I heard someone talking about "mountain solos" earlier.
Well, here are my favorites...
1. King Diamond - The Black Horesman
Final solo: Michael Denner
This solo is just loaded with emotion...and then end of it with two-guitars is pure bliss. You can hear some Brian May influence in there. It is my favorite.
2. Jason Becker - Rain
Simply breathtaking...Jason is a master of emotional music.
3. Marty Friedman - Bittersweet
The final distorted solo (main melodic theme) really captures the essence of Marty's guitar playing. Although my favorite part of the song is just after this solo when it is just the synth and drums...very powerful.
4. Dream Theater - Hell's Kitchen
JP's solo leading up to the bridge is a great example of holding back on blazing technique and putting out a very powerful solo. Although he shreds a bit at the end of it, it is a pretty simple run. Lines in the Sand is also a good example of this. Even though many hate it, I think its one of his best solos too.
5. Symphony X - Sonata
Michael Romeo has integrated his beautiful guitar sound with Mozart's music. This solo is full of emotion and wonderful vibrato and tone.
6. Symphony X - Candlelight Fantasia
Michael Romeo, the first guitar solo right after the soft vocals have finished. Again, full of excellent vibrato and tone variations. A very beautiful solo.
That's all I can think of for now, I'm sure there are a lot that I am missing!
Well, here are my favorites...
1. King Diamond - The Black Horesman
Final solo: Michael Denner
This solo is just loaded with emotion...and then end of it with two-guitars is pure bliss. You can hear some Brian May influence in there. It is my favorite.
2. Jason Becker - Rain
Simply breathtaking...Jason is a master of emotional music.
3. Marty Friedman - Bittersweet
The final distorted solo (main melodic theme) really captures the essence of Marty's guitar playing. Although my favorite part of the song is just after this solo when it is just the synth and drums...very powerful.
4. Dream Theater - Hell's Kitchen
JP's solo leading up to the bridge is a great example of holding back on blazing technique and putting out a very powerful solo. Although he shreds a bit at the end of it, it is a pretty simple run. Lines in the Sand is also a good example of this. Even though many hate it, I think its one of his best solos too.
5. Symphony X - Sonata
Michael Romeo has integrated his beautiful guitar sound with Mozart's music. This solo is full of emotion and wonderful vibrato and tone.
6. Symphony X - Candlelight Fantasia
Michael Romeo, the first guitar solo right after the soft vocals have finished. Again, full of excellent vibrato and tone variations. A very beautiful solo.
That's all I can think of for now, I'm sure there are a lot that I am missing!