I'd think Prince could have done a Hendrix piece and very few could have discerned the player. Aside from styles giving away many players, the other difficulty is "less is more" often, so much trickier to spot Prince playing a blues piece than Greg Lake going full on prog for 30 mins.
The thread is just our usual name your favourite guitarists. Andy is as unique as most. Reggae/new wave syncopation coupled with Copeland's tight punk meets jazz meets reggae unique and interesting drumming. Great combination along with Sting.
Have a listen to Watermelon in Easter Hay by Zappa, sounds very much like an influence on Prince, which surprised me.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:04 amI'd think Prince could have done a Hendrix piece and very few could have discerned the player. Aside from styles giving away many players, the other difficulty is "less is more" often, so much trickier to spot Prince playing a blues piece than Greg Lake going full on prog for 30 mins.
Was tempted to chuck in Pace Pena but in truth, I couldn't tell him from many other flamenco experts.
Zappa is incredibly influential but doesn't often get the big acknowledgements.Brazil wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:36 amHave a listen to Watermelon in Easter Hay by Zappa, sounds very much like an influence on Prince, which surprised me.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:04 amI'd think Prince could have done a Hendrix piece and very few could have discerned the player. Aside from styles giving away many players, the other difficulty is "less is more" often, so much trickier to spot Prince playing a blues piece than Greg Lake going full on prog for 30 mins.
Was tempted to chuck in Pace Pena but in truth, I couldn't tell him from many other flamenco experts.
Had never listened to that before and wondered what you meant until about 4 minutes in. And yeah, from that bit, my best guess would have been Prince if asked.Brazil wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:36 amHave a listen to Watermelon in Easter Hay by Zappa, sounds very much like an influence on Prince, which surprised me.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:04 amI'd think Prince could have done a Hendrix piece and very few could have discerned the player. Aside from styles giving away many players, the other difficulty is "less is more" often, so much trickier to spot Prince playing a blues piece than Greg Lake going full on prog for 30 mins.
Was tempted to chuck in Pace Pena but in truth, I couldn't tell him from many other flamenco experts.
Well yes, Prince was one of the many who picked up on Hendrix’s techniques like the thumb around the fret neck - but much later of course. And being a left hander (playing a right handed guitar reverse strung) Jimi’s sound appeared to me and many others at the time as wholly unique. I’m a huge fan of Prince, but Hendrix stood out like no other in my recollection.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:04 amI'd think Prince could have done a Hendrix piece and very few could have discerned the player. Aside from styles giving away many players, the other difficulty is "less is more" often, so much trickier to spot Prince playing a blues piece than Greg Lake going full on prog for 30 mins.
Was tempted to chuck in Paco Pena but in truth, I couldn't tell him from many other flamenco experts.
Well all I could think of at the time. I know there more I hear like Albert King etc but have to actually hear them now to remind me. I was going to add Lightning Hopkins, but still not sure if it not his voice or guitar that springs out at me.
Syd Barrett.
Could you still classify him as a musician, or was he part contortionist, part mathematician whose product happened to be sound?Line6 HXFX wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:58 am The most distinct "guitarist" is Alan Holdsworth btw.
A true English genius, who all the guitar gods looked up to.
I too stand back and wonder ...just wtf is happening.clydecloggie wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:32 pmCould you still classify him as a musician, or was he part contortionist, part mathematician whose product happened to be sound?Line6 HXFX wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:58 am The most distinct "guitarist" is Alan Holdsworth btw.
A true English genius, who all the guitar gods looked up to.
Can't say I've ever managed to enjoy one of his songs, but he was objectively incredible.
I toured with Paco Pena as stage manager back in the day.Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:04 amI'd think Prince could have done a Hendrix piece and very few could have discerned the player. Aside from styles giving away many players, the other difficulty is "less is more" often, so much trickier to spot Prince playing a blues piece than Greg Lake going full on prog for 30 mins.
Was tempted to chuck in Paco Pena but in truth, I couldn't tell him from many other flamenco experts.
Agreed. I know of a few session guitarists who are largely in the forgotten world. Unsung heroes.
