I have to say that Paul’s solo hasn’t gotten near the amount of love it should get. Impressive chops, space to let the solo breath, super melodic. Amazing job!
Liked your take the most! Keepin it old skool! Everybody else kinda sounded the same, modern style stuff, which is sometimes also good.. but theres so much of it going on now that it starts to feel a bit dull. Waiting for the album man!
Tom Bukovac's solo is the most "singable" - the one that would be appreciated by non musicians. Probably, the most tasteful - the best tone and the most simple - undoubtedly the BEST.
That guy is the most accomplished guitarist on the video, yet he did the least but it sounded so much more authentic. The whole thing flowed perfectly. Uncle Larry is an absolute God on guitar.
@@ArticLight14 and THAT is the reason he is the first call for almost every major producer in Nashville and LA. There are people who can play guitar, and then there are guitar players. Tom is 1000% guitar player.
@@ArticLight14 More so than Tomo?? That's saying a lot. I had never heard him play before this, but you've piqued my curiosity -- I'll have to check him out. Thanks.
Wow, I loved everybody's solos - there's definitely many licks i'm gonna borrow from each one 😃 Thanks Paul for letting us jam with you. BTW I love that PRS!
Blindfold test, I think yours and Tom's easily stand out as being written players that are paid to embelish the song at the expense of their own ego...!
Agree...I’d give Paul’s solo equal kudos...if I was writing this solo, I would have tried a descending counter climb to the tracks melodic upward climb, just to hear the void get further apart to increase the tension, then to a great resolve. Great job guys
Love your playing. So unique. unexpected. Killer tone. Ever since I laid eyes on that live solo of Angeline I've been following your work. And you're an amazing talent. Taste, tone, no abundance of notes. Don't wanna miss your next stop here in Toronto at the Horseshoe. You inspire me to change my playing and focus on what matters. Less notes, more feeling.
Loved your solo which is no surprise as I enjoy everything I’ve heard you play. Btw, Just got an email about your North American tour dates. How about adding some dates in Texas?? I’m in a little town called Austin, and we’d take great care of you I’m sure! C’mon over to see us!!
Amazing!!! Beginning of solos: 01:59 Ariel Posen 04:22 Lari Basilio 07:13 Mark Lettieri 09:00 Matthew Scott 11:04 Paul Davids 13:10 Tomo Fujita 15:09 RJ Ronquillo 17:38 Rudy Ayoub 20:04 Tom Bukovac 22:50 Tom Quayle
Wow. Tom Bukavoc's tone is gorgeous. Also love how Tomo wasn't trying to show off - just keep it simple and let the notes speak. Hearing that story is something even a non-musician can understand when they listen.
Tom Bukovac's really stands out. It seems it belongs on that track. I also enjoyed quite a lot the Mark Lettieri's part. This kind of videos are really great to watch Paul. Great job, once again!
I'll get on this train. You can tell he's the perfect session musician by that little clip. Played exactly what was needed on that specific track, no less, no more. Just perfect.
The question is whether his playing matched or enhanced the mood of the track. Which is called 'musicianship'. I am afraid not... However, what he played can be used as exercises...
Rj always astounds me whenever I click on a video of his, and in this one as well. His room is full of great toys with him smashed in the middle of it all. Great comment !👍🙏
Chris Buck definitely stole the show last time… I think it was as unanimous as it can be… this time I think Uncle Larry stole the show, but the opinions are a bit more divided this time… oh yeah, Lari Basilio definitely deserves an honorable mention. Such a great guitar player… Regardless… great concept… may I suggests a battle between Chris Buck and Tom Bukovac?
This is why Bukovac is a top session player. Perfection right from the beginning. His playing really breathes. When will more guitarist learn to breathe and let the music around them be part of the conversation...
My 3 favorites: Mark Lettieri - Tasteful, didn't come at it with an oversaturated/gainy tone. Seemed to understand the vibe of the track better than others. Tomo Fujita - Love the simplicity and lack of ego. No flashy runs, playing to serve the song. Nice note choice at the end. Bukovac - Unsurprisingly perfect. Mining the chord progression for notes that are already there instead of trying to impose his own lead line on the chords, if that makes sense to anyone. Space and timing unparalleled.
Love these. Really liked Tom Bukovac's contribution. Tone, taste and oh yes a '58 LP. Nice.
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Everyone did a great job. BUT... listening to Tom Bukovac is like listening to the proverbial wise man on top of a mountain who tells you a 3 word phrase and helps you figure out your life with just that.
I thought Lari Basilio and Tom Quayle were clearly the best. Tom is exceptionally skilled but still interesting solo to listen, and Lari added some very interesting spicy and melodic tones in her solo which kept drawing attention. A good solo is one that you want to hear again and remember, and very often with a a form of melodic recurring pattern.
My favourites: Ariel Posen: beautiful volume swells, beautiful tone, very lyrical phrasing reminiscent of Derek Trucks Lari Basilio: nice whammy bar usage, very melodic, great note choices, amazing tone and phrasing Mark Lettieri: played very smoothly and appropriately for the backing track, while still being very intricate
Damn... that Tom Bukovax solo was so sweet. He added the perfect notes that created an intersting solo AND highlight the cool chord changes underneath. Very nice.
Tom B. and RJ are a head above the rest. Tom B. has really shown a master class in stunningly beautiful musicality and efficiency. Tom Q. great but missed the point of the track. The rest I can’t recall by the end of the video, nothing special.
Tom Bukovac's solo was a perfect fit. Perfect feel, perfect sound and gave everything room to breathe. Mark Lettieri's was excellent too. I admire Tom Quayle greatly, but REALLY... that solo with that backing track ?
Bukovac sounded the best overall to me. Fujita had the best ending. Ronquillo's effects gave it a very compelling tone, a bit harsh but funky and spicy. Letierri's was reminiscent of Hawaiin music, very nice. Dug the parts of Scott's solo with the "chunky" chops. Thought Quayle's solo was the most innovative and difficult, played flawlessly. Who says you can't shred on a mellow tune? Liked them all, actually, but those were the ones that really stood out for me. Special thanks to Paul for putting this all together, it's a real treat!
I see what you mean about Tom’s take, but it’s really not out of character of him to go the legato route over this type of music. I just think that’s how he expresses himself. And after a few listens I enjoy it more now than on my first listen. It’s just different
Exactly my thoughts. Bukovac has so much feeling on that solo. Quayle is definitely a highly technical guy but this take proves that technicality doesn’t make a great song/solo by itself. Unless if you are a guitar nerd and care about how the fingers move on the fret and strings rather than what you hear.
@@chirbin0nidhogg623 ~ I, too, thought Quayle's frantic fusion take different, yet melodic and interesting. Yeah, it eclipsed and was rather incongruous with the slow, soulful backing track, and he could be rightly faulted for saturating it with an overabundance of notes, but it was still an impressive solo. Quayle took Paul's backing track and used it as a vehicle and inspiration to create his own unique interpretation, transforming it into something more upbeat. In fact, this was no different in that each guitarist put their own imprint upon the piece. It's just that Quayle's was a more radical departure from the original. That style of music is not my preference or something I care to listen to for any extended period, but I nonetheless did appreciate the genius of it and found it captivating and listenable.
Hahaha yah agreed with that. As the video progressed I thought RJ was the best until Tom played. He knew that less is best. He played every tone with his heart and was 'one' with the track. The others just crammed everything in which broke away from the feeling of the track. And then, among all of them, Tomo played a little too simple.
Tom B. is on another level imo. Tone, melody, and feel... Just great. They are all amazing players but Tom B. just had the complete package. Great video!
All greats obv with a personal pref for Tom Bukovac' s take on this. Melodic, awesome tone and feel. Sings along the chord progression beautifully without overpowering it. Just awesome
Everyone here is a great player. The lesson for me is how Buk's playing lays perfectly in the groove of the track. It's all about time and his is exceptional. Even though the track is a bunch of overdubs, he sounds like he is in a room laying down his part with the other players. He makes the track sound better. That is magic.
Tomo played scary good, his bends are perfectly in tune, his timing was insane, he turned it into a perfect peace of Jazz, technique and timing is very undervalued
First thing I heard that first intro bit sounded like that song that goes “can we just talk” not to discredit him it sounded really good it was just funny
IMO Uncle Larry nailed it. The sound from that guitar just melts your soul. Some of the other solos are great but are so distant from the mood set by the backing track. Again, why IMO Uncle Larry nailed it.
That was my favorite too. It blended very well and still added something to the track. I also like the sound of Ronquillo's guitar and the rhumba-like vibe he gave to the whole.
You have to check out Point Iz. This guy is one the most tasteful posters on the planet. My dream is for Mark to Perform once s Nick Johnston composition.
Tom B's was the stand out for me, a lot of them were far too noodly, but Tom's was melodic, the bit at 20:20 was just gorgeous; made me think of Mark Knopfler and there can't be a piece of higher praise for melodic playing.
Lari's 'guitar voice' is one of my favorites. She always paints with such a bright, colorful brush that manages to maintain meaningful identity. She's got the chops, and can shred alongside many, but her expression always stands out and speaks to me. Great video and collection of talented musicians. Thanks for the inspiration.
Well, it’s obvious that Tom Bukovac served the song perfectly…probably why he’s the first call, #1 session player on the planet. All of the other artists were great, but Tom nailed it to the wall.
I can't believe there aren't more comments about Tom Quayle's solo. That was beyond perfection, so fresh and executed at such a level of technicality that I'm just sitting here with my jaw dropped. Not to mention how musical and wholesome the whole thing is from the first note to the last. I can confidently say I'll NEVER play like that, but I'm so glad he does because at least I get to watch and listen. HOOOLY SH*T!
Its really the most amazing of them. Its so technical and advanced, but at the same time very musically and not just random shredding. AMAZING I love how exiting it is, it really pulls one in right from the start!
I like Tom Q's technicality and show of skill and I think guys who are into fitting as many notes as possible in one beat would pick him over the other but the lines against the track is boring and bland. Personally, I like Lari, Mark and Uncle Larry's solos over this particular track... different but equally tasteful and appropriate.
RJ and Tom Bukovac have the kind of taste that is acquired over many years of having to produce on demand..but a skill developed by very few. Those two really stood out to me. Very cool competition, thanks for taking the time everyone!
As a musician of over 50 years, what I love about this is that no one in my mind is a 'winner'. To me this is not a competition, but many voices in unity. How each player puts a layer of voice over the progression. Every single player taught us something. I like to close my eyes and listen. Don't watch their riffs, but hear their riffs, their voicings etc., AMAZING stuff! Thanks Paul for having the collab.
Tom Quayle: what happens when you get too good. ;) It's a bit like hearing Malmsteen play a blues. We have to laugh at how over-the-top technically amazing it is- but is it the most tasteful? Really Enjoyed Lari Basilio's nice octave section. RJ for unique tone. For me, not to get points as it's his track and channel but I loved Paul's solo. Perfection. The art of lead is not lost.
Can definitely see why you say that about Tom Quayle, and his music isn't usually my style either, but I would definitely say that although it was technically amazing and quick, he still made some very tasteful note choices in my opinion :)
What an amazing idea to do this. Of course, they were all hugely impressive, but for me personally, Uncle Larry absolutely stole the show. That solo felt like it was born rather than manufactured. Like it had always existed in the world. Seamless perfection.
People aren't appreciating how good Ariel's solo is. Its singable, yet highly musical by reharmonizing certain changes, all while being reserved without overplaying. Its masterful.
Mark Littieri... Perfect. Tom Bukovac... Yes. The best. Tomo has completely understand that track already had a 4th note chords containing a submelody which he underlined and complement.
I like how this was presented and commented, giving each author his space instead of stitching all solos in 1 min. My favorite solos: - Lari, vibrant and soulful - Mark, smooooth - Tom (uncle Larry) , perfectly balanced - Ronquillo, very creative - Paul, nice tone and feeling
Agree Rj fantastic job, sounded like an original song from earlier times👍 ( but Tom's tone is over the top to)....me 🥴 60 isch spectator strong tinitus left ear
Lots of great playing over a challenging progression, but the one that stands out for me is Tom Bukovic's take, as he finds beautiful, simple melodies implied by the chords with no fast scales, but with incredible articulation and phrasing.
You nailed it when describing Tom Bukovac's solo: 'melody goes exactly where you want it to go - feels like coming home'. A more eloquent way of saying haunting melodies (my words).
Jesus christ, for as good as a guitar player she is Lari Basilio is an even better musician. Everything she plays tells such a story, love the little leitmotif she uses here
Paul, this was just crazy good I love when you get all the great players to put a different approach to your music, they all bring great tone and crazy note choices just an awesome video great job!!!
