You will note that what gives the Gilmore solo its gravitas, and majesty, along with that intense gut-level emotion is the steady, almost slow pacing, none of the note sequences are rushed or sped up, this is like a majestic vessel sailing over the horizon, speed is completely unimportant, David is a master of articulate statements perfectly placed in the flow of the music: I had to get that out, thank you.

@cozmicpfunk

Жыл бұрын

Very well said- Gilmore has the ability to put the Soul into Heavy Progressive Rock. He has to be in the top 10 of any guitar player list. And Tim's video's are always amazing in their lessons and historical content :)

@TomSmith-cx8ff

Жыл бұрын

It soars

@5jerry1

Жыл бұрын

~ It's Gilmour, not "Gilmore." Jeeze, it's right in front of you.

@MartinMichiels

Жыл бұрын

Yeah David Gilmore is a great jazz guitarist ! Saw him with Reggie Washington : killer gig.

@tomp538

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

Let's face it guys, we've all got our own personal favourites, but almost everything Mr Gilmour does is bloody brilliant!

@pwrrpw319

Жыл бұрын

Here Here !

@stuartmoore6310

Жыл бұрын

Echoes

@utGort

11 ай бұрын

Except that whole breaking up Pink Floyd.

@eugenegriess1896

11 ай бұрын

What's that song? Right, right! You're bloody well right! Gilmore was intramental just as much if not more than Roger Waters. He never left the band while little baby Roger Waters was always unhappy and didn't have the heart, enough love and devotion to work through problems and stick around to keep doing what it was all about!

@eugenegriess1896

11 ай бұрын

​@@whyis45stillaliveyou sirr are NOT a true Pink Floyd fan. Because anyone who is will struggle to choose a favorite song because there were soooop many that were masterpieces.

He's a masterful musician, but when he plays his most iconic solos, it's like his spirit takes over, and guides his hands. Pure feeling. It moves the soul.

Gilmore is an absolute master. His sense of melody and timing are unmatched.

@5jerry1

Жыл бұрын

~ Gilmour, not "Gilmore."

@mrimmortal1579

11 ай бұрын

Jesus, Jerry, are you really so “little-man-syndrome” that you just have to puff out your chest on every misspelled comment to prove your superiority in some way?! The guy wrote “Gilmore” in the comment section of a video about David Gilmour. It’s not exactly rocket surgery to know who he’s talking about, now is it?

@dennisneo1608

6 ай бұрын

I prefer Gilmour.

@nikdrown

4 ай бұрын

For real. I think his technical skills and tastefully placed pieces really shined on Animals especially. There really wasn’t a guitar player like him in that era nor is there today.

@isthereanybodyoutthere9397

4 ай бұрын

It is Gilmour!

I love how Gilmour does the call and response. That gap between phrases is like a pause in a conversation where both people are carefully listening to one another ... never talking over each other.

@dylanadams1455

Жыл бұрын

I learned the solo for Another Brick pt II from a Guitar magazine lesson, and whoever wrote it talked about the space in the solo. How you could see a trumpet player composing it, stopping for breath a after each phrase. That always stuck with me.

@crrhoades4

Жыл бұрын

@@dylanadams1455 Phrasing and tone have always been (for me) the hallmarks of Gilmour's playing, and his greatness.

I love it. But my favourite of Gilmour's has always been the "Time" solo. That's what first tipped me off to how incredible this man is.

@robraaiii

Жыл бұрын

Yup “Time” has been my all time favorite since I was a teenager. Hits a lot harder now that I’m in my 40s.

@sonicbluestrat934

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you.. that solo is at least on par to Numb. It's amazing

@user-wn7oe8ey3c

Жыл бұрын

Love the "Time" solo, but for me number 1 will always be solo from "high hopes", makes me cry every time i listen to...

@seanbaines

Жыл бұрын

@@user-wn7oe8ey3c There are certainly a lot to choose from. :)

@lexrichardson7820

Жыл бұрын

Time is my favorite as well. So much soul in so few bars.

Gilmour is a master! His note selection and his feel are insane. No flash, just all the good stuff right from the soul.

Dave is a living legend. His solos are timeless. Really expanded my mind when I discovered him.

@Henry.58

10 ай бұрын

Their's David Gilmour and then those that wish they were Gilmour ! Yeah I'm bias.

@harounel-poussah6936

Ай бұрын

@@Henry.58 10% of his money would be enough for me...

Tim,I didn’t think anyone could demystify this solo. When Floyd played Nashville at Vanderbilt stadium,you could hear this solo about 2 miles away fading in and out with the wind! Additionally, David has a bit of mythology surrounding him. I’ve heard some stories! In this solo, I love how he takes his time using space to build a sonic masterpiece. He made some history for himself with this one. Splendid work Sir! Thanks

@rugger1009

29 күн бұрын

I was there 😎

Good God man.. You're playing a lesson and it's giving me goose bumps and chills. You amaze me...

Few players can tap into those emotions the way David Gilmour does. My favorite tones of his have always been Animals, so sharp and powerful. He played a Tele on Dogs and Sheep. I also love how he can do really creative clean sounds, his rhythm parts are often overlooked imo.

Been a music lover for over 60 years now and Gilmour's solo is still the only one that can move me. And I've probably heard a thousand times. The timing is majestic. The transitions even better. Pure genius.

@willyjimmy8881

Жыл бұрын

Have you heard Prince's solo in the While my Guitar Gently Weeps tribute? It's a pretty emotional performance. Video is here on the tube.

@IanDonaldson-cq4xx

7 ай бұрын

I still cry a little at the sheer emotional content in this solo, partly out of frustration at not being able to reproduce it better, myself

@KrisVComm

7 ай бұрын

That’s kinda weird to me. You’re a huge music fan and yet only Gilmour’s solo moves you? It doesn’t sound like you’re a huge music fan so much as you are a Gilmour fan? There have been thousands upon thousands of guitar solos which are excellent and worthy of equality at the very least. Gilmour’s work is great. There are so so many others who are also unbelievable and excellent.

@mrmatthew2443

4 ай бұрын

Yes I’m with you .. I’m very very picky but even I can list about 20 guitar solos that move me ..

Couldn't agree more! I have listened to this solo hundreds of times and it literally raises the hairs on my head EVERY time. What other music (or anything really) can you say that about? Actually, now that I've read the commen by Sean Baines, the Time solo has a very similar effect on me. Thanks Tim, you rule!

@Rataja77

Жыл бұрын

This solo and listen to Pavarotti singing nessun dorma . I hate opera but it always does the same thing

I spoke with Alan Parains about this solo when it was recorded. He said they knew immediately thst they were making a part of history. He said he remembered how expensive the notes were, and how wisely they were spent. Imagine being there for the inception of this piece of work.

@danobrien3695

10 ай бұрын

Who is Alan Parains?

@marksutherlandjr.2121

10 ай бұрын

@@danobrien3695 miss type. "Alan Parsins" He is one of the best sound engineers in history. He still has his hand on the pulse all these years later. Man is truly a musical genius.

@geoffb9999

9 ай бұрын

Parsons

@marksutherlandjr.2121

9 ай бұрын

@@geoffb9999 Flawless Victory

@gladeloy3341

9 ай бұрын

​@@danobrien3695stop it ! seriously ? u jest surely

I love to watch Tim play guitar, especially the smile he gets when the great stuff is going down.

Absolutely amazing. What this man does not know about playing the guitar is not worth knowing. So amazingly informative as well as playing a piece so damned well it could have been the original. Thank you so very much for this fascinating guitar demonstration and also the information you gave us about guitars, wonderful!

never get tired of seeing/hearing you play, my friend. you always come on looking like you couldn't be happier, just playing guitar.

Killer video, Tim. Very thorough breakdown. Enough can't be said about DG or this song. Absolutely one of the (IMO) most beautiful guitar performances ever caught on record. Thanks again 🤘

Tim! I can only play a dozen chords but love watching your videos. Thank you so much for making them! Keep doing what you do!

Hi just found your channel. Wow where have I been. Comfortably Numb is my soul song. Even the title was me 10 years ok when I was critically ill. So much medication comfortably numb. Unfortunately my health took my guitar ability with it, with the brain tumours and strokes. I have recently managed to listen to the song without a breakdown. I just can play for toffee. Muscle memory gone, years of playing gone, but memories of playing still exists. I have finally plucked up the courage to relearn guitar. You my friend are my new teacher. Your reproduction of the solo is unbelievable on point. Far better than even when I could play. This song is my soul, it’s my heart beat. It’s Gilmour at his finest. It has passion, flare, excitement and drama. You my friend played that like the man himself with all the emotion that makes this song arguably one of the best ever solos ever period. Thank you for the content and lesson and the juicy tip bits. Tim thank you, and I hope my journey leads me to obtain a small fraction of your talent and majestic playing, I will be again a happy man. 🤞🤘🏻👍🏻

@kevinford6420

4 ай бұрын

Keep going my man 👍

@stevejones183

2 ай бұрын

He's not bad is he 🤔

I love Gilmour solos and tone... it's just magical. Listening to you play that was so nice. Blasted it out on my studio monitors. I have seen so many pieces of musical history hanging fancy free in a hard rock restaurant. It's tragic.

This is a fun and fabulous tim pierce session full of reverence for david gilmour!! Thank you!

Tim you absolutely are my favorite guitar player, teacher and educational musician by far. Thanks so much for this piece.

Tim is one hell of a player !! …. And plays all the cool stuff and stuff of his own ! …. Great inspiration

The thing I've noticed about Comfortably Numb is the first solo is uplifting and happy, like childhood, and the second final solo is so desperately haunting, like the reckoning of getting old. It really ties into the entire theme of the song. It doesn't hurt the solos to be surrounded by one of the greatest songs of all time.

@gregoryjones-hs6on

10 ай бұрын

Those solos are one of the reasons it's the greatest songs of all time.

@RussUlmer

10 ай бұрын

Wow. What a true and fitting analogy. I've always thought the same thing about that solo, just never put it into words...

@GOKJOS

7 ай бұрын

I get this exact same feeling from Page's Ten Years Gone

@Frankie5Angels150

6 ай бұрын

Perfect analogies for both solos!

@cbayardelle

4 ай бұрын

You’re playing is superb

Nice video Tim. The solos from Dogs are the pinnacle of Rock guitar for me. The aggression and emotion he wrings out of the 2 fuzz solos always leave me astounded and completely drained...... Amazing stuff.

@stanbark007

Жыл бұрын

Yup. "Dogs" solos, by far. They're visceral.

@Inspector-71

Жыл бұрын

Dogs definitely, my all time favourite Floyd tune

@kurtross1402

Жыл бұрын

well said - The guitar work on the entire album, rhythmically and leads, is incredible. The solos, the outro to sheep, intro to dogs, the bridge in pigs - - everythinggggggg. Comfortably numb doesn't even compare.

@Michael-mm3fm

Жыл бұрын

Dogs is Gilmour at his greatest. Phenomenal.

@marions.120

11 ай бұрын

Animals is my favorite and most of all Dogs!

Tim. Love your channel. This is without a doubt the best most melodic and moving guitar solo of all time. I have had the opportunity to see and hear David and Pink Floyd in person. Mind changing experience.

Some of the most compelling parts are the gaps or silences between which bring on an anxious feeling of anticipation, promoting emotional intensity, timing of when to play a note AND when to leave one out is everything, what a great summary and your playing is awesome 👌 😮

This song is the mastery that is Gilmore! And Tim you bring it all back home! the song is pretty simple but it’s the tone and feeling that’s incredible he gets kind of a glassy metallic sound just that’s incredible for it’s time. Thx for for this one tim great episode!

I would love to see a concert with Tim, with a 20 meter high screen showing only Tim's smile when he relishes in each single note he plays. Such an aura of positivity - each second of your life with THIS is a celebration. Cherish every moment.

What a great lesson and commentary. Well done, Tim, very well done! Thank you.

So many try to emulate DG's tone and feel, but Tim is one of very, very few who actually succeed. For me, my favourite solo is 'High Hopes' from 'Bell'. As for Tim's comments about pauses, playing slowly and breaking solos into 'broken phrases' are all equally applicable to the playing of Peter Green in his early days.

I absolutely love this solo too, his style is very distinctively him. I've always liked the hauntingly beautiful solo on time as my personal fav. It was was the lead I wanted to mimic in tone and feel more than any other. His mastery of using time and compression based pedals along with his phrasing and dramatic timing is what makes him so unique imho

Great playing Tim, as always! And very informative video. Thank you!

Your knowledge is unbelievable....your playing is totally awesome.God bless you ❤❤❤

Without a doubt, the solos on this song are my favorites, from the very first moment I heard the song. That has endured to this day. A masterpiece!

Great to see the Hiwatt in use. I have 2 and people are always astounded when they hear these things.....

Tim, I have to say - you are an amazing player. We all work hard to be as good as we can, but some of us have the innate ability to be musical, whether playing one note per bar, or 80. You, sir, are one of those, that make beautiful music seem easy. Thankyou. Your playing always gives me pleasure.

excellent work Tim. Thanks for the content!

Tim Pierce: One of the more ethical and honest guitar mavens on TubeYou.

@goldenbear8250

28 күн бұрын

And a freakin' good guitar player in his own right!!

Thanks Tim for all that you share with us. DG and Pink Floyd have an amazing history. DG solos seem to speak in an amazing different way. Love DG and seem to never get to produce his great feel and timing. Great Job. Keep the videos coming.

You are amazing. Everything is so smooth.

I love the first solo.. but the second is cosmic brilliance.. I’m 71 & been playing for 50 odd years & I’m in tears listening to him play.. Dave is my favourite guitarist & the second solo is the best I’ve ever heard.

I play bass. Every note with a Gilmour tone, for me, is a solo. 🙏 You nailed the tone and the notes there, dear Tim! 😉 Personally, I liked the red strat with EMG’s he used in the late ‘80’s the most. Great playing & tone there, Tim. Love to have it for a ringtone on my iPhone, for my alarm in the morning, so I can wake up with a smile... 😄 I love Xotic too! Been using their Bass RC Booster as an always on for almost twenty years. I’ve got six or seven of them (V1 & V2), but I’ve been using my first one still: they just won’t break, 🤣.

Time is my favorite as well. His work on Animals is underrated to some degree I think. He may not fall in the outright virtuoso class, but he IS THE Virtuoso of Fills in my opinion. Funny I was working on Have a Cigar when this popped up. Always great stuff Tim, thanks!

I really like your videos - your insights and knowledge and the way that you share them are very refreshing. TY!

So excited to hear a shoutout for Xotic. I have tried several of their Tele models and they are exquisite. Definitely a bucket list guitar purchase.

I've always been jealous of the chord progression under that second solo. Instantly epic. 😄

If you switch out the tone pot nearest the jack for a push/pull pot with the switch in the pot connecting the bridge pickup permanently on, position 4 of the 5 way switch will give all 3 pickups together and position 5 (normally neck only) will be neck + bridge. A cool mod because it's invisible and with the knob down it's a regular Strat.

@n.s.3812

Жыл бұрын

I ended up doing a black strat parts from a ‘97 American std, right down to the .022 drop cap, added the switch, but I also modded so the tone pot could control the bridge and middle, and the second for neck. I have the SSL-5 pup for bridge though, which Seymour Duncan has said is basically the modded ssl1 gilmour used. They’ve since released SSL1 DG models, but I’ve noticed no difference from the ssl5. CS for middle pup and fat 50s neck. Fullerton plant 57 RI neck, shortened trem, and I even stained and painted the knobs to age them lol

...and once again Tim, you are spot on with your insights. Your enthusiasm is infectious as well.

@timpierceguitar

Жыл бұрын

Hey I really appreciate it, I really enjoyed doing this one :)

Thank you. Boy does that song bring back memories. Comfortably numb has always been One of the Best songs for me. The song touches your soul.

It is without a doubt the greatest solo in rock history. There is no argument about it.

@stevejones183

2 ай бұрын

No argument 😉

To me, this is the best solo on the best album by the best guitarist in the best band that's ever existed. There's just nothing else that's even close to it.

@ivanjulian2532

11 ай бұрын

There's plenty of stuff that's close to it. You're just not open minded enough.

So very Cool, Thankyou. Awesome Playing as always. Missed the Live but found the replay, Interesting, Informative and Entertaining. Thankyou. I have a Sterling by Music Man in Black, Black scratchplate with white pickups and knobs and maple fretboard as my Gilmour Black Strat lol, Love it, such an awesome guitar. Cheers

Thank you for another great video, Tim! You are the most knowledgeable and experienced great player on KZread!

Gilmour feels every note to the fullest. Beautifully brilliant expression.

My road band did this song for years. Gilmour is probably my biggest influence, and i tried hard to do him justice.

@tonypoore440

Жыл бұрын

It is hard to do David's solos justice. I apologize to him when I butcher some of his stuff and thank him every time I listen to anything he plays.

What God wants has one of my favorite songs no one has heard. Becks licks on it are among my favorites he ever did, the rhythm, it just rocks all three parts. that is so crazy you were in it. Good job btw, I just got a letter from snowy white actually. So glad I got a hold of him!

watching and listening to your playing is always a great joy.

New to your channel as someone who is about 9 months into this journey, i just want you to know this is the most informing video i have herd on gear. Your amazing on the guitar as well

So happy to see Charlie Chandler get a mention! He’s been an absolute legend and I’m so grateful for all his skills and awesome staff he has onboard.

@willrowe9920

Жыл бұрын

Charlie does my stuff. He’s a legend. Props to Charlie.

@mrs.b898

4 ай бұрын

My husband takes his guitars there. I wait in the White Hart for lunch. He is so happy with his guitars after they have been to Charlie’s.

Gilmour and those two solos are the reason I picked up a guitar. Love what you did with it too. 🤘🏻

I saw them live when they did they’re opening US tour of Dark Side in Madison Wis. I was 17, they performed in Quad Stereo. Unbelievable! Been a Gilmore fan before 73 and ever since. Living legend and one of the greatest!

His solo on the song Coming Back to Life is phenomenal. One of the best. ✌️👍.

Great job Tim. A quick nod to the keys strings downward arpeggios, and slight brass resonant comps in the background of this solo - they counter the sustained guitar notes, and add to the feeling of ‘flying’ - if you listen closely on the studio recording. Subtle but important nuance. Cheers

Always a pleasure to hear & watch your videos Tim! I'm like....a....just soaking all the knowledge in! The stories....To many more videos to come! Cheers from Slovenia

That was amazing, great playing and lots of techy detail, we love it!

-- _Such a pleasure to listen. Thank you _*_Tim Pierce!_*

When I say him play this in LA during the wall tour I broke down crying. It's freakin' magic.

@Steve-ih7dg

Жыл бұрын

Similar for me when I saw him at the Royal Albert Hall as he struck up the opening refrain for Shine On... It was akin to a spiritual experience. The power of music to touch us in ways we can't explain.

The chord structure is incredibly important, as it gives single notes space to develop and resolve. Never forget to to properly compose the music that you intend on soloing over.

this song and the solos.. they are evocative ...mystical.. organically arising. impossibly slow..ethereal .. brilliant. it makes you forget all about technique and shredding. it just is

Nice work and rendition, and thanks for the interesting info and lesson!

No one can replicate David’s solo’s. He plays them different every time…

@nikdrown

4 ай бұрын

If you ever get to hear Dave Kilminster play live with Roger Waters he does a very loyal job without deviating. I first saw Roger back when he did a tour with Doyle Bramhall and at the time I didn’t like it but look back and appreciate it a lot more. But Kilminster kills it in a show for those of us who haven’t been fortunate to hear Gilmour live. Really regret not pushing the drive in 06 or so when he did a couple shows in US

@toucheturtle3840

4 ай бұрын

@@nikdrown It’s so good to hear from you. I hope you’re doing well?… Give my regards to those in your care👍🏻

@mrmatthew2443

4 ай бұрын

Really now Hmm I saw the wall tour and David played 90% of the solos note for note ..

@mrmatthew2443

4 ай бұрын

Later on , many years later he started improvising some and playing solos a little bit differently though

@toucheturtle3840

4 ай бұрын

@@mrmatthew2443 So 10% was different …you can’t make this shit up folks…😂

That solo is a perfect example of what can happen when you take the time to love every note and let every note have its say. It's all about being in no rush.

it's on my top 5 list and has been for 30 years.... emotion filled / phrasing amazing. Great playing and story

Great video and one of my favorite solos for sure and I never get tired of playing it.

Really love this video, Tim. David is, to me, one of the best at his phrasing during a solo. I’m personally of the opinion that he was a frustrated saxophonist; all of his solos would be brilliant on a sax as well. Cheers!

@peterbellwood5412

Жыл бұрын

and guess what ? David's now got a sax !

@AbqRealDeals

10 ай бұрын

Interesting observation. I wonder what 'Bird' could do with it - maybe? Nah...

Hi Tim. I'm almost 70 years young. My guitar playing ihas been stuck in the 70's as well. I would like you to know that I feel that you are one of nicest guitar players that I've watched/heard in my life. You get a great sound out of anything that you play. Eric Clapton is the only player that gets that tone no matter what he plays. So, I watch all of your videos. There's no sense in me paying for your classes. I've settled for what I can do but I truly wanted to tell you how good a guitarist Ithat you are and to thank you again for all the videos that you bmake.

Amazing playing. Can’t wait to share with my little musician! Thanks

There’s a concert where Tim Renwick plays parts along with Gilmour and it’s just an amazing combo of styles.

Lol I get asked often ..aren’t you sick of listening to Floyd or Gilmore. I just turn it up .. 👊🏻👌🏻🔥🔥

@lloydglick1795

2 күн бұрын

My neighbors listen to great music, whether they like it or not!

Thanks much for this trip down memory lane ! I am always amazed that every piece of outstanding music in the last 100 years seems to be from my teenage years through my 30's .... Youngns always shocked if I get them to listen to my music & they then agree ..... Nothing present era , comes close ! Rock On ! Nick , NavyBlueSmoke , LST-1195

Thanks tim! Love this dive into the best solo. That guitar you have is a awesome! I still don't own a strat i hate to say, but i been a tele and lp guy so far. The middle pick up on the strat gets in my way with the way i pick. Now that i am more experienced player, im ready to open more doors. Strat just has a sound that i need to harness.

I always preferred the second solo, to be honest. I tend towards minor sounds I guess, and I guess they're both epic, one major, one minor, but if you're playing that outro solo it's so easy to get lost and absorbed in it. Majestic AF!!!

The solo from comfortably numb is the best solo of all time. I believed that when I first heard it and only years later hearing experts seem to agree makes it so. 😀

Love this guitar solo from Gilmore. Classic.

someone told me you had a youtube channel so here i am and you have not disappointed!! thank you for sharing this is the first video of yours i've seen... i will watch the past ones and what ever comes next :)

Gilmour played with patience and made sure you could sing the lines. Amazing.

One of the greatest, I will agree. Frank Zappa has some amazing solos & "Watermelon In Easter Hay" is a complete guitar filled gem.

@flatsixx

Жыл бұрын

There’s a great video of Frank’s son, Dweezil, performing it live in his dad’s honor.

@godbyone

Жыл бұрын

My friend got the bridge pins to. John Lennon s guitar same way

@PaulJonesy

Жыл бұрын

Check out “Yo’ Moma” too.

FANTASTIC PLAYING TIM! I have played badly for many years, and Pink Floyd were a band I should really have been into, but didn't! Now, I get it! Expressive, almost vocal, note selection, and those bends! played at just the right time, with just the right amount of vibrato! It could well be THE GREATEST GUITAR SOLO EVER??

You sir, are such a legend. Amazing tone, amazing teaching. Appreciate you.

Just another example of how speed is not greatness. The way people make you feel is greatness and Gilmore is always been my most favorite guitarist of all time

I've played this solo a million times. And Money and Time. Dave Gilmour and Peter Frampton were my earliest influences. Its interesting in todays shreddy world that people have to learn how to slow it down and put some feel into it. I can't shred for shit now but i can pull this stuff out all day. Hooray for me !!

Another in a long list of Great videos. Thank you! Cheers

Funny this video popped back up in my time line after I just bought a Partscaster today. Part of a deceased estate sale, proceeds going to charity. Has the most stunning Custom Shop neck. Pro II body that the previous owner had doing god knows what to, but it looks awesome. Plugged it into a delay and got the most wonderful Shine On tone out of it. Thanks Tim, always a pleasure seeing your videos.

This solo is so melodic it can be sung, I think that is what many like about it.

I'd love to have that backing track that you are using... Well done Tim!

Tim, one of the best, most enjoyable videos you've done. DG is one of my favorites soloist. He is a very underrated singer, thanks for mentioning his vocal ability and how it relates to his playing. Well. done

It's definitely my favourite solo - ever. Nicely played :)

My favorite Gilmour solo is from "Shine On You Crazy Diamond".

@Deliquescentinsight

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree that is such a magnificent piece of music, it is seldom mentioned by the music pundits, but yep 100%