You've totally *nailed* Luke's picking attack, which is about 90% of a player's tone. He, Landau (his neighbor growing up!), and Dann the hit man were my idols in my 20s. The first time I heard the outro solo on "Talk To Ya Later" was just as ear-opening as when I heard "Eruption". That screaming, yet melodic/chromatic motif laid down in a completely squashed groove had me investigating all the guitarists David Foster hired to this day. He knew how to pick 'em!
GREAT, I bought the record in1985 in a everything-must-go box, just because I read the liner notes. so this was a bargain but to me a diamond!! all the bass-t from kayo
So beautiful Richard. I don't know if I love your playing more or the length you go to recreate the sound. I must say that this has Jay Graydon or Steve mentor as studio ace written all over it.
Love this Richard! I didn’t know about this one! Could you PLEASE dissect some of the Chicago Luke solos, like We Can Last Forever. You’re the ONLY teacher that would go there, so I beg you! People hate on that era of Chicago, but Steve was killing it in the session world!
Most of the late 80s Chicago stuff wasn't played by Lukather. Michael Landau and Dann Huff did most of that stuff. Like We Can Last Forever was played by Huff. Luke did however play alot on the Chicago 16 album. But I think you're on to something here. The late 80s Chicago stuff had some great guitar solos and sounds. Only wish there were more content on UA-cam about that.
Lukisms! I love it! Still sounding GREAT Richard! Yup,Rosanna solo was my first and,at risk of showing my age,without you tube or computers or cds! Haha.Around the time when 4 came out. I got close and scratched the album to shreds but it was fun! Working on my jazz now but I still want to get around to learning that Animal solo!..unless you beat me to it. 😉Stay cool and keep that awesome FEEL that sets you apart here!
Thanks man! Haha, that's awesome! Jazz is a total dark art to me! I actually did a cover of "Animal" a few years ago but I might be a revised version and lesson since it's one of my all-time favourites! Thanks for the kind words!
@@RichardWatson My first love will always be the studio guys that got me this far over the years.Mr Huff turned a page and produced country music.maybe he still is.So I chose to look into jazz. Speaking of Dann...Giant desperately needs a guitar player that has the Huffisms and you'd be perfect for that gig!!! I'd buy THAT cd! Keep on keepin on.
Ah, that's awesome man! Martin and I were talking about this when I saw him at a BIMM social a couple of weeks ago - it's nice to "meet" you (virtually)! Thank you for the kind comments and I'm really pleased to hear you're digging the videos!
Thanks Daniel- my pleasure, man! The backing track for the solo is one I made for this video. The acoustic music in the background of the talking parts is from a collection of jam tracks I recorded a while ago. The plan is to turn a bunch of those old pedal demo songs and release a little instrumental record at some point!
@@RichardWatson Thanks! I am a fan of sophisticated chord progressions as well as flageolets and things, so this track made me sit up and take notice 😍. Very nice track!
Hey man! The burst is my McCarty which is more of a traditional Les Paul kinda situation - just with a master tone and master volume control and the ability to split the 57/08s!
You've totally *nailed* Luke's picking attack, which is about 90% of a player's tone.
He, Landau (his neighbor growing up!), and Dann the hit man were my idols in my 20s.
The first time I heard the outro solo on "Talk To Ya Later" was just as ear-opening as when I heard "Eruption". That screaming, yet melodic/chromatic motif laid down in a completely squashed groove had me investigating all the guitarists David Foster hired to this day. He knew how to pick 'em!
Yeah man, those guys are the holy trinity of session players!
Yay another Richard Watson video!😁
Ah bless you, man!
GREAT, I bought the record in1985 in a everything-must-go box, just because I read the liner notes. so this was a bargain but to me a diamond!! all the bass-t from kayo
That's so cool!
So beautiful Richard. I don't know if I love your playing more or the length you go to recreate the sound. I must say that this has Jay Graydon or Steve mentor as studio ace written all over it.
I really appreciate that, Zdenek - thank you! And yes, you can hear so much of Jay in Luke's playing!
Love this Richard! I didn’t know about this one! Could you PLEASE dissect some of the Chicago Luke solos, like We Can Last Forever. You’re the ONLY teacher that would go there, so I beg you! People hate on that era of Chicago, but Steve was killing it in the session world!
For sure, Michael! Great suggestion!
Most of the late 80s Chicago stuff wasn't played by Lukather. Michael Landau and Dann Huff did most of that stuff. Like We Can Last Forever was played by Huff. Luke did however play alot on the Chicago 16 album. But I think you're on to something here. The late 80s Chicago stuff had some great guitar solos and sounds. Only wish there were more content on UA-cam about that.
Hello. It's Huff and not Lukather on that one ;)
Lukisms! I love it! Still sounding GREAT Richard! Yup,Rosanna solo was my first and,at risk of showing my age,without you tube or computers or cds! Haha.Around the time when 4 came out. I got close and scratched the album to shreds but it was fun! Working on my jazz now but I still want to get around to learning that Animal solo!..unless you beat me to it. 😉Stay cool and keep that awesome FEEL that sets you apart here!
Thanks man! Haha, that's awesome! Jazz is a total dark art to me!
I actually did a cover of "Animal" a few years ago but I might be a revised version and lesson since it's one of my all-time favourites!
Thanks for the kind words!
@@RichardWatson My first love will always be the studio guys that got me this far over the years.Mr Huff turned a page and produced country music.maybe he still is.So I chose to look into jazz.
Speaking of Dann...Giant desperately needs a guitar player that has the Huffisms and you'd be perfect for that gig!!! I'd buy THAT cd!
Keep on keepin on.
Great stuff Richard, I hear a lot of Jay Graydon here
Thanks Peter!
Brilliant video as always! Really great playing!
U work with my brother Martin!
Ah, that's awesome man! Martin and I were talking about this when I saw him at a BIMM social a couple of weeks ago - it's nice to "meet" you (virtually)! Thank you for the kind comments and I'm really pleased to hear you're digging the videos!
Class Richard! :)
Thanks so much, man!
Supreme work, as always! ❤️
Thank you, Sanyam!
@@RichardWatson - Always, my pleasure.
Nice video 👏
Thanks Darren!
Nicely done 👍
Thanks Peter! TAB has just gone live on Patreon! Hope you're well!
Very nice!
Thanks Wesley!
Great job Man!!!!
Thank you, brother!
@@RichardWatson ❤️
Mega, dude 👌🏻
Ah thanks man!
Great video, thanks Richard! The background track is awesome as well. Do you have more info on that?
Thanks Daniel- my pleasure, man! The backing track for the solo is one I made for this video. The acoustic music in the background of the talking parts is from a collection of jam tracks I recorded a while ago. The plan is to turn a bunch of those old pedal demo songs and release a little instrumental record at some point!
@@RichardWatson Thanks! I am a fan of sophisticated chord progressions as well as flageolets and things, so this track made me sit up and take notice 😍. Very nice track!
Monster stuff.
It's a cool hidden gem, for sure!
Great video!! Hang on Richard!
By the way; are you familiar CWF music?( Champlin-Williams-Freistedt) awesome albums;AOR ✌️
I'm not but I will check it out! Thank you!
Nice one ;)
Thank you!
Fantastic. That doesn’t look like a dgt control layout? Is it private stock?
Hey man! The burst is my McCarty which is more of a traditional Les Paul kinda situation - just with a master tone and master volume control and the ability to split the 57/08s!
@@RichardWatson thought so. Could’ve sworn you said dgt but I was working and listening.
@@Mykkus No you're probably right, man! I have been known to mis-speak or, you know, occasionally make words up!
@@RichardWatson it happens brother!! Enjoying the vids, keep up the great work.
Sweeeetttt
Thanks Andy!