Holy shit that' was freaking mind blowing. Ian Thornley is one of my favorite live singers ever. I've seen him three times and every time he entered god level vocal territory and i've seen the best of the best live and Ian maintains his excellence above all the rest of them. I too was a rock vocalist of great talent so I know what i'm talking about.
I just revisited this video and most people simple don’t get what an absolutely freaking phenomenal musicianship this is…the band are ALL on key, in the groove and nailed it…I’m jealous as a MF because I wish I had the skills to roll like these cats! Never will it ever get old…FANTASTIC. Thanks guys for bringing a smile to face, once again!
I FINALLY did get this - Canada Day, here in my hometown - just jammin' out with all my faves after almost 20 years and then I get to see them in Guelph not three weeks later - all the turquoise guitar riffs and "let's try this out for you folks tonight" and just YEAAAAAH.
kentsbay. Right on. First time I heard this song I had no idea who it was. I thought bit was a Peter Gabriel song I'd never heard before. !???! Then he lays into that lead solo and I thought it was Stevie Ray!!!
@@SDCDIABLO Haha yeah I totally agree. Just discovered these guys tonight . Its a shame they are very good but don't get much recognition or publicity. I only discovered them by chance. The main singer both looks and sings just like Cornell
How Is Ian Thornley not in conversations when it comes to best vocalist in rock ever.? Never mind his phenomenal guitar playing.The entire band is bad ass.
It shows how the music industry is so awful today when just the bass player has more talent than all the artist in the Top 40 combined. These guys are just too damn good!
Yep but now with there new album there are get what they should be getting in the top 10 or but rock is so dead no one pas that much attancion to them or band that are in the simailor from as them
@@Pursuitofbalance 95% of radio is artists playing someone else's written song, or some crap made at home with samples. I like a lot of it, but it's not the same animal as a group of guys building chemistry with one another, and playing the instruments themselves.
Ian’s vocal intonation is just an inspiration. No one is hitting with that precision in rock music. I love how the band stretches out when improvising ✅🔥🔥🔥🙌👑
I don't know if this will ever be read by Ian or any member of his band, but... In 2014 I suffered a near fatal illness, and while my recovery has been slow, the music from this band pulled me back. I have literally walked over 200 miles listening to Big Wreck. The complexity, song crafting, musicianship and depth of lyric content is a banner for all things songwriting. I've heard Ian say that if he were to "define" the music of Big Wreck, he would say that it is "quality". I can't think of a better description of their craft. All I can say is thank you to Ian and the guys. Your music has literally pulled me back from the brink. I wait in anticipation for the new record and plan to walk another 200 miles to it.
Brilliant story and eloquently put! I never would have even heard this band without the internet...they have never gotten any play in New Zealand where I was living when I first found them. A mention in a Nickelback thanks list...search....find...LOVE!!! Don't listen to Nickelback much anymore but can't go too long without a Big Wreck fix!!! I know what it's like to have a family member dodge a bullet so really happy for you!!! :)!!!
Tim Roberts Wow Tim, I understand your comment, I just found them, although I do know a few songs from the radio, this song is so well written & played. The beginning gave me a hint that Pink Floyd is a mentor, don't get me wrong, there's lots of original sounding stuff as well. Sweet addition to my music library.
Well, there are many who can floor you technically for 50 seconds on Instagram or RUclips, but as Ian said in an interview "what else have you got? What's your band like?" . I thought that was well put.
How am I only just learning about these guys now!!? Holy smokes! This is one of the grooviest, tightest, most musical songs I’ve ever heard. Everyone knows their place and plays exactly what is needed for the song - nothing more, nothing less. I’ll be back for more.
Ian Thornley is a MONSTER on guitar and an incredible singer. Every member of this band is so talented. Completely overlooked by most people, as the "music industry" still thrives - completely driven by commerce. It used to be be A&R reps and record labels - now it is the likes of Spotify and "play lists". Great music will always be great music and it will endure. Crap will always be CRAP and the crap "artists" always just fade away like farts in the wind. Always have and always will.
I remember in 2014 hearing this on Canadian Radio stations while living in Washington State. It got stuck in my head. Wait, the same band that played "The Oaf" from Boston are playing this? This song rocks HARDER!!! Instant fan! Love this jam!
Damn that intro was disgustingly funky! I likes it! Ian has a one of a kind vibe with both his vocals and his guitar playing that is mesmerizing! Highly underrated musician.
Amen to ALL of this!! Saw them in Nashville back in the fall of 19’ and he was exquisite throughout. One of the most criminally overlooked drummers in the business. Love everything about his musicianship and him as an unassuming bad azz. 😊❤️🥁👍
The performance here is simply incredible, and one can easily tell that there's no melodyne or autotune or playback or any of the things that have made the current live music business an absolute fake. The majority of the audience these days just don't have enough brains to appreciate this kind of music and songwriting quality.
+stonerdemon I couldn't of said it better myself. The "dumbed down" generation that is today's music "fans" wouldn't know musical talent if it kicked them in the junk. They don't realize the time, dedication, hard work and chemistry bewteen band mates that goes into creating a jem of a song like this. Nope, what they appreciate is that Kanye had 17 producers, 24 co-writers, 67 sampled tracks and 12 guest "artists" on his latest single in which all of the hard work was done for him. What they don't understand is that today's pop stars and hip hop stars have no connection with their fans whatsoever through their music. That's the bond that is so crucial between artist and fan is the music and a true fan with an ear for talent connects to the song because of the message, the melody, the appreciation of the hard work that goes into writing an amazing song, not the lack of talent, lip syncing, the diva attitudes and the pre-packaged pop star they see before them who has been groomed by the industry and told how to act, what to wear, what to sing/perform. How can you respect and/or connect with something so obviously fake? I don't get it.
+Fretta Mohetta You know, looking back at the music business and the meaning of being an artist - a rock star, if you wish - I think that the roles have been inverted. In the past, music was the motivation and fame (money, girls, scandal, drugs, whatever) was the consequence. Now it's exactly the opposite, music is just a consequence, a byproduct, an excuse. Take modern Miley Cyrus, for example. Why is she so famous? Well, scandal is the motivation (twerking, stupid antics) and music is just an excuse, a tool to be on tour, go onstage and make money. Main problem is that the kids of today don't want to be musicians; they just go after the frivolity, the likes, the youtube subscribers. If they can't become "artists", they get depressed and many of them even commit suicide. "Instant gratification", experts call it. Well, with the arrival of the digital age and illegal mp3 downloading, it's clear that music is not a profitable business anymore, but it's really sad that now music is being used by the big record companies to create ridiculous characters ("artists") that the young ones love so much to consume.
+stonerdemon the part about Kids isnt True. maybe i'm not a kid anymore but i know a lot of People from my generation That are trying really hard to become musicians but in my opinion theres always something wrong in what they do. sometimes they dont care about music theory sometimes they dont Give a sh** about their rig or they are Just copying mainstream bands. Thats there reason why music is the way it is nowadays
+Erv von Ox Well man, all I see on channels like Nickelodeon is a bunch of frivolous kids who act like adults, caring only about singing and/or acting and all of them (specially the girls) sing exactly the same way. Maybe the problem is that the music industry has set standards on how modern singers should sing. For example, every time I watch shows like "The Voice" or "American idol", the women sing exactly like Cristina Aguilera or Rihanna. It's like a pre-requisite. On the other side, men want to sound like the typical indie songwriter. These standards make all these potential stars profitable and tour-viable. So it's true what you say about copying other bands or artists, but in my opinion, they're not just copying. They're blindly following the industry new standards.
+stonerdemon perfectly said. The music industry is just that now, an industry. Creativity and creative control is a thing of the past. We need a musical revolution like we had in the 60's the 70's and the 90's to reboot songwriting.
Go deep! They are deep and wide! Lotsa styles and sounds all with a masterful dynamic. Here's the latest EP 7.2 in a playlist. It's a good sampler. ruclips.net/p/PLXv_ECFUO-1GmAYH6SQF_g2YnD3PNjped
Up there in the guitar stratosphere with: Eric Johnson, John Goodsall, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Morse & Joe Bonnamassa! Oh yeah, his voice is another topic all together. Such a unique and gifted musician.
Thornley was clearly channeling some SRV during the beginning of that solo but honestly took it to some super interesting places outside of typical pentatonic blues scales. Amazing work
I've been waiting for this moment for the longest time...the number of likes was 4,400 when I started listening...and then I tapped the like button. Magically it jumped to 4,500!!! This is rare air I am now breathing! The amazingness of it all!
Fantastico. The "studio" release of this song shows their production chops, and this live version hammers home just how talented these folks are. Well and truly impressive and satisfying.
This band is incredibly talented. Never heard of them until just a few weeks ago after seeing Ian Thornley in an Anderton's Suhr demo/interview and I was blown away by Ian's guitar skills. That made me search the band name on RUclips and have been watching all their videos since then. The entire band is just amazing. You just made a new fan.
awesome .. what a find eh ? make sure you check out every Big Wreck, Ian Thornley album... and the latest solo Ian Fletcher Thornley - Secrets. Every album and every song is great.. just a rarity. Amazing band and talent. I am an addict.. :) I discovered them about 2 years ago .. immediately bought every album.
its crazy isnt it??? ive been listening since 2001, was bummed that they split in the early 2000's, but they are back!!! and they sound better than ever!!!! cant wait for more material to come out!!!
NO SHIT! For a white guy!! I loved Thornley back in '97 and he's still doing great shit 20 years later. Never knew he was THAT good a guitar player. He got to tour with DreamTheater. What unrecognized talent world wide. He's the "Pink" in "Floyd". At least he's back home [insert smiley]
ive always focused on the first solo in this performance. i really paid attention to the outro solo this time and holy cow i dont which one's better now. that second solo is insane.
Ghosts is my favorite rock tune of the last 20 years at least. Stunning performance, I just can’t believe Big Wreck isn’t as huge globally as they deserve to be. You guys are awesome, killer musicians. Superb songwriting
I remember when I was 19.....20 years ago Big Wreck played in Sarnia, Ont. They had just released their first record. I remember watching them play in Centennial Park and there were maybe 100 of us there. Nobody really knew who they were but they put the best show on that night. I was standing on the speaker stand and gave the bass guitarist my lighter lol so he could light his smoke lol. They were also from that area. Best live band I have ever seen...especially when they rotated instruments.
Come visit and join the Facebook Fan Group! facebook.com/groups/BigWreck/ But for the Sun - Go GET IT! ruclips.net/p/OLAK5uy_m5-xDdr1elXF3oVrdM0m90nJUBC6WO6R4&fbclid=IwAR2mhoxSebRTZgJi_ukj0d9XC_e0Pue9cv8tSPZ_BcOYtkNZz1Tk8C8Jxnk
2024! Genius live jam out! I fell in love with this band just now. Thank you Big Wreck for the outstanding live music. Time to obsess over you guys. Cheers from KW, Ontario.
I also suffered a near fatal illness, and it was also this band and their lyrics of strength and keeping the faith kept my head above water, and I survived with a liver transplant in 2016. This album in particular..helped me get through pain fillednights and slow burning days...thank you guys for helping a fellow musician make it through. Yes, I play guitar, keyboards and sing I am a singer/songwriter who takes great pride in my msic, so Big Wreck you are on top for me. The best band to come out in a long long time. I can see your music being listened to as classic rock in about 30 years from now, it will stand the test of time. Thank you from my beating heart!
This band is amazing. I had heard a couple of songs by them awhile back and liked them, but started exploring all their material recently, and they don't disappoint. Pure talent!
This is absolutely incredible and should put most modern day artists in a closet to hide. Masters at their trade. Spread the good tones of Big Wreck. Teach people about authentic musicianship.
Wow, it took me a long time to hear it but nice sample of Another One Bites The Dust in the bass solo at the beginning. Love Big Wreck, seen them and Thornley many times. Keep em coming guys!
Ian is the most incredible and underrated artist on the planet. Dave is genius on this tune. One of my favourite BW songs although I love every one of them. I absolutely cannot get enough of BW in my ear every day. Just amazing and incredible.
I’ve somehow managed to not learn about these guys until now. Discovered them on Spotify the other day. How have I never heard of them? These are some crazy talented musicians.
like the other comments posted, if you havent seen Big Wreck live, do it!! Put this band on your bucket list! The value you get from this show is 1000x more then what the ticket price is. Professionals all the way and the band is as tight as a tiger.
I didn't care much for this song, not that i thought it was bad or anything, just didn't grab me until I saw them play it live in February, and then holy smokes, I started to love it. So good, not sure what I was missing before.
Ian's skill is outstanding. Incredible tone. The whole band is great. His soloing putting in outside semitones at the right time makes it so interesting and appealing. I am enthralled. His voice right on !
First off, these guys are excellent musicians, and the mix job on this song was also excellent. As a guitarist of 55 years, Ian Thornley really makes me wish I had two healthy ears to play that kind of volume and hi freqs out live ... ! What an incredible sound and what incredible guitar playing!
Holy shit! I can't believe this video is 2-1/2 years old and I'm just discovering Ian and Big Wreck. This is stunning musicianship. I'm at a loss for words this is so good.
Just too good to be true , what an intro ..........
Holy shit that' was freaking mind blowing. Ian Thornley is one of my favorite live singers ever. I've seen him three times and every time he entered god level vocal territory and i've seen the best of the best live and Ian maintains his excellence above all the rest of them. I too was a rock vocalist of great talent so I know what i'm talking about.
2024, still listening to this awesome song, the intro is insane.
Dave poppin off
I just revisited this video and most people simple don’t get what an absolutely freaking phenomenal musicianship this is…the band are ALL on key, in the groove and nailed it…I’m jealous as a MF because I wish I had the skills to roll like these cats! Never will it ever get old…FANTASTIC. Thanks guys for bringing a smile to face, once again!
Dave putting on a 100% bass clinic
Yeah still here listening. Too much talent not to listen.
best band I heard since a very long time. Thanks to Rick Beato I discovered this wonderful group.
Haha, I love how he almost fawns over Ian in that interview. It was a great one, hearing two musical masterminds talk shop. 👍🏼
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Better late than never. Been following them since their debut in 1997.
It’s been one helluva ride 😉🤘🏼🤘🏼
Impossible to not move when hearing this intro.
His Bandmate lived 1 KM from our house and taught local kids guitar lessons how humble is that, RIP Brian from Camlachie On. Canada
I'm from Sarnia, Big Wreck feels like home.
The ONLY thing that beats Big Wreck...is live Big Wreck.
BREN Agreed ! So amazing live 🤘
Ya these guys are phenomenal. So much feel and emotion. Very rare these days.
I FINALLY did get this - Canada Day, here in my hometown - just jammin' out with all my faves after almost 20 years and then I get to see them in Guelph not three weeks later - all the turquoise guitar riffs and "let's try this out for you folks tonight" and just YEAAAAAH.
Jesus murphy you won the internet 6 years ago and I'm awarding you winner again! Haha
Ian Thornley. One of the strongest voices in rock...ever.
kentsbay. Right on. First time I heard this song I had no idea who it was. I thought bit was a Peter Gabriel song I'd never heard before. !???!
Then he lays into that lead solo and I thought it was Stevie Ray!!!
Highly underrated for sure
Canadian Cornell
@@SDCDIABLO Haha yeah I totally agree. Just discovered these guys tonight . Its a shame they are very good but don't get much recognition or publicity. I only discovered them by chance. The main singer both looks and sings just like Cornell
Yes. Much more too!
How Is Ian Thornley not in conversations when it comes to best vocalist in rock ever.? Never mind his phenomenal guitar playing.The entire band is bad ass.
It shows how the music industry is so awful today when just the bass player has more talent than all the artist in the Top 40 combined. These guys are just too damn good!
Yep but now with there new album there are get what they should be getting in the top 10 or but rock is so dead no one pas that much attancion to them or band that are in the simailor from as them
Yeah and the radio version was drastically reduced as well. It's a damn shame.
Some people in the top 40 have some crazyyy theory talent and production skills, i get where youre coming from but, its respect for all artists!
@@Pursuitofbalance 95% of radio is artists playing someone else's written song, or some crap made at home with samples. I like a lot of it, but it's not the same animal as a group of guys building chemistry with one another, and playing the instruments themselves.
wow ok so first of all, bass is super important and takes INCREDIBLE amounts of talent to play. Much more than any instrument I've ever played
Ian’s vocal intonation is just an inspiration. No one is hitting with that precision in rock music. I love how the band stretches out when improvising ✅🔥🔥🔥🙌👑
Absolutely phenomenal musicians, listen how tight these guys are!
Well, now I am 70 years old. I am still completely taken by these guys! Still listen almost every day.
I don't know if this will ever be read by Ian or any member of his band, but... In 2014 I suffered a near fatal illness, and while my recovery has been slow, the music from this band pulled me back. I have literally walked over 200 miles listening to Big Wreck. The complexity, song crafting, musicianship and depth of lyric content is a banner for all things songwriting. I've heard Ian say that if he were to "define" the music of Big Wreck, he would say that it is "quality". I can't think of a better description of their craft. All I can say is thank you to Ian and the guys. Your music has literally pulled me back from the brink. I wait in anticipation for the new record and plan to walk another 200 miles to it.
Glad you're doing OK. :)
They really are such an epic band aren't they? Keep going strong brother.
Brilliant story and eloquently put! I never would have even heard this band without the internet...they have never gotten any play in New Zealand where I was living when I first found them. A mention in a Nickelback thanks list...search....find...LOVE!!! Don't listen to Nickelback much anymore but can't go too long without a Big Wreck fix!!! I know what it's like to have a family member dodge a bullet so really happy for you!!! :)!!!
Awesome and incredible
Tim Roberts Wow Tim, I understand your comment, I just found them, although I do know a few songs from the radio, this song is so well written & played. The beginning gave me a hint that Pink Floyd is a mentor, don't get me wrong, there's lots of original sounding stuff as well. Sweet addition to my music library.
I have watched that video 100 times and I'll watch it another thousand times I get lost in the individual instruments
Came here from the Rick Beato interview, great stuff!!
Big Wreck should put out an album with all the songs they recorded at the Suhr Factory Party. I would buy the fuck out of it.
buy the fuck right out of it, me too
I'd buy the fuck right out of er too! No doubt!!! Unbelievable band.
I would buy that shit all to fuck!!! Did this ever happen? I literally need to know!
Kudos to the sound engineers
I swear every week I come back to this video, their collective ability is just off the charts
We need more solos like this in modern music. It's as if no one knows how to play guitar anymore
Well, there are many who can floor you technically for 50 seconds on Instagram or RUclips, but as Ian said in an interview "what else have you got? What's your band like?" . I thought that was well put.
The bass player is badass!
Breaks my heart to see Brian Doherty in this vid. Gone way too soon. Big Wreck is just a massive gift to our ears though. Crazy talent.
How am I only just learning about these guys now!!? Holy smokes! This is one of the grooviest, tightest, most musical songs I’ve ever heard. Everyone knows their place and plays exactly what is needed for the song - nothing more, nothing less. I’ll be back for more.
Have you heard Big Wreck's latest (especially Fear & Cowardice)? GREAT tasty variety!
ruclips.net/p/PLXv_ECFUO-1GmAYH6SQF_g2YnD3PNjped
Welcome aboard
Better late than never
Not to mention one of the greatest live mixes ever - kudos to the engineers, too
Ian thronley has quickly become one of my favorite guitar players. The dudes phrasing is awesome and he takes risks improvising live. Love it
👍🏻 check out Monte Montgomery too!
All I can say as a 69 year old woman is they are AWESOME. Loved them ever since I heard That Song. Beautiful.
I can say as a 70 year old woman, you are exactly right! Damn! They are excellent! ❤️🌹❤️
Ian Thornley is a MONSTER on guitar and an incredible singer. Every member of this band is so talented. Completely overlooked by most people, as the "music industry" still thrives - completely driven by commerce. It used to be be A&R reps and record labels - now it is the likes of Spotify and "play lists". Great music will always be great music and it will endure. Crap will always be CRAP and the crap "artists" always just fade away like farts in the wind. Always have and always will.
These guys don't have to rely on showmanship or anything except pure talent. They take you on a pure musical journey. Judt love it.
Please for the love of all things holy, release this show on DVD/Blu Ray!
Word
That's what I keep commenting every time they post a video on Facebook.
Robbie Fitzgerald Yes a DVD/Blu Ray is a must! Theses are the best performances that I have heard!
Indeed, I would buy a Bluray in a heartbeat, living in Texas not going to see them live any time soon.
Umm more like 3D dude....🍻
I remember in 2014 hearing this on Canadian Radio stations while living in Washington State. It got stuck in my head. Wait, the same band that played "The Oaf" from Boston are playing this? This song rocks HARDER!!! Instant fan!
Love this jam!
Damn that intro was disgustingly funky! I likes it! Ian has a one of a kind vibe with both his vocals and his guitar playing that is mesmerizing! Highly underrated musician.
If I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life, this would be it!
Ian gets me every time he does that SRV-esq bend with the upstroke (about 4:40 in this video).
Let's not forget to mention this amazing pocket drummer Chuck Keeping. That drum tone is killer. He's perfect.
I thought it was Gavin Harrison
Amen to ALL of this!! Saw them in Nashville back in the fall of 19’ and he was exquisite throughout. One of the most criminally overlooked drummers in the business. Love everything about his musicianship and him as an unassuming bad azz. 😊❤️🥁👍
I’m a drummer myself but I can sure appreciate that funky bass and oh man Ian’s killer killer guitar.
It's hard to believe this amazing performance took place over seven years ago now. Time she flies.
The performance here is simply incredible, and one can easily tell that there's no melodyne or autotune or playback or any of the things that have made the current live music business an absolute fake. The majority of the audience these days just don't have enough brains to appreciate this kind of music and songwriting quality.
+stonerdemon I couldn't of said it better myself. The "dumbed down" generation that is today's music "fans" wouldn't know musical talent if it kicked them in the junk. They don't realize the time, dedication, hard work and chemistry bewteen band mates that goes into creating a jem of a song like this. Nope, what they appreciate is that Kanye had 17 producers, 24 co-writers, 67 sampled tracks and 12 guest "artists" on his latest single in which all of the hard work was done for him. What they don't understand is that today's pop stars and hip hop stars have no connection with their fans whatsoever through their music. That's the bond that is so crucial between artist and fan is the music and a true fan with an ear for talent connects to the song because of the message, the melody, the appreciation of the hard work that goes into writing an amazing song, not the lack of talent, lip syncing, the diva attitudes and the pre-packaged pop star they see before them who has been groomed by the industry and told how to act, what to wear, what to sing/perform. How can you respect and/or connect with something so obviously fake? I don't get it.
+Fretta Mohetta You know, looking back at the music business and the meaning of being an artist - a rock star, if you wish - I think that the roles have been inverted. In the past, music was the motivation and fame (money, girls, scandal, drugs, whatever) was the consequence. Now it's exactly the opposite, music is just a consequence, a byproduct, an excuse. Take modern Miley Cyrus, for example. Why is she so famous? Well, scandal is the motivation (twerking, stupid antics) and music is just an excuse, a tool to be on tour, go onstage and make money. Main problem is that the kids of today don't want to be musicians; they just go after the frivolity, the likes, the youtube subscribers. If they can't become "artists", they get depressed and many of them even commit suicide. "Instant gratification", experts call it. Well, with the arrival of the digital age and illegal mp3 downloading, it's clear that music is not a profitable business anymore, but it's really sad that now music is being used by the big record companies to create ridiculous characters ("artists") that the young ones love so much to consume.
+stonerdemon the part about Kids isnt True. maybe i'm not a kid anymore but i know a lot of People from my generation That are trying really hard to become musicians but in my opinion theres always something wrong in what they do. sometimes they dont care about music theory sometimes they dont Give a sh** about their rig or they are Just copying mainstream bands. Thats there reason why music is the way it is nowadays
+Erv von Ox Well man, all I see on channels like Nickelodeon is a bunch of frivolous kids who act like adults, caring only about singing and/or acting and all of them (specially the girls) sing exactly the same way. Maybe the problem is that the music industry has set standards on how modern singers should sing. For example, every time I watch shows like "The Voice" or "American idol", the women sing exactly like Cristina Aguilera or Rihanna. It's like a pre-requisite. On the other side, men want to sound like the typical indie songwriter. These standards make all these potential stars profitable and tour-viable. So it's true what you say about copying other bands or artists, but in my opinion, they're not just copying. They're blindly following the industry new standards.
+stonerdemon perfectly said. The music industry is just that now, an industry. Creativity and creative control is a thing of the past. We need a musical revolution like we had in the 60's the 70's and the 90's to reboot songwriting.
Why haven’t I heard of this band until today? This is music done incredibly well.
Go deep! They are deep and wide! Lotsa styles and sounds all with a masterful dynamic.
Here's the latest EP 7.2 in a playlist. It's a good sampler.
ruclips.net/p/PLXv_ECFUO-1GmAYH6SQF_g2YnD3PNjped
@@betbuk Fear and Cowardice goes incredibly hard
Check out his other band too. Should be easy to find, it's called Thornley lol
@@randomjunk1984 Oh yeah. Went there shortly after my comment lol.
One of the best live performances I’ve heard. This is what musicians can do when they are synched and breathe as one being.
Holy shit this is an experience with headphones. Such an underappreciated band, amazing musicians.
How can this have almost 500K views and only 3.8K likes? So good, forgot to hit the like button? F sakes! Must be!
I know eh? Unstinkin' real. Love it. So talented. Just so natural.
Just checked I hit it...
Up there in the guitar stratosphere with: Eric Johnson, John Goodsall, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Morse & Joe Bonnamassa! Oh yeah, his voice is another topic all together. Such a unique and gifted musician.
Thornley was clearly channeling some SRV during the beginning of that solo but honestly took it to some super interesting places outside of typical pentatonic blues scales. Amazing work
Fuck. Anyone who dislikes this doesn't have any respect for music. This is love.
stanley13579 No shit!
That friggen guitar solo....😍
I know eh?
The drummer is tasteful. Gets his place in the band. Ian is an absolute beast of a player.
The 71 downvoters here have no ears, or taste, or soul. This music literally makes my heart beat faster. Best rock band I have ever heard, hands down.
Awesome anthemic rock, love it! That voice und the strat solo!
The greatness of any band can be boiled down to how much feel and how tight their bass player is. The true heartbeat of a band.
I've been waiting for this moment for the longest time...the number of likes was 4,400 when I started listening...and then I tapped the like button. Magically it jumped to 4,500!!! This is rare air I am now breathing! The amazingness of it all!
2019 and I'm still listening to this like it's a brand new Ferrari coming off the line!
They deserve so much more recognition than this!
Fantastico. The "studio" release of this song shows their production chops, and this live version hammers home just how talented these folks are. Well and truly impressive and satisfying.
This band is incredibly talented. Never heard of them until just a few weeks ago after seeing Ian Thornley in an Anderton's Suhr demo/interview and I was blown away by Ian's guitar skills. That made me search the band name on RUclips and have been watching all their videos since then. The entire band is just amazing. You just made a new fan.
+E W
Come visit!
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+E W One of Canada's most talented yet underrated and not nearly celebrated as much as they should be!
+EN D
Same with King's X. Another favorite of mine.
Neither is given their due.
awesome .. what a find eh ? make sure you check out every Big Wreck, Ian Thornley album... and the latest solo Ian Fletcher Thornley - Secrets. Every album and every song is great.. just a rarity. Amazing band and talent. I am an addict.. :) I discovered them about 2 years ago .. immediately bought every album.
its crazy isnt it??? ive been listening since 2001, was bummed that they split in the early 2000's, but they are back!!! and they sound better than ever!!!! cant wait for more material to come out!!!
man that Bass player kicks some ass
NO SHIT! For a white guy!! I loved Thornley back in '97 and he's still doing great shit 20 years later. Never knew he was THAT good a guitar player. He got to tour with DreamTheater. What unrecognized talent world wide. He's the "Pink" in "Floyd". At least he's back home [insert smiley]
Saw these guys live back in May 2016. They put on an unbelievably awesome show.
And he (Thornley) turned down being front man for Velvet Revolver. He said he didn't want to do it without a guitar.
wrong dude. that was Thornley, not McMillin (bass player).
Thanks, that's what I meant and didn't realize it wasn't clear. I edited the comment.
Everything great about every great musician is distilled like the finest single malt Scotch in Big Wreck
ive always focused on the first solo in this performance. i really paid attention to the outro solo this time and holy cow i dont which one's better now. that second solo is insane.
Simply amazing! Greetings from Brasil!
What a groove. Bass and drums locked in tight. Ian doesn't get enuff credit outside of canada for his badass playing.
Ghosts is my favorite rock tune of the last 20 years at least. Stunning performance, I just can’t believe Big Wreck isn’t as huge globally as they deserve to be. You guys are awesome, killer musicians. Superb songwriting
I remember when I was 19.....20 years ago Big Wreck played in Sarnia, Ont. They had just released their first record. I remember watching them play in Centennial Park and there were maybe 100 of us there. Nobody really knew who they were but they put the best show on that night. I was standing on the speaker stand and gave the bass
guitarist my lighter lol so he could light his smoke lol. They were also from that area. Best live band I have ever seen...especially when they rotated instruments.
Big Sur 2015 needs to be its own live album release on Spotify
I heard this song for the first time on 102.1 The Edge a few days ago. I have been OBSESSED with it since.
Dave McMillan. Bass Deity. This whole band is obscenely under-know. Ian is a monster guitarist, vocalist and lyricist.
Great "Song" By "Big Wreck" From "Canada," merci.
Possibly one of the greatest love bands on the planet
Quite possibly the best guitar players ever.
We got to open up for them at The Nick in Birmingham years ago. Great show.
It was fans of another B'ham band, Virgos Merlot, that turned me on to these guys.
Legendary at this point. Damn.
The best rock band on the planet, and it ain't even close.
I just stumbled across these guys...wow😳
Come visit and join the Facebook Fan Group!
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But for the Sun - Go GET IT!
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2024! Genius live jam out! I fell in love with this band just now. Thank you Big Wreck for the outstanding live music. Time to obsess over you guys. Cheers from KW, Ontario.
I also suffered a near fatal illness, and it was also this band and their lyrics of strength and keeping the faith kept my head above water, and I survived with a liver transplant in 2016. This album in particular..helped me get through pain fillednights and slow burning days...thank you guys for helping a fellow musician make it through. Yes, I play guitar, keyboards and sing I am a singer/songwriter who takes great pride in my msic, so Big Wreck you are on top for me. The best band to come out in a long long time. I can see your music being listened to as classic rock in about 30 years from now, it will stand the test of time. Thank you from my beating heart!
Well said. Hope ur doing well now.
Ian is awesome and is a true master of his craft. Nothing but pleasure to my ears.
This band is amazing. I had heard a couple of songs by them awhile back and liked them, but started exploring all their material recently, and they don't disappoint. Pure talent!
Biggest band in the world Big Wreck! Amazing lads.
This is absolutely incredible and should put most modern day artists in a closet to hide. Masters at their trade. Spread the good tones of Big Wreck. Teach people about authentic musicianship.
I always circle back to Big Wreck 💘
That lead tone is amazing. A nice nod to SRV. Awesome soloing.
what a TALENTED band!!..holy smokes...
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Wow, it took me a long time to hear it but nice sample of Another One Bites The Dust in the bass solo at the beginning. Love Big Wreck, seen them and Thornley many times. Keep em coming guys!
Ian is the most incredible and underrated artist on the planet. Dave is genius on this tune. One of my favourite BW songs although I love every one of them. I absolutely cannot get enough of BW in my ear every day. Just amazing and incredible.
Prayers 🙏🏼 Love ❤️ and peaceful thoughts . Thank you Brian Doherty ✊🏼💯🎸
Just discovered this band and guitar player ...Fantastic discovery , love to experience talent that blows you away .
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I’ve somehow managed to not learn about these guys until now. Discovered them on Spotify the other day. How have I never heard of them? These are some crazy talented musicians.
like the other comments posted, if you havent seen Big Wreck live, do it!! Put this band on your bucket list! The value you get from this show is 1000x more then what the ticket price is. Professionals all the way and the band is as tight as a tiger.
"Favorites.", merci.
Ian is a Monster....Loved this band since the early 90's
Thank you, Amazon Music, for bringing this great band to my attention. I'm a fan.
I didn't care much for this song, not that i thought it was bad or anything, just didn't grab me until I saw them play it live in February, and then holy smokes, I started to love it. So good, not sure what I was missing before.
This is just rhythm and funk .
i get to see this band in my hometown in August 2021 for the first time, very excited
Ian is my favorite guitar player. I've loved Big Wreck since the 90's. Excellent band.
Ian's skill is outstanding. Incredible tone. The whole band is great. His soloing putting in outside semitones at the right time makes it so interesting and appealing. I am enthralled. His voice right on !
I'm so excited to see them tonight!! New year's eve 2023 in Barrie
Ian's vocals are from another planet !!
Can we get a 5.1 Blu-Ray release of this? Btw, that second solo is one of the best guitar solos I've heard in my life.
First off, these guys are excellent musicians, and the mix job on this song was also excellent. As a guitarist of 55 years, Ian Thornley really makes me wish I had two healthy ears to play that kind of volume and hi freqs out live ... ! What an incredible sound and what incredible guitar playing!
Absolutely amazing 🤙 Ian Thornley shreds that guitar
This is absolutely phenomenal.
Anthony Arnold theyre way too fucking underrated
Holy shit! I can't believe this video is 2-1/2 years old and I'm just discovering Ian and Big Wreck. This is stunning musicianship. I'm at a loss for words this is so good.
Ive just witnessed the absolutley best song ever. No one can top this . EVER!!!!!!!!
So much damn talent. One of the best bands out there and highly underrated. Ty for years of killer music guys.