I watch this video once every couple of months. I have this uncanning longing for watching a Racer X Second Heat Era concert. Bruce's playing on this vid brings some of that energy!
Chris Choir Exactly! One of my favorite solos on an Aerosmith song was actually played by Brad Whitford. Last Child. In many ways I prefer Brad’s playing to Joe’s. And in many ways I prefer Bruce’s playing to Paul’s.
Bruce and I went to music school together in Indiana and were in jazz band. This would have been 1984-85. Even then he was awesome. His commitment to his instrument was evident early on. Many times I would walk by the practice rooms at 9:00 am and he would have his head buried in his scales. I would walk by the same practice room again at 9:00 pm and it was like he hadn't moved. It definitely paid off. He is such a great guy. After growing a bit tired of playing the trombone for six hours a day, Bruce gave me my first guitar lesson and taught me how to play barre chords. For some reason chicks didn't dig trombone players (lol). I've not put down the guitar since. Thanks, Bruce!
Lots of people can't appreciate the insane amount of hours it takes to become a virtuoso. not only in music, but in life. To get the level of Bruce or Paul or Eddie or Randy or Jimi there is no such thing as a 'balanced life'. You life, breathe, eat, shit, and sleep your craft. Very, very, very few people have that level of dedication.
Odin Hammersmith: Actually there were a few. After college I played in several Big Band and jazz groups and found that there were some chicks in the 1990’s that did dig trombone players! Lol.
Those years still live with us mate. Those great players, like Mr Bouillet are still around but we have their records that still stand up so strongly. Respect to you mate.
Man, the more I listen to this medley the more I think it's the best damn guitar instrumental on youtube! Dude, Bruce man, just rippin it. I wish someone would tab this out, this is just plain bad ass. Thank you Bruce, I know this is old but damn dude you tore it up!
AWESOME ! PROUD TO SAY I SPENT SOME TIME AT M.I. - GIT 1990-91 AMONGST MANY GREATS INCLUDING THIS GENIUS. OPEN COUNSELING JAMS WERE SO COOL !!!!!! YOU STILL GOT IT MAN !!!!
@@davemieze9021 It's really great. Too bad the backing vocals are out of tune, which makes the whole album painful to listen to. Guitar parts are great through and through, good songs, lead vocals are in tune. What the hell happened with the backing vox (and if someone says the backing vocals don't bother them, they aren't musical)
One of the best solos ever on Moonage Dream recording. It's the held, bent & vibrato notes that make Bruce one of the greatest all time shredders with real FEEL.
Definitivamente a mi opinión Bruce es un músico extremadamente melódico y talentoso, con mucho toque sentimiento y capaz de cambiar en un segundo el matiz de una canción, sin duda un genio. Lastimosamente no tiene la fama que merece.
I've always thought that the chord progressions and solos from Heart of a Lion and Moonage Daydream are some of the best things I've ever listened to in all my fucking life. Simply amazing.
i just learned that solo. it's very fun, but it was so hard to figure out. on the album, the harmonies are completely centered and it's hard to tell who's playing what. then, to top it off bruce and paul cross paths at the end. bruce goes higher and paul goes lower even though paul plays the higher parts throughout the majority of the solo. watching bruce play this really helped me identify who was playing what :)
Man I was wanting to hear Bruce's brutal sweep he does on Scit Scat Wah. I wonder why Bruce doesn't sweep anymore? Bruce's solo from Live Extreme Vol. 1 is one of my favorite solos ever.
These Racer X' songs are too good to not ever again be played live. If Paul doesn't feel like doing it anymore and if Jeff doesn't think he can sing live anymore, put together a band with some other guys and tour these songs. I'm sure Paul wouldn't give a flying F, but you never know with musicians...
Excellent vid! Love That era of shred! I love Paul Gilbert's playing, but actually prefer Bruce's playing. Someone mentioned "feel" (what Malmsteen lost over the years) Bruce totally has it, and still rocks 🤘🏻 Holy Hell man!!!! Thanks for your indelible contributions Bruce!!!! Rock on
@@poderes . He thought he was the best and sat back and rested on his laurels . Early malmsteen was incredible but now he is just erratic , frantic and sloppy , rushes through everything as if he in a race to do something else and has better things on elsewhere . All his music is now days is bad vocals , double kick drums in every song at Sam frantic tempo and guitar is just sweep sweep , arpeggio arpeggio arpeggio end of song . Next song more of the same .
Such an awesome player. It's a shame he decided not to play on the last three Racer X albums. His playing and Paul's compliment each other so well. I wish I had gone to see them during the G3 tour in 2007. Also, people on here need to stop badmouthing Paul Gilbert. I know he's more well known than Bruce but who cares? What did he ever do to you? Paul is also still relatively unknown outside of guitar player circles. Other than a single Platinum-selling album with Mr. Big he's still fairly under the radar in the grand scheme of the music industry. Both of these guys should be more famous than they are.
I always wondered what happened to him,like if he ever went to a level higher than Racer X. Now I'm gonna be looking him up. I sincerely hope he's happy and healthy doing whatever tho.
The fact that I’m the only one here in 5 years is depressing. This dude is half of the best guitar duo of all time.
I watched probably 20x in the last 18 months, just didn't comment. In my mind, I was like whoa! Saw RacerX live back in the day, 1988, etc.
I still come back here fairly often. 🤘
Nah mate we just don't comment. I watch so much 80s and 90s shred content all the time
I watch this video once every couple of months. I have this uncanning longing for watching a Racer X Second Heat Era concert.
Bruce's playing on this vid brings some of that energy!
Incorrect sir
It's hard to shine when you're sharing six-string duties with Paul Freaking Gilbert. Bruce did and does, and that's a testament to his talent.
Bruce Bouillet is probably the most underrated guitarist that came out of that 80s shred era. Absolutely incredible! Apparently he hasn't lost a step.
Agreed while most overlook him in lieu of Paul Gilbert he is just as talented they worked very well together in Racer X.
@@kingdiamondfan4032 his solo on Extreme live is so good with blues vibe on it
Ron Jarzombek
Minus the shred it's kinda like Brad Whitford / Joe Perry dynamic. Joe gets all the love. In Bruce's case Paul gets all the love.
Chris Choir Exactly! One of my favorite solos on an Aerosmith song was actually played by Brad Whitford. Last Child. In many ways I prefer Brad’s playing to Joe’s. And in many ways I prefer Bruce’s playing to Paul’s.
Bruce is like Vito Brata ..... maximum UNDERRATED !
Bruce is incredible, from my hometown Vincennes Indiana..seen him many times in Miriah
I have not seen him since back in the day. I'm here because I remember just how good this guy is, Not was. IS.
Bruce and I went to music school together in Indiana and were in jazz band. This would have been 1984-85. Even then he was awesome. His commitment to his instrument was evident early on. Many times I would walk by the practice rooms at 9:00 am and he would have his head buried in his scales. I would walk by the same practice room again at 9:00 pm and it was like he hadn't moved. It definitely paid off. He is such a great guy. After growing a bit tired of playing the trombone for six hours a day, Bruce gave me my first guitar lesson and taught me how to play barre chords. For some reason chicks didn't dig trombone players (lol). I've not put down the guitar since. Thanks, Bruce!
Lots of people can't appreciate the insane amount of hours it takes to become a virtuoso. not only in music, but in life. To get the level of Bruce or Paul or Eddie or Randy or Jimi there is no such thing as a 'balanced life'. You life, breathe, eat, shit, and sleep your craft. Very, very, very few people have that level of dedication.
that level of dedication is normal.. there are tons of insanely good players..
qigung Don't you ever wonder about all the trombone groupie chicks that you could have been with. 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Odin Hammersmith: Actually there were a few. After college I played in several Big Band and jazz groups and found that there were some chicks in the 1990’s that did dig trombone players! Lol.
Man i wish I'd ran into a player like this when I was gigging more. I guess if I had moved to LA I might have had a chance to haha.
the most underrated guitarist from the 80s........
the rating gods is in agreement
Bruce is my childhood guitar hero..
Anyone here in 2024?
yup!
Man, so many memories.... So glad I got to live the Shrapnel years. So many amazing players.
Christian
I couldn’t have said that better myself!
“The Shrapnel Years”
I’m also glad I got to live the Shrapnel years!!
Best to you
Loved seeing them live at the Country Club in Reseda
Those years still live with us mate. Those great players, like Mr Bouillet are still around but we have their records that still stand up so strongly. Respect to you mate.
Yup. Players today are still catching up in many ways.
Same!🤘
I wish Racer x would all reunite for another record!!
They’re not in their 20’s anymore lol
@@RamonesFan201 so?????
Neither are the stones..but they are going on. @RamonesFan201
@@thomasreynolds8286Second Heat required hours of in-person synchronized practice every day.
@@aliendroneservices6621 did it really?! That’s insane. It’s like an athlete preparing for a competition!
No one makes it look easier than Bruce. Gorgeous stuff.
OMG Bruce you are not forgotten.
2nd heat just kills.
You are so underrated and fantastic.
Nuff said!
That is one of the coolest Epiphone style guitars I have ever seen! Bruce is amazing!
Man, the more I listen to this medley the more I think it's the best damn guitar instrumental on youtube! Dude, Bruce man, just rippin it. I wish someone would tab this out, this is just plain bad ass. Thank you Bruce, I know this is old but damn dude you tore it up!
You know you are a Racer X fan when you can name each tune the moment he starts a new song segment!
AWESOME ! PROUD TO SAY I SPENT SOME TIME AT M.I. - GIT 1990-91 AMONGST MANY GREATS INCLUDING THIS GENIUS. OPEN COUNSELING JAMS WERE SO COOL !!!!!! YOU STILL GOT IT MAN !!!!
Wow his Technique is Flawless.
Bruce is amazing! I was lucky enough to see racer x in the 80's. It was mind blowing and I couldn't hear for a week. Extreme Volume for sure.
Second heat is one of my top heavy metal albums ever.Also one of my fav shrapnel albums.
Bruce!!
We never forgot you!!!
Still a killer!!
These are some of the best solo's in guitar metal history. AWESOME BRUCE.
john first
Second Heat is the best guitar album ever...Ever.
@@davemieze9021 It's really great. Too bad the backing vocals are out of tune, which makes the whole album painful to listen to. Guitar parts are great through and through, good songs, lead vocals are in tune. What the hell happened with the backing vox (and if someone says the backing vocals don't bother them, they aren't musical)
Nice to see Bruce hasn't forgotten how to play these songs all these years later.
Great to see you........Great Bruce ........Mike
One of the best solos ever on Moonage Dream recording. It's the held, bent & vibrato notes that make Bruce one of the greatest all time shredders with real FEEL.
Bruce is a beast! And a damn, nice guy.
Definitivamente a mi opinión Bruce es un músico extremadamente melódico y talentoso, con mucho toque sentimiento y capaz de cambiar en un segundo el matiz de una canción, sin duda un genio. Lastimosamente no tiene la fama que merece.
Nice guitar..❤️✌️
mini hum cool sound
Words really can't describe how truly amazing this is...
Love love love !!!! Bruce is an incredible player!!
Proper shred master 👍👍👍
bruce has such a beautiful and precise style. just a pleasure to watch and listen to
My favorite teacher from my year at G.I.T.
Thank You Bruce!
Pure bad ass playing. Love this
Awesome Sound Friedman rocks all day🤟🤟🤟
Why am, I finding this now??? Incredible!! #racerx
Damn that was super clean. Bruce is legendary for sure.
Really looks like he enjoys playing “heart of a lion” I can’t stop watching this. Fantastic, so awesome to get access to stuff like this.
One of the most amazing pieces of work on the guitar ever. Very nice.
¡Increible sonido ¡este weon es el creador del sonido espectacular de Racer X.
en los noventa
simpre pense que fue Paul.
I met Bruce when my company made some T-shirts for him a couple years ago, nice guy.
Bruce! Come back! I know you have awesome material in the tank.
Awesome! I love Racer X.
This dude is a G!!!
Starting the day with the great songs by the great virtuoso
Anyone wants to add the timestamps for each song?
I consider my a huge Racer X fan, however, there are some I couldn't recognize.
His tapping is so clean too!!
2:18 - my favorite lick off Second Heat
Amazing guitarist,got goosebumps man.
I got to see Bruce on the G-3 tour. He and Paul are incredible together..
I've always thought that the chord progressions and solos from Heart of a Lion and Moonage Daydream are some of the best things I've ever listened to in all my fucking life. Simply amazing.
Moo Ave is a David Bowie cover
@@RikMan1025 And Heart of a Lion is Judas Priest.
Un maestro!
Great job as per usual.
PaulといいBruceといい何でこんなに上手いんだろう、もうこのくらいのレベルになると誰が上手いとかじゃなくてプレイスタイルが好きとか嫌いとかになるんだど思う。
Dude has got an unusual way of holding his pick.... killer player. That tone!!
Thats the way p.g. used to hold it till it messed up his thumb
brilliant player, very cool
Fantastic playing! Lots of flashbacks from when I first heard Racer x.
favorite part 1:51 dual solos with Paul Gilbert
song: Heart Of A Lion - Racer X/Judas Priest
Satya Rasyid Triabadi thanks, you help me, i loved too
i just learned that solo. it's very fun, but it was so hard to figure out. on the album, the harmonies are completely centered and it's hard to tell who's playing what. then, to top it off bruce and paul cross paths at the end. bruce goes higher and paul goes lower even though paul plays the higher parts throughout the majority of the solo. watching bruce play this really helped me identify who was playing what :)
Awesome! Good job Bruce! You've got the "Heart of a Lion" keep rockin'!
I hear many guitarists 7:54 Yngwie Malmsteen, 5:57 Steve Vai, 1:23 AC/DC , 6:16 Vinnie Moore, 5:08 Michael Romeo
good ear
All Bruce!
Such an amazing player
second heat is best album
Heart of a Lion has always been one of my favorites ❤ I loved watching and hearing Bruce play that!
I can't remember how, but I own Racer X's first album on vinyl, pure original.
Outstanding! BIG RESPECT
Man I was wanting to hear Bruce's brutal sweep he does on Scit Scat Wah. I wonder why Bruce doesn't sweep anymore? Bruce's solo from Live Extreme Vol. 1 is one of my favorite solos ever.
He did some sweep picking when I saw him on his solo tour a few years back .
Mine too
Awesome solo!
Got to see Bruce and Paul on the G-3 tour.. Amazing duo...
Ryan T saw them in nyc..front row. Those fuckers gave me tinnitus in my left ear, but the best show i ever saw
Flawless playing, awesome
What a freaking beast!!
Bruce is such a great player. Awesome video.
Excellent!!!!
Shredded like F@#K with Racer X, but also demonstrated in his solo works how versatile and technically demanding his skills truly are.
Anyone 2024 June
ça fait du bien d'entendre ce bon vieux bruce
Love it. Just so cool and effortless.
so clean, so accurate...amazing
HELL YEAH!!! Fucking awesome to remember!
Amazing speed with the pick attack at that angle.
ブルースって逆アングルピッキングだったのか…3:02～逆アングルチキンピッキングとか本当に素晴らしい。
フレーズもだが、本当この人は玄人好みな人だわ。アランやショーンに通じるような個性というものを感じる。
(本人はあまり目立とうとしない人だけどね。)
These Racer X' songs are too good to not ever again be played live.
If Paul doesn't feel like doing it anymore and if Jeff doesn't think he can sing live anymore, put together a band with some other guys and tour these songs. I'm sure Paul wouldn't give a flying F, but you never know with musicians...
Best guitar album of all time.
Bruce kicks butt
really nice playing
Excellent vid! Love That era of shred! I love Paul Gilbert's playing, but actually prefer Bruce's playing. Someone mentioned "feel" (what Malmsteen lost over the years) Bruce totally has it, and still rocks 🤘🏻 Holy Hell man!!!! Thanks for your indelible contributions Bruce!!!! Rock on
Rudy V everything here is so correct! Yngwie sucks these days, such a shame
@@poderes . He thought he was the best and sat back and rested on his laurels . Early malmsteen was incredible but now he is just erratic , frantic and sloppy , rushes through everything as if he in a race to do something else and has better things on elsewhere . All his music is now days is bad vocals , double kick drums in every song at Sam frantic tempo and guitar is just sweep sweep , arpeggio arpeggio arpeggio end of song . Next song more of the same .
Those Friedmans are killing it
Killer sounding amps all the big talent guys are utilizing them but that price tag wow.
Seriously awesome.
smooth playing.. thanks for the share
Heart Of A Lion.
His vibrato looks and feels incredible
damn man ! I always knew he could play , but it seems like he's still improving.
Love the guitar tone dude ... )
still got it
Awesome great tone from the FRiedman
Such an awesome player. It's a shame he decided not to play on the last three Racer X albums. His playing and Paul's compliment each other so well. I wish I had gone to see them during the G3 tour in 2007. Also, people on here need to stop badmouthing Paul Gilbert. I know he's more well known than Bruce but who cares? What did he ever do to you? Paul is also still relatively unknown outside of guitar player circles. Other than a single Platinum-selling album with Mr. Big he's still fairly under the radar in the grand scheme of the music industry. Both of these guys should be more famous than they are.
2nd song played surprised me... Judas Priest - Heart of a Lion. Pretty cool
JP versión is too raw and dry
Awesome and unique guitarist: just look at the reverse angle picking technique!
Stellar guitar flavor.
Amazing
Playing and looking great! Rock on amigo!
Rig run through please. Sounds amazing!!!
I always wondered what happened to him,like if he ever went to a level higher than Racer X. Now I'm gonna be looking him up.
I sincerely hope he's happy and healthy doing whatever tho.