
Posted on: 22 January 2004 by BLT
Another vote for Pat Martino, I heard Consciousness at my Brother's house a couple of weeks ago, very impressive. Also worth a listen is Shawn Lane, I heard a live recording where he went into "shredding" mode and he makes Al Di Meola on the San Fransisco live album sound like he was on Mogadon. Most of his music is not fretboard wankfest, however.
I was also impressed by Dixie Dregs ; What If?
I was also impressed by Dixie Dregs ; What If?
Posted on: 22 January 2004 by Mike in PA, USA
Dave,
I am familiar with some of these artists (have a few Vai recordings), but thanks for the others. Not I have one for you, in the name of Mike Stern. Also check out Vital Tech Tones (VTT) which is a power trio of Steve Smith (drums) Scott Henderson (guitar) and Victor Wooten (bass), and The Light Beyond (Smith/Gambale/Hamm).
Keep 'em coming. Anything with acoustic guitar that rocks?
-M
I am familiar with some of these artists (have a few Vai recordings), but thanks for the others. Not I have one for you, in the name of Mike Stern. Also check out Vital Tech Tones (VTT) which is a power trio of Steve Smith (drums) Scott Henderson (guitar) and Victor Wooten (bass), and The Light Beyond (Smith/Gambale/Hamm).
Keep 'em coming. Anything with acoustic guitar that rocks?
-M
Posted on: 22 January 2004 by garyi
Zappa.
Posted on: 23 January 2004 by steved
Mike in PA,
I would recommend Nils Lofgren - Acoustic Live or Breakaway Angel.
Steve D
I would recommend Nils Lofgren - Acoustic Live or Breakaway Angel.
Steve D
Posted on: 23 January 2004 by Dave J
Mike,
Thanks for the suggestions. I really like Mike Stern's stuff and I've got a couple of Vital Tech albums but I wasn't aware of The Light Beyond, I'll check that out. In return I'd like to recommend:
CAB (Tony MacAlpine, Bunny Brunel and Dennis Chambers) - CAB and CAB2
Paul Gilbert - Burning Organ (if only for the utterly gonzoid track 'Bliss')
Hellecasters (Jerry Donahue. Jorg Jorgenson & Will Ray) - Return of the Hellecasters (one of the finest guitar albums of the 90's)
And some excellent acoustic/slide albums
Chris Whitley - Livin with the Law
Jerry Douglas - Slide Rule or Lookout for Hope
Ben Andrews - Gallows Pole or Journey
Dave
Thanks for the suggestions. I really like Mike Stern's stuff and I've got a couple of Vital Tech albums but I wasn't aware of The Light Beyond, I'll check that out. In return I'd like to recommend:
CAB (Tony MacAlpine, Bunny Brunel and Dennis Chambers) - CAB and CAB2
Paul Gilbert - Burning Organ (if only for the utterly gonzoid track 'Bliss')
Hellecasters (Jerry Donahue. Jorg Jorgenson & Will Ray) - Return of the Hellecasters (one of the finest guitar albums of the 90's)
And some excellent acoustic/slide albums
Chris Whitley - Livin with the Law
Jerry Douglas - Slide Rule or Lookout for Hope
Ben Andrews - Gallows Pole or Journey
Dave
Posted on: 25 January 2004 by Rasher
Just been watching the DVD Pearl Jam at the Garden. You've got to see Mike McCready giving it the berries on Even Flow. Awesome.
Posted on: 30 January 2004 by Vaughn3D
I would recommend Marty Friedman's "Music For Speeding". It is certainly not acoustic but it is blistering heavy rock that would make Joe Satriani and Steve Vai proud. The recording is good and it was just released in 2003.
Posted on: 01 February 2004 by effinity
Hello Mike & all,
I have to mention Miles Davis 'Agharta' as the ultimate guitar experience, wild funked up everything. Pete Cosey was the guitarist i think, if you have'nt heard it, could well be THE guitar album of all time! LP came out in 1975, CD in 1985. No Guitar has gone further than this in whatever genre!
Next best is Nguyen Le with 'Million Waves'.
From the cd cover "Nourish your own roots, until they blossom into a million flowers, a million scents, a million waves."
This recording (1994) is Nguyen Le's third album. He's in company with Dieter Ilg and Danny Gottlieb.
Nguyen Le is a self taught musician, born in Paris, 1959, from Vietnamese parents. He has participated in some of the most dynamic groups on the French scene.
Listen to 'Million Waves', it'll make the hair stand up on the back of your neck, you'll be moved, your brain, and your legs, arms, torso will dance!
let me know what you think!
Steve
[This message was edited by effinity on SUNDAY 01 February 2004 at 16:58.]
I have to mention Miles Davis 'Agharta' as the ultimate guitar experience, wild funked up everything. Pete Cosey was the guitarist i think, if you have'nt heard it, could well be THE guitar album of all time! LP came out in 1975, CD in 1985. No Guitar has gone further than this in whatever genre!
Next best is Nguyen Le with 'Million Waves'.
From the cd cover "Nourish your own roots, until they blossom into a million flowers, a million scents, a million waves."
This recording (1994) is Nguyen Le's third album. He's in company with Dieter Ilg and Danny Gottlieb.
Nguyen Le is a self taught musician, born in Paris, 1959, from Vietnamese parents. He has participated in some of the most dynamic groups on the French scene.
Listen to 'Million Waves', it'll make the hair stand up on the back of your neck, you'll be moved, your brain, and your legs, arms, torso will dance!
let me know what you think!
Steve
[This message was edited by effinity on SUNDAY 01 February 2004 at 16:58.]
Posted on: 02 February 2004 by Alex S.
Steve Stevens - the unpromisingly named Flamenco a go go and his collaboration with Levin and Bozzio - Situation Dangerous. Both well worth a look.
Posted on: 03 February 2004 by BigH47
A pal of mine(Ray) who I respect as he's great musician played us a bit of a Lee Ritenour CD which sounded pretty good. One of Ray;s favourite CDs is Lee and Larry with Larry Carlton which I have'nt heard but LC fans may enjoy.
Howard
Howard
Posted on: 04 February 2004 by Rasher
After months, I still can't stop playing Strays. 
Posted on: 26 February 2004 by Dave J
Just picked up a copy of Johnny A.'s latest Get Inside and its a must buy for anyone interested in stupendously good guitar-oriented albums.
Check out the reviews and then order a copy - best album of the year by far.
Dave
Check out the reviews and then order a copy - best album of the year by far.
Dave
Posted on: 29 February 2004 by Mr.Tibbs
'Just picked up a CD of Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather live.'
Mike, I have Larry Carlton's Sapphire Blue, and used to really enjoy Luke's guitar with Toto, so I got a copy of LC & SL live - it's great, so thanks for that.
It's hard to recommend something in a similar vein, as that combo is pretty unique. However, why not give G3 Live In Concert a go? It features Joe Satriani, Eric Johnston and Steve Vai.
Mr Tibbs
Mike, I have Larry Carlton's Sapphire Blue, and used to really enjoy Luke's guitar with Toto, so I got a copy of LC & SL live - it's great, so thanks for that.
It's hard to recommend something in a similar vein, as that combo is pretty unique. However, why not give G3 Live In Concert a go? It features Joe Satriani, Eric Johnston and Steve Vai.
Mr Tibbs