I'm working on a new version of Eight Miles High, going back even before Coltrane's India (the source of the EMH opening riff) to Charlie Parker, and then back to the 12-string. EMH solos are like no other in their use of the 12-string: mostly past the 12th fret on the three bottom strings, using the open top 3 to chime and ring an Em chord. Some of his phrases have never been duplicated, even by Roger himself. A lot the guitar work on this video is actually Glen Campbell and Clarence White.
I have known for many many years that McGuinn is a pioneer of great guitar playing and never was a copy cat. No one ever really mentions him for what he has done ,you mostly hear about Clapton ,PAGE, Hendrix,etc ...Good vid..
What a signature player and a great feel for the 12 string. I don't think he's underrated at all. He will always be the "Rick" guy and always will be appreciated for the sound he created with that guitar.
The bYrds songs are ageless classics and will be listened too for generations to come. After enjoying their greatest hits album it raises your expectations of music...
One minor detail. The Byrds did not play the session when TURN TURN TURN was recorded. It was done by session players. And, after hearing their original demo I understood why.
A rock trivia radio show years ago played their original demo and revealed that session players were used for their early recordings.
@HOUNDDAWG The only time the Byrds recorded with session players exclusively or with the wreaking crew to be precise was for the Mr. Tambourine Man / I Knew Id want you single check out the Byrds Journals or A Timeless Flight by Johnny Rogan to reference. On Turn Turn Turn thats Crosby all over on rhythm guitar also Micheal Clarke's drumming is one of the most distinct in 60's rock always can make out his smashing style all the way up to the flying burrito bros records. Its an old myth
@thebyrdsmusic wrote: "The only time the Byrds recorded with session players exclusively or with the wreaking crew to be precise was for the Mr. Tambourine Man...."
Excellent comp, it's something I've always wanted to do myself--but how could you possibly miss the solos for the single version of "Why" and "Everybody's Been Burned"??? Two of his best! Add those in, please!
What is amazing, too, is that whenever he wanted a different sound, he would invent it by modifying his guitar -- he says he even crafted a banjo out of a guitar once when he couldn't afford to buy one.
Thank you so much for posting. I loved these guys as a kid back in the mid 60's. have to say thanks to Rickenbacker / George Harrison. Word is that McQuinn heard the "jingle jangle" sound from George in A Hard Day's Night.
I never get tired of listening to Roger. He has such a unique sound... by far my favorite guitarist! He is the reason that I decided to buy a 12-string guitar.
By the way, can anybody tell me the name of the song at 0:20?
Great stuff....2 blinding ommissions....the Bach solo from She dont care about time and the beautiful understated solo from Everybodys been burned...and his great acoustic work on He was a friend of mine...and theres My back pages....Why...and the great acoustic picing on Full Circle....etc..etc...overtly critical i guess...theres so much!
You seem to have them all in these clips, I love the 5-D picking, he and Clarence White were one of the most incredible shows you'd ever see and hear!
You know, there are a lot of heavy-metal guitarists that can play faster than Roger but you never seem to remember their solos because they all sound like a burst (Eagles excepted).
Roger's guitar solos were melodic and involved use of those finger-picks that gave him an unique sound. Take the Turn, Turn, Turn solo - there's a 12-string playing the melody and another 12-string doing some rapid Travis-picking. It worked so well that we all remember it in our heads after 40 years!
What's the track starting around 3:05?
banapaulo 3 weeks ago
I'm working on a new version of Eight Miles High, going back even before Coltrane's India (the source of the EMH opening riff) to Charlie Parker, and then back to the 12-string. EMH solos are like no other in their use of the 12-string: mostly past the 12th fret on the three bottom strings, using the open top 3 to chime and ring an Em chord. Some of his phrases have never been duplicated, even by Roger himself. A lot the guitar work on this video is actually Glen Campbell and Clarence White.
zincChameleon 3 months ago
I think I heard Bells of rhymney twice
genericgeorge 3 months ago
on last track "Old Blue" it's Clarence White stealing the show of course but, yeah, Roger will always stay king of the 12-string ....
KOERTVANDRIEL 3 months ago
I have known for many many years that McGuinn is a pioneer of great guitar playing and never was a copy cat. No one ever really mentions him for what he has done ,you mostly hear about Clapton ,PAGE, Hendrix,etc ...Good vid..
CrashMarket 4 months ago
"Hooked on McGuinn!" :-)
byrdsmaniac 5 months ago
What a signature player and a great feel for the 12 string. I don't think he's underrated at all. He will always be the "Rick" guy and always will be appreciated for the sound he created with that guitar.
The bYrds songs are ageless classics and will be listened too for generations to come. After enjoying their greatest hits album it raises your expectations of music...
TonySkyRush 8 months ago
One minor detail. The Byrds did not play the session when TURN TURN TURN was recorded. It was done by session players. And, after hearing their original demo I understood why.
A rock trivia radio show years ago played their original demo and revealed that session players were used for their early recordings.
HOUNDDAWG 8 months ago
@HOUNDDAWG The only time the Byrds recorded with session players exclusively or with the wreaking crew to be precise was for the Mr. Tambourine Man / I Knew Id want you single check out the Byrds Journals or A Timeless Flight by Johnny Rogan to reference. On Turn Turn Turn thats Crosby all over on rhythm guitar also Micheal Clarke's drumming is one of the most distinct in 60's rock always can make out his smashing style all the way up to the flying burrito bros records. Its an old myth
thebyrdsmusic 7 months ago
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@thebyrdsmusic wrote: "The only time the Byrds recorded with session players exclusively or with the wreaking crew to be precise was for the Mr. Tambourine Man...."
Very good and thank you for the correction.
HOUNDDAWG 7 months ago
Do I hear some Tom Petty? I'm sure he has influenced many.
ncmoon 1 year ago
Excellent comp, it's something I've always wanted to do myself--but how could you possibly miss the solos for the single version of "Why" and "Everybody's Been Burned"??? Two of his best! Add those in, please!
mtopper66 1 year ago
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substitute 'mr spaceman' for the Bach solo in 'she don't care about time' Dear me.
H4rryF 1 year ago
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H4rryF 1 year ago
What is amazing, too, is that whenever he wanted a different sound, he would invent it by modifying his guitar -- he says he even crafted a banjo out of a guitar once when he couldn't afford to buy one.
pause10two4 1 year ago
I feel my soul expanding from my body listening to him
GabrielDhalaman 1 year ago
can anyone tell me the name of the track that starts at 3.04?
aliseeps 1 year ago
@aliseeps
Change is now from the Notorious Byrd Brothers album
Jim
captainsoul1953 1 year ago
@aliseeps Change is Now
imdublindoug 1 year ago
@aliseeps Change is Now
imdublindoug 1 year ago
Thank you so much for posting. I loved these guys as a kid back in the mid 60's. have to say thanks to Rickenbacker / George Harrison. Word is that McQuinn heard the "jingle jangle" sound from George in A Hard Day's Night.
MARKGPL 1 year ago
The picture at 0:45 is from the Ed Sullivan Show performance of "Mr. Tambourine Man" on December 12, 1965
mungojerry311 1 year ago
Have you seen her face,some of the best playing
HeyyyGuyyy 1 year ago
What a great collection of great guitarwork from a guitarhero/legend.
Thanx to Ric. for making these guitars that gave us heroes like George Harrison, McGuinn, Tom Petty, Mike Pender a o.
"On the 8th day was RICKENBACKER"
Rickowner 2 years ago
the one at 20 secs is "I'll feel a whole lot better when you're gone"
toms1197 2 years ago
The song at 0:20 is "I'll feel a whole lot better" ---one of my favorites.Loved the Byrds then-- will love them forever.
ghostchaser13 2 years ago
I never get tired of listening to Roger. He has such a unique sound... by far my favorite guitarist! He is the reason that I decided to buy a 12-string guitar.
By the way, can anybody tell me the name of the song at 0:20?
TheComicStripFan 2 years ago
Great stuff....2 blinding ommissions....the Bach solo from She dont care about time and the beautiful understated solo from Everybodys been burned...and his great acoustic work on He was a friend of mine...and theres My back pages....Why...and the great acoustic picing on Full Circle....etc..etc...overtly critical i guess...theres so much!
Jim
captainsoul1953 2 years ago
You seem to have them all in these clips, I love the 5-D picking, he and Clarence White were one of the most incredible shows you'd ever see and hear!
"Wild" Bill Cody
wildbilco55 2 years ago
You know, there are a lot of heavy-metal guitarists that can play faster than Roger but you never seem to remember their solos because they all sound like a burst (Eagles excepted).
Roger's guitar solos were melodic and involved use of those finger-picks that gave him an unique sound. Take the Turn, Turn, Turn solo - there's a 12-string playing the melody and another 12-string doing some rapid Travis-picking. It worked so well that we all remember it in our heads after 40 years!
lynchzilla 2 years ago
this is good.
pythongoon 2 years ago
Awesome!
Byrds1967 2 years ago
Totally love the picture 4:27
Seems you have quite a collection!
Awesome video, he's such a gifted guitarist! He makes magic with that Rick. Shame he's often underrated...arghhh! that gets on my nerves!
GeorgeHarrisonLuver 2 years ago 3
I could not agree more, its really hard for me too see one of my heros be so overlooked,
Thanx for watching
mrtamberineman123 2 years ago
Oh yeah! After 45 years, I never tire of that exceptional 12-string Rick. McGuinn rules--then and NOW!!!
captainfairfield 2 years ago 2
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captainfairfield 2 years ago
good job!
theoverbeat1964 2 years ago