I'm so glad you mentioned this. The Petrucci haters drive me insane. He is one of the finest guitarists, and musicians. Throughout his ENTIRE career, John Petrucci's guitar playing has catered to the SONG, not HIMSELF.
I dont know what most of you are talking about....Yes the solo is good...but epic? His best ever? Not even F*cking close....Listen to the solo on the Live from Budokan DVD on Hollow Years.....Blows this out of the F*cking water
Yeah, Petrucci has plenty of awesome solos in his career, but this is definitely one of my favorites. People say that shred guitarists like him have no soul in their music, but this is pretty damn beautiful.
He has SO much feeling. Even his shred has it. Tell whoever doubts him to listen to this, hollow years and line in the sand. They are hopeless if they dont believe then.
exactly! i hate it when people say he doesn't play with soul! music isn't all about soul, i mean there are so many more aspects to it than just 'soul.'
I don't even want to compare the two. They have completely different feels, the solo he does in Hollow Years on the Live from Budokan DVD is a monster blues-ishy solo that once again makes you doubt his humanity :P...and this solo is so a mazingly beautiful, i swear every time i've listend to the whole song and come to the part at 0:50 in this clip, i'm in tears.
Bottom line: they're both solos out of this world and which the best is changes from day to day for me ^^
Search "Phish 1999-12-07 Squirming Coil Portland, ME" and watch how the music moves around Trey's solo around 1:30. Just as beautiful if not more so as this Petrucci solo.
i couldn't disagree more. I listened to that and it was just a very boring sequence of drawn out notes. I really can't believe you compared that solo to the Razor's Edge solo.
It is a nice solo, but I really don't think he's the best in the world. There are too many good players to pick just one. I think Trey Anastasio is just as good and most of his solos are 100% improv which is harder than playing a composed rehearsed solo.
o for sure, definately not the best in the world. that would be impossible to name. but petrucci has a very unique playing style and he doesn't just shred, he can make you cry as well. I personally think hes the most well rounded shredder.
its a decent solo. people he has done more soul more moving solo's in about 5-6 of the DT songs. sorry but this would be ranked in the mediorce category. he has done better Slow solo than this.
meeeeeeedicate me infiltrate me side effects appear as my couscience slips away....This song is the best representation of the band without a doubt...and the solo...simply kicks ass!!
Very emotive solo, Petrucci never ceases to make my hair stand on end. excellent musician.
ShadowRaziel41 2 years ago
only supid ppl don't respect all guitarists..wd john
pasista 2 years ago
man.... i watched this like 5 times and i still can't get enough of this
sosippus 2 years ago 2
best solo ever done by man!!
jorgedinis3 2 years ago
Petrucci isn't man.
Petrucci isn't human.
Petrucci is GOD!
THEJohn187 2 years ago 6
Ass hole says- "All he does is shred"
Me- *Cock punches him*
Rickles 2 years ago
I swear, the note at 1:30 must be a glimpse of heaven or something.
TheBarrelMan2 2 years ago
wait everyone... John Petrucci only plays fast he has no soul.... right?
cescob123 2 years ago 6
I'm so glad you mentioned this. The Petrucci haters drive me insane. He is one of the finest guitarists, and musicians. Throughout his ENTIRE career, John Petrucci's guitar playing has catered to the SONG, not HIMSELF.
neo10neo 2 years ago 3
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After the show hes like " Yes i am your God"
Beautiful solo:)<3
Shinachiro 2 years ago 3
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Vandatta1 2 years ago
its like he explodes at 1:30
a7xironbuckethead666 3 years ago 2
1:30 min - Petrucci switch to God-Mode
NeoFreerunning 3 years ago 2
Perfect!
regisrrms25 3 years ago
Should get an award for best Guitar Solo ever!!!
46lar 3 years ago 2
I dont know what most of you are talking about....Yes the solo is good...but epic? His best ever? Not even F*cking close....Listen to the solo on the Live from Budokan DVD on Hollow Years.....Blows this out of the F*cking water
jkingwb 3 years ago
I disagree, Hollow Years solo on Budokan is great but nowhere as good as this.
mpeskett 3 years ago
Yeah, Petrucci has plenty of awesome solos in his career, but this is definitely one of my favorites. People say that shred guitarists like him have no soul in their music, but this is pretty damn beautiful.
TaylorX04 3 years ago 2
He has SO much feeling. Even his shred has it. Tell whoever doubts him to listen to this, hollow years and line in the sand. They are hopeless if they dont believe then.
glassprison1974 2 years ago 10
exactly! i hate it when people say he doesn't play with soul! music isn't all about soul, i mean there are so many more aspects to it than just 'soul.'
edthehead83 2 years ago
music is about having no soul, because you sold it to satan himself to play as well as Dream Theater.
ElPenguinoTV 2 years ago 5
ur so damn ryt el penguino... i could not agree more
megadreamdether29 2 years ago
Hollow Years is no way as tasteful as this.
FlashCE 3 years ago
Couldnt have said it better myself.
glassprison1974 3 years ago
have you listened to the studio version? that will send shivers down your spine
kramsart1 3 years ago
Yeah!!! Especially if you listen it with headphones.
Beautyful!!!
petromaxi 3 years ago
I don't even want to compare the two. They have completely different feels, the solo he does in Hollow Years on the Live from Budokan DVD is a monster blues-ishy solo that once again makes you doubt his humanity :P...and this solo is so a mazingly beautiful, i swear every time i've listend to the whole song and come to the part at 0:50 in this clip, i'm in tears.
Bottom line: they're both solos out of this world and which the best is changes from day to day for me ^^
Denitrifikat 3 years ago
Oh yeahhhh, I got this dvd, it´s great! Best liveperformance and a mix of songs I´ve heard!!!
avilakaj 3 years ago
Most epic solo in the history of music, period.
cruelpl 3 years ago 5
No way...what about Comfortably Numb? :O
mpeskett 3 years ago
Pink Floyd's work is not classified as 'music', their pieces are simply godlike, and shall not be judged by anyone. ;)
cruelpl 3 years ago
Touché!
mpeskett 3 years ago
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FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT my fucking god, didnt petrucci become a huge massive fucken cunt fuck, hes let it all go, a fucken fat man fat now, fatty fat fatty john petrucci fat fat fat fat fat fat etc etc
swordshops777 3 years ago
You are horribly misinformed. When i saw them in May, he was so ripped i thought he could crushed his guitar if he flexed.
WaRdOg191 3 years ago 4
He is ripped NOT fat
Chrisakacloud 3 years ago
Is simple , one of the best solos of Petrucci , is so emotional him solos , ALL
miiiloxl 3 years ago 3
Epicly epic.
marknoeljames 3 years ago 3
This has to be one of the finest pieces of art ever made. Thank you Petrucci.
JoaoLuisOliveira 3 years ago 11
Chills.... every time I hear it, especially the unison. Just an awesome show all-together.
tbarbuch 3 years ago 3
Yea man, Octavarium is epic.
Rowsol84 3 years ago
OMG. Amazing solo!!!
JoSeM90DT 3 years ago 2
beautiful!
biteofreality777 4 years ago
BEST SOLO EVER!!!!
yourrandomnightmare 4 years ago 7
beautiful solo! one of my favorites :)
toldysman 4 years ago 2
AWESOME!!
kirtaphus 4 years ago
Best fuckin solo ever for the best song ever, never get enough of it....
dirtypool10 4 years ago 5
You're so damn right mate
Dally3232 4 years ago
fuck phish
TaylorD12345 4 years ago
Search "Phish 1999-12-07 Squirming Coil Portland, ME" and watch how the music moves around Trey's solo around 1:30. Just as beautiful if not more so as this Petrucci solo.
LachozaTube 4 years ago
i couldn't disagree more. I listened to that and it was just a very boring sequence of drawn out notes. I really can't believe you compared that solo to the Razor's Edge solo.
cados121 4 years ago 2
It is a nice solo, but I really don't think he's the best in the world. There are too many good players to pick just one. I think Trey Anastasio is just as good and most of his solos are 100% improv which is harder than playing a composed rehearsed solo.
LachozaTube 4 years ago
o for sure, definately not the best in the world. that would be impossible to name. but petrucci has a very unique playing style and he doesn't just shred, he can make you cry as well. I personally think hes the most well rounded shredder.
foxtrotalex 4 years ago
he is a VERY TALENTED. he isnumber 3 fastest shreder in the world
RubySnow101 4 years ago
Speed is irrelevant to talent my friend.
IsItFourTwenty 4 years ago
Not completely
YunckInYoTrunk 4 years ago 5
i just cried listening to this song, I just couldn't figure out what the hell was happening to me.
metabog 4 years ago 3
PETRUCCI = GOD
Petrucci25 4 years ago
no, he's not god.... just the best guitar player in the world.. :)
DavidG101010 4 years ago
I think they should have played it a little slower to make a better effect, but it was still great.
allstar550 5 years ago
This is a great solo but the solo in Another Day is better IMO.
Rocker3829 5 years ago
this solo is INCREDIBLE! almost makes me cry :D seriously! makes you really feel the vibes. beautiful!
Garbanzom 5 years ago
its a decent solo. people he has done more soul more moving solo's in about 5-6 of the DT songs. sorry but this would be ranked in the mediorce category. he has done better Slow solo than this.
atekido 5 years ago
Yeah, but this solo fits very, very well with the song, and it's a beautiful song.
tigerhawkteenager 4 years ago
best solo ever heard!!--NOW!!,systematic chaos!!
fefeagcon 5 years ago
meeeeeeedicate me infiltrate me side effects appear as my couscience slips away....This song is the best representation of the band without a doubt...and the solo...simply kicks ass!!
Bitziucci 5 years ago
For all those tards that say Petrucci is all speed and no soul - here's why you're full of shit. That solo could make a man weep, it's so beautiful.
BlahGrumpy 5 years ago
wow, i still have chills...man I wish I had gone to that show, even though it was across the nation!
guitplyr86 5 years ago
One of the Best Guitar Solo's Ever!
Mephistory 5 years ago
one of the best songs ever and my personal favorite solo ever
fighterx 5 years ago
This is the best guitar solo everrr.
Azimio 5 years ago
Now that is true guitar player, gives me goosebumps man!
starscapemusic 5 years ago
This is the #1 solo I plan to learn. Besides the first solo of Dragonforce's Revolution Deathsquad.
tigerhawkteenager 5 years ago
so beautiful T.T
Omnicaster 5 years ago
one of the best solos ever
vince2084 5 years ago
amazing
ytseOping 5 years ago
Money shot
sagecoll 5 years ago