nels cline rippin'

[tirolitoturulato]

Tal vez no conozca un guitarrista que me guste mas. Una lástima los pantalones.

[jonsilence]

Nice solo, but if its Nels ripping that you want to see, check out his INSANE solo from 2000 with Mark Isham's Silent Way Project here on YouTube by typing in 'Nels Cline solo'. Be prepared and have a spatula ready to scrape your face off the floor!

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nice solo, but damn, buy some pants the right size

[jing479]

I have most of his CDs, Nice solo but I won't define it as "rippin'".

[BucksStudent]

@jing479 Neither would I. I fear most Wilco fans seem to be unaware of his large past; he's been around much longer than Wilco.

[jmc9000]

Do any of the people commenting about who is and is not "the best" realize what subjective means? There is no right, there is no wrong, period. You may argue if you like, that's not my problem, just don't be mistaken in thinking your opinion is anything but your opinion. The lowest common denominator usually shies away from statistically dense forms of expression. Theoretical and accelerator physics needs passionate arguments if anybody here is interested.

[susanvonseggern]

Come see Tim Berne/Nels Cline/Jim Black on 10/3 at the Angel City Jazz Festival on 10/3 at the Ford Amphitheater in LA.

[JRBain7]

Nice tone and phrasing.

[93Zos]

Inspired & lyrical !

[MyBeardisGood]

Sorry meant to write Nels*

[MyBeardisGood]

Nel's has one of the most unique and recognizable styles i have ever heard

[flearhcp]

a new wilco fan here. What song is this? Would you recommend a ghost is born to a new listener?

[epyon33]

yes. listen to it.

[itscodyxx]

@flearhcp I'd say check of Being There, Summerteeth, or Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Any of them, especially the latter, will blow you away.

[1golgiaparatus]

you need to get Kicking Television. Nothing is as good as what they do live!

[smoothfrenchvanilla]

@flearhcp it's Impossible Germany from Sky Blue Sky

[RadioMuse1]

I'd recommend Summerteeth or Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. A Ghost Is Born is a bit more difficult to grasp... Tweedy's guitar work on it is often very harsh and some of the songwriting isn't as immediate or direct. Though along with Summerteeth and YHF it's in their trio of truly epic albums (the others are all quality as well).

[i811st]

Nels Cline IS the shit he had to restrain from making Wilco look like AMATEURS. never would have watched this if i knew it was wilco's stuff.

[zzmook]

The fact that they aren't at Nels' level doesn't make them amateurs - almost NOBODY'S at Nels' level. Wilco is an amazing band - just more in the sense that The Attractions or Tom Petty's original band are amazing than "jaw-dropping master of all known musical forms and then some" like Mr. Cline.

[i811st]

@zzmook I guess you can't have it all. So then ,How about a fantasy band? I would like to see this: Call it, "NelHammer"...Nels Cline and Hellhammer ,most notably from Mayhem, on the drums. Of course It wouldn't ruin my fantasy if Mr.Cline Brought Watt with him.lol.

[durtmagert]

Sorry, i know Wilco is the shit, but the guitar solo sounds like an amature.

[loudrussell]

lame

[stephenmyers99]

Don't listen to the last 2 comments, their favourite band's Blink 182. Music for little girls.

[WhomTheGodsDetest]

@stephenmyers99 i going to have to respectfully disagree with you, asshole.

[stephenmyers99]

@WhomTheGodsDetest And I must return the favour Fuck-knuckle :) Have a good 1!

[prinznevsky]

it still boggles my mind that such an incredible guitar player would join one of the most mediocre over-hyped bands in modern memory. and he still doesn't make them any better...

[dimmucoltrane890]

i agree completely.  a complete tragedy.

[BOYthatROX]

@prinznevsky "over-hyped" is most likely the worst possible adjective to use when describing wilco. They are one of the greatest bands right now, and my all-time favorite band, and they 100% under-rated, and "under-hyped". And even if you disagree, everyone watching this video except for you and your faggy blink 182 fan friend are going to suport wilco

[prinznevsky]

@BOYthatROX I'm sorry, but Wilco having topped many "best of" lists from mainstream media in the past 7 years shows them to be NOT "underrated"; why haven't any Nels Cline Singers records been on those lists? Nels is a true musician and sonic explorer, Wilco is just half-assed junkie rock that people lap up because NPR and other tastemakers deem them a "great band". Don't get me wrong, Mermaid Avenue is actually quite good, if only for the presence of the brilliant Billy Bragg.

[prinznevsky]

@BOYthatROX I suggest to listen to Nels' and Greg Bendian's reworking of Coltrane's "Interstellar Space" if you want to appreciate the true genius of Mr. Cline.

[BOYthatROX]

@prinznevsky i don't disagree that nels cline is a guitar genius, but i do disagree with you on your opinion of wilco. I dont know how to covince you that jeff tweedy is a brilliant song writer, and that their music could not be farther away than "half-assed". Wilco is also one of the rare bands that sounds just as good if not better live... But if you don't like their music, this comment isnt going to change anything.

[prinznevsky]

@BOYthatROX precisely, so we agree to disagree? Having been a fan of Uncle Tupelo, I found Wilco to be quite...how should I put this..."not genuine". Wilco's music is just seems t me like Tweedy wanted to be a rock star with typical rock star press, Jay wanted to be a good songwriter. Tweedy compensated by having Nels' sign up for musical cred, but Jay was consistent in his vision. Art is not perfect just like people, and just like people there are those you like, and those you don't.

[MikeDaMuddah]

@prinznevsky shit, I just posted a reply to the wrong comment. Loved yours. If you can, see mine in reply to jakearoo, above.

[Jewmonster]

I just saw him in Pomona. During the big solo, Tweedy's guitar went on the fritz. While a roadie stepped on to fix it, for two minutes CLINE PLAYED BOTH HIS AND TWEEDY'S PART SIMULTANEOUSLY.

[Jakearoo14]

@Jewmonster Thats just awsome wish i could have seen it. you know if its posted on youtube?

[MikeDaMuddah]

@Jakearoo14 I always like Wilco, but never could get a handle on the wannabe part of it. So many of Tweedy's lyrics are not personal to us and a bit stilted. Your comment put it into, "how should I say" perspective for me. Still like their music because of its variety and occasional hooks. Like to get your take on Okkervil River (but don't watch live clips(

[lorenzozavala87]

Just amazing

[sockmonkey1000]

nels kline is amazing :) this is my favorite wilco song

[rupman27]

Great vid! love how the audience is all into it! nice pants Nels! hahaha

[sodigthisbigcrux]

agree with Rambo....search for Nels with Banyan doing Maggot Brain

[urheadonastick]

Love ya Nels but uuh consider letting those pants out a bit.

[McLarnan]

i agree! nels can do this shit in his sleep. this man is truely one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

[nolan83]

Great vid! I was at this show....Thanks for uploading this.

I waited around after the show and talked to Nels, Jeff, and Glenn. Nice guys.

[duke51595]

i was at that concert too. i think. wilco opened up for neil young. in philly at the spectrum?

[nolan83]

Spokane, Washington. Badass performance.

[Rambo29]

Nels Cline ripping? This is Nels Cline bullshitting. Look up his solo work homey!