A Viewpoint

David Gilmour belongs to the rare pantheon of Guitar Players who can make an already incredible studio solo way better in a live concert. And that fact alone makes him one of the greatest guitar players in history, period.    There are lots of great players who excel in improvising on their studio recordings, but there are very few who can match Gilmour, who makes most of his studio solos almost sound like b-side versions when performing a live rendition of that same solo. The incredible live versions of Comfortably Numb, Sorrow, Echoes among others are testaments to this fact.    And his upcoming live concert film/album David Gilmour Live at Pomepei is also guaranteed to have some phenomenal solos that easily top their studio versions. So to celebrate another incredible live offering from Gilmour, here’s a list of some of the greatest live solos he has played throughout the decades, both in and out of Pink Floyd. While compiling thi...

Disclaimer : This list is totally based on my preference. You don't have to agree with it. Opinions differ, right? A great guitar solo is something that not only adds to the musicality of a song but takes the song to a new height altogether. It creates a new dimension out of the song entirely. Nothing displays the musicianship of a guitarist more than throwing a scorching, electrifying (pun intended) solo. Below are the 10 solos that are my favorite and which I believe is a showcase of the amazing talents of these great axe men. These are selected on the basis of their composition, diversity, originality and of course, staying power. All of these solos will make you hit the replay button countless times & leave you begging for more. So without further ado, here goes: 10.For the Love of God ( Steve vai) : Talk about pushing the boundaries of guitar playing. Just listening to this solo is an emotionally draining experience. You will feel goosebumps as the gu...