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Totally subjective, obviously.
But what's yours?
For me there's a plethora of AC/DC tracks, Thunderstruck, Whole Lotta Rosie etc. Then there's the whole Hendrix stuff, and let's not forget Guns n Roses (I'll award 'that' track the greatest opening riff), but for me I keep coming back to this, enjoy
youtube.com/watch?v=zt51rITH3EA&
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
For me it's led Zeppelin black dog!!! Easy 2 play and never get boring ☺☺☺☺
For me it's led Zeppelin black dog!!! Easy 2 play and never get boring ☺☺☺☺
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
The answer to to the best riff is Zepplin. Which one depends on you particular taste.
The answer to to the best riff is Zepplin. Which one depends on you particular taste.
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
Has to be some ozzy in there, crazy train, suicide solution? Maybe holy diver by dio, but for an instantly recognisable riff known by many I would say back in black
Has to be some ozzy in there, crazy train, suicide solution? Maybe holy diver by dio, but for an instantly recognisable riff known by many I would say back in black
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
I reckon one of the greatest rock tunes ever is Sweet Dream Alabama, it has a superb opening riff and lead gitar and is one of the best protest songs ever written. I never tire of hearing it.
I reckon one of the greatest rock tunes ever is Sweet Dream Alabama, it has a superb opening riff and lead gitar and is one of the best protest songs ever written. I never tire of hearing it.
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
Agree with all of the above. But would add David Gilmor's rift in Pink Floyds Comfortably Numb.
Agree with all of the above. But would add David Gilmor's rift in Pink Floyds Comfortably Numb.
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
The best riffs are probably those that are immediately recognizable. Most people my age would probably spot Sabbath - Paranoid, AC/DC - Back in black, Zeppelin - Kashmir within a few bars.
CB
The best riffs are probably those that are immediately recognizable. Most people my age would probably spot Sabbath - Paranoid, AC/DC - Back in black, Zeppelin - Kashmir within a few bars.
CB
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
It's impossible to say which is the greatest. But I'd bet that either Jimmy Page or Malcolm Young played it.
T.
It's impossible to say which is the greatest. But I'd bet that either Jimmy Page or Malcolm Young played it.
T.
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
Gotta be the intro to Phantom of the Opera (Iron Maiden version - not the Lloyd Webber version!!!)
Gotta be the intro to Phantom of the Opera (Iron Maiden version - not the Lloyd Webber version!!!)
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In reply to Removed Userena sharples:
It would appear that this is the most recent so far... Where have all the riff makers gone?
> Smiths-"How soon is now".
It would appear that this is the most recent so far... Where have all the riff makers gone?
In reply to Removed UserDeleted bagger:
Comfortably Numb doesn't have a riff in it and although there was rift between Gilmour and Waters it wasn't evident in this song
> Agree with all of the above. But would add David Gilmor's rift in Pink Floyds Comfortably Numb. >
Comfortably Numb doesn't have a riff in it and although there was rift between Gilmour and Waters it wasn't evident in this song
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
And also 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond'
The 4 note riff is simple ,but instantly recognisable.
Probably my favourite Floyd song.
Shine on Sid.
And also 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond'
The 4 note riff is simple ,but instantly recognisable.
Probably my favourite Floyd song.
Shine on Sid.
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In reply to pec:
Okay smarty pants. What about Neil Young on Big Box, does that count
youtube.com/watch?v=lwe1AzS4UIU&
Okay smarty pants. What about Neil Young on Big Box, does that count
youtube.com/watch?v=lwe1AzS4UIU&
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In reply to Ben07:
Most of the great guitar riffs are easy to play and I'm sure that's one of the main reasons for their enduring appeal.
> For me it's led Zeppelin black dog!!! Easy 2 play
Most of the great guitar riffs are easy to play and I'm sure that's one of the main reasons for their enduring appeal.
In reply to Pbob:
Yes I do like that one and play it most days. Another one that's not so hard to play. All A minor pentatonic, like so many great riffs.
> Gotta be the intro to Phantom of the Opera (Iron Maiden version - not the Lloyd Webber version!!!)
Yes I do like that one and play it most days. Another one that's not so hard to play. All A minor pentatonic, like so many great riffs.
In reply to Tony the Blade:
I think someone alluded to Sweet Child of Mine above which is probably more recent than How Soon is Now, just.
Slash is still knocking out the riffs though, his last three solo albums show he's on the best form of his life, here's a few sample riffs:
youtube.com/watch?v=r1zX0iDvMzQ&
youtube.com/watch?v=Kcn3uep1v2Y&
> It would appear that this is the most recent so far... Where have all the riff makers gone? >
I think someone alluded to Sweet Child of Mine above which is probably more recent than How Soon is Now, just.
Slash is still knocking out the riffs though, his last three solo albums show he's on the best form of his life, here's a few sample riffs:
youtube.com/watch?v=r1zX0iDvMzQ&
youtube.com/watch?v=Kcn3uep1v2Y&
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In reply to Removed UserDeleted bagger:
There's a few chords at the beggining but not really a riff
> Okay smarty pants. What about Neil Young on Big Box, does that count
There's a few chords at the beggining but not really a riff
In reply to Tony the Blade:
For me it has to be AC/DC and especially Highway to Hell, the first tune I managed to play in its entirety on my old pointy rock beast axe.
For me it has to be AC/DC and especially Highway to Hell, the first tune I managed to play in its entirety on my old pointy rock beast axe.
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In reply to Pursued by a bear:
May I draw your attention to a Mr Anthony Frank Iommi?
> It's impossible to say which is the greatest. But I'd bet that either Jimmy Page or Malcolm Young played it.
> T.
May I draw your attention to a Mr Anthony Frank Iommi?
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
Killing Jokes 'Eighties' which might have also had some influence on a certain Nirvana tune?
Killing Jokes 'Eighties' which might have also had some influence on a certain Nirvana tune?
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
So many to choose from. Iggy Pop has to be on the list for I Wanna be Your Dog:
youtube.com/watch?v=y95GtUJKVhg&
So many to choose from. Iggy Pop has to be on the list for I Wanna be Your Dog:
youtube.com/watch?v=y95GtUJKVhg&
In reply to pec:
Someone suggested a Killing Joke number, I remembered a very simple but effective riff, Wardance youtube.com/watch?v=7JUFdQ2p6Gg&
Then there's Ceremony by New Order
Getting more modern... what about Song 2 by Blur youtube.com/watch?v=SSbBvKaM6sk&
> I think someone alluded to Sweet Child of Mine above which is probably more recent than How Soon is Now, just.
Ah yes, that was me hahaSomeone suggested a Killing Joke number, I remembered a very simple but effective riff, Wardance youtube.com/watch?v=7JUFdQ2p6Gg&
Then there's Ceremony by New Order
Getting more modern... what about Song 2 by Blur youtube.com/watch?v=SSbBvKaM6sk&
In reply to Removed UserDeleted bagger:
While I'm sure that would have been nice, I just can't imagine it as anything other than a sax. Up there with the sax riff from Careless Whisper in greatness.
For me greatest riff either Black Night by Deep Purple or the moody heaviness of Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath but possibly both trumped by Riff Raff by AC/DC.
While I'm sure that would have been nice, I just can't imagine it as anything other than a sax. Up there with the sax riff from Careless Whisper in greatness.
For me greatest riff either Black Night by Deep Purple or the moody heaviness of Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath but possibly both trumped by Riff Raff by AC/DC.
In reply to Tony the Blade:
Certainly worthy of nomination:
Lenny Kravitz - Are you gonna go my way
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze
Foo Fighters - Monkeywrench
Neil Young - Rockin' In the Free World / Cinnamon Girl
Of them, for personal reasons of being at some of their gigs, I'd probably pick Smells Like Teen Spirit
(PS a flying visit from the past, in case anyone remembers me, I might be posting shortly about whether it's safe to climb after having had a Total Hip Replacement op which I am probably going to have next year - But don't let this thread get hijacked by this)
Certainly worthy of nomination:
Lenny Kravitz - Are you gonna go my way
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze
Foo Fighters - Monkeywrench
Neil Young - Rockin' In the Free World / Cinnamon Girl
Of them, for personal reasons of being at some of their gigs, I'd probably pick Smells Like Teen Spirit
(PS a flying visit from the past, in case anyone remembers me, I might be posting shortly about whether it's safe to climb after having had a Total Hip Replacement op which I am probably going to have next year - But don't let this thread get hijacked by this)
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In reply to nathan79:
Don't know if it counts as a riff but there's a few Dr Feelgood tracks that are great.
She does it right
Roxette
Going back home.
Don't know if it counts as a riff but there's a few Dr Feelgood tracks that are great.
She does it right
Roxette
Going back home.
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
While the Led Zeppelin answer is correct, I think a very Honorable mention should be for Cocaine - by clapton. It's just so recognisable and simple.
While the Led Zeppelin answer is correct, I think a very Honorable mention should be for Cocaine - by clapton. It's just so recognisable and simple.
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In reply to Pursued by a bear:
As a Deadhead, I reckon that Jerry Garcia played it...
Lot's to choose from, but I'll offer this
youtube.com/watch?v=PKtrz_fvmoc&
> It's impossible to say which is the greatest. But I'd bet that either Jimmy Page or Malcolm Young played it.
> T.
As a Deadhead, I reckon that Jerry Garcia played it...
Lot's to choose from, but I'll offer this
youtube.com/watch?v=PKtrz_fvmoc&
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
Saw Whitesnake and Def Leppard at Wembley Arena last night. Riff heaven! I love Def Leppard but Whitesnake edged it in the riff department!
"In the Still of the Night" for example. Especially live, just awesome!
Also Metallica have an incredible collection of chunky heavy metal riffs. My personal favourites being opening of "Master of Puppets".
Saw Whitesnake and Def Leppard at Wembley Arena last night. Riff heaven! I love Def Leppard but Whitesnake edged it in the riff department!
"In the Still of the Night" for example. Especially live, just awesome!
Also Metallica have an incredible collection of chunky heavy metal riffs. My personal favourites being opening of "Master of Puppets".
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
If we're talking about standard tunings, I'd favour the e blues riff but a lot of the famous riffs tend to be in g. My own favourite is something tasty pre amped and valve amped in drop b using root notes for the bottom end of the riff. One day I'll get it published but most of you pop pickers will never hear it as you'll be collectively fret wanking over Zeppelin the kiddy fiddlers. So to answer the OP my riff of choice would be the combined bass/guitar riff of Rush. Spirit of Radio.
If we're talking about standard tunings, I'd favour the e blues riff but a lot of the famous riffs tend to be in g. My own favourite is something tasty pre amped and valve amped in drop b using root notes for the bottom end of the riff. One day I'll get it published but most of you pop pickers will never hear it as you'll be collectively fret wanking over Zeppelin the kiddy fiddlers. So to answer the OP my riff of choice would be the combined bass/guitar riff of Rush. Spirit of Radio.
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In reply to BannedUser27:
One day I'll get it published but most of you pop pickers will never hear it as you'll be collectively fret wanking over Zeppelin the kiddy fiddlers
Jimmy Page - The Kiddie Fiddling Fret Tickler!
One day I'll get it published but most of you pop pickers will never hear it as you'll be collectively fret wanking over Zeppelin the kiddy fiddlers
Jimmy Page - The Kiddie Fiddling Fret Tickler!
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In reply to Removed UserDeleted bagger:
Wow! Hadn't heard that one - when he's cooking....so many of them from Mr Young. Always loved Cortez the Killer.
Wow! Hadn't heard that one - when he's cooking....so many of them from Mr Young. Always loved Cortez the Killer.
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
I know almost nothing about music or riffs, but I'll see your Zeppelin and raise you Thin Lizzy's Roisin Dubh...
youtube.com/watch?v=4QJl67JwktA&
I know almost nothing about music or riffs, but I'll see your Zeppelin and raise you Thin Lizzy's Roisin Dubh...
youtube.com/watch?v=4QJl67JwktA&
In reply to Tom Last:
Hmmm
Clapton, Sunshine of your love, Layla
Zeppelin, everything
ACDC everything
Best.....
Sabbath, Into the Void
Or...
Dead Kennedys, Let's Lynch the Landlord/holiday in Cambodia/too drunk to f..k
Hmmm
Clapton, Sunshine of your love, Layla
Zeppelin, everything
ACDC everything
Best.....
Sabbath, Into the Void
Or...
Dead Kennedys, Let's Lynch the Landlord/holiday in Cambodia/too drunk to f..k
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In reply to Tom Valentine:
Yes, I was thinking 'What's Goin' On?', brilliant opening riff.
'Messin' with the Kid' is brilliant but not a Rory original, although he does the definitive version in my book.
> or Messin With the Kid
> or What's Goin' On?
Yes, I was thinking 'What's Goin' On?', brilliant opening riff.
'Messin' with the Kid' is brilliant but not a Rory original, although he does the definitive version in my book.
In reply to Jim Nevill:
Two of the members of his band Willy Nelsons sons. They really do cut it.
> Wow! Hadn't heard that one - when he's cooking....so many of them from Mr Young. Always loved Cortez the Killer.
Two of the members of his band Willy Nelsons sons. They really do cut it.
In reply to BannedUser27:
Spirit Of Radio is one of the best but I prefer the single edit. The bass fill on the album version just interrupts the momentum of the riff. Certainly a trickier riff to play as it's hard to get the timing right.
> So to answer the OP my riff of choice would be the combined bass/guitar riff of Rush. Spirit of Radio.
Spirit Of Radio is one of the best but I prefer the single edit. The bass fill on the album version just interrupts the momentum of the riff. Certainly a trickier riff to play as it's hard to get the timing right.
In reply to mac fae stirling:
I like him.
There's a Whistle Test clip of RG doing 'Walks on Hot Coals' on ytube I watch from time to time.
It's awesome
I like him.
There's a Whistle Test clip of RG doing 'Walks on Hot Coals' on ytube I watch from time to time.
It's awesome
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
For me it's Alvin Lee [and Ten Years After] and the 10-minute+ "I'm Going Home" at Woodstock:
youtube.com/watch?v=bW5M5xljdCI&
For me it's Alvin Lee [and Ten Years After] and the 10-minute+ "I'm Going Home" at Woodstock:
youtube.com/watch?v=bW5M5xljdCI&
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In reply to mac fae stirling:
When I was at Uni in the early seventies my main climbing partner was a big Allman Bros fan and he indoctrinated me into listening to Duane and the boys , for which I am eternally grateful. ( Paul in Sheffield, don't forget that the second part of the Layla riff is Duane, not Eric)
But, quid pro quo, he also acknowledged my preference for Rory and listened to some of my L.P.'s
When he left he went to work in the South West, hooked up with Pat Littlejohn and one of the products of their partnership was on Lundy:
Focal Buttress: Messin With the Kid E3 5b.
It doesn't seem to get many ascents, though.....
When I was at Uni in the early seventies my main climbing partner was a big Allman Bros fan and he indoctrinated me into listening to Duane and the boys , for which I am eternally grateful. ( Paul in Sheffield, don't forget that the second part of the Layla riff is Duane, not Eric)
But, quid pro quo, he also acknowledged my preference for Rory and listened to some of my L.P.'s
When he left he went to work in the South West, hooked up with Pat Littlejohn and one of the products of their partnership was on Lundy:
Focal Buttress: Messin With the Kid E3 5b.
It doesn't seem to get many ascents, though.....
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In reply to andymac:
There was a great interview on Cerys Matthews' radio show the other month with his brother: if he wasn't a saint in your eyes before, he will be after you've listened.
There was a great interview on Cerys Matthews' radio show the other month with his brother: if he wasn't a saint in your eyes before, he will be after you've listened.
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In reply to Rylstone_Cowboy:
For Rush it's got to be YYZ
> Spirit Of Radio is one of the best but I prefer the single edit. The bass fill on the album version just interrupts the momentum of the riff. Certainly a trickier riff to play as it's hard to get the timing right.
For Rush it's got to be YYZ
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In reply to nathan79:
Talking of Ritchie Balckmore, he's knocked out a few other decent ones too, Burn, Mistreated, Man on the Siver Mountain and Stargazer.
But I'm quite surprised nobody's mentioned THAT riff yet, you know, S**** on the W****.
> For me greatest riff either Black Night by Deep Purple . . . etc >
Talking of Ritchie Balckmore, he's knocked out a few other decent ones too, Burn, Mistreated, Man on the Siver Mountain and Stargazer.
But I'm quite surprised nobody's mentioned THAT riff yet, you know, S**** on the W****.
In reply to Tony the Blade:
There is, by the way, a great BBC compilation on this very subject - from The Shadows and The Kinks to The Pixies and Radiohead.
Great Guitar Riffs at the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b049mtxy via @bbciplayer
There is, by the way, a great BBC compilation on this very subject - from The Shadows and The Kinks to The Pixies and Radiohead.
Great Guitar Riffs at the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b049mtxy via @bbciplayer
In reply to Tony the Blade:
After the long build up, the main riff of 'lay your hands on me' Bonjovi, is as kick-ass as they come.
After the long build up, the main riff of 'lay your hands on me' Bonjovi, is as kick-ass as they come.
In reply to andymac:
Yip, I know the one, awesome indeed.
> I like him.
> There's a Whistle Test clip of RG doing 'Walks on Hot Coals' on ytube I watch from time to time.
> It's awesome
Yip, I know the one, awesome indeed.
In reply to Tom Valentine:
Good story, cheers. Also good that people spread the word about Rory!
> When I was at Uni in the early seventies my main climbing partner was a big Allman Bros fan and he indoctrinated me into listening to Duane and the boys , for which I am eternally grateful. ( Paul in Sheffield, don't forget that the second part of the Layla riff is Duane, not Eric)
> But, quid pro quo, he also acknowledged my preference for Rory and listened to some of my L.P.'s
> When he left he went to work in the South West, hooked up with Pat Littlejohn and one of the products of their partnership was on Lundy:
> Focal Buttress: Messin With the Kid E3 5b.
> It doesn't seem to get many ascents, though.....
Good story, cheers. Also good that people spread the word about Rory!
In reply to Jim Nevill:
Just downloaded Cortez the Killer and a Greatest Hits by Neil Young for Cinnamon Girl, etc, yum, yum!!
Just downloaded Cortez the Killer and a Greatest Hits by Neil Young for Cinnamon Girl, etc, yum, yum!!
In reply to Tony the Blade:
May I suggest Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Refugee, American Girl, Here Comes my Girl, etc.
Also love the guitar work on Bob Dylan's Series of Dreams ...
May I suggest Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Refugee, American Girl, Here Comes my Girl, etc.
Also love the guitar work on Bob Dylan's Series of Dreams ...
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In reply to Chris_Mellor:
Last Dance with Mary Jane.
Great riff, if I understand the term correctly.
Last Dance with Mary Jane.
Great riff, if I understand the term correctly.
In reply to Tony the Blade:
Good grief that is a totally impossible choice, so much to choose from and only a fraction of the greatest have been suggested already! The great rock tracks have been represented nicely so far so I will add a bit more roar and name some outstanding metal riffs:
Metallica - One
Iron Maiden - the Trooper
Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie (not really metal)
Pantera - Cowboys from Hell
Van Halen - Runnin' with the Devil
and of course, my absolute favourite of the moment
Megadeth - In my Darkest Hour
Good grief that is a totally impossible choice, so much to choose from and only a fraction of the greatest have been suggested already! The great rock tracks have been represented nicely so far so I will add a bit more roar and name some outstanding metal riffs:
Metallica - One
Iron Maiden - the Trooper
Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie (not really metal)
Pantera - Cowboys from Hell
Van Halen - Runnin' with the Devil
and of course, my absolute favourite of the moment
Megadeth - In my Darkest Hour
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
A little obscure but really shouldn't be; Kill the King - Masters of Reality. In fact the whole album is something of a lost gem.
Heaven's End - Loop
A little obscure but really shouldn't be; Kill the King - Masters of Reality. In fact the whole album is something of a lost gem.
Heaven's End - Loop
In reply to Tony the Blade:
I like many of the above but our current favourite is UFO's Rock Bottom.
youtube.com/watch?v=88iX4kS2r_g&
It's not too hard, even I can nearly do it and my son has the whole song pretty wired*.
*Apart from the more inaccessible reaches of the solo!
I like many of the above but our current favourite is UFO's Rock Bottom.
youtube.com/watch?v=88iX4kS2r_g&
It's not too hard, even I can nearly do it and my son has the whole song pretty wired*.
*Apart from the more inaccessible reaches of the solo!
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
The into to Joy Division "Love will turn us apart" surely. Or Nirvana "smells like teen spirit"?
The into to Joy Division "Love will turn us apart" surely. Or Nirvana "smells like teen spirit"?
In reply to Dave Garnett:
Had a quick look through the other posts but can't see it, what about
"Oh Well" by Fleetwood Mac ( Peter Green's version)
youtube.com/watch?v=O8RhZDGLEXM&
Had a quick look through the other posts but can't see it, what about
"Oh Well" by Fleetwood Mac ( Peter Green's version)
youtube.com/watch?v=O8RhZDGLEXM&
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In reply to mountainbagger:
Jealous of your gig last night! Still of the night is great. love john Sykes but it's a massive Led Zep clone riff,
Not surprising to see all the Led Zepp/AC/DC/Deep Purple references above. Hard to argue against.
Here are some good ones..
Eddie Van Halen - Aint Talkin bout love / 5150 / I'm the one / Mean Streets
Slash - Sweet Child of Mine
Randy Rhoads - I Don't Know / Crazy train
Warren Demartini - Lay it down
Tony Iommi - Paranoid
and my guilty pleasure...metal church, by metal church. Loved playing that in my bedroom as a kid. Would totally lose my sh1t thrashing that one out although doubt many on here would have heard of it (or the band)
Jealous of your gig last night! Still of the night is great. love john Sykes but it's a massive Led Zep clone riff,
Not surprising to see all the Led Zepp/AC/DC/Deep Purple references above. Hard to argue against.
Here are some good ones..
Eddie Van Halen - Aint Talkin bout love / 5150 / I'm the one / Mean Streets
Slash - Sweet Child of Mine
Randy Rhoads - I Don't Know / Crazy train
Warren Demartini - Lay it down
Tony Iommi - Paranoid
and my guilty pleasure...metal church, by metal church. Loved playing that in my bedroom as a kid. Would totally lose my sh1t thrashing that one out although doubt many on here would have heard of it (or the band)
In reply to Tony the Blade:
too many Rush examples to choose just one but I'd have to go for closer to the heart for a great opening riff.
my favourite opening has to be Steve Howe's shimmering harmonics and riffing on 'roundabout'.
too many Rush examples to choose just one but I'd have to go for closer to the heart for a great opening riff.
my favourite opening has to be Steve Howe's shimmering harmonics and riffing on 'roundabout'.
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
Tom Morello has got a fair few in his quiver. Rage Against the Machine - Know Your Enemy is a belter.
40s in: youtube.com/watch?v=poFm9CKKigk& (sweary)
> It would appear that this is the most recent so far... Where have all the riff makers gone?
Tom Morello has got a fair few in his quiver. Rage Against the Machine - Know Your Enemy is a belter.
40s in: youtube.com/watch?v=poFm9CKKigk& (sweary)
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In reply to AMorris:
For the heavy stuff, Amon Amarth - Pursuit of Vikings (also a great tutorial video for advanced synchronous propeller headbanging)
youtube.com/watch?v=aV8CLU7FNYA&
or Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction
youtube.com/watch?v=h2LG7JXK5mQ&
For the heavy stuff, Amon Amarth - Pursuit of Vikings (also a great tutorial video for advanced synchronous propeller headbanging)
youtube.com/watch?v=aV8CLU7FNYA&
or Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction
youtube.com/watch?v=h2LG7JXK5mQ&
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In reply to tim000:
As for the riffs . . .
Heart . . . Crazy On You
SAHB . . . The Faith Healer
Derek & The Dominos . . . . Layla
As for the riffs . . .
Heart . . . Crazy On You
SAHB . . . The Faith Healer
Derek & The Dominos . . . . Layla
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In reply to graeme jackson: This is my favourite Rush riff, probably the best one they've written in a 40 year career. Even Geddy Lee chose it as the track he most likes playing.
youtube.com/watch?v=on3lLcAz4YU&
Andy F
youtube.com/watch?v=on3lLcAz4YU&
Andy F
In reply to paul_in_cumbria:
any number of sabbath riffs are better than most in this thread
nib, snowblind, and supernaut are just a few others that prob don't even make the top ten sabbath riffs..
> Best.....
> Sabbath, Into the Void
> Or...
any number of sabbath riffs are better than most in this thread
nib, snowblind, and supernaut are just a few others that prob don't even make the top ten sabbath riffs..
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In reply to Tony the Blade:
I've just discovered this. Brilliant!!!
youtube.com/watch?v=AgqGUBP3Cx0&
I've just discovered this. Brilliant!!!
youtube.com/watch?v=AgqGUBP3Cx0&
In reply to Tony the Blade:
Just to repeat what's already mostly been said:
Pantera - Cowboys
Sabbath - Any
Iron Butterfly - In a Gadda Da Vida
Hendrix - Voodoo Child
Killing Joke - The Wait
Slayer - Angel of Death (2 great riffs for the price of one!)
BOC - Don't Fear The Reaper
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky
Carcass - No Love Lost
My wildcard: Hot Chocolate - Everyone's a Winner!
Just to repeat what's already mostly been said:
Pantera - Cowboys
Sabbath - Any
Iron Butterfly - In a Gadda Da Vida
Hendrix - Voodoo Child
Killing Joke - The Wait
Slayer - Angel of Death (2 great riffs for the price of one!)
BOC - Don't Fear The Reaper
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky
Carcass - No Love Lost
My wildcard: Hot Chocolate - Everyone's a Winner!
In reply to malk:
couldn't agree more, which probably makes "Volume 4" the best riff album of all time.
> any number of sabbath riffs are better than most in this thread
> nib, snowblind, and supernaut are just a few others that prob don't even make the top ten sabbath riffs..
couldn't agree more, which probably makes "Volume 4" the best riff album of all time.
In reply to Tony the Blade:
No One Knows by QOTSA (also best vid, best drumming, best role for a dead deer, coolest everything)
Or maybe Rusty Cage by Soundgarden
Or maybe Touch Me I'm Sick by Mudhoney
..............although very partial to Black Sabbath riffs
No One Knows by QOTSA (also best vid, best drumming, best role for a dead deer, coolest everything)
Or maybe Rusty Cage by Soundgarden
Or maybe Touch Me I'm Sick by Mudhoney
..............although very partial to Black Sabbath riffs
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In reply to Dell:
Some so far unsuggested examples...
Golden Earring, Radar Love
The Cult, She Sells Sanctuary
Queen, One Vision
Dire Straits, Money for Nothing
Manic Street Preachers, Motorcycle Emptiness
Radiohead, Paranoid Android
Rage Against the Machine, Bullet in the Head
The Stone Roses, Fools Gold
Some so far unsuggested examples...
Golden Earring, Radar Love
The Cult, She Sells Sanctuary
Queen, One Vision
Dire Straits, Money for Nothing
Manic Street Preachers, Motorcycle Emptiness
Radiohead, Paranoid Android
Rage Against the Machine, Bullet in the Head
The Stone Roses, Fools Gold
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In reply to planetmarshall:
A couple more...
Stevie Wonder, Superstition
The Police, Every Breath You Take
A couple more...
Stevie Wonder, Superstition
The Police, Every Breath You Take
In reply to Tony the Blade:
No guitar riff list without Smoke on the Water:
youtube.com/watch?v=zUwEIt9ez7M&
Edit ... actually the best version is from Made in Japan - one of the best rock albums ever:
youtube.com/watch?v=uRCz3k4wRmU&
No guitar riff list without Smoke on the Water:
youtube.com/watch?v=zUwEIt9ez7M&
Edit ... actually the best version is from Made in Japan - one of the best rock albums ever:
youtube.com/watch?v=uRCz3k4wRmU&
Post edited at 21:53
In reply to Tony the Blade:
If you are still reading this thread wanting to see something new and amazing watch this. Topless ladies though they are not being sexy, just dancing high on acid
youtube.com/watch?v=ZOVIQORfFrk&
Listen, it's worth 15min of your life
If you are still reading this thread wanting to see something new and amazing watch this. Topless ladies though they are not being sexy, just dancing high on acid
youtube.com/watch?v=ZOVIQORfFrk&
Listen, it's worth 15min of your life
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In reply to Baron Weasel:
The best guitar I've heard is from the best live CD available.
Check out Rime of the Ancient Mariner on Iron Maidens amazing Live After Death CD.
youtube.com/watch?v=ulfnJ0E34fU&
The best guitar I've heard is from the best live CD available.
Check out Rime of the Ancient Mariner on Iron Maidens amazing Live After Death CD.
youtube.com/watch?v=ulfnJ0E34fU&
In reply to birdie num num:
Mick Ronson was a riffmeister. How about the intro to Prettiest Star or Jean Genie?
> Ziggy Stardust
Mick Ronson was a riffmeister. How about the intro to Prettiest Star or Jean Genie?
In reply to Tony the Blade:
After much revisionism, the Pistol's 'Never mind the bo***cks' is viewed as a premiere classic rock album, so how about Holidays in the Sun?
Also the (obscure) closing riff on Queen's Brighton Rock is almost a throwaway line, but is excellent
After much revisionism, the Pistol's 'Never mind the bo***cks' is viewed as a premiere classic rock album, so how about Holidays in the Sun?
Also the (obscure) closing riff on Queen's Brighton Rock is almost a throwaway line, but is excellent
In reply to Baron Weasel:
Thanks for that, probably the best 15 mins of my day, never really got to hear any GD, loved the footage of Neal Cassady driving K Keseys bus Further....
Thanks for that, probably the best 15 mins of my day, never really got to hear any GD, loved the footage of Neal Cassady driving K Keseys bus Further....
In reply to Tony the Blade:
Just too many to pick from but because I was playing it earlier.
Claptons riff on Outside Woman Blues (Disraeli gears)
Just too many to pick from but because I was playing it earlier.
Claptons riff on Outside Woman Blues (Disraeli gears)
Post edited at 19:54
In reply to Baron Weasel:
For me no-one beats the Dead in full flight - great pick.
For me no-one beats the Dead in full flight - great pick.
In reply to Tony the Blade:
youtube.com/watch?v=LByiVlc6czA&
Wishbone Ash: Throw Down The Sword
Off Argos, probably my most played album
youtube.com/watch?v=LByiVlc6czA&
Wishbone Ash: Throw Down The Sword
Off Argos, probably my most played album
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