In a career full of iconic instrumental statements—the “Bolero”, “Rice Pudding”, “Definitely Maybe”, “Because We’ve Ended…”, “Pork Pie Hat”, “Angel (Footsteps)”—this piece may be the summit of Jeff’s art. A masterpiece.
Brian May released a tune very like this called "Bijou" on Queen's "Innuendo" Album a year or two after this was released on Beck's "Guitar Shop" album…I think it was the B Side to the single Innuendo or Headlong ( which I bought on tape back then, and have long since lost) . Steve Howe played the Classical guitar part in the song "Innuendo"……
This song leaves me breathless. I'm still trying to get over the loss of Jeff. Tears flow when I listen to this track. I don't know if I will ever get over this loss. I'm so accustomed to "what is Jeff going to surprise me with next year". It really hurts.
Unmistakably a supreme legend up there with other lost hero,s the likes of Hendrix,Moore etc,Jeff will always be with us as long as we don,t forget him.💥
Much of Beck's greatness, in my opinion, lies in this few moments in each song or solo where it sounds as if he's going to lose it, but somehow he comes back. He plays with the precipice, wobbling on a tightrope, but never falls. Amazing stuff.
Does Jeff Beck have a music degree or did he ever had any kind of guitar lesson from a music teacher? Or is he purely self-taught & plays by ear? There is no way that JB plays this great without knowing music theory by heart. His licks, phrases, fills and feel are amazing.
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anyone else catch the chopin quote ?( harmonics at the 43-48 sec mark)
Lots of these sounds on amused to death with Roger Waters
Hendrix would say, ‘ Jeff’s the one who did it’
In a career full of iconic instrumental statements—the “Bolero”, “Rice Pudding”, “Definitely Maybe”, “Because We’ve Ended…”, “Pork Pie Hat”, “Angel (Footsteps)”—this piece may be the summit of Jeff’s art. A masterpiece.
This is on Becks late 80s or 1990 album "Guitar Shop" which I havent listened to in ages …..
Brian May released a tune very like this called "Bijou" on Queen's "Innuendo" Album a year or two after this was released on Beck's "Guitar Shop" album…I think it was the B Side to the single Innuendo or Headlong ( which I bought on tape back then, and have long since lost) . Steve Howe played the Classical guitar part in the song "Innuendo"……
Jeff never got the fame like Eric Clapton and Jiimy Page got..I don't think he wanted it…he gave Eric the finger in this concert
Jeff was a sweetheart of a man when I met him…a hugger
This tune was heavily inspired by Le Mystere de Voix Bulgaire.
You can hear it in this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1wCyLKKus&list=PL94AF2709843BD0BF&index=14&ab_channel=BulgFolk
Utter, peerless, beautiful sublime genius …
This song leaves me breathless. I'm still trying to get over the loss of Jeff. Tears flow when I listen to this track. I don't know if I will ever get over this loss. I'm so accustomed to "what is Jeff going to surprise me with next year". It really hurts.
His signature sound, touch and phrasing demanded you to listen…RIP JB…
Unmistakably a supreme legend up there with other lost hero,s the likes of Hendrix,Moore etc,Jeff will always be with us as long as we don,t forget him.💥
What a great genius. Much loved and sorely missed. 🎶🌟
Pitch. The man had exquisite pitch.
Much of Beck's greatness, in my opinion, lies in this few moments in each song or solo where it sounds as if he's going to lose it, but somehow he comes back. He plays with the precipice, wobbling on a tightrope, but never falls. Amazing stuff.
Straight from heaven and out through Jeff's fingers.
There's nothing more to say.
Does Jeff Beck have a music degree or did he ever had any kind of guitar lesson from a music teacher? Or is he purely self-taught & plays by ear? There is no way that JB plays this great without knowing music theory by heart. His licks, phrases, fills and feel are amazing.
Only one Jeff beck 🎼🙏🥲
Masterpiece !!!!
No other words than, just incredible