Greatest Guitar Solo ever

of all time....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtF-An9wFLk

Gary Moore was a freakin guitar genius. As are Mark Knopfler, Steve Stevens, Hank Marvin....

Some of the portions of that piece are impressive, but the appregios are just... Well, they become boring when you hear them a lot. And people tout they as being "incredibly impressive."
Personally, I liked the harmonics he did during the 5:35-5:50 mark best. That was quite impressive and it sounded really nice.
Though, when it comes to solo guitar stuff, I much prefer solo accoustic stuff like Ewan Dobson and Andy McKee. Dif'rent strokes and all that though.

Actually, the title "guitar solo ever video'd" would be more accurate.
Back in the 70's, at Madison square garden I saw 2 of the finest displays of guitarsmanship I've ever seen - Brian May and Jimmy Page (2 separate concerts) - both were incredible but not filmed.
Another that sticks out in my mind never vilmed was a benefit concert at the Santa Monica Civic Center for Ronnie Lane (faces) - Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Ron Wood, and Jimi Page - NOW THAT WAS THE BEST EVER!!!

well , the thread title could just be " guitar related video im really into at the moment"
interesting responses , all mentioned someone I a fan of...
anyone into this guy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htobScsOB70

Eleusis wrote:

Again with the appregios! They always end up overshadowing the other, more intricate and (if you ask me) better sounding portions of guitar work. I understand why they seem impressive, it's a whole lot of note being thrown at you really quickly. But in reality, they're not that technically impressive (and I don't think they generally sound that amazing, really).
Here's an example of one of the two I mentioned before. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4 I just love this style myself, the way these guys use the entire instrument. The melodies are impressive, and I adore Andy's use of harmonics.
Again, everyone likes different things. I do enjoy electric guitar, by my taste ends up leaning less to the classical rock archetypes than to the more progressive, technical styles (think Dream Theatre or Coheed and Cambria).
I'd love to see other people's videos of "this is the most awesome guitar ever (for me)!". Always a good way to broaden your appreciation of music.

I've heard Andy on acoustic before, he's great.

Just an FYI , none of the players I posted are playing arpeggios.

Notes heard in a rapid succession does not equate to arpeggios.

This guy is playing arpeggios ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Iz3RHZNDQ


Gary Moore, Eric Johnson , they are not playing arpeggios in either video.

As Eleusis already Arpeggios essentially refers to splitting the notes of a chord being played one to few a time in sequence instead of strumming them together in one sweep to sound the complete chord. Ewan Dobson is actually very heavy in arpeggios into a lot of his trance like songs.
Gary Moore and David Gilmour are examples of guitarists who are very heavy into phrasing which mostly equates to expression and feel. They can play a single note in twenty different ways.
EJ's awesome. Saw him as recently like a month ago. I have seen him play about 6 times so far. Most notable being the Portland Jazz Festival where he was just mind blowing. He's an incredible musician just like Steve Morse from his time. He's an awesome on the pianos too. EJ is also very good with electronics. He has his own mods to his amps, pickups, effects etc.
One of my favorite shredding videos will probably be Steve Vai. I wouldn't call Vai my fav guitarist or this the "greatest". But I really like this specific song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY8wyKuLY2k
This specific live video is close to my all time favorite. (Mark Knopfler). The outro solo is just incredible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pa9x9fZBtY
Steve Morse would probably be very close to my all time guitarist. Really versatile from playing rock, classical, jazz, country, bluegrass and even chick flick and pop. You name it. Morse can do it. This is a classical duet from Steve Morse and Dave LaRue. This is the type of classical guitar I prefer. Real arpeggios
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV3nIhjUNaE
And finally Andy Timmons. This guy is very special. Very aggressive player but the more aggressive he gets more melodic his playing gets. A very underrated guitarist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvpsHM-tAp0

Some of my favourite solos here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P-XrzaR2ek

Stanley Jordan ,
I saw him live at the Hollywood Bowl , with Miles Davis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmlbFLt_kko

So far as technical ability, it's hard to argue against Petrucci being the best. I play guitar for a living and if there's one thing I've learned it's that sometimes guitarists that you think are just average, or stock, are really brilliant musicians. I played with The Damned Things a few years ago (dudes from Fallout Boy and Anthrax) and I was more than surprised to see that the guitarist from Fall Out Boy seemed to be outplaying Scott Ian from Anthrax.

I'm more a fan of Michael Romeo's style myself - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWDvWICcQek
I love the legato finger tapping in a lot of his stuff; I'm starting to incorporate it in my own style as well. He has small hands just like I do, so it's a decent way to make up for it heh.

And just in case any of you have 20 minutes to kill, arguably one of the best songs from his band - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3pJa0flBo0

Some riffs, some solos. All win.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82cJgPXU-ik

Arishkogol wrote:

Will have to respectfully disagree here. Petrucci is good no doubt .But when it comes to sheer technical ability , there is Shawn Lane , and then there is everyone else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqPWzC9i8E0

Eleusis wrote:

Ok this one's quite amazing. I have seen people do the two handed tapping thing. But the way this guy does it mixing chords + melody together is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ES...feature=related
around 4:40
Also, and giving that I don't like prince at all:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_2t...feature=related
around 3:30

probly my favorite ever , there are so many but he has always remained at the apex for me.

Allan Holdsworth ,

a few selected favorites

The 4.15 Bradford Executive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrXPVAHFjdc

Low Levels , High Stakes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgL7WCE-eZo

From his great collaborative effort with Pianist Gordon Beck , a rendition of the I.O.U classic " Things you see when you havent got your gun "
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OkFkQ3lyIc

Ordago wrote:

glad someone posted Prince ,

He's really an excellent guitarist and doesnt get the credit for obvious reasons.

More two handed fun , enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYrTnyqHxbE

Classic Shawn Lane....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw1V_nCRATQ