Someone asks me, "Do you like progressive rock?" I answer, "Yes." Someone asks me to list some of my favorite guitar solos. I say, among others, "...the entirety of The Clap..."
Wow- you hear a little classical, a little jazz, a little rockabilly, and a little bit of country and folk. All for one price. What a master at work doing his thing. My Dad was a guitar player, and when I played this for him, he was speechless. This is unmatched to this day.
My idea of the best album ever is this: Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell, Steve Howe, Mark Knoffler, and Eric Clapton doing a 20 minute session of either "I Remember Jeep" or "Crossroads". That would be something to hear and see.
Don't forget George Harrison, (of course, of The Beatles), and Elliot Easton of The Cars. Both...just had a knack, for 'knowing' what to play, and when to play. Both had chops just like all the others listed here...they just chose to play 'quality', over 'quantity'. It is a shame, (and not disparaging you), but it is a shame...both George Harrison and Elliot Easton are so underrated as lead guitarists. Their work is almost immediately identifiable. I wish they got more recognition for their work. And I truly believe...both Harrison and Easton...could play long and fast solo's, had they chosen...but they just never over-complicated a solo. But I agree with you and your choices...very talented picks you've made. All are great at what they do...and Steve Howe...is also one of those who are underrated, (amongst the general public anyway), those of us who are 'in the know', know Steve Howe...and his greatness. Good post. Two thumbs up. 👍☀️👍
why does it always sound so rushed and hurried like he's resigned himself to this tempo at some point. and can't/couldn't find the syncopation in his picking, that hidden ragtime and settles for a hybrid chichen pick probably thought fuck it! I can't be bothered"? working out that inner counterpoint as it' would be so much harder a tune to play, (if it were so,) all the (breathing) pauses that seem to be missed and slight tempo changes that would become more noticable if it weren't so rushed this is a tune i love and hate it just feels unfinished it's all there but it never has sounded right to my ear because of its hasty hurried feel grates my nerve like nails on a squeaky blackboard.
Incredible! I was a teen when this was recorded. Now I’m 62 years old and I still enjoy it. One of the most beautiful pieces of guitar music ever.
I think this is one of the greatest solo acoustic guitar instrumentals ever to grace a rock album.
Nondescript De acuerdo I think so
Rolling Stone mag just released top 100 best guitarists of all time.
Guess who wasn't mentioned?
@@truthseeker4690: 😡
Someone asks me, "Do you like progressive rock?"
I answer, "Yes."
Someone asks me to list some of my favorite guitar solos.
I say, among others, "...the entirety of The Clap..."
Wow- you hear a little classical, a little jazz, a little rockabilly, and a little bit of country and folk. All for one price. What a master at work doing his thing. My Dad was a guitar player, and when I played this for him, he was speechless. This is unmatched to this day.
this is THE song to walk down hallways with.
Or outdoors
A great album and with confidence they stuck a f*** n live track on it .
Oh yes!
Like a gunslinger, Steve !
My idea of the best album ever is this: Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell, Steve Howe, Mark Knoffler, and Eric Clapton doing a 20 minute session of either "I Remember Jeep" or "Crossroads". That would be something to hear and see.
Don't forget George Harrison, (of course, of The Beatles), and Elliot Easton of The Cars. Both...just had a knack, for 'knowing' what to play, and when to play. Both had chops just like all the others listed here...they just chose to play 'quality', over 'quantity'. It is a shame, (and not disparaging you), but it is a shame...both George Harrison and Elliot Easton are so underrated as lead guitarists. Their work is almost immediately identifiable. I wish they got more recognition for their work. And I truly believe...both Harrison and Easton...could play long and fast solo's, had they chosen...but they just never over-complicated a solo. But I agree with you and your choices...very talented picks you've made. All are great at what they do...and Steve Howe...is also one of those who are underrated, (amongst the general public anyway), those of us who are 'in the know', know Steve Howe...and his greatness. Good post. Two thumbs up. 👍☀️👍
If you add crossroads, don't forget Steve Vai!!
Wonderful!!!
The song is called "Clap" - "The Clap" was a misprint on the original vinyl release 😕
In the record, Steve Howe says 'the next song Is called The Clap'...
this song gives me the clap
GENIUS
Tripping on black micro-dots once,this bloke played this song about 16 times,incredibubble.hx
nice, but can he play smoke on the water?
EgyedAdam this was played a year before smoke on the water was released, so no reason for him to play that song.
yea but is he physically able to play it?
Dunno bro, can u?
@@wiseguyhuh Howe could play it backwards!
I don't think the description is correct. Steve said he finished this song the day Dylan was borned
Where was this recorded at ? This has always been one of my favorite LP's but I never knew where this song was recorded !
@Louise XThanks Louise X..Appreciate your response and info !
Live at The Lyceum Theatre. London. 2/17/1971.
Steve howe >>>>>>>>>>Slash
Fênix Popper that's pretty obvious
Yeah I don't think anyone ever doubt that
Exactly! Jon was and as free spirit. He still doesn't get difference. Don't eat meat people! :)
Jon's worst introduction ever to Steve's brilliant performance. The Clap? That is an STD! ;)
Probably not at that time.
@@michaeledwards6683, yeah, STDs were referred to as "the clap" back in 1970. I remember that time too well . . . .
Kenny chesney
Garth brooks
@Dillon Taylor amen brother
no doubt ,two guitars...
its ok
fuku
why does it always sound so rushed and hurried like he's resigned himself to this tempo at some point.
and can't/couldn't find the syncopation in his picking, that hidden ragtime and settles for a hybrid chichen pick
probably thought fuck it! I can't be bothered"? working out that inner counterpoint
as it' would be so much harder a tune to play, (if it were so,) all the (breathing) pauses that seem to be missed
and slight tempo changes that would become more noticable if it weren't so rushed
this is a tune i love and hate it just feels unfinished it's all there but it never has sounded right to my ear
because of its hasty hurried feel grates my nerve like nails on a squeaky blackboard.
Sounds like hillbilly music