You nailed this reaction. You just watched what is arguably the best guitar solo ever recorded by the most innovative guitarist of a generation, and your first comment was about the joy in Eddie's eyes and his smile. That really says it all.
The first part is called 316. He wrote and played it for his son Wolfgang while still in the womb. Wolfgang is an amazing artist. Played every instrument and produced and mixed his first album by himself.
This was a moment in time that will never be replicated or surpassed by anyone! Not by even more techinically proficient guitarist. Edward Van Halen's soul...the soul that was in his playing, was not of this earth. He was able to channel this random wave of notes and emotion from the ethereal. He was blessed and driven like no other. As we see... it took a toll. Rest in peace Edward Van Halen...I raise this nice cold one to your memory on this Christmas Eve of 2024. Thank you for your great music and inspiration 🍺🎸👏🏼
Killer Reaction....I was lucky enough to see this live in 1983 in Houston Texas....As we were leaving the stadium the whole crowd bunched together like sheep we all started yelling and screaming for what seemed like an eternity....I will remember that concert till the day I die....I had their first album at the age of 12....Blew my mind !!
Simply the greatest live guitar solo I've ever seen - and this was recorded over 36 years ago. Now David Gilmore's got some live stuff that will also make the hairs on your arms rise too but the different reasons. The variety of techniques displayed in this video are amazing and as far as I can see Eddie didn't miss on a single (tapped) harmonic. As many of you here know, if you miss on the harmonic by the slimmest of margins and you get a clunk. Just amazing, what a talent.
There are a few guys in the same ballpark. Steve Vai, John McLaughlin, Jimi Hendrix who I’ve seen live. He paved the way for guys like Eddie Van Halen. Who is the best guitarist is all subjective the era, style soul, innovative etc. Chuck Berry led to Clapton and Hendrix who led to Stevie Ray Vaughn who led to Eddie and others.I think the argument can be made for Eddie Van Halen. He was super creative and innovative and just really awesome.
I was too young for this concert. But, I saw Van Halen with Sammy twice later on. You would probably enjoy 5150, Summer Nights and The Best of Both Worlds (with the intro) from this same concert.
Sometimes, one enjoys the music. Sometimes, it is that one person who captures your heart and keeps it forever. It is too much for me to know I will never again watch Eddie play live.
I’m sure they learn the basics of music from their father, but Eddie I believe never had a formal guitar lesson was all self taught. Eddie built his own guitars.
Then you my friend have a great ear. i think I found one miss, 3/4 of the way in. A missed note that he skipped near the 15th fret. I would love to discuss if you could briefly fill me in.
This occasionally makes me go listen to the studio version again where I tend to get lost revisiting several favorite VH tunes from the first 5 albums. I'll add some of my favorites VH stories include how Eddie would turn his back and hide his lead techniques from the other guitar players in the busy LA clubs to protect his 'secrets' as VH rose to the pinnacle of that local industry before they were signed.
I commented above and forgot to mention Terry Kath. He was freaking awesome also. I saw Chicago live. The band was amazing and he was so sick! 25 or 6 to 4. Is such an innovative sound. Rock sound with horns. It changed the direction of music for a while but stands the test of time. Think about the band’s that followed. Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Ides of March, Blood Sweat and Tears. Kath was really the leader of Chicago sang lead vocals on several songs, harmonies and was a songwriter as well.
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You nailed this reaction. You just watched what is arguably the best guitar solo ever recorded by the most innovative guitarist of a generation, and your first comment was about the joy in Eddie's eyes and his smile. That really says it all.
Was at this concert. 10th row floor center stage. New Haven coliseum. Connecticut. This show was insane. Long live “King” Eddie!!!🔥🔥🎸🤘
The first part is called 316. He wrote and played it for his son Wolfgang while still in the womb. Wolfgang is an amazing artist. Played every instrument and produced and mixed his first album by himself.
I was fortunate to have seen VH twice in concert. Music that shaped my teenage years.
This was a moment in time that will never be replicated or surpassed by anyone! Not by even more techinically proficient guitarist. Edward Van Halen's soul...the soul that was in his playing, was not of this earth. He was able to channel this random wave of notes and emotion from the ethereal. He was blessed and driven like no other. As we see... it took a toll. Rest in peace Edward Van Halen...I raise this nice cold one to your memory on this Christmas Eve of 2024. Thank you for your great music and inspiration 🍺🎸👏🏼
never cease to amaze, the amount of techniques used is insane all in one take, smoking a cigarette. live masterpiece
Killer Reaction....I was lucky enough to see this live in 1983 in Houston Texas....As we were leaving the stadium the whole crowd bunched together like sheep we all started yelling and screaming for what seemed like an eternity....I will remember that concert till the day I die....I had their first album at the age of 12....Blew my mind !!
That smile was like he knew the secret to everything but wasnt quite ready to share it with us mere mortals...
I was at the concert in Toronto 1984, I was really hi, but it was incredible, concerts are not the same now
I saw this concert 3 nights in a row on this tour, feel blessed to have been able to see it live…3 times also.
Simply the greatest live guitar solo I've ever seen - and this was recorded over 36 years ago. Now David Gilmore's got some live stuff that will also make the hairs on your arms rise too but the different reasons. The variety of techniques displayed in this video are amazing and as far as I can see Eddie didn't miss on a single (tapped) harmonic. As many of you here know, if you miss on the harmonic by the slimmest of margins and you get a clunk. Just amazing, what a talent.
i was not here but i saw van halen live in 1982 and 1984 was some of the best memories
There are a few guys in the same ballpark. Steve Vai, John McLaughlin, Jimi Hendrix who I’ve seen live. He paved the way for guys like Eddie Van Halen. Who is the best guitarist is all subjective the era, style soul, innovative etc. Chuck Berry led to Clapton and Hendrix who led to Stevie Ray Vaughn who led to Eddie and others.I think the argument can be made for Eddie Van Halen. He was super creative and innovative and just really awesome.
There will never be another.
I was too young for this concert. But, I saw Van Halen with Sammy twice later on. You would probably enjoy 5150, Summer Nights and The Best of Both Worlds (with the intro) from this same concert.
He's not a legend. He's THE legend.
The king
keeping a solo that interesting for that long without drums and a rhythm section is next level
RIP King Edward
I read somewhere that according to Eddie, he was so drunk during this solo, that he hardly remembers doing it. That is amazing if that is true.
This is when Eddie was his happiest. On stage live.
I was fortunate to see VH 5 times, all with DLR, I would've liked to see Sammy with them but Eddie was amazing 😅😊
Now do Neil Peart drum Solo in Frankfurt.
Sometimes, one enjoys the music. Sometimes, it is that one person who captures your heart and keeps it forever. It is too much for me to know I will never again watch Eddie play live.
Jimi Hendrix improvisation from Woodstock
I’m sure they learn the basics of music from their father, but Eddie I believe never had a formal guitar lesson was all self taught. Eddie built his own guitars.
Eddie smokin' his life away
Ted Nugent either Stranglehold or Hybernation, both from Double Live Gonzo. Ted could really tear it up!
My goodness another fan of the song Hibernation. Completely agree. Cheers from canada
As a classical guitarist, I'm sure Eddie comes off as super unclean, but fun.
I counted 3 wrong notes. 😂
Then you my friend have a great ear. i think I found one miss, 3/4 of the way in. A missed note that he skipped near the 15th fret. I would love to discuss if you could briefly fill me in.
This occasionally makes me go listen to the studio version again where I tend to get lost revisiting several favorite VH tunes from the first 5 albums.
I'll add some of my favorites VH stories include how Eddie would turn his back and hide his lead techniques from the other guitar players in the busy LA clubs to protect his 'secrets' as VH rose to the pinnacle of that local industry before they were signed.
check out terry kath 25 or 6 to 4
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I commented above and forgot to mention Terry Kath. He was freaking awesome also. I saw Chicago live. The band was amazing and he was so sick! 25 or 6 to 4. Is such an innovative sound. Rock sound with horns. It changed the direction of music for a while but stands the test of time. Think about the band’s that followed. Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Ides of March, Blood Sweat and Tears. Kath was really the leader of Chicago sang lead vocals on several songs, harmonies and was a songwriter as well.
Can you play like him?