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@AtomMotherHeart
3 жыл бұрын
The story behind this performance is pretty epic too!!! Jeff Lynne's guitarist kept playing the solo during practice (the dude also plays the solo when claptons on stage for something...you literally have god amidst you). Prince was pretty angry during the rehearsals cause the sound guy wasent getting it right and he said f it, I ll wing it live. Then we got this. God was holding on to that geetaar for lessons.
@hkguitar1984
3 жыл бұрын
@@AtomMotherHeart Spot-On accurate. I remember watching this live and getting goosebumps. I’ve been a practicing guitarist for over 40 years when this performance took place and was slack-jawed at Prince’s performance. Truely a rare moment of inspiration and greatness was witnessed by all as evidenced by the look on every other performers face and all who were there that night.
@bbilly3407
3 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, have a look to the prince video ''the undertaker'' He plays an amazing guitar blues named ''the ride'' (and other things) I think if you never heard this before you have to 😉
@hkguitar1984
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbilly3407 Wow, some great playing on that Undertaker song. While I've never been a huge Prince fan I gotta admit the guy was crazy talented. Thanks for turning me on to "The Undertaker".
@mezzuna
3 жыл бұрын
Hello sir, long time viewer but slow to comment. I've gotten a lot out of your videos, especially on hendrix. Thank you. If you are on the lookout for a blazing solo, may I perhaps suggest searching: 'the main squeeze redbone cover'. Has an absolutely fantastic solo
@RVDL
3 жыл бұрын
We've lost an incredible guitarist, thanks for reminding everyone about him.
@miafranlund6982
2 жыл бұрын
I agree... Prince was an incredible songwriter and artist. Thanks for taking time to make ppl aware of his talent.
@georgelackey622
3 жыл бұрын
When did Prince NOT go all out? One of the finest songwriters and musicians of our time!
@tonymckinney1355
3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@beausorensen268
3 жыл бұрын
💯
@marcoaerts3178
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. For me he is the Greatest of all Time.
@darkbluebossa
3 жыл бұрын
Arranger, producer, multi instrumentalist. A giant
@sfilipee
3 жыл бұрын
For someone who collects Jimi Hendrix and Dead bootlegs, I don't think there was a guitar player with a better ear that Prince. I heard John Mayer say that years ago but I only really understood it when I started getting into Prince's live bootlegs, he would solo for 10 minutes without losing it, always bringing different techniques, different melodies into the solo, always without losing it. It was like he was constantly hearing the song in his head 8 bars ahead of what he was playing.
@sfilipee
3 жыл бұрын
The most accessible example of that being Purple Rain live at Syracuse, 8 minutes of amazing guitar work.
@levis6945
3 жыл бұрын
So right absolutely..
@Johonnac
3 жыл бұрын
@@sfilipee I was there!!!! 💜🎸☔️
@pudermcgavin4462
3 жыл бұрын
He's is fucking amazing and no I will never use it in past tense until someone can do the same or better I'll wait
@peterdockerty8077
3 жыл бұрын
Having been a massive guitar fan for many years and witnessed the likes of Slash, Clapton, SRV, Edge, Bonamassa, Rubin, Ronson and many many more live.but always remember Joe Bonamassa saying live on stage that Prince was always in his top 5 players. Bonamassa has a way of playing that can be Bonamassa, moves into Clapton and then Knopfler, but could never get anywhere near imitating Prince. Seen Prince live only 3 times with the last being 2014 in Manchester England with 3rdeye girl. Wow
@Tom_Van_Zandt
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 45...I've never really listened to Prince. I knew he played guitar...I ran across the video for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" about 6 months ago and, like so many others, I was completely blown away by Prince's solo. In fact, the 1st time I watched the video I remember thinking "where's Prince?" And then the solo starts...and I re-watched the video probably 10 times that day. The way he killed the solo and then walked off stage like he knew what he did was the coolest fucking thing those people had ever seen. Yeah, that was the day I learned who Prince was.
@Tom_Van_Zandt
3 жыл бұрын
Reading through the comments on the video I watched, apparently Rolling Stone Magazine had just done a lame, 100% subjective "Top 100 Guitarists of All Time" list just prior to this show and Prince was nowhere to be found on said list. Some people like to think that this was Prince's FU to the magazine.
@AlixFlemmer
Жыл бұрын
Literally same
@sandipanghosh0511
Жыл бұрын
Same here.
@petermaine
3 жыл бұрын
At the end of that blazing guitar solo, Prince does a classic Prince move and tosses the guitar in the air and walks away. It's one of the coolest things I've ever seen, but I've always wondered where it came down.
@princekareem
3 жыл бұрын
His guitar tech caught it and handed it to Oprah. She later gave it back. facebook.com/peopleofpaisleypark/posts/457438364673663
@neilgreene
3 жыл бұрын
Caught in the Heavens
@peasie3946
2 жыл бұрын
That one puzzled me for a while - and the fact no one ever seemed to talk about it. Apparently the guy that was holding him up when bending backwards earlier was the person that caught it. So obviously some of it must have been rehearsed.......unless he could predict the seemingly unpredictable.
@johnmitchell563
9 ай бұрын
The stagehand catches the guitar in front of Prince, clearly seen in the directors cut of this concert, it looks like the guitar gets thrown backwards but it is forwards and easily caught.
@RMGCBG
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 65 and have seen most of the all time greats. Saw Prince in the 80’s it was an all out clinic on funk, rock and blues. One of the most unique musicians ever
@Deepblu71
3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting years for someone to pick apart and analyze this solo, it's absolutely sublime. Perfectly weighted, beautiful tension and technique in all the right places and a masterpiece in improvising a solo on a classic song and making it fit perfectly. Prince knew exactly what to take to a piece of music, was mostly always in the zone, and when he was, just like he was here, you got nothing less than musical enlightenment. He was some one who strived to remain in that musical zone as much as possible, and attain the talent that was needed to allow him to BE the music. He was music personified, there's never been a modern day equivalent, he was more then just a guitar player. Thank you for this Pilgrim. I think any guitar player could learn more about rock and blues textures from this single solo than you could from most guitar players whole careers. Thank you so much Pilgrim. Keep up the stellar work
@crazyhorse2995
2 жыл бұрын
Damn straight. Also Play that funky music. GOAT.Peace.
@sunnyseacat9232
2 жыл бұрын
Chet Atkins.
@aawhittle
2 жыл бұрын
There are about 3-4 other videos on KZitem of guitarists analyzing the solo. As I said, those who really know guitar and what goes into it (and how hard it is) respect Prince's solo and what he did...
@aawhittle
2 жыл бұрын
@@BeatlesCentricUniverse Tbh, the leaning back and the throwing up and walking away was just showmanship. Curious though…. Exactly what did you not like? What technique was done wrong? What made it “over the top nonsense”? Do you even KNOW what you are Gatekeeping? Look up who the ORIGINAL guitar soloists were… The search bar is right there🤣
@jacko9179
3 жыл бұрын
Finally someone has given Prince some recognition for that performance, I remember telling every guitarist I knew when it first appeared on KZitem to watch how incredible his playing is given the fact that he is strutting and moving like he is, I still smile from ear to ear watching him do this, what a world where Prince dies and so many less than mediocre artist thrive.
@sunnyseacat9232
2 жыл бұрын
Prince is still with us.....
@aleksandarpesic1412
2 жыл бұрын
holy shit this is my first time seeing this. Amazing
@jaxonrox
2 жыл бұрын
It's not a guitar solo. It's theatre. Pure genius. I don't know how many times I've watched this, but I don't get bored. What a performance. In the director's cut, you can see all the other 1st class musicians lined up on the stage looking his way smiling in awe.
@jaxonrox
2 жыл бұрын
@@aleksandarpesic1412 I promise it won't be the last time. Look for the director's cut. Released only a few weeks ago.
@kevinlakeman5043
Жыл бұрын
Wtf are you talking about you tool? Ppl have been raving about that performance since the very moment it happened. You're were late to the party even 2 years ago, Waldo.
@SuperThinwhistle
3 жыл бұрын
The musical regret of my life is never having seen this genius perform live.
@GuitarTimeWithBillyC
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@petercaron3799
3 жыл бұрын
I have said this so many times...
@margilvi5890
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I do regret too
@talonlan
3 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him 3 times, the naked tour at wembley arena was my favorite.
@stasshustov3443
3 жыл бұрын
Same here.. And what is more sad that i became a fan after his death :"(
@weeooh1
3 жыл бұрын
Prince had an almost god-like sense of confidence whenever he played guitar. Also had a sublime sense of musicality and ability to improvise with ease in his live performances. I heard that he didnt even rehearse this song with the band.
@surestrange
3 жыл бұрын
*****Musicology
@Nirotix
3 жыл бұрын
Prince's guitar solo I go back and back again to watch. Was an amazing song to begin with. Yes, we lost a great not only guitarist, but he did everything. Very secluded individual. Certainly not out "partying it up". He spent most of his time at home playing instruments.
@arturovelasquez1321
3 жыл бұрын
He was this good without ever concentrating on just his guitar! He sang, was a multi instrumentalist, dancer, writer, producer and much more....! I'm surprised he had time to be this good on guitar. 🙌
@luke_Citino
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't he play and record all the instruments on his first album? A genius he was.
@markosmi81
3 жыл бұрын
he played all the instruments on like 90% of his albums
@luke_Citino
3 жыл бұрын
@@markosmi81 Yep indeed a genius.
@jaysmith5736
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, all instruments, vocals, hand claps, finga snaps, even whistling occasionally. Rock in peace
@jonylawson73
3 жыл бұрын
on almost every album
@josemariareyes3448
3 жыл бұрын
First 5 for sure, after purple rain was when he was more open to letting others do their thing with him
@claushillerupemborg7808
3 жыл бұрын
Prince IS music - in every bone... I saw him on the "one night alone" tour many years ago... still be far the best musical experience I have ever attended... first 15 minutes just prince on stage with an acoustic guitar... He masters that as well like nothing I have ever heard...
@jaysmith5736
3 жыл бұрын
Prince's solos were wreckless abandon under complete control. Imagine him doing "I'm yours" from his debut album. .... So missed
@dbmjrisin
2 жыл бұрын
Simultaneously tight and precise yet loose and down & dirty. Mind blowing.
@davidt.mustbe5345
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the good analysis. You understood what Prince is for a guitarist. It doesn't always matter to 100% precision. He's on stage, didn't even rehearse with the band, plays in front of many musicians in the audience, with great musicians on stage, and it's still being filmed. Then he'll knock out such a solo. You can recreating it, no doubt. But bringing such a thing on stage at such a moment is unique. Only Prince could do this. He was a real genius.
@toddpeterson2992
3 жыл бұрын
Prince gave us what we thought the song needed from the start. True passion. Don't invite Prince on a stage with legends to play a legendary song and expect anything less. Well done. I'll have some pancakes, please.
@teiltje
3 жыл бұрын
That is exact what I thought, fire works in a lazy song -perfect combination.
@williammotley8086
2 жыл бұрын
@Todd, OMG ABSOLUTELY!!! I've seen comments from people p'd off about Prince showboating and making the performance about him... Eff that! You invite a genius to the stage and you get pure, unadulterated PRINCE! Legendary, indeed!
@6tautstrings
3 жыл бұрын
Reading through the comments, it is clear that Prince had the admiration of all who loved music. In my mind, the man was a Genius, in the true sense of the word. I was lucky enough to have seen him live a few times, I even got to work backstage on two of his gigs, he would play basketball to relax before the gig. One time he was playing basketball with two of the hugest bodyguards you will ever see, standing close by and he stopped, basketball in hand, and looked at me for about 30 seconds without any comment or expression, bounced the ball and carried on about his business, it probably meant nothing to him but here I am sharing my little story many years later :) And by the way, thanks for sharing the passion. Subscribed.
@preoccupiedpaupers3308
3 жыл бұрын
Prince was a musical genius, a true prodigy. Love your videos GP 👍🏻
@dj011392
3 жыл бұрын
Prince in one of my all-time favorite guitar players. He throws in so many flavors to his playing that it’s intoxicating.
@GuitarPilgrim
3 жыл бұрын
This solo especially is amazing indeed!
@slyleggs4344
3 жыл бұрын
Intoxicating it is my friend
@aprilreed9932
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know how many times I've watched this performance but like every other time I watched it, I find myself squealing, smiling cheek-to-cheek, throwing my hands up involuntarily, and cheering my computer screen. Prince was special.
@RC32Smiths01
3 жыл бұрын
Still an amazing performance more than a decade later. Rest in Peace to Prince
@johnm7251
3 жыл бұрын
And George
@davidflint12
3 жыл бұрын
One of the GREATEST live guitar solos ever! I have watched this performance at least100 times and still amazed every time. And the guitar disappearing upwards at the end, crazy. But that who Prince was: a genius. Great post Pilgrim(John Wayne voice)
@michaelmoutin2572
3 жыл бұрын
Same for me, at least once a week, since years..
@energyasylum997
3 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch vids of Prince I always feel like I got robbed, because it’s gonna be a loooooooong time before someone of THAT caliber comes around again. Rest In Peace Prince
@cryptozoomauler5505
3 жыл бұрын
Talent like his only comes around every few centuries. It might take a genetically engineered musician to do it in the year 2350 or something. Even then, will he be able to write songs like Prince? Probably not.
@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727
3 жыл бұрын
Amen🥲
@brianmenke
3 жыл бұрын
I got to see Prince not long before his tragic end. I remember him coming on stage and the first thing he said was "I have been preparing my entire life for this moment". Man that guy put on one serius show. He just exuded passion on a different level. Incedible!
@kctrade
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best guitar solo ever, IMHO. I never get tired to watch this clip. I wonder what Eric Clapton thinks about it. See how happy Dhani and Tom are.
@motherlessblues1565
3 жыл бұрын
Prince’s solo relies totally on Claptons original melody ,, that is not so hard to do particularly when it’s a perfect melody . Issue here is it’s been overrated & it’s overplayed, not complimentary to the song but grandstanding in so doing its not in the spirit of the performance . He lost the plot ,, but of course fans will rave on about it that’s the way it goes.
@duncanjames7061
3 жыл бұрын
@@motherlessblues1565 stupid comment
@motherlessblues1565
3 жыл бұрын
@@duncanjames7061 Why ? Do you understand what I am saying or is it beyond you ?
@markosmi81
3 жыл бұрын
@@motherlessblues1565 i would't say your comment is stupid like some other posters would say,but if Prince didn't" lose the plot" that tribute would have been long forgotten
@DaRunningMan
3 жыл бұрын
@@motherlessblues1565 " Issue here is it’s been overrated & it’s overplayed, not complimentary to the song but grandstanding in so doing its not in the spirit of the performance" Nonsense. Prince is being totally complimentary to the song because Prince's wailing guitar acts as the character of the guitar that "weeps" of the song. Prince actually even makes sure to never drown out Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne vocals. Prince either stops playing to allow them to sing out or gives them enough space through his guitar playing so that you can still hear them singing. Then when they stop Prince ramps it back up. Prince was 100% jamming with the other greats on that stage.
@prophetsbourne1136
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! The Super Bowl Halftime Show Prince did some years ago Prince came out and showed everyone of these little boy bands and auto tuned hip hop “Singers” what a Rock Star looks like! Rest In Peace Sir!
@Inspector-71
3 жыл бұрын
Probably the most dominant all around talent to every live, he could literally do it all.
@coreyjones2694
3 жыл бұрын
Dhani's reaction to Prince's solo is precious. What a tribute to his father!
@brotherjim4875
3 жыл бұрын
That was fun to watch. He broke the fourth wall and for a second, Dhani was with us in the audience just listening to Prince while looking around to see if any other musician just saw what he did. Astonished at the master showmanship being displayed.
@surestrange
3 жыл бұрын
If you see in the original vid he was smiling right before Prince was about to rip
@le0np0we
3 жыл бұрын
pure amazement and joy - love that reaction from Dhani!
@hardlines2635
3 жыл бұрын
Then shortly after in interview he slagged off Prince for that same performance. Spoilt brat.
I was fortunate enough to see Prince in concert 54 times and saw him play many solos better than this one. Don’t get me wrong, this was great but he was capable of so much more. I was also lucky enough to get into several after parties and he played the same for 70 people as he did for 15,000. He was definitely one of the best guitarists and all around musicians that ever lived. Oh, and he always went all out. Great breakdown of this performance.
@jakejake7289
3 жыл бұрын
Great post! Prince was the coolest cat to ever hold a guitar.
@edigabrieli7864
3 жыл бұрын
Since then I consider this one of the greatest solo of all time. Thanks for making an analysis of this masterpiece.
@ianmckenzie1063
3 жыл бұрын
The only man who can wear high heels but you forget because you are in awe of his guitar playing ability, absolutely brilliant!
@JeffreyKB
3 жыл бұрын
When you feel that someone has found that door to your soul and opened it up, exposing everything inside you. Subtle and magnificent all at the same time. The flood of emotions that his playing brings out in us cannot be defined with words but can always be understood with emotion. Thanks for breaking this solo down as it is one if my favorites. Jeff
@margilvi5890
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@drdre4397
3 жыл бұрын
Prince is one of the greatest forces of musical energy we have seen in a while.
@kayden7911
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard Prince didn't even rehearse this! Incredible.
@fredkruse9444
3 жыл бұрын
Love Dhani Harrison smiling when Prince leans backwards. 5:38
@DANIEL-ls5ku
3 жыл бұрын
It’s hard to attach Prince in any single talent since he can do all of them really well.
@medor6635
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll never forget his performance in the Super Bowl years ago. Especially when we found out later, he was playing in the rain! We lost so many legends in the last 10 years!
@nachoPaiz
3 жыл бұрын
Prince is one of the best guitarists that ever lived 🎸🔥🎵. Pro rated. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
@randomjoker2275
3 жыл бұрын
Prince was a virtuoso.....at everything!
@YinYangLogo
3 жыл бұрын
4:05 There was only one Prince... That line hit hard... great video!
@1oolabob
3 жыл бұрын
The thing that really stands out for me is that in this solo, Prince is paying tribute to George Harrison and Eric Clapton's guitar work on the original Beatles song. He plays a lot of things neither of those two iconic guitarists played on the original song, but he expresses the flavor perfectly, and builds his solo off of that earlier material. At the time, I'm sure Prince realized he was one of the most highly-regarded guitarists around, and he had good reason to be proud of himself... and all the same, he was still there to honor George Harrison. Truly a class act.
@catherinewilson3880
3 жыл бұрын
George didn't play any lead on WMGGW. it was all Clapton.
@cocoachunky9619
3 жыл бұрын
Of course he realized he was highly regarded. A lot of people don't realize that this is the year that Prince was ALSO inducted into the hall of fame. So sure I think he was gladly paying his respect, but I think he was there to mostly showcase himself (for good reason). They probably just asked him to join in on the Harrison tribute while he was there and the genius is that he still nailed it perfectly.
@slyleggs4344
3 жыл бұрын
@@cocoachunky9619 there hasn't been that many people ever that can take on that pressure anywhere anytime and jam play by ear like it's been rehearsed a hundred times. Only a handful ddid this and I still think prince is the best just for his energy alone. Peace
@cocoachunky9619
3 жыл бұрын
@@slyleggs4344 Not sure if this is supposed to be an argument against me haha I think Prince is awesome so I agree with you. Except the “jam by ear” part (in this case). It’s not like it’s a random song he’s never heard before. It’s literally one of the most famous guitar songs ever. He probably listened to it a hundred times growing up and maybe even practiced jamming along to it. It’s not like he had to figure out what key it’s in on the spot, (which he could do if he had to). But I think his solo here is still improvised, and yet still incredible, which is the genius part
@slyleggs4344
3 жыл бұрын
@@cocoachunky9619 exactly what I was saying, in his later years it was rare if he wasn't improvising. He believed in doing things naturally. Even if that was rehearsed it was more rehearsed for the rest of the band and I'm pretty sure whatever prince planned he still did something different. And who else could ya trust on stage to do this and carry it off. Love the guy. No argument here friend. Peace brother
@cleanenergyinside1921
2 жыл бұрын
If you have been following Prince since the 80s, you will know that Prince always goes all out!
@rh45sth62
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic ! I've watched this solo many times now and it's turned in to a favorite. Thanks for breaking it down and showing how truly great Prince was 👏
@benpowersguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Have been watching this solo in awe for years. He was so good. Thanks for highlighting this performance.
@cato451
3 жыл бұрын
Oh hell ya Prince was a monster guitar player. I’ll never forget the first time I heard “Let’s Go Crazy” that last 40 seconds is mind blowing.
@MrBownze
2 жыл бұрын
This Prince performance is one of my favorites. I come back and listen often for inspiration.
@EricMarinko
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched that solo several times over the years. It certainly was very memorable to me and is definitely the clip I would provide to anyone making a top N list of guitarists.
@bvenable78
Жыл бұрын
Very cool video! I've watched this video a billion times (and I've watched a ton of reactions), but I love your phrase-by-phrase descriptions. Thanks!
@wek6949
3 жыл бұрын
Prince surprised all the superstars. Definitely a classic live performance
@doalwa
2 жыл бұрын
Well done! I’ve watched this performance in awe for a gazillion times, but you’ve pointed out some things that made me realize just why exactly this performance is so incredible! Prince was truly one of the all time greats on the axe!
@Playbackrm100
Жыл бұрын
Thank You Ever so much for giving the Props Prince Deserves!!! Thanx for settin the Record Straight!!
@jasonesty3880
3 жыл бұрын
Hands down one of the best solos ever caught on film. That moment when Tom Petty was like wow.... classic.
@andreamezza9029
3 жыл бұрын
You're an inspiration, as always. thanks for the video!!
@thekreetchaandthekayoss4991
3 жыл бұрын
I always thought Prince is criminally underrated as a guitarist, his solo on Purple Rain in Syracuse 85 is still one of the best examples of someone "making a guitar sing" i ever heard. Been a huge fan of his my whole life n hes pretty much the reason i started playing guitar in the 1st place, Its nice to see him getting the respect for his guitar skills that he deserves, excellent vid dude, really enjoy ur work, hats off to ya.
@starkravingdad8562
2 жыл бұрын
Great analysis and breakdown. Subbed and watching more :)
@turkeytrac1
3 жыл бұрын
Yea, there's nothing like showing up, owning it, and raising the roof!! Fabulous!!
@richardedwards7780
3 жыл бұрын
Hey GP, thanks so much for this!! I love this performance so to hear you explain it and show your usual enthusiasm is great. Prince was amazing.. I never met him but have friends that did and they said he was the calmest, kindest person. Keep it up! Love your channel.
@ericsantiago2746
3 жыл бұрын
He sure was all about feel with him. Look at his mouth. He himself is not in h as s own body. His soul took over on that solo. I've always thought Prince was one of the best musicians of his time. I still remember where I was when I heard him do the solo in his hit. When the doves cry. I know there was a few crying on the day we lost him. I know I did.
@crazyhorse2995
2 жыл бұрын
Try Play that funky music by His Purpleness. Just as good. Peace.
@GradyElla
3 жыл бұрын
At the end of his solo, he unstraps that beautiful Telecster and tosses it up over his head. The first time I ever saw this whole video, I nearly jumped out of my chair reacting to that moment. I'm sure the same guy that caught him when he intentionally fell back was there again to catch the guitar. Prince always felt shunned by the very people on that stage, at least so he says in interviews. I think, for him, this moment was a cry out for recognition and acceptance. Little did he realize that he could dwarf most of them with his musicality. Losing Prince and Tom Petty has been devastation go true rock fans. They are missed.
@developement
3 жыл бұрын
When they asked prince where his band was he said I am the band. . Talented in everything.
@yuriydisman6829
3 жыл бұрын
To me he was the most underrated guitarist of the 20th century. Not underrated as a star he was clearly huge, but definitely underrated as a guitarist
@scottclark3139
3 жыл бұрын
The vibrato he could generate for hours takes a lot of strength in those fingers. I also never saw him use a capo ever to change the key. He would always do it manually. Thanks for the video.
@gemini273
3 жыл бұрын
Prince has been overly underrated for years. This is just one example of his virtuosity on the guitar. Thanks for doing the breakdown of this insane masterpiece of musicianship.
@nolls14
2 жыл бұрын
I keep hearing this. It's bullshit. He was the most critically acclaimed artist of the 1980s. It's only the crusty old rocker white community who come out with this as he delivers another mind and soul bending guitar solo. Prince was far more than an electric Guitar. He was beyond that shit.
@1badhaircut
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I always thought this performance was other-worldly great and unusual from how others had done it. With George’s son standing behind him !
@jonathananderson7815
3 жыл бұрын
I watch that song about every month. I enjoyed your tribute, and I never comment on this stuff, but you so made me smile tonight :)
@mgpvii
3 жыл бұрын
As a kid I was mainly a classic rock enthusiast. I did like Prince back then but only saw him as a pop star. Then, I saw him play Purple Rain at a music awards show. Holy crap, I couldn’t believe how he played that guitar. Then, I found out he played many of the instruments on his album. He shot up to the status of my classic rock band legends. Prince is the real deal.
@wrenchgear1662
3 жыл бұрын
I've said for years that Prince was very underrated as a guitar player. Good to see you doing the episode.
@beigemusic348
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I've always thought that Prince had taken this song to a whole new dimension with this solo
@sullym1867
3 жыл бұрын
The Super Bowl half time show and this ^ made me a Prince fan. When I was a kid, I remember my family busting on the outfit he was wearing at the half time show, but they all quickly shut up and quietly started watching once he started playing. :D
@stevemcc4447
2 жыл бұрын
It was one of the most spectacular guitar solos I can think of. I think it was very unexpected by the others on stage. The creativity, technique and style all came together, like a volcanic eruption...that spewed lightening bolts.
@Moosedeuce
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t play guitar at all and this made me appreciate the performance so much more. Thank you for the breakdown!
@Wigeon3211
2 жыл бұрын
So much talent, one of my favorite vids of Prince.
@isaacjohnson.
3 жыл бұрын
That was great lesson. That performance is by far my favorite of Prince's and such a cool display of musicianship and showmanship. He not only ripped playing that solo but he looked so cool doing it too. Amazing.
@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos to watch on repeat. Prince killed it. I've been waiting on a breakdown of this for us mere mortals! Great video, Pilgrim!
@christopherwerth5786
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing! one of the best solos...
@hankowitz
3 жыл бұрын
“The best moments” of the solo...so the whole damn thing 😎🌵
@sylvainmartini1480
3 жыл бұрын
And the fact that he didn’t actually rehearsed with them... Just said, « Trust me, i’ll solo somehing »;;. Is really amazing :)
@TheRealBasch
3 жыл бұрын
I could never get into Prince's music but I'm always in awe of his musicianship
@julianlawrence-ball2279
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve not even watched this yet and I’m giving you a thumbs up. I remember the first time I saw this clip. You cannot help but be blown away by his playing and then you remember he is performing with some of the greatest musicians alive and he’s making them look ordinary. Possibly the best live guitar performance I’ve seen
@AlexHamelMusic
3 жыл бұрын
When I think of great guitarists, Prince has almost always been in my top 5.
@edwardjons8684
3 жыл бұрын
He may not have been among the greatest players, but without doubt one he was one of the greatest performers in all of music history. I would be very surprised if we see another player-live-performer at that level in my lifetime.
@stevenseagull7662
3 жыл бұрын
Guitar Pilgrim: That time when PRINCE went ALL OUT Me: You mean every concert he has ever played? LOL
@CristobalBragagnolo
3 жыл бұрын
Before that day I didnt knew about Prince more than "its an icon". But after i saw that performance went o and discover that he is s freaking legend
@brianbacon85
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for breaking this down ! This is one of my all time favorites. I knew prince was a fantastic artist but I didn't realize what a phenomenal guitar player he was until I saw this performance!
@sapelesteve
3 жыл бұрын
Great video GP! I've lost track of how many times I watched that incredible performance. Prince was definitely one of the best guitarist of all time, hands down. Even the other musicians on that stage were in awe of his playing. The best part was at the end of the performance when he throws the guitar off of the stage! MINDBLOWING!! 👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍
@otrdriver6767
3 жыл бұрын
This was great. Thank you.
@rockinroyle
3 жыл бұрын
Prince was RUTHLESS! Leaves nothing left. Also I like seeing someone get as geeked out and excited about guitarists and solos as I do
@jgeiger56781
3 жыл бұрын
U do great reviews of prince. Thank u
@stepitup5409
3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your great videos!
@freddymusicien7656
3 жыл бұрын
Veeeeeeeeery interesting analysis. Time to go trying this. Thanks.
@theah781
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching you with Prince!!!
@kctrade
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you a lot for analyzing this solo. Actually I was thinking when would you do a post of this guitar solo. Excellent.
@bluestarinn
3 жыл бұрын
Just been watching the Prince lesson again , absolutley amazing great lesson thom!
@BluesFishRico
3 жыл бұрын
True, Prince and Frank Zappa have been underrated guitarists.
@DeiseSkelly
3 жыл бұрын
I subscribed in the first few seconds when you named 3 absolute legends, and from such different genres.
@RitchieRosson
3 жыл бұрын
"When Prince was in the zone". Prince breathed the zone!
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