I still haven't heard what makes Buckethead a bad guitar player.
Can't people just say, ''I don't like his music'' or something like that?
After listening to a lot of his music, the only really bad thing that I could say is that reuses the same stuff sometimes. He's got skill, he's got creativity, and I'd say he plays with taste 95% of the time, if someone honesly thinks he is bad, then I doubt they've heard-
@MegaYoshitsune There is, quite literally, hundreads of great (in my opinion) tunes by Buckethead, if someone doesn't like him, then fine, I don't care, but saying he sucks is just wrong, it really is. Also I never had enough space in my last post to mention- Destroyer: Speed Flux Quadrant / Inclusion / Exhaust Release Welcome to Bucketheadland Inferno Whitewash Night of the Slunk Seven Laws of Woo Yoshimtsu's Den The Blind Sniper (Fred Rogers) Forbidden Zone I Love My Parents etc
Jimi-Eric-etc.--they were all the progenitors of the classic rock guitar lead schtick. Had Sean surfaced in the mid-60s he'd be an icon too. Problem is: by the time Sean came on the whole guitar God thing had worn a tad thin..
What a beautiful guitar sound. What a beautiful person. It's a shame he died right at the rise of current monoclonal-antibody drugs. They might have been able to replace his steroids. Geez...... I am blabbering now because I am sad that he isn't with us anymore.
One of my favorite films ever !! I went looking for the score and Bam this came up . So much postive playing in this mans soul . I listen to this and the other versions all the time . Of course it's like heaven when I crank it . Thank you for making these recordings .
is anyone else seeing this!?!? good god, what couldnt this man do!!! I still get surprised, happy, tears, every emotion possible each video i see of shawn.
just heard about this guy a week ago from my guitar teacher, hes probably better than randy rhoads and jimi hendrix why is it that not a lot of people know who he is?
@gesiz22 speaking solely about technique randy and jimi would not even be able to comprehend Shawn's genius. But from a creative standpoint Jimi > both of them
@fenderguitars087 I think you're dead right. IMO, Shawn Lane is the greatest technical electric guitar player of all time. Other players, most notably Paul Gilbert and Buckethead virtually revere him.
Jimi, on the other hand, influenced far more guitarists than anyone I can think of, by showing people what was possible. Not the greatest player technically, but oceans of vision and creativity.
@BobTheSubgenius That is really interesting, I had never heard that before. May I ask where/how you found that out? I listen to Buckethead quite a bit and really find him unbelievably talented... if what you say is true that he and Paul highly respented Shawn's playing that really, really says alot about Mr. Lane. I will need to listen to Shawn more... this is the first time i've heard him and I only found this posting out because I love this song. Sounds really amazing. Soulful!
@RedsoxandCeltics You should watch the video called ''Shawn Lane Tribute'', it shows loads of guitarists like Michael Angelo Batio, Rusty Cooley, Greg Howe and many others say great things about Shawn!
@gesiz22 He was kind of the JD Salinger of rock music, or of guitarists. He was kind of reclusive, almost obsessively developing his technique and composition for about 8 years. Weirdly, he did most of his composing in that period on the piano, which he also played brilliantly.
He was extremely reluctant to record, thinking that by the time he had his current body of music ready to release, it was already in his rearview mirror and he was on to other themes and sounds.
@gesiz22 Great question, another great question is why Randy Rhoads and Jimi Hendrix are even in the same breath as Shawn Lane, here's a few guitarists easily superior to both of them Malmsteen, Johnson, Govan (!), Holdsworth, Gilbert, Vai, Abasi, Bettencourt... So many others, that's the tip of the iceberg of superior players. Geez... actually, I'm not finished, Metheny, Carlton, Satriani, Howe, Petrucci, Di Meola, Breau... Jimi and Randy aren't worth comparing to some of the guys I list.
@xTiLkx Buckethead is garbage, his music is shit and his shredding is a bunch of noise. Buckethead doesn't even deserve an honorable mention for being a great guitar player. I will never consider him to be any good.
@oilers1go1 That's odd for many reasons. Mainly because Shawn considered Buckethead one of the best guitarists he has ever met and jammed with him frequently. Also because the majority of Buckethead's songs are acoustic.
But I'm sure the vast amount of theoretical knowledge you have and the months you spent analysing Buckethead's 500+ songs outweighs Shawn Lane's judgement.
@xTiLkx Many musicians/bands will say good things about or kiss the ass of other bands, it doesn't make them good you fucking idiot. What relevance does it have that most of his songs are acoustic? They're still uninspired pieces of trash. Should I like them because they're acoustic? Laughable. Writing 500 bad songs doesn't make him good, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer has wrote hundreds of songs too, but they aren't all good. They were friends you stupid cunt, of course he'll praise him.
@xTiLkx The only fail here is you pal. I never once contradicted myself (do you even know what a contradiction is?), if you can explain it, please do. lol I am interested in hearing what you come up with to validate your ridiculous opinion. It doesn't take months to sift through an artists body of work, I could listen to the entire Buckethead catalogue in a few days, with breaks and just because Shawn Lane praises him, speaks nothing of his talent. Do you not understand that?
@xTiLkx Understand this, Shawn Lane and Buckethead were friends. So his opinion is going to be biased heavily towards a positive word rather than a negative one. So his "expert" opinion is irrelevant to coming to a judgement on the talent of Buckethead. It's more a kind word from a friend than anything else. Why you mention that the majority of his songs are Acoustic escapes me, it's quite redundant really. As for theoretical knowledge, do you mean Musical Theory? If so, what is the relevance?
@xTiLkx Is it that without it, my opinion isn't valid? If so, I do know plenty of Musical Theory and have a very adept ear, so I assure you my opinion is an educated one. Now, when you find those words to describe my fail, let me know. I have mine ready. Your failure is immense and full of poor reasons to support any debate as to why Buckethead should be considered a great shredder/composer. First you present a biased source, then make a redundant statement about most of his songs being acoustic
@oilers1go1 But ... I don't agree with you. Buckethead's song are very special ... But they are interesting and his playing is good. Some of his musics are really awesome. You can't say he is an awful guitarist because you don't like what he does. Some people think Lane's music sucks ... They don't like his playing, ok. But Lane is still one of the best guitarist in guitar history. It's a question of taste ...
@oilers1go1 This song is not about how hard is the song or shredding... Its about a feeling. U can also try with Death theme by shawn lane or Song for Diane... If u want shreeding or speed u can hear Savitri, Not again, Hardcase...
@xTiLkx Then you weigh my theoretical knowledge to that of a person with a clearly biased/favouritist stance in the matter and call me fucking retarded when I make you look like an idiot. Then without batting an eye you proceed to not refute anything I say, but instead decide to make what I can only see as a last ditch effort to sway the argument in your favor, by saying I fail (Why?) and have contradicted myself (How?) and proceed to dismiss me without having actually come out of this alive lol
@xTiLkx But hey thanks for presenting some ludicrous reasons for liking something, if Shawn Lane praised punching yourself in the face, would you question anyone who disagrees with it and say: SHAWN LANE LIKES IT SO IT MUST BE GOOD. But being on your side of the fence where you are accustom to listening to shit no doubt, I don't think I will convince you that you're wrong. You listen to you music, I'll listen to mine, but know this. Buckethead is SHIT.
@gesiz22 Because the average person probably doesn't like/comprehend his music. It's not mainstream like Hendrix or Ozzy. Though In a way I would prefer him to be less known. He's one of those hidden gems you know?
@wespalladini YOU KNOW I COULDNT AGREE MORE............MOST OF THE TIME IM WITH A GROUP OF MUSICIANS THAT ARE THROWING OUT NAMES AND I SAY, "HAVE YOU HEARD SHAWN LANE" AND THEIR JUST LIKE 'WHO!'........LOL, I THINK TO MYSELF...............IM A FUCKIN LUCKY GUY..........LOL
@gesiz22 seriously man! you should check out guthrie govan, alex hutchings, greg howe, paul gilbert, al di meola, jason becker, and tosin abasi (to name a few) if your comparing Shawn Lane to randy rhaods and jimi hendrix. these guys are pretty close to his league (mostly guthrie govan)
I just got finished watching the movie of the same name...come and watch this...watch Shawn ascend into the heavens in the last minute and start crying. It's already an astonishingly beautiful piece of music, and this interpretation is perhaps even more beautiful.
right here, shawn plays an ibanez S series,his excalibur signature came later.i play the shawn lane standard in natural color,a great guitar,but i've changed the bridge air classic p.u. in a norton(both dimarzio),and now the the sound is perfect.
This is no ordinary S series.This guitar has 24 frets and a Low Pro Edge trem.Ibanez is only now starting to make S 24 sig models and S series guitars come with Edge trems.
I know it cant be an Edge trem because there is no such thing as a Gold Edge.They never made them,only Cosmo,Black,Chrome were available ith the Edge trem's.You build enough axes over the years you can spot real Floyds,TRS,Edge,Low Pro Edge,Gotoh Floyd trems at a glance.
LISTEN TO MICHAEL TSARION ON THE YOUTUBE. HE IS THE WORLDS PREMIER CONSPIRACY RESEARCHER/LECTURER/AUTHOR. LEO ZAGAMI AND DR. BILL dEAGLE ARE HIGHLY INFORMATIVE AS WELL.
ibanez saber...now is named ibanez S prestige series,check on site. i have one they are the most confortable guitars i ever tried,slim light body,big frets and large fretboards and the thinnest necks on the market
Tried one but I didn't like it unfortunally. ^^ It hurt my wrist and it was too "low" to sit with. Well, to each his own I guess, and of course it has to do with what model you're used to! (Les Paul here :D).
well, in my case I absolutely love the ESP eclipse, though very much based on the Les Paul. some PRS models have been quite ok to play on, as well as the Ibanez RG series. The models that don't quite do it for me are the Ibanez S and SA series as well as some Schechter/Washburn guitars. I don't know if that helps, but really you should just head down to a music store and try some diffrent ones out to see which ones you prefer. :) "One size fits all" is as far from the truth as you can get. :)
You have a wide range of necks your comfortable on bro.The models you like all have very different neck radiuses and fret wires.I am most comfortable on my RG wizard necks and have a tough time playing Gibson,s PRS's because they are like night and day.And dont care for S series because I am just so used to 24fret necks 22's throw me a little,but thats good your comfortable on so many different necks.Wish I could do that,the closest to the Wizard necks Ive found are on my Suhr modern 24's.
Diffrent, but all comfortable. :) But seriously, a lot of the time you get used to playing one thing and you think it's the most comfortable. If you're used to playing Les Pauls most likely you'll prefer the LP before almost any other guitar. In my case I like to mix and try diffrent things, and my favourite necks have been the Washburn DD61, ESP Eclipse and ESP LTD SC-207. 24 fret-guitars are cool, but I find that I don't use the 23rd and 24th frets that frequently, so I don't mind either way.
I think thats awesome you can do that man.I don't know to many guys that are that versatile and feel comfortable playing on different necks.I can deal with 22 or 24 but evrything else I cant get used to radius fretwire Etc.You are very lucky to have it like that my friend.
Like I said, I still think that you're just not used to playing other guitars. :) Initially I hated everything but my Les Paul, but once I had to start playing other guitars I eventually liked them more and more. It works like that for me, but then again I could be wrong.
Yeah it's not like that for everyone man.Especially when you take the body weights into concideration along with the necks.I have tried believe me and I will never get used to Gibsons,PRS..Just very very uncomfortable for me.Ive just been playing RG, Fender,Music Man, for way to long.Over 24yrs so changing is not something in my future,lol.Like I said you are lucky to have it like that because not many do thats a fact.
Yes I think its awesome for guys that can be cmfortable and any guitar.I mean I can still play them but not as comfortable as with my RG,s and Fender guitars.
I love my 7strings also.
I just got my hands on the RG 2027X and it is amazing.I love the piezo system sick guitar and hard to find.I guess if you spend enough time you can get used to anything but know I would never be able to convert to a Gibson,or PRS just to used to thin necks,and light bodies
the emotion that i feel everytime i hear this is just overwhelming! ahhh.. Now this is what music is all about.. its all about making people feel something.. something wonderful.. whether its lively or depressing or whatever..
its from the movie of this title scored by Ennio Moriccone, by the director who made clint eastwood famous: sergio leone. Hearing it together with the plot and images of the town tryign to grow is perfection. i was hoping while the video loaded it woudl be the main theme of the gunfight, this drawn out utterly epic sequence. the film overflows with emotion and good music in the key scenes, i really really recommend it
Agree with you there. The film and soundtrack are just perfection, and that theme as Henry Fonda steps out of the bushes after killing the family is just epic.
...and I would advise anybody who is moved by this performance to go listen to the original in the soundtrack. It will have you in tears. Of course, Shawn does an incredible job too!
There are some good comments here about Shawn being restless and often overplaying. People seem to get so defensive about that, but it's true, especially on his earlier Willy's clips. This clip is wonderful, because he really used space and phrasing. It's sad, because I think as he got older, he was maturing and doing that more and more. It made his peerless technique and speed seem even more impressive when he would hold back like that. Sad that we couldn't see him continue his growth.
you know whats even sadder? the fact that a lot of people who do know about him seem to have almost forgotten about him...he was an amazing player who I hope will be remembered for a long time
Were you born with all of your brain functioning. Or did the rest of it get clouded with your ignorance. A good guitarist doesn't need a 5 man set-piece to make music. It's called a composition. The greatest musicians that have every live never had a singer, but they composed music. Which is what music is meant to be, composed, not drown out by other people jumping around the stage. Lane isn't mentioned because he preferred to stay under the radar. Jimmy=good cause of zep.
Apples and oranges if they weren't play the same instrument. But they are, and shawn lane is just way more talented then paige. It's not even an opinion. Shawn could play anything paige could, but better.
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if you think i would even consider trading in my Jimmy Page collection for Shawns self produced home recordings ,..than i advise u better ease off that crack pipe dude.
the biggest reason that people don't buy non vocal music is cuz people don't like it, many of the guys i know can't feel the emotion in songs like this one.. sorry if the english isnt great
Shawn lane...what a legend. He did not deserve to leave so soon. He did not just compose music. He composed magic, pure breathtaking, amazing ballads and songs.
I honestly feel like breaking down every time i hear songs like these.
Lets be honest here, Becker was amazing. Unfortunately, he was not given the chance to grow. He peaked at 20 due to ALS, but Lane was still better when he was 20. I truly love them both. If you want to see something unbelievable from Lane (as far as playing and hand dexterity goes) check out "Time is the Enemy". If you do, pay close attention to 2:10-2:20.
To those who like to compare their heroes: Musicians are musicians, and each are unique. There is no point in arguing who we like best, and I guarantee you that THEY wouldn't give a shit. That being said, Shawn Lane rocks all of your faces, and this is one of the best musical moments I have ever witnessed, and its on a shitty youtube video!
Its like he creates a direct line to your soul through his guitar, amazing. And Bravo to Ennio Morricone for writing such a beautiful melody
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i see Lane as primarily an instrumentalist...
that u cant really compare to Hendrix or Page,,they wrote nad played "songs" around vocal arrangments..,,,Lane and others for teh most part ,(u know who they are),play like they r at at a track meet.
What's awesome about this clip is everyone knows that Shawn could play a million notes a second, but he DOESN'T here, because it would not serve the song. THAT'S the mark of a true musician; someone who is not a slave to superior technique, and who knows when NOT to overplay!!
yeah man.Thats what was so awesome about Shawn no matter what he was playing the flawless techiuqe in his phrasing was always present.And this is an exelent example of that, he is a living part of every note.Just the most amazing player i have ever heard..
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go watch "all along the watch tower" and then tell me he is not overplaying on this cover ,..he steps all over the vocal lines and then just keeps on going..
Shawn never overplays. What did you want? An exact cover? Why not just listen to the original? The purpose of a cover is to make it your own and that is exactly what Shawn does. Why do you keep mentioning vocals? Are Page(as you seem to love) and Hendrix praised for vocals? It's good to see that Clear Channel has a firm grip on those who live the unexamined life. Why don't you take your ignorance to a more appropriate demographic. I'm sure Brittany Spears has plaeny of your favorites on YouTube.
kinda disrespectful to talk shit about him and his band seeing as he died. he was one of the best guitarists who has and ever will live more than likely
yeah but he was a fantastic guitarist and he loved life attitude is important too nobody likes a prick. i met michael angelo batio and expected him to be cocky as hell and he was very modest while yngwie malmsteen is a douche he won't give an autograph for nothing my friends band teacher tried to talk to him and he was a real jerk. according to most shawn lane was really kind and enjoyed talking to fellow musicians for a long time.
he is beloved by his fans, i think a large part of the attraction to certain guitarists is who the man is who is doing the playing playing..i've watched a few of Shawns lessons also and he is excellent at teaching...going back and watching "all along the watch tower", yes, fantasic,,i just would have enjoyed it more had he held off soloing on top both verses.
I agree, the reason being that 1 out of every 3 or so people in this country actually understands and sees music for what it is - a language. The other two people are responsible for the complete planned obsolescence of the music industry as we know it. People dont flock to buy this stuff because they are truely ignorant to what music actually is now. Congradulations.
i reckon its way less people than one in three, not enough people understand just how musically perfect Shawn was, and how pathetic image obsessed puppets are making billions off of screaming girls who like the singers haircut.. reflects badly on how shallow society is sometimes..
This guy's the real deal. A real musician....not some poser for rolling stone.
moffatsghost 2 months ago
This almost puts me to tears
SlayerL66 3 months ago in playlist SlayerL66's favorites
This video says about everything you need to know about playing the guitar
xlp3t3r 6 months ago
@xlp3t3r yep
prantare 2 months ago
To' 14 people: FUCK
ignaziodisalvomusic 6 months ago 3
This performance just tears me apart...
wicker1985 7 months ago 7
this(not his technique or speed) is what elavates him into the very top tier of guitarists to have ever set foot on the planet
Kingding6 7 months ago
@Kingding6
I agree so much. This is so beutiful..
prantare 3 months ago
I still haven't heard what makes Buckethead a bad guitar player.
Can't people just say, ''I don't like his music'' or something like that?
After listening to a lot of his music, the only really bad thing that I could say is that reuses the same stuff sometimes. He's got skill, he's got creativity, and I'd say he plays with taste 95% of the time, if someone honesly thinks he is bad, then I doubt they've heard-
The Interworld And The New Innocence
Scraps
Jump Man
Kidogo
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Sled Ride
MegaYoshitsune 7 months ago
MegaYoshitsune 7 months ago
You make me smile bud, thank you.
Pornored 8 months ago
Jimi-Eric-etc.--they were all the progenitors of the classic rock guitar lead schtick. Had Sean surfaced in the mid-60s he'd be an icon too. Problem is: by the time Sean came on the whole guitar God thing had worn a tad thin..
ldopreufh 10 months ago 3
What a beautiful guitar sound. What a beautiful person. It's a shame he died right at the rise of current monoclonal-antibody drugs. They might have been able to replace his steroids. Geez...... I am blabbering now because I am sad that he isn't with us anymore.
cosmogang 11 months ago 2
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I hope Shawn and Roy Buchanan are jamming upstairs.
InterlochenFan 11 months ago
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InterlochenFan 11 months ago
Shawn epitomizes everything good and heartfelt.
Kingding6 1 year ago 3
One of my favorite films ever !! I went looking for the score and Bam this came up . So much postive playing in this mans soul . I listen to this and the other versions all the time . Of course it's like heaven when I crank it . Thank you for making these recordings .
Fuzzzy23 1 year ago 9
is anyone else seeing this!?!? good god, what couldnt this man do!!! I still get surprised, happy, tears, every emotion possible each video i see of shawn.
kamacazi8 1 year ago
this will be played at my wedding
nickfromdtown1992 1 year ago
How come someone can dislike this masterpiece interpretation? What's in there to be disliked?
loteph1 1 year ago
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loteph1 1 year ago
Lane along with Holdsworth define the electric guitar...conceptually, tonally, musically and artistically.
His tone was other-wordly.
Fabulous musician.
R.I.P.
pooperscoopr69 1 year ago
Hope you like my version on my channel, inspired after I saw this incredible version by Shawn.
jemdave13 1 year ago 5
RESPECT!
jdmkanjoracer1988 1 year ago
That bend at 3:53, just EPIC
thiagorisingforce 1 year ago 5
@thiagorisingforce yeah that was when the tears started pouring in from me ;(
TheHornet79 1 year ago
At 4 minutes I'm reduced to tears.
agrov8tr 1 year ago
just heard about this guy a week ago from my guitar teacher, hes probably better than randy rhoads and jimi hendrix why is it that not a lot of people know who he is?
gesiz22 1 year ago 23
@gesiz22 speaking solely about technique randy and jimi would not even be able to comprehend Shawn's genius. But from a creative standpoint Jimi > both of them
fenderguitars087 1 year ago
@fenderguitars087 I think you're dead right. IMO, Shawn Lane is the greatest technical electric guitar player of all time. Other players, most notably Paul Gilbert and Buckethead virtually revere him.
Jimi, on the other hand, influenced far more guitarists than anyone I can think of, by showing people what was possible. Not the greatest player technically, but oceans of vision and creativity.
BobTheSubgenius 1 year ago 2
@BobTheSubgenius That is really interesting, I had never heard that before. May I ask where/how you found that out? I listen to Buckethead quite a bit and really find him unbelievably talented... if what you say is true that he and Paul highly respented Shawn's playing that really, really says alot about Mr. Lane. I will need to listen to Shawn more... this is the first time i've heard him and I only found this posting out because I love this song. Sounds really amazing. Soulful!
RedsoxandCeltics 1 year ago
@RedsoxandCeltics You should watch the video called ''Shawn Lane Tribute'', it shows loads of guitarists like Michael Angelo Batio, Rusty Cooley, Greg Howe and many others say great things about Shawn!
MegaYoshitsune 1 year ago
@gesiz22 He was kind of the JD Salinger of rock music, or of guitarists. He was kind of reclusive, almost obsessively developing his technique and composition for about 8 years. Weirdly, he did most of his composing in that period on the piano, which he also played brilliantly.
He was extremely reluctant to record, thinking that by the time he had his current body of music ready to release, it was already in his rearview mirror and he was on to other themes and sounds.
BobTheSubgenius 1 year ago
@gesiz22 He lived for music alone ...sometimes that isn't enough to make it big ....but to make it brilliant.
systemcat 10 months ago 5
@gesiz22
Because he was overweight, and he wasn't loud and obnoxious.
ExtremeBogom 10 months ago 2
@gesiz22 Great question, another great question is why Randy Rhoads and Jimi Hendrix are even in the same breath as Shawn Lane, here's a few guitarists easily superior to both of them Malmsteen, Johnson, Govan (!), Holdsworth, Gilbert, Vai, Abasi, Bettencourt... So many others, that's the tip of the iceberg of superior players. Geez... actually, I'm not finished, Metheny, Carlton, Satriani, Howe, Petrucci, Di Meola, Breau... Jimi and Randy aren't worth comparing to some of the guys I list.
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@oilers1go1 Don't forget Buckethead dude. Shawn loved Buckethead.
xTiLkx 8 months ago
@xTiLkx Buckethead is garbage, his music is shit and his shredding is a bunch of noise. Buckethead doesn't even deserve an honorable mention for being a great guitar player. I will never consider him to be any good.
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@oilers1go1 That's odd for many reasons. Mainly because Shawn considered Buckethead one of the best guitarists he has ever met and jammed with him frequently. Also because the majority of Buckethead's songs are acoustic.
But I'm sure the vast amount of theoretical knowledge you have and the months you spent analysing Buckethead's 500+ songs outweighs Shawn Lane's judgement.
xTiLkx 8 months ago
@xTiLkx Many musicians/bands will say good things about or kiss the ass of other bands, it doesn't make them good you fucking idiot. What relevance does it have that most of his songs are acoustic? They're still uninspired pieces of trash. Should I like them because they're acoustic? Laughable. Writing 500 bad songs doesn't make him good, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer has wrote hundreds of songs too, but they aren't all good. They were friends you stupid cunt, of course he'll praise him.
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@oilers1go1 Are you fucking retarded?
xTiLkx 8 months ago
@xTiLkx That's the best response you could manage? lol!!
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@oilers1go1 Words aren't able to describe the fail. How about you keep from contradicting yourself before starting a discussion, mmkai?
xTiLkx 8 months ago
@xTiLkx The only fail here is you pal. I never once contradicted myself (do you even know what a contradiction is?), if you can explain it, please do. lol I am interested in hearing what you come up with to validate your ridiculous opinion. It doesn't take months to sift through an artists body of work, I could listen to the entire Buckethead catalogue in a few days, with breaks and just because Shawn Lane praises him, speaks nothing of his talent. Do you not understand that?
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@xTiLkx Understand this, Shawn Lane and Buckethead were friends. So his opinion is going to be biased heavily towards a positive word rather than a negative one. So his "expert" opinion is irrelevant to coming to a judgement on the talent of Buckethead. It's more a kind word from a friend than anything else. Why you mention that the majority of his songs are Acoustic escapes me, it's quite redundant really. As for theoretical knowledge, do you mean Musical Theory? If so, what is the relevance?
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@xTiLkx Is it that without it, my opinion isn't valid? If so, I do know plenty of Musical Theory and have a very adept ear, so I assure you my opinion is an educated one. Now, when you find those words to describe my fail, let me know. I have mine ready. Your failure is immense and full of poor reasons to support any debate as to why Buckethead should be considered a great shredder/composer. First you present a biased source, then make a redundant statement about most of his songs being acoustic
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@xTiLkx So to summarize these events: You have failed in EPIC fashion.
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@oilers1go1 Shit, you have destroyed him Oo
SweeetPicker 8 months ago
@SweeetPicker Thanks. It wasn't hard really. lol... And Buckethead is awful.
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@oilers1go1 But ... I don't agree with you. Buckethead's song are very special ... But they are interesting and his playing is good. Some of his musics are really awesome. You can't say he is an awful guitarist because you don't like what he does. Some people think Lane's music sucks ... They don't like his playing, ok. But Lane is still one of the best guitarist in guitar history. It's a question of taste ...
SweeetPicker 8 months ago
@oilers1go1 This song is not about how hard is the song or shredding... Its about a feeling. U can also try with Death theme by shawn lane or Song for Diane... If u want shreeding or speed u can hear Savitri, Not again, Hardcase...
LucasSeis 8 months ago
@LucasSeis We were never discussing the song in the first place. But thanks.
oilers1go1 8 months ago
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Shmucko21 1 week ago
@xTiLkx Then you weigh my theoretical knowledge to that of a person with a clearly biased/favouritist stance in the matter and call me fucking retarded when I make you look like an idiot. Then without batting an eye you proceed to not refute anything I say, but instead decide to make what I can only see as a last ditch effort to sway the argument in your favor, by saying I fail (Why?) and have contradicted myself (How?) and proceed to dismiss me without having actually come out of this alive lol
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@xTiLkx But hey thanks for presenting some ludicrous reasons for liking something, if Shawn Lane praised punching yourself in the face, would you question anyone who disagrees with it and say: SHAWN LANE LIKES IT SO IT MUST BE GOOD. But being on your side of the fence where you are accustom to listening to shit no doubt, I don't think I will convince you that you're wrong. You listen to you music, I'll listen to mine, but know this. Buckethead is SHIT.
oilers1go1 8 months ago
@gesiz22 Because the average person probably doesn't like/comprehend his music. It's not mainstream like Hendrix or Ozzy. Though In a way I would prefer him to be less known. He's one of those hidden gems you know?
wespalladini 8 months ago 3
@wespalladini YOU KNOW I COULDNT AGREE MORE............MOST OF THE TIME IM WITH A GROUP OF MUSICIANS THAT ARE THROWING OUT NAMES AND I SAY, "HAVE YOU HEARD SHAWN LANE" AND THEIR JUST LIKE 'WHO!'........LOL, I THINK TO MYSELF...............IM A FUCKIN LUCKY GUY..........LOL
vetmusician 7 months ago 7
@gesiz22 seriously man! you should check out guthrie govan, alex hutchings, greg howe, paul gilbert, al di meola, jason becker, and tosin abasi (to name a few) if your comparing Shawn Lane to randy rhaods and jimi hendrix. these guys are pretty close to his league (mostly guthrie govan)
ItsGojira3 5 months ago 4
@gesiz22 Because he is fat.
FendersRule 4 months ago
I just got finished watching the movie of the same name...come and watch this...watch Shawn ascend into the heavens in the last minute and start crying. It's already an astonishingly beautiful piece of music, and this interpretation is perhaps even more beautiful.
Scratch47 1 year ago
MORRICONE RULES!!!!!!!
SPLEENJAZZ 1 year ago 3
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a aa faat man
vinnothelizard 1 year ago
Shawn's touch breaks me heart every time. I'm so fukn pissed off that he's gone....
treybruce 1 year ago 2
@treybruce me too.
agrov8tr 1 year ago
well, there you go
tomosoos 1 year ago
I love that dude man
NOTEWORKERnm1 1 year ago
Extremely touching.
ExtremeBogom 1 year ago 5
sergio leone and ennio morricone forever.
coluccia 2 years ago
4:22
THE SUSTAIN! :()
wesselbindt 2 years ago
@wesselbindt I'd say that's feedback
RobGordon07 2 years ago
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4:22
THE FEEDBACK! :()
wesselbindt 2 years ago 2
Good Job...Nice Playing.
limeliter 2 years ago
right here, shawn plays an ibanez S series,his excalibur signature came later.i play the shawn lane standard in natural color,a great guitar,but i've changed the bridge air classic p.u. in a norton(both dimarzio),and now the the sound is perfect.
stoofbuis 2 years ago
This is no ordinary S series.This guitar has 24 frets and a Low Pro Edge trem.Ibanez is only now starting to make S 24 sig models and S series guitars come with Edge trems.
petiethepitt 1 year ago
I know it cant be an Edge trem because there is no such thing as a Gold Edge.They never made them,only Cosmo,Black,Chrome were available ith the Edge trem's.You build enough axes over the years you can spot real Floyds,TRS,Edge,Low Pro Edge,Gotoh Floyd trems at a glance.
petiethepitt 1 year ago
If I'm not mistaken its an early type of ibanez radius? even though the pickup selector is dubious.
Imalwayscold 1 year ago
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LISTEN TO MICHAEL TSARION ON THE YOUTUBE. HE IS THE WORLDS PREMIER CONSPIRACY RESEARCHER/LECTURER/AUTHOR. LEO ZAGAMI AND DR. BILL dEAGLE ARE HIGHLY INFORMATIVE AS WELL.
countdumas 2 years ago
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dire straits on alchemy live played once upon a time in the west which is the best
sinclairnewport 2 years ago
theres another song with this title from bruce springsteen and its also a instrumental i believe. is it a cover, or two different songs?
gnrfn 2 years ago
he used this song as an intro to badlands in 1980/81 and also two times (2007 and 2009) as his concert intro
MJ2327 2 years ago
Two diff song, what Shawn is playing is a song made by the amazing ennio morricone, its extracted from movie once upon a time in the west
Malyorus 2 years ago
Dear Santa... for Christmas... I want that guitar!!! :)
oilkills 2 years ago 3
Everytime I hear this one, it gives me goose bumps big time. You feel Shawn's love for music
tonyross1977 2 years ago 3
great tune
sludgefingers 2 years ago 2
beautiful
perromanchado 2 years ago 4
R.I.P.
maidengr 2 years ago 2
Fuck the bend at 3:44 is amazing.
Shmucko12 2 years ago
What guitar is this? anybody?
UltimateKyle281 2 years ago
Vigier guitars...
robbyperez 2 years ago
he used vigier a lot but its an ibanez.
asharp12 2 years ago
That's Ibanez Mahogany saber custom made
ziemass 2 years ago
ibanez saber...now is named ibanez S prestige series,check on site. i have one they are the most confortable guitars i ever tried,slim light body,big frets and large fretboards and the thinnest necks on the market
nicometal88 2 years ago 2
Tried one but I didn't like it unfortunally. ^^ It hurt my wrist and it was too "low" to sit with. Well, to each his own I guess, and of course it has to do with what model you're used to! (Les Paul here :D).
damillionmalania 2 years ago 3
I also use a Les Paul, and was wondering what other guitars you have used that were comfortable to play with.
arsguitarrica 2 years ago
well, in my case I absolutely love the ESP eclipse, though very much based on the Les Paul. some PRS models have been quite ok to play on, as well as the Ibanez RG series. The models that don't quite do it for me are the Ibanez S and SA series as well as some Schechter/Washburn guitars. I don't know if that helps, but really you should just head down to a music store and try some diffrent ones out to see which ones you prefer. :) "One size fits all" is as far from the truth as you can get. :)
damillionmalania 2 years ago
You have a wide range of necks your comfortable on bro.The models you like all have very different neck radiuses and fret wires.I am most comfortable on my RG wizard necks and have a tough time playing Gibson,s PRS's because they are like night and day.And dont care for S series because I am just so used to 24fret necks 22's throw me a little,but thats good your comfortable on so many different necks.Wish I could do that,the closest to the Wizard necks Ive found are on my Suhr modern 24's.
petiethepitt 1 year ago
Diffrent, but all comfortable. :) But seriously, a lot of the time you get used to playing one thing and you think it's the most comfortable. If you're used to playing Les Pauls most likely you'll prefer the LP before almost any other guitar. In my case I like to mix and try diffrent things, and my favourite necks have been the Washburn DD61, ESP Eclipse and ESP LTD SC-207. 24 fret-guitars are cool, but I find that I don't use the 23rd and 24th frets that frequently, so I don't mind either way.
damillionmalania 1 year ago
I think thats awesome you can do that man.I don't know to many guys that are that versatile and feel comfortable playing on different necks.I can deal with 22 or 24 but evrything else I cant get used to radius fretwire Etc.You are very lucky to have it like that my friend.
petiethepitt 1 year ago
Like I said, I still think that you're just not used to playing other guitars. :) Initially I hated everything but my Les Paul, but once I had to start playing other guitars I eventually liked them more and more. It works like that for me, but then again I could be wrong.
damillionmalania 1 year ago
Yeah it's not like that for everyone man.Especially when you take the body weights into concideration along with the necks.I have tried believe me and I will never get used to Gibsons,PRS..Just very very uncomfortable for me.Ive just been playing RG, Fender,Music Man, for way to long.Over 24yrs so changing is not something in my future,lol.Like I said you are lucky to have it like that because not many do thats a fact.
petiethepitt 1 year ago
well, maybe I'm just awesome then. :P Yeah, that's probably it. :D
damillionmalania 1 year ago
Ha,ha,maybe,peace bro..
petiethepitt 1 year ago
I must be lucky too then, as I can play on thick or thin, 22, or 24, 6 or 7 string guitars the same ;).
Anyway, how you doing man?
ExtremeBogom 1 year ago
I'm well,how have ya been brother.
Yes I think its awesome for guys that can be cmfortable and any guitar.I mean I can still play them but not as comfortable as with my RG,s and Fender guitars.
I love my 7strings also.
I just got my hands on the RG 2027X and it is amazing.I love the piezo system sick guitar and hard to find.I guess if you spend enough time you can get used to anything but know I would never be able to convert to a Gibson,or PRS just to used to thin necks,and light bodies
petiethepitt 1 year ago
It's an Ibanez model.
DreamsElixir 2 years ago 2
Vigier Excalibur Shawn Lane (Master)Signature guitar.
bluesyhenkie 2 years ago
Amazing rendition of that piece. It's a shame He had to go.
MagellansUnderwear 2 years ago
my mind is splattered on the wall behind me
Shmucko12 2 years ago
This guy was just a brilliant guitarist and musician.
melton1002008 2 years ago
This is by far my favourite performance of shawns and like he said himself his favourite songs to play where slow songs like epilogue.
GovanIsGod 2 years ago
dunno what to say... I love that guy .. wow!!
jacksonk12 2 years ago
r.i.p shawn. \m/ you will rock in the heavens now
theoriesofapocalypse 2 years ago 3
I woke up the night he died
I went downstairs and turned on the computer and was drawn right to his website for some reason
then the years came up....birth to death
that was not a good day, but I wasn't surprised
the brightest candles burn out the quickest
lambro39 2 years ago 39
Mind if I got you pregnant?
Boghman22 2 years ago
Beauty is hard to describe, but watching this performance makes it just a little easier ;)
melodic218 2 years ago 4
i wish thad vid had a better quality... this gives me goosebumps all over the place :)
asdfasdsfsa 2 years ago 2
His touch is fucking perfect.
Rollotony 2 years ago 4
the emotion that i feel everytime i hear this is just overwhelming! ahhh.. Now this is what music is all about.. its all about making people feel something.. something wonderful.. whether its lively or depressing or whatever..
nainatugal 2 years ago 4
its from the movie of this title scored by Ennio Moriccone, by the director who made clint eastwood famous: sergio leone. Hearing it together with the plot and images of the town tryign to grow is perfection. i was hoping while the video loaded it woudl be the main theme of the gunfight, this drawn out utterly epic sequence. the film overflows with emotion and good music in the key scenes, i really really recommend it
tyrannicoystercult 2 years ago 3
Agree with you there. The film and soundtrack are just perfection, and that theme as Henry Fonda steps out of the bushes after killing the family is just epic.
edjem1 2 years ago
...and I would advise anybody who is moved by this performance to go listen to the original in the soundtrack. It will have you in tears. Of course, Shawn does an incredible job too!
edjem1 2 years ago
most emotional solo. ever.
gruenegittare 2 years ago
There are some good comments here about Shawn being restless and often overplaying. People seem to get so defensive about that, but it's true, especially on his earlier Willy's clips. This clip is wonderful, because he really used space and phrasing. It's sad, because I think as he got older, he was maturing and doing that more and more. It made his peerless technique and speed seem even more impressive when he would hold back like that. Sad that we couldn't see him continue his growth.
giantrobot9000 2 years ago
"continue his growth" lol
SvenTwelve 2 years ago 2
So wrong, but funny.....
giantrobot9000 2 years ago
LOL PMSL
jcall7 2 years ago
i swear im on the verge of tears everytime i watch this
guitarshreddar1122 2 years ago 23
same here...hes was too good!
tmh1717 2 years ago
@guitarshreddar1122 absolutely right. I actually did cry while at work watching this.
kalapoka666 1 year ago
This is Music.
melodic218 2 years ago
oh, its more than that, its shawn lane, music itself bows to shawn lane
shreddingjake 2 years ago
you know whats even sadder? the fact that a lot of people who do know about him seem to have almost forgotten about him...he was an amazing player who I hope will be remembered for a long time
dab0556 2 years ago 4
Every time I listen to him, i miss him even more
Tacoguitar 2 years ago 2
He was from another planet ! FABULOUS !
Tales0fTheUnexpected 2 years ago
jbrianfehr - u know nothing about true music by ur comments bro...just cut ur losses...
melodic218 2 years ago
this song tells such a beautiful and emotional story, with every note played it became truly magnificant.
Shawn Lane a Legend but more to the point a genius.
trevskiw2008 3 years ago
I have never heard such emotion come from a guitar.
This is amazing music.
I wish he was still alive...
Rest in peace, Shawn. You will always be remembered.
gitarmats 3 years ago
this is soul....this, is emotion.
rip bro.
melodic218 3 years ago 5
AAWWEESOME
bbristowe 3 years ago
shawn was hands down the most amazingly beautiful guitar player that ever lived
treybruce 3 years ago 5
Shawn is good because of shawn
bbristowe 3 years ago
jbrianfehr,
Were you born with all of your brain functioning. Or did the rest of it get clouded with your ignorance. A good guitarist doesn't need a 5 man set-piece to make music. It's called a composition. The greatest musicians that have every live never had a singer, but they composed music. Which is what music is meant to be, composed, not drown out by other people jumping around the stage. Lane isn't mentioned because he preferred to stay under the radar. Jimmy=good cause of zep.
bbristowe 3 years ago
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to bbristowe.....
you make some good points....
but realistically you can not compare a life long bed room/ bar band guitarist as Lane was with the likes of a Jimmy Page, apples and oranges dude,..
jbrianfehr 3 years ago
Apples and oranges if they weren't play the same instrument. But they are, and shawn lane is just way more talented then paige. It's not even an opinion. Shawn could play anything paige could, but better.
bbristowe 3 years ago 4
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if you think i would even consider trading in my Jimmy Page collection for Shawns self produced home recordings ,..than i advise u better ease off that crack pipe dude.
jbrianfehr 3 years ago
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too bad he didn't play tech death
Jdudeo 3 years ago
the biggest reason that people don't buy non vocal music is cuz people don't like it, many of the guys i know can't feel the emotion in songs like this one.. sorry if the english isnt great
nilzorie 3 years ago
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Shawn lane...what a legend. He did not deserve to leave so soon. He did not just compose music. He composed magic, pure breathtaking, amazing ballads and songs.
I honestly feel like breaking down every time i hear songs like these.
Trust me that is not easy for a man like me.
innhoster 3 years ago
RIP Shawn
TheGuitarTheory 3 years ago 2
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One of the most beautiful things that i heard in my life .
pac120sj 3 years ago 2
what unparalleled tone....absolutely beautiful dynamics and overall performance
patmyer1 3 years ago
Lets be honest here, Becker was amazing. Unfortunately, he was not given the chance to grow. He peaked at 20 due to ALS, but Lane was still better when he was 20. I truly love them both. If you want to see something unbelievable from Lane (as far as playing and hand dexterity goes) check out "Time is the Enemy". If you do, pay close attention to 2:10-2:20.
BoltThrower2000 3 years ago 2
Excellent example of how to use a tremolo.
kingjoshinho 3 years ago 3
Man I love this piece, especially that part from 2:00 to 2:10.
kingjoshinho 3 years ago
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Excellent music, he does sorta look like hes having sex with his guitar though.
ElmosNo1 3 years ago
To those who like to compare their heroes: Musicians are musicians, and each are unique. There is no point in arguing who we like best, and I guarantee you that THEY wouldn't give a shit. That being said, Shawn Lane rocks all of your faces, and this is one of the best musical moments I have ever witnessed, and its on a shitty youtube video!
Its like he creates a direct line to your soul through his guitar, amazing. And Bravo to Ennio Morricone for writing such a beautiful melody
KyleSweitzer 3 years ago 6
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i see Lane as primarily an instrumentalist...
that u cant really compare to Hendrix or Page,,they wrote nad played "songs" around vocal arrangments..,,,Lane and others for teh most part ,(u know who they are),play like they r at at a track meet.
jbrianfehr 3 years ago
It's amazing people still manage to make comments about speed for a clip like this...Just sad really, listen to the clip.
gunther101 3 years ago 3
AMEN... some people let their mouths starting working before their brain does :D
feet2oofast 3 years ago
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. The emotion Shawn put into this is absolutely astounding. Perfection is all I can say.
RIP Shawn Lane
tsumabiken 3 years ago
Awesome !
chickenboy2006 3 years ago
What's awesome about this clip is everyone knows that Shawn could play a million notes a second, but he DOESN'T here, because it would not serve the song. THAT'S the mark of a true musician; someone who is not a slave to superior technique, and who knows when NOT to overplay!!
jamitt 3 years ago 7
yeah man.Thats what was so awesome about Shawn no matter what he was playing the flawless techiuqe in his phrasing was always present.And this is an exelent example of that, he is a living part of every note.Just the most amazing player i have ever heard..
petiethepitt 3 years ago 2
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go watch "all along the watch tower" and then tell me he is not overplaying on this cover ,..he steps all over the vocal lines and then just keeps on going..
jbrianfehr 3 years ago
well the singer sucks anyways...
P3313 3 years ago
Shawn never overplays. What did you want? An exact cover? Why not just listen to the original? The purpose of a cover is to make it your own and that is exactly what Shawn does. Why do you keep mentioning vocals? Are Page(as you seem to love) and Hendrix praised for vocals? It's good to see that Clear Channel has a firm grip on those who live the unexamined life. Why don't you take your ignorance to a more appropriate demographic. I'm sure Brittany Spears has plaeny of your favorites on YouTube.
BoltThrower2000 3 years ago 2
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listen to the orignal?,thas't a good idea.. Honesty dude ,his bands cover sounds like dog shit compared to the real deal,..that's just a fact.
jbrianfehr 3 years ago
kinda disrespectful to talk shit about him and his band seeing as he died. he was one of the best guitarists who has and ever will live more than likely
brandon5pennies 3 years ago
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music without vocals is just that , musak.
it's not my thing.
no disrespect meant , but there are reasons why people are not flocking to buy his material..
jbrianfehr 3 years ago
yeah but he was a fantastic guitarist and he loved life attitude is important too nobody likes a prick. i met michael angelo batio and expected him to be cocky as hell and he was very modest while yngwie malmsteen is a douche he won't give an autograph for nothing my friends band teacher tried to talk to him and he was a real jerk. according to most shawn lane was really kind and enjoyed talking to fellow musicians for a long time.
brandon5pennies 3 years ago 4
everything you say is true...
he is beloved by his fans, i think a large part of the attraction to certain guitarists is who the man is who is doing the playing playing..i've watched a few of Shawns lessons also and he is excellent at teaching...going back and watching "all along the watch tower", yes, fantasic,,i just would have enjoyed it more had he held off soloing on top both verses.
jbrianfehr 3 years ago
I agree, the reason being that 1 out of every 3 or so people in this country actually understands and sees music for what it is - a language. The other two people are responsible for the complete planned obsolescence of the music industry as we know it. People dont flock to buy this stuff because they are truely ignorant to what music actually is now. Congradulations.
patmyer1 3 years ago
i reckon its way less people than one in three, not enough people understand just how musically perfect Shawn was, and how pathetic image obsessed puppets are making billions off of screaming girls who like the singers haircut.. reflects badly on how shallow society is sometimes..
Putrefraction 2 years ago 3