@@putawaywet1 i'm pretty bad at shredding but the song is actually not that difficult. I learned it pretty quickly, once you got the pattern on the right hand. But what's great about this track is because he plays it so fast it trick your ear into thinking theres a lot more than there actually is. Its a very creative composition by Mr Buckingham.
I love that he can't even turn it down when he's sitting, playing solo acoustic. Gotta get those "oohs" and "aahs" out. Like an exorcism. What a brilliant bastard.
The "oohs" and "aahs" were most likely *not* meant to be associated with exorcism 😆😆😆 Recall that on the original studio recording the "aahs" were in a female voice (always believed to belong to Stevie Nicks, but actually it was LB's voice, changed in pitch by technical means).
Last time I saw his solo concert it was EASILY the best sound I've ever heard. It sounded like somebody's $20,000 audiophile home system. And he used it all, especially on this song. At one point he pointed out that his fingers were dripping blood but I have a feeling that was fake. I'm sure his fingertips are like elephant hide.
Especially when you consider the atmosphere Rumours was written and recorded in. Relationships falling apart and bitterness. No way that album is any good with out him and that drama.
Its because its all incredible then he starts doing weird shit like ooh! ahh! Just kills all that excellent stuff that just happened cuz all you hear are butt pokings
I dunno... Those that are "In The Know" KNOW that LB is a MASTER. And those NOT "in the know?"well, they're just part of the "plastic culture" that continues to degrade the arts into.... Well.... Fucking PLASTIC!!!
And no disrespect to them but together they are not as good, I would like to see them sit and play like this, I bet it wouldn’t sound close. LB is a legend and def dosen’t get enough credit as a guitarist or artist. one of my lol time fav.
This somewhat of a misnomer. When in FM was in its heyday, they rhythm parts were played by an additional acoustic guitarist if the song called for it or more often, the background during solos was filled in with McVie's keyboard. Finn can now take on that rhythm role on the guitar which is something FM hasn't had since the Welch/Weston era (and the short Vito/Barnett era in the late 80's). FM in Buckingham's era was never a big guitar solo band although they did produce memorable solos. With FM it was all more about producing a good song. What Buckingham can do like no other rock guitarist is play poly-rhythmic songs like Big Love or Red Rover and many others that were extremely difficult to play (even without adding a vocal at the same time) that cannot be emulated with two guitars. Does the Cambell- Finn version of the band even attempt these types of songs? I doubt it because they wouldn't sound great with two guitarist. It's kind of apples and oranges.
you are hearing 2 parts - the bass in eighth notes with the thumb, and the rest with the index + fingers. Tough part is the syncopation of them are different, and when they're the same, you're pinching the thumb and index finger at the same time. I got inspired to figure this out and even picked up a nylon/electric to play it, which I did, at about 1/10 speed! LOL! TIme to break it out again.
@@climberbob1 this is random, but I LOVE when other musicians talk about music theory esk things. It not only shows the technicality of it, but makes me feel like I'm actually part of something greater. (Mainly bc I understand it😂)
@@barbaravyse660 I know nothing about playing guitar or any other instrument, though I have a good ear for music, as tested by my high school music teacher. :-) His thumb is working the top two strings and the rest of his hand sounds like it's playing more than one guitar. Truly masterful, and I have new respect for him after seeing this video.
If you're a player, there's much more of a difference Dan. Big difference in playing syle and what you can get out of an acoustic, vs electric (and several categories there), a lap steel, pedal steel, weisenborn, and then the endless variants (Veillette Gryphon for example - short scale 12 string). How about a dobro? Yeah, a lot of the basic mechanisms are the same, but start playing with open tunings on top of all this and it's tough to stomach "a guitar is a guitar". Just sayin'
I definitely agree with you dan that it's near impossible to state one guitarist is the "best". I think it's more a statement of ingnorance than stupidity or being a moron. They're just not aware of just how large of a claim that is.
I was never a big fan of the original version of "Big Love" with the entire band, but I love when he plays it solo like he does here. It sounds like there is more than one guitar, plus a bass. Honestly, my jaw dropped when I first heard the song played like this.
same here - this version is just awesome, puts all his heart and talent into it - fancy being in that room when something of that quality is being performed out of nowhere....
He couldn’t help but start singing. One of the best songs he’s created. Loved it when my mom played it over and over when I was 8. Still till this day.
Man! That must have been a treat for the audience. They show up expecting an interview with LB and on top of that they get their own private performance of Big Love. I can't think of anyone in the last 50 years who was more accomplished as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and live performer, in combination, than LB.
No one can touch Lindsey on guitar. No one. Not Eddie Van Halen, not Yngvie Malmsteen, not Steve Vai, or even Jimmy Page. Then you have Buckingham's voice. Songwriting. Utterly unique, incomparable genius. And to think he was a part of . Fleetwood Mac. Jesus, what an amazing band they were.
Bold statement. Notice you didn’t say Jimi Hendrix. Rightfully so. Jimmy Page could probably play this in his sleep after a few practices , but lacked the singing for sure.
@@bido8176 I'm the biggest Hendrix fan there is. And I genuinely don't think his style would permit him to play the bass note like this. He had severe memory issues which is where his innovation came in. But he was a core lead control, I don't think he could do the whole drop-southern style playing as well as he could. Maybe if he was still alive, but in his years, I don't think so. What's more, I don't think Lindsey could play Hendrix all that well because his vibrato isn't as effective. But Hendrix wasn't a vibrato master either, to be fair. He was more of a innovator and absolute sound controller. He made everything, no matter how insignificant, sound absolutely amazing. That was really where he shined, and for that, he rooted himself in the blues. Lindsey has a style here closer to, but no where near, Tommy Emmanuel.
Amazing transition from chatting on a sofa to full-on BAM! and he's showing you a picking style for a few seconds then he's singing and in the next half a second we're in the middle of an amazing performance. 🙂
Show Off! LOL From a a man who admittedly can't read a note music and never had a guitar lesson, I'm very happy he never forgets where they are. He remains one of the oft forgotten guitarists when the great players are mentioned.
Maybe a quadruple threat... as producer too. He produced and made Tango In The Night almost by himself for two years and that album, although very 80s, might be even better now than when it was released.
Been listening to this song since it came out with no idea that there was only one guitar playing. Wonder what else I've missed in life? He is truly gifted.
I just cannot get over amazing this is. All that coming from one guitar... just him. It’s always blown me how he can do all of that and sing with so much passion at the same time. Absolutely cannot wait to see him in December!!!!
I've always heard about this man being frighteningly skilled, but I avoided him in order to not frustrate myself (as can happen to me with all such players). Some master guitarists make you want to just glue your case shut and quit, but his openness about his playing inspires the heck out of me. Will I ever approach his level of mastery? Very probably not. Inspired nonetheless.
Dont sell yourself short. Its attainable. Tutorials have really de mystified and broken down stuff to a do-able thing. I'm tackling Big Love and The Chain. I took a one week guitar course in community college years ago and the rest is RU-vid. You dont have to approach HIS level of mastery. Just to where you yourself are satisfied.
Always been a big admirer of Lindsay Buckingham. One of the few who have carved out their own niche in the world of guitar playing. Lindsay is up there with the best, neck and neck with the top guitarists, if you can forgive the unintended pun. Before everybody jumps on the 'who's the best guitar player' argument, imho Lindsay Buckingham is not the best guitarist in the world, but there's no-one better than him. He stands on a pedestal with Satriani, Johnson, Knopfler, Clapton, Hendrix, Page etc and deservedly so. He is also a fabulous songwriter and producer of music, and deserves every credit. An inspiration to guitarists and musicians worldwide, and to me in particular.
How does any person that’s ever even picked up a guitar not watch this with their jaw on the floor. It’s literally amazing, in the truest sense of the word.
I was lucky enough to see Lindsey play this live on his first solo show for Out Of The Cradle tour and let me tell you he is amazing! After the show he did a little meet and greet with the fans and shook his hand and got an autograph. Amazing musician!
Words to describe this type of creative performing talent like ”genius”, “legend”, and “virtuoso” still seem somehow inadequate to describe what Lindsey is playing in ‘Big Love’. You really do have to hear it & see it in order to believe it.
What a master. I love this man, and jimmy page. Music can move us all. This moved me this morning. I sobbed like a child after watching this, most out of character for me. I feel privileged to have seen it. At 56 I feel so fortunate that I was of the era of such great music.
I'm inspired by Lindsey(etc).I was inspired by what Mr Buckingham deems his playing style to be as "refined primitive". It in part provoked me to composed a song called "Refined Primitive"
Whenever I listen tot this song played live by him with just him and his acoustic guitar, I get a bit teary eyed. Not sure why. I think it's when you see something so great and unimaginably beautiful emotions just overwhelms you.
It amazes me that he does base,melodies,sings, and sometimes adds rhyme to a song. 4 unrelated things going on at the same time all to different times.
Not many guitarist that can capture an audience like that live. Many are talented, but you have to have real stage presence to do what Lindsey Buckingham did on this video. He is a true entertainer and musician. So underrated as a guitarist. He is a legend indeed. As is all the FM members Thanks for posting this.
Words fail me? I'm speechless. It is without a doubt, possibly the greatest piece of guitar playing you will ever see in your life. I have watched him do this on several occasions, and every time i am gob smacked. GENIUS
So many singer/guitarists are asked this. How can you sing and play stuff at the same time? If it's all you've ever known, it's second nature! You really don't even have to think about it. (This is not to besmirch how exceptional Lindsay is, not at all!)
@@MrSimondaniel3 This. People always overestimate the drugs and underestimate the amazing combination of talent, determination and practice, practice, practice.
Lindsay.....bless you man......you will live forever through your music.......incredible song writer and musician......I'm glad you guys got back together.......at least for awhile.
This guy has got so much fire in his whole being, so nice he shares his passion with the world...what an artist, Fleetwood Mac is no Fleetwood Mac without Lindsey Buckingham. One of the best guitarist of all time.
If you never had the opportunity to be at a live performance of Big Live you've missed our. I had the joy to do so at the Joe in Detroit a decade ago and was floored by the talent displayed during that solo performance. Even better when the crowd (myself too) began participating by echoing the ahhhs after Lindsey's ooohs. I've watched a few other live performances of this tune and none have this audience participation element included.
Lindsey's solo, live shows are really special. Here is one of my favorite videos (not mine), that shows the audience participation you speak of during Big Love. Its's with Fleetwood Mac, but still something to behold, and I think you'll enjoy it, too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q1k1ZkMPtc4.html
what a rush! to have Lindsey explain it then unexpectedly tears the time/space fabric with this wall of emotion, 'keep breathing' the time stopper! In a interview years back Lindsey said he is self thought and today expresses one of his influences which to me says yes that unique signature that makes Lindsey Buckingham who he is, not confined by that text book rule ( ' this is the way you do it and that's it ' ) Regardless how big a fan anyone was of Fleetwood Mac, the comprising elements stuck out, here it is 2017 and still riffs are playing in my head and thanks to RU-vid with post like this and the next one I'm about to view brings me closer to playing it the way Lindsey teaches it...again, nice post, Thanks.
Tremendous. One of the greatest guitarists ever in my opinion, and doesn’t get the acclaim he deserves. What a shame Fleetwood Mac decided they’d be better off without him...just not the same
Lindsey Buckingham is the most badass guitar player of all time IMO !!! So underrated! I could watch Rhiannon live over and over just to see Lindsey slay it at 3:04 !!!
