Dondante Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 mmj - dondante Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Black Keys - All you ever wanted. Slow build up to the Best Hammond Organ eruption EVER. Totally agree. The best part of this song for me is where it falls in the band's progression. You take a band that has done bare bones guitar and drums their whole career. You pair them up with Danger Mouse. The first track on the album begins very understated and you think "what's the big deal?" and then BAM!, the hammond, bass and drums just bludgeon you over the head. They also mixed that part of the song way louder, so the first time you hear it you are totally not expecting it and it just melts your face. I don't think it's a coincidence that they mixed these extra instruments to literally take the sound to a new level. Part of me wishes the eruption would last longer, but it's probably perfect just the way it is. I could go on and on about this song. Another one for me is "Lay Low" by MMJ. Twice they build up and then release with the double guitar assault. Especially good live. Love the Okonokos version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I mean, Wilco's "At Least That's What You Said" was the first thing that popped into my head. How the hell did it take 19 posts for some to mention this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 How the hell did it take 19 posts for some to mention this? That seems more like a tension-releasing solo, rather than a tension-building one. Sorry if that's a nit-picky comment, that's just how it feels to me. Awesome solo, in any event. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The live version of "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" by Willie Nelson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 achilles last stand & heartbreaker - led zeppelin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The live version of "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" by Willie Nelson. you have a place to stay in houston for life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 That seems more like a tension-releasing solo, rather than a tension-building one. Sorry if that's a nit-picky comment, that's just how it feels to me. Awesome solo, in any event.agree. the tension is already there when the song starts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 you have a place to stay in houston for life ...and you in Austin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 How about "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Tennesse Jed (Europe '72) - Grateful Dead. The closest a piece of music has ever come to replicating an orgasm, IMO. My Morning Song - The Black Crowes (studio version) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 allmans. verlaine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 then came the last days of may - BOC (buck dharma) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 The second solo in "Marquee Moon" Jeezus, how was that not yet mentioned?!?! It all starts kinda tenatively, with Verlaine sort of scratching at the open D string. And then, another couple of notes are added. The phrases get longer and are attacked with increasing vigor until it becomes ferocious.Then it all just EXPLODES!Then, it gets all quiet, as the guitar just tinkles clusters of notes that sound like chirping birds: the calm after the storm.Amazing.One must note though that credit should be given to the entire band for that outstanding buildup. The rhythm section really propels the whole thing along. Overlooked because of the focus on the brilliant guitar. Listen:(the solo I am talking about begins at 4:50 or so.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hwllo Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 from 3:05 on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Wishing Well - Bob Mould Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson580 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'll throw in my .02 and say "Starless", from KC's Red album. Disturbing and powerful.This is correct. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9IQnDRYIYU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Molly Hatchet - DreamsTed Nugent - Stranglehold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 White Room - Cream Wishing Well - Bob Mould Wishing Well - Free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 How about Wishing Well - Terrance Trent D'Arby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 How about Wishing Well - Terrance Trent D'Arby Transcendant jam...but Great tension-building guitar solo? Don't think so. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeKQjF9bU5s&feature=related Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 obvious one...'stairway to heaven' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Another Girl Another Planet - The Only Ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAK2112 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 My Morning Jacket - Steam Engine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 The second solo in"Marquee Moon" Jeezus, how was that not yet mentioned?!?! It all starts kinda tenatively, with Verlaine sort of scratching at the open D string. And then, another couple of notes are added. The phrases get longer and are attacked with increasing vigor until it becomes ferocious.Then it all just EXPLODES!Then, it gets all quiet, as the guitar just tinkles clusters of notes that sound like chirping birds: the calm after the storm.Amazing.One must note though that credit should be given to the entire band for that outstanding buildup. The rhythm section really propels the whole thing along. Overlooked because of the focus on the brilliant guitar. I was about to suffer a seizure while reading this thread until I saw your post. Any time anyone mentions tension-building/under-appreciated/greatest solo of all time, Marquee Moon is the first thing that comes to my mind. Two things that strike me about this song every time I listen to it: 1) It's damn near perfect, and 2) it is the quickest 10 minutes every time, hands down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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