Why Hendrix is the greatest - Machine Gun reaction
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Hendrix live at the Fillmore East 1970 with band of Gypsies doing machine gun in my opinion best live guitar performance ever… total fire!
That whole night was just majestic, anybody who attended that performance is truly a legend
That opening note going into the solo, so much with one damn note, then the he just rips the shit out of it, then goes into the eerie feedback. Legendary...
You sir, are 100% dead on. That performance of Machine Gun literally has brought a tear to my eye in the past. Who Knows & Hear My Train A Coming is also great. This night he was Parliament Funkadelic before they were.💥🔥
@@smoothoperator7023 wonderfully said, at 70 i listen to this version, and still cant believe what he accomplished that night.....still and always will be my favorite musician!!
3 wide open Marshalls do what NO distortion unit or "sustain pedal" will EVER do. VOLUME is the only way a solid-body guitar reacts like that. Tell that to ANYBODY who asks to hear "Hendrix" but don't play so friggin LOUD. That request is senseless if they really want to experience his "sound" He was asked soooo many times, "Why do you play soooo loud?"@@chizorama
Perfectly said. It takes a musician or someone who spends a lot of time listening to really understand the improvisation, the technique beyond hammering out notes ( with picking techniques no one cared about at the time), the phrasing and intention, etc that make him the greatest. It's hard to believe he really existed, absolutely a genius.
couldnt agree more and thanks for the comment. It still blows me away that he existed.
To hear some recent johnny say he knows some down the street in a garage band play tighter & yes ,more precise, than Mr .Jimi emoting here.. I try hard not to use the term- a direct a front..insulting..to ME! I heard this on an old Essential Jimi cassette, I thought this was ugly compared to original B O Gypsy's, but now, when I really want to dig within myself, this shit speaks to me so damn strong.nuff said.
Your analysis is perfect
Right. It takes a musician to really understand the genius of Hendrix. He was born with a talent. A gift
@@elephant.musicofficial7918search and listen to (Machine Gun Sound Check) controlled screaming. Brilliant
I couldn't say it any better. No one even comes close. I have heard a lot of guitar players who are extremely impressive with tapping, pedals, amps and all sorts of other skills but no one and i mean NO ONE can play like this. Absolutely no one can express the human spirit through guitar like this person did. Unreal true god like powers. JIMI HENDRIX the greatest guitar player ever.
couldn't agree more. For most, it'll fly over their heads.
You are 100 percent correct. Well said.
"No one can express the human spirit through the guitar like this person did." Possibly the best description of Jimi...
Some can, but finding the place to master wide open Marshalls, hobbles the would-be lamp tenders. My dad asked my buddy once, "Why do you guys have to play soooo loud" Cracked my dad up when he replied, "So they can hear us in the cheap seats"
@@chizorama Uh, Robert Johnson sang and played acoustic guitar... in the 1930s. MANY thought it was demonic. What an eerie vocal talent! And sounded like TWO players with that constant bass moving under his bottleneck zings
Nobody comes close. It took me a while to realise he plays with emotion. The noises he makes are him expressing emotion. The man played with feeling .. he wasn’t afraid to improvise …
Also, there's another performance of Machine Gun played by Band Of Gypsys in Fillmore East, and it's certainly the best twelve minutes I've ever heard in my life.
Hendrix continues to exist in a higher realm than the rest. Still number one,untouchable.
Hendrix is literally speaking through the instrument.
Yep. A true genius
I believe that too. I first heard him when I was a kid, but didn’t get into him until I was 15. I thought the feedback was just noise; until one day; I realised he’s expressing emotions through his guitar and everything seemed to slot into place. Lots of people straight up try to imitate his playing but in my opinion; miss the point: its not their thing; just a pale imitation. No - Jimi Hendrix was and is still way ahead of everyone else. He is unique.
Or perhaps dreaming through it. The GOAT.
The same here in 1969 at 14 yo. I was perplexed with John Coltrane and Hendrix but constantly listened to them until I understood. Like an extension of Freddy and Albert King (Not necessarily of the blues but the expression and dialogue). You nailed it!@@gudgengrebe
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That's what we all aspire to! No matter what style we relate to
Those notes Jimi played, felt like GOD was speaking through that guitar he was making love to! Thank You Thank You Jimi Hendrix! You still are a blessing to all who Hear You!!!❤️🎸🎶
You expressed my thoughts about Hendrix' exactly. I saw him live in April '68, was immediately hooked, and even now at 71 I still groove to his timeless virtuosity. There are many copycats out there today (Randy Hanson, Julijan Erik, etc.), but none--not even the best of them--capture the musical essence and genius of James Marshall Hendrix. He was the original.
SRV would not exist without Jimi.
@@classicsciencefictionhorro1665... Or without Albert King. I hear him as much or more in SRV's playing as I do Jimi.
he was able to channel elemental forces, pain and suffering, human cries and wails, the energy of the crowd, and ride the wave of feedback and distortion to create sounds colors and emotions that didn’t exist previously. He was the electric prophet, the shaman of the guitar. Nobody will ever match it because it was so real and spontaneous. RIP brother Jimi.
Excellent explanation.
I’ve read in depth his original notes/ ideas I have copies of the originals he personally wrote when he was at hotels etc. Wow he was so ahead of his time an absolute genius. Still so sad at his death at such a young age.
I agree. So far ahead.
probably the most epic ever, this is why i play guitar. i dont ever come close but still, being able play some of these notes gives me big satisfaction. its true its just out of this world. he was early 20's i mean its crazy
yeh, hard to believe he lived on earth
Everything you said was perfect in why Hendrix is the greatest.
Thank you. I appreciate this comment. I tried my best to articulate it.
I have no doubt in my mind, Hendrix is the greatest, he was years and miles ahead of his time, mind blowing!
I agree all you say 100%. I discovered Hendrix when I was 16 (now I'm 51) with the album "Soundtrack from the Film..." All those tunes: the two Machine Guns, Red House at Wight, Monterey's Hey Joe and Rock Me Baby, Johnny B Goode, etc, changed my life and were a point of reference for me about what music is or can be.
Same with me, but the 1st album I got was Jimi Plays Monterey, and i was 14, I'm 50 now. I was floored. I went and didn't listen to any other music for the next 6 years. All Hendrix. I was a student, and I read and listened to as much Hendrix I could find. I like the studio albums, but for me it's the live recordings that make my big toe shoot up into my boot. Live Hendrix is the ultimate in freedom and improvisation. He was a master at improvisation.
Hendrix is someone I always go back to. He also has this magnetic mistique and charisma that I've never found in anybody else before.
agree, me too!!...i still find hidden gems i havent heard before...
Isle of Wight was a dark, heavy vibe, Jimi and the band played at like 4 am on a Sunday as the festival was wrapping up, the audience had been there for days, water was scarce, they had been rained on, hanging out in the mud for days, Jimi was pissed he had to play at that ridiculous hour and the crowd were just burned out and tired af, Jimi would react to the vibes from the audience and that vibe was gritty and uncomfortable
Yes your right, I was there a young 17 year old so excited to see Jimi, I was in awe of him, easily my favourite artist at the time. I was one of the few who idiot danced during his set, we didn’t call it head banging in my gang. Though if you wanted to pick one song he did at this gig, I would pick All Along the Watchtower, I was in heaven shaking my head like a loony 🎉😊. Remember seeing Deep Purple around this time also, they were much louder and heavier than Black Sabbath, Jimi was in his own universe!😂
Wrong. It didn't rain until we were queueing for the bus the next day. There was little or no mud as such. There were technical problems for Jimi but a huge crowd were up for it and if you watch the complete dvd now, you can see it was a show of two halves and though not as good as the second Albert Hall show from February the previous year it was the strongest performance of this festival.
@@PaulMcCaffreyfmac cool thanks, always cool to get facts straight from those who were actually there, you're very fortunate, that's a great experience, I was born in '68 so alas, never got to see him live myself, but I love Jimi!
Yes, I had the full version of this on DVD and it's definitely my favorite... I think it's even better than the Fillmore East. The best though, is in the beginning a tech comes out behind Hendrix and messes with the volume controls because he thought they were getting the security radio on the speakers. It was actually done on purpose. Hendrix had his eyes closed and his back to him, but as you see in this, Jimi notices the difference and turns around to fix them. Awesome
Ned from Spain and a whole year late to the party. In any case thank you for upload a stellar and blistering other worldly version of Machine Gun. One of the things several guitarists, like Frusciante, and other musicians have pointed out is Hendrix's fluid sense of time, like a bonafide Jazz player. Mitch and Billy have the groove under control so Jimi can just float in and out at will . He also made it more about sound and color rather than notes and arithmetic. You did a great job on this.
hendrix is the ultimate expression of the Blues, just like Coltrane for Jazz
Definitely agree
Yea I like Albert king n bb people he learned from hendrix like natural loud rock not blues a form of it yes. Buddy guy cool 2 hendrix made songs with all these guys I think he created over 250 songs
Hendrix was more then blues, just like Coltrane was more then jazz. They were channeling sounds from other realms. Peace.
I agree with you, I would add Armstrong, Parker, and Monk to the jazz list.
Great commentary! This is Hendrix having a really bad night. If you watch the video you see his frustration throughout and then at the end he drops his guitar and walks off as you noted. Even so, he puts out this otherworldly performance!
Awesome explanation of Hendrix, and it is absolutely correct. The way you talked about the levels of musicianship is accurate to a tee.
thanks. I appreciate the kind words
It is an amazing version of Machine Gun, one that reveals new wonders every time I hear it! The other song from his Isle of Wight performance that I love is All Along The Watchtower…that still sends shivers up my spine to this day. Hendrix will always be the all time greatest guitarist… there will never be another like him!
Im sure it has probably been said before that, HE'S NOT PLAYING THE GUITAR, THE GUITAR IS PLAYING HIM". the ultimate form of "expression"
Just like the saying, out of this world. I'll never forget the sad feeling when I got on the school bus one morning, and a friend told me Hendrix was gone. Such a loss.
I agree with you 100%, no other guitarist has ever elevated any where near Hendrix's level. He was definitely channeling lyrics, riffs, etc from the spirit realm
Jimi Hendrix is My all-time favorite. The solo in Machine Gun at the first show at the Fillmore East New Year’s Day January 1, 1970 is amazing. Rolling Stone listed as the #1 solo of all time. All 4 of those December 31 and January 1 shows are incredible. Simply the best!
It was 1970 2nd to last show. Thank you for the thoughtful analysis. I love if you do more Hendrixx material. This whole show is amazing.
Once Hendrix gets in your head he's there for life . Showing everyone what's possible in the dimension of music. From sweetness to ferocious intensity. He will always be an A class master and to have inspired so many including myself for 50 years.
Been listening to Hendrix some 50 odd years, I can't stop, his music is unexplainable.😊
The concert footage is from Jimi Hendrix's performance at the Isle of Wight Festival on August 31, 1970, his last official performance in England before his unfortunate death less than three weeks later on September 18, 1970. He used a modified silicon Fuzz face, a modified Vox wah and his univibe pedal. There was no octave-up pedal used by Jimi during this performance. He also had 3 Marshall 100watt amp heads - daisy chained into 3 Marshall full stack cabs with a total of 24 - 12 inch speakers in them. Jimi used his right-handed 1968 maple neck Fender Stratocaster and his custom left-handed 1970 Gibson flying V for this festival as well.
there where moments when Hendrix transcended what was done with musicall instruments , it was like something supernatural and beyond belief , call it Voodoo if you want
I had a bunch of recordings of Hendrix that were great. Hendrix carried a portable (for that time) recorder and there was so much that they may never find it all. I had some where Jimi was all by his lonesome practicing or jamming with various folks. The guy jammed all the time and he liked to save any sound that he liked. Search around and you'll find some that are just out of control out in Jimi land. I think, "that was half a century ago" Jimi told us iI he died to go out and buy his records" Go on Jimi, Go .. Something along that line.
Everything you said, I agree with 100%. I have been listening to Jimi for more than 30 years and it never gets old.
The fresh ideas remain after all these years. He is like a living volcano on guitar. The 'Feel' is unmatched.
When they filmed this concert the director said that he couldn't believe how loud Hendrix played!
You should have analyzed the filmore east new year's eve version. That is absolute perfection!
Other great unique guitarists, Beck, Vanhalen , Holdsworth etc , All were in awe of Hendrix , his pure emotion and technique is hard to beat even today , just guitar and amp , a couple of fx, pretty amazing !
I think Hendrix is one of the best Gurus the world ever seen and he didnt do it with his mouth ( no pun intended ) he did it with his cosmic guitar playing
Wonderful analysis. There still isn't anyone close to this cat. And he's been dead for 53 years. A true legend.
Yep, Jimi still Chief!
I've been listening to Hendrix for close on 50 years. First time I've heard anyone express so well what I intuited but was unable to knowledgeably get across. Props!
Miss Jimi so much. From age 10 to 64 I've listened to Jimi. Jimi is second to none. Mad video bro. I have a live version of Are you experienced UA-cam made vanish a few years back that is absolutely epic.
Funny how you have Orange amps in the background. Jimi hated Orange amps. When Jimi was touring, Orange approached him and ask if he would like to use their new amps. They gave Hendrix anything he needed. However, the Orange equipment kept braking down on the tour so Hendrix decided to go back to Marshalls. This footage of Jimi at the Isles Of Wright was from 1970.
even the great Miles Davis was blown away by Hendrix and in particular "that f'ckin machine gun man...that mother f'ckin machine gun man"
Beautiful deeply thoughtful analysis. Would have loved to see the clip from the start of the song. Jimi is the most pure example that I have ever seen of a person who has the guitar directly integrated with his soul. Thats why there are so many recordings of so many different performances. You never knew what you were going to get; and every performance had moments of pure genius. There has never been, and never will be another player that could produce anything like Jimi.
Back when I was about 18 (I'm now 57) bumped into a friend of mine who had a bit of weed (hash actually) and he said jump in we'll go and have a smoke. So we drove somewhere and rolled a joint, and he put on a tape (yes, the old tape cassette). As we got stoned I was listening to the music and was blown away. The tape was The Jimi Hendrix Concerts. From that moment on I sought out every recording of Hendrix I could find. On top of that I bought myself a cheap guitar because I wanted to learn how to play like Jimi and emulate that freedom you mention right at the start of the video. That was the thing that really attracted me about his music and that is not to say that he was not an absolute guitar master, but it was the freedom with which he played that I really dug the most. To this day I have never heard anyone who can play with that amount of freedom. I've never reached his standard (no shit, lol) or anywhere near it but on occasion I have felt that freedom when playing. It's almost like you're listening to yourself play and at the same time in control of what's coming out. Nothing else exists. It's just you and the music. Those occasions have been too few and far between, yet Jimi was able to tap into that very often and you can tell when he has because the music takes on a different tone and shape. He literally becomes the music. I don't know how else to describe it. For me he was, and will always be the greatest guitarist in history. You can point at people with brilliant technique (Steve Vai, Matteo Mancuso, Alan Holdsworth et al) and an ability to replicate music almost perfectly, but I've never heard anyone who can solo like Jimi. Machine Gun is a great track but I think there are a couple of other performances that surpass this. Hear My Train A Coming on the Rainbow Bridge album (which also has the magical Pali Gap on it too) is out of this world. The sheer magnitude of things he does on that track alone are a life times learning in itself. If there is one thing I regret it's that he never made it past 27 due to the idiots and ghouls around him. Can you imagine the music that would have come after that. A sad sad sad tragic avoidable loss.
Jimi shook up the music industry by showing that you can do so much more with the electric guitar than what bands were doing at the time and made them reevaluate the future of rock and roll.
Voodoo Child from this show is amazing too!!!
This wasn't his best performance, he was burnt out and tired... The fillmore performance is the best ever guitar improv... Tone, fire, violence, beauty, technique, soul. Amazing
This performance is still very good,likevall his playing he played his heart out.
Without a doubt!
1970 at the isle of white, started out as 1 of his worst performances and ended as amazing, he just flew from NY to england and brought to the concert it was immediately obvious he couldn't play just way off after few songs and boos he left stage and came back and apologized and said lets start over and he was a little better, this version of machine gun he plays a amazing intro but he didn't have all his abilities yet and intro went sour, when he played redhouse the intro rough but went into a great solo where his ability to make a guitar sound like saxophone almost just incredible timing and control, in from the storm the last song just amazing gives me the chills, less than 3 weeks later gone
He also plays his Stratocaster upside down, as he had to learn as a kid on a right-handed guitar, and Jimi is a Lefty. Just something else to add to the legend. That means at 9 yrs. old as a kid growing up in Seattle Washington, he took a cheap $12 dollar Sears guitar his dad got him and turned it upside down and learned all of the cords backwards. Unfreakking believable. Just to play at a decent level would be amazing enough, but he is on a level few if any have or will reach. He was amazing.
Even more amazing, he could play right handed too, but lefty felt natural to him. Apparently his father would tell him to play "properly" i.e. right handed, so when his dad was around he would play right handed and then flip it upside down to play left handed when his dad wasn't around. Ron Wood (of Rolling Stones fame) said that Hendrix would play his guitar (which was strung for a right handed player) left handed or right handed up with equal dexterity. Which meant that when he was playing it right handed the strings would be upside down!
The Strat's upside down but the strings are normal, so other than losing a bit of up the neck access and the knobs being on the wrong side he's really just playing like any normal lefty (though I'm sure could play a bit 'genuinely upside down').
Some people do play upside down but, to them, it's normal. All guitar is alien in the beginning, so it doesn't actually matter which way the strings are tbh if that's the way you learn.
Here's a lefty playing with the strings right-handed:
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Jimi Hendrix's "Trashman" = 1st dual lead heavy metal song ever, which gave birth to Black Sabbath and Iron Madien
Two guitarists that sound unique around the same time period also are John McLaughlin and Larry Coryell, these are classified as Jazz fusion/rock guitarists, listen to the album Coryell amazing! John McLaughlin I would pick the albums Devotion and Love Devotion Supreme with Carlos Santana. Terry Kath guitarist from Chicago Transit Authority especially their first two albums, Kath was one of the few guitarists that Jimi admired and thought he was as good as himself! I think his Woodstock and Royal Albert Hall gigs were some of his best shows imo! Appreciate your in depth thoughts on Jimi, completely agree with your assessment of him 😊
Hey man we are talking b about Jimi , don't want to hear about other guitarist.
My music theory instructor in college said Hendrix was the only one who did anything original in music in the 20th century. I concur....
One of the main reasons for his prowess on the guitar fretboard is his huge hands, his thumb could wrap the A string and his pinkie D very comfortably, monster hands.
The cool thing is with all the live stuff that comes out,you know that,you probably are going to hear something that others never thought of,or an expansion of the initial idea that is embellished,this keeps his music still vibrant,yet not predictable,even after all these years
Awesome video. Jimi is the best. That's it. The greatest 'communicator' with a guitar; the most imaginative; the most diverse. Other greats are George Benson (similar to Jimi, the guitar was an extension of his body; can play what he sings & sing what he plays) and John McLaughlin (fabulous composer of original music like Jimi).
Your spot on about Hendrix man great review! The bit I have to add is that this concert The Isle of Wight was performed on August 31 1970(not in '69) just 19 days before Jimi was tragically murdered. Yes I said murdered..I believe he was
The costume he's wearing is dubbed "The Butterfly" and is on display at the Experience Music project in Seattle..The American music industry thought he was just all gimmicks...But the Brits showed the world the guitar god he really was..
You can´t forget mentioning Mitch Mitchell´s pairing together with all his ideas ,nuances,changes . moods dynamics creativity . The best Machine Gun film of this fest , is that with the camera only showing his playing...... it is difficult to find in YT as it gets blocked .Ginger Baker not sure ........JackDejonnette had the jazz chops of Mitch and the energy of Buddy Miles. Dave Holland was the bass player better than Jack Bruce ( Miles band at IOW for sure was fire)
Yes, yes, yes! Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland and Jimi would've been an unreal line-up. Two of my favorite drummers. I loved the way Mitch built platforms supporting Jimi painting pictures throughout the songs. So musical reminding me of big band compositions. Great to read your comment- Excellent!!!
What are you going on about, Mitch Mitchell and comparing every other drummer to him,.
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Not comparing but stating the only drummers at that time that could artistically contribute and push Hendrix's compositions. These are jazz/R&B drummers. I don't classify or limit Hendrix as just "Rock". Remember, at that time was Miles Davis "Bitches Brew" - The Experience was part creation of Jazz/Fusion of which Mitch Mitchell was a "Killer" contributor if not the creator. This was a short explanation.
Wow!…you’ve said everything I’ve felt about this concert !….
Excellent interpterion. Most modern guitarist can play the notes but no one will ever be able to duplicate his energy, that's what you are hearing. Respect "The Guitar God".
August - 1970 Isle of Wight. A must buy the DVD for the entire concert. Totally agree about this version being a one of a kind. I just love the Hendrix "On the moment" improvisation. Don't see this about rock musicians nowadays.
I was born in 1969, when I was a teen I wished I was born 20 years before to see some of the 60's bands. It would have been so amazing to see Hendrix, Joplin, The Doors (when Morrison was at his best of course), and so many others from that time period at the peak of their careers.
Jimi didn’t just think outside the box he didn’t even recognize that there was a box. I got to see him in concert in 1968.
The sounds he gets is amazing
A very good explanation of Jimi Hendrix.
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Thank you for this!!
Dig, I understand that Jimi Hendrix influenced Miles Davis to do his album " Bitches Brew " , when he went to see Hendrix on New Years eve 1970 at Madison Square Garden , after watching him play " Machine Gun " , anyway the best Hendrix that I ever heard was a 13 + minutes version of " Stone Free ! "
My friend Gene was his stage hand and was right there.If you watch the entire song you can see him walking around.
Thank you for covering this, I had always thought that he would have gone on into jazz as well. Unfortunately he didn't live long to evolve but at least we have these few years of brillance.
Mitchell was brilliant.
Why would you want to replace him?
They were the best three piece ensemble I've ever heard.
' Raw' is well put especially in a world of filters and disguises Hendrix was a pure channel of expression. Rip James Marshall Hendrix.
I have studied Jimi for long time people do not realise that he was sill young and his ability was way ahead of his time he had a lot of wait on his shoulder and I know if could have live and not die it is know telling what he could to today's music I am out
Purpleflo.
This is taken from the 1973 documentary- A Film About Jimi Hendrix. Thats why its only a clip of the song.
Jimi will always be my favorite the goat
Thank you thank you, you have made me feel that I’m not crazy!…..you’re my mental twin!!!
Very, nice how you break everything down. I understand. But, you go into detail. And have definite passion. Only thing is you should have put Jeff Beck in there with your favorite guitarist, now we get into Duane Allman, Terry Kath maybe. This is was a very enjoyable video. Thank you.
Lenny Kravitz once said that after listening to machine gun he had to take a nap it was so intense 🎸🎸
Lenny Kravitz is a joke.
Excelentes comentarios y un realconocimiento del alma del mejor. Jimmy sin patrones ni reglas. Un iluminado, un pacifista, un enviado y un acuarelista de la guitarra electrica. !!
I fully agree with everything you say thank you for this video and thank you for your very accurate analysis, no musician and guitarist can come close to Jimi
I’m glad u agree w me… JIMI DA GOAT 4 EVER!💣🎸🤘🏾👍🏾✊🏾
Amazing, yet an often slated performance, plagued by technical issues. Jimi was and still is untouchable. Improvisation at its finest, no one would have the ability or courage to pull this off today.
Good on ya, mate! Hendrix was on another level.
Hi, your comments really blew me away…..not many understand hendrix
Are you able to do a video on the isle of wight version of red house?……i believe its on another level than machine
Lots of people say isle of wight was his worst….i believe it was his best, especially machine gun, red house, freedom and in from the storm
Within this piece he makes the guitar feedback on itself and it sounds like he's playing two guitars at the same time! 3:28 - 3:34
JAMES BROWN 1968 Boston Garden opening song = FIRST HEAD BANGING ever
i remember buying the isle of wight Hendrix video believing it to be his worst performance.it's so strange,i still found so much in the performance,just days before he died.he will never ever be anything other than inexplicable.it's almost beyond understanding.even in the supposed jumbled infamous late performance at the Isle of wight.i could almost believe in a higher force out there!
Beautifully Said!!!.....Jimmi died 17 days after this concert!!!....O yeah, my opinion - John Coltrane is literally "jimmi hendrix of saxophone"!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If you watch the Rainbow Bridge movie filmed in Maui, Hendrix does some tapping above the neck in I forgot what song, obviously years prior to EVH. Funny thing is EVH always gave props to Clapton over Hendrix which is wild to me bcuz EVH aesthetic is a lot more Hendrix than Clapton.. ie; wildly expressive solos, groundbreaking techniques, use of whammy bar, dive bombs, subtle use of effects etc… Hendrix got the last laugh doe bcuz when EVH met Clapton and he even did a Clapton tribute w Brian May I think?… Clapton hated it and EVH got wind of that. Imaging EVH and Hendrix jamming in Heaven… outta sight!✊🏾🙏🏾
Agree... But I think some of the sections he goes thru actually was pre-reheased in some form and emanated from studio work. Hendrix was jamming in his studio 24/7 by this era - and this was his "sound-lab". That's the reason they could splice together so many fantastic recording after his dead with pieces like MLK etc. As you say theese solos are profound and the absolute pinnacle of his work. I believe only Coltrane can match him - and the old composers of course. Sometimes I hear some 5th and 6th symphony Tchaikovsky in Hendrix - or maybe some of the ouvertyrs, or maybe just the drama in the romantic tradition? - would have been interesting to know if he ever listened to Tchaikovsky or Beethoven or Brahms... These solos are more sublime and sophisticated (and actually a bit bombastic) than the blues generally, but maybe it's only the feedback in som way sounding a bit like the horn section of an orchestra.
Jimi and Billy Cox worked out patterns together and did indeed rehearse these but then Jimi would improvise off these patterns and he was UNTOUCHABLE.
I don't subscribe to the "greatest" accolades, but I will say that Hendrix absolutely changed rock music at a level that no one else has ever approached.
I absolutely agree with you he was a gift from the gods no one comes close he can send his spirit through the guitar ❤
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I really appreciate your detailed analysis of what this man was really all about...
I have a wish list of Hiendrix songs that will will light up the sky..
# 1 ARE EXPERIENCE
# 2 1DON'T LIVE TODAY
# 3 IF 6 WAS 9
# 4 WATER FALLS
# 5 LOVE OR CONFUSION
# 6 MANIC DEPRESSION
# 6 FREEDOM
# 7 ANGEL
# 8 EZY RYDER
# 9 DOLLY DAGGER
# 10 ASTROMAN
# 11 DRIFTING
#12 LITTLE WING
# 13 STONE FREE
# 14 LONG HOT SUMMER
# 15 HOUSE BURNING DOWN
# 16 POLLY GAP
# 17 HEAR MY TRAIN COMING. RAINBOW BRIDGE LP
# 18 VODOO CHILD SLIGHT RETURN
# 19 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO ELECTRIC LADYLAND
# 20 LITTLE MIS STRANGE
# 21 1983 A MERMAN I SHOULD TURN TO BE
# 22 RAINY DAY PART I-2
# 23 IN FROM THE STORM
# 24 LIKE A ROLLING STONE
# 25 WILD THING
# 26 MY FRIEND.
# 27 BELLY BOTTON WINDOW
# 28 THE WOODSTOCK PERFORMANCE
First head-banging I saw was in film of Cream's farewell concert in late 1968, also film of Hendrix's show at the Albert Hall concert in early 69 has some of the audience head-banging.
Only other musician I would put in the same category of Hendrix is Art Tatum. After that you have to go to another field, like architecture, where I would put Frank Lloyd Wright at that god-tier.
Hey nan get it right, no one but no one can reach Jimi's level of playing and a lot have tried, the guitarist you mentioned I have never heard of them and most of the world hasn't either.
As if the electric guitar was created for him only and no one else after him 🎸🙏
It's hard to stop the video, it's so fluid awesome, every lick just runs into the next. Destroyed is the word
I just wish he was still here and doing you tube lessons on his technique.
I've never heard a Strat with true single coils sound that bad ass. You can put that tone against any guitar with a humbucker.