To the shredder guys. Steve Morse was shredding tastefully before the stupid term “shredding” ever existed. More importantly, he composed beautiful music. Steve Morse is untouchable.
Saw him open, twice, for al, Paco, John, 1981. He kind of stole the show. He came out with them for encore and got a standing ovation. They all did but the admiration for "the new guy" was palpable. Epic.
I was fortunate enough to see Steve with the Dregs several times in the late 70s/early 80s. He was at the top of his game technically at that time (according to Steve himself) and the way he blended speed with beauty redefined how I looked at music. After 50 years of constantly playing (even on days with a concert he still practiced 2 to 3 hours each day) time has caught up with him and his right wrist is almost totally locked up due to an aggressive type of arthritis. During his time with Purple, he would often open with the Steve Morse Band and then play with Purple (still practicing as much as he did). He is a brilliant song writer and wrote every song for the Dregs. He is one of only 3 guitarists to have won "Best Overall Guitarist of the Year" award 5 years in a row, retiring him from the competition (Steve Howe of YES and Eric Johnson are the other 2). In my will, Highland Wedding is to be played at the funeral.
@@thinkcivil1627 Very good write up. I appreciated the information. You are completely right: his ability to write interesting but enjoyable music surpasses probably all players. Eddie Van Halen was similar though I agree Steve Morse surpasses him in his shear verbosity of style.
Since Jeff Beck has died IMO Steve Morse is the greatest guitarist alive. Not only that, if you ever get a chance to meet & talk to him, one of the nicest guys you could ever talk to. Humbleness exudes from the Guitar God.
One of the most remarkable compositions and outro solos ever laid down. Steve’s many Guitar Player of the Year awards are well earned. This, from the High Tension Wires album, is just a taste of his brilliance, and attention to detail.
Same here. I've been a Steve Morse fan since the late 70s when I saw the Dixie Dregs several times. If you like this song, check out "Hereafter" by the Dixie Dregs ("Dregs of the Earth" album). A Steve Morse Band, or Dixie Dregs, concert is a roller coaster - they play all genres.
It’s always a joy to listen to this sublime piece of music, as is the entire “High Tension Wires” LP. Steve’s work on this 1989 release cemented him as a true master.
Lp I bought this from Penny Lane Records who always had Steve's stuff.. The gut who owned it said..you've heard one album you've heard the lot.. this was a different Album. GHOSTWIND ..never heard a piece like it
He can play rock, he can play metal, he can play jazz, he can play blue, he can play country, he can play classical…and of course, he can play green music. I have never seen any guitarist who has a good sense in all kinds of music like him.
It's one thing to be technically fast, but it's another to blend so many "little things" into a song that simply make it. Steve suffered a severe degenerative right wrist injury (bone on bone) over a decade ago, forcing him to change his style, but this song shows why Steve is on a very short list of the best who ever picked up the instrument. I was blessed to have seen the Dregs back in the late 70s/early 80s and I'm still kicking myself for missing the opportunity to see the SMB when they came through about 30 years ago.
Insanly Beautiful Guitar Mastery! Steve Morse Is A National Treasure! Legends Never Die! Ps: A Lot To Learn Here For All The Self-Proclaimed You Tube Guitar Players! Watch And Learn, Kiddos!
There is a clip where Steve played this song on the Ralph Emery Show called "Nashville Now" in the 1980s.You can find it in a video series (parts 1-3) called "Rare Steve Morse Stuff". A lot of it was older VHS, so the quality can be poor in spots, with some repetition of songs, but if you are a SM fan it's worth the watch because of the rare interviews. During the Ralph Emory interview, Steve explained his love for Celtic music. Our Bluegrass came out of Celtic roots when immigrants came to this country years ago. I know it sounds strange, but there is a song Steve wrote for Deep Purple called "The Aviator" and it has a similar feel. You would swear you were listening to a Jethro Tull song and I was impressed not only with the song but by the range of Ian Gillan's voice. I believe it is on their "Purpendicular" album.
This song, and Mountain Waltz (I think), are both amazing AND off the same album, The Introduction, by Steve Morse. The late T. Lavitz's (RIP) piano solo on Mountain Waltz is my own personal favourite on the album and comes highly recommended by me :-) Beautiful Appalachian sounding music!? Steve Morse is terribly underrated.
I have one wish, and that is that Steve Morse play The House of the Rising Sun. In an interview he had, he said when he was very young he played it, and then he played it 3 x different. I loved the 3rd one :) Please Steve.
To the shredder guys. Steve Morse was shredding tastefully before the stupid term “shredding” ever existed. More importantly, he composed beautiful music. Steve Morse is untouchable.
Saw him open, twice, for al, Paco, John, 1981. He kind of stole the show. He came out with them for encore and got a standing ovation.
They all did but the admiration for "the new guy" was palpable. Epic.
deeply right with you
I was fortunate enough to see Steve with the Dregs several times in the late 70s/early 80s. He was at the top of his game technically at that time (according to Steve himself) and the way he blended speed with beauty redefined how I looked at music. After 50 years of constantly playing (even on days with a concert he still practiced 2 to 3 hours each day) time has caught up with him and his right wrist is almost totally locked up due to an aggressive type of arthritis. During his time with Purple, he would often open with the Steve Morse Band and then play with Purple (still practicing as much as he did). He is a brilliant song writer and wrote every song for the Dregs. He is one of only 3 guitarists to have won "Best Overall Guitarist of the Year" award 5 years in a row, retiring him from the competition (Steve Howe of YES and Eric Johnson are the other 2). In my will, Highland Wedding is to be played at the funeral.
I forgot to mention that despite the injuries, he continues to play after changing the way he plays.
@@thinkcivil1627 Very good write up. I appreciated the information. You are completely right: his ability to write interesting but enjoyable music surpasses probably all players. Eddie Van Halen was similar though I agree Steve Morse surpasses him in his shear verbosity of style.
Since Jeff Beck has died IMO Steve Morse is the greatest guitarist alive. Not only that, if you ever get a chance to meet & talk to him, one of the nicest guys you could ever talk to. Humbleness exudes from the Guitar God.
Steve Morse great Composer, Great guitarist and a very nice guy…
One of the most remarkable compositions and outro solos ever laid down. Steve’s many Guitar Player of the Year awards are well earned. This, from the High Tension Wires album, is just a taste of his brilliance, and attention to detail.
one of the 10 best songs ever..gonna be played at my funeral
Same here. I've been a Steve Morse fan since the late 70s when I saw the Dixie Dregs several times. If you like this song, check out "Hereafter" by the Dixie Dregs ("Dregs of the Earth" album). A Steve Morse Band, or Dixie Dregs, concert is a roller coaster - they play all genres.
Steve W invite me at your funeral.. I'll play for you
@@Yoyo-PawMom you're invited yoyo!
@@Yoyo-PawMom but i wouldn't know you're there
Uh oh. I played it at my wedding. ;/
I have forgotten how to play this beautiful song, it's my wife's favourite too, thank you Steve Morse.....
It’s always a joy to listen to this sublime piece of music, as is the entire “High Tension Wires” LP. Steve’s work on this 1989 release cemented him as a true master.
Lp I bought this from Penny Lane Records who always had Steve's stuff.. The gut who owned it said..you've heard one album you've heard the lot.. this was a different Album. GHOSTWIND ..never heard a piece like it
this and "Ghostwind" i can listen to for hours. Thanks Steve!
All day long !! I am addiicted to "Ghostwind" either
Ghostwind is somethin' else...
This tune played during our Wedding bout 32 years ago….❤️. Dregs Head since 1976
Steve my idol.. the Guitar is the way to put in act the Genius composer and wonderful musician he's.
He can play rock, he can play metal, he can play jazz, he can play blue, he can play country, he can play classical…and of course, he can play green music. I have never seen any guitarist who has a good sense in all kinds of music like him.
❤
if i ever loved tapped harmonics its this beautiful piece.just an incredibly skilled man who is overlooked too often.hes in my personal top 3
But still at top 3
one of Steve's many amazing masterpieces.
Un verdadero maestro el gran Steve Morse.
What an amazing band, one of the most underrated bands ever!
Such a beautiful piece of music.
Listening to this masterpiece and missing my baby Lepden at this late hour.
It's one thing to be technically fast, but it's another to blend so many "little things" into a song that simply make it. Steve suffered a severe degenerative right wrist injury (bone on bone) over a decade ago, forcing him to change his style, but this song shows why Steve is on a very short list of the best who ever picked up the instrument. I was blessed to have seen the Dregs back in the late 70s/early 80s and I'm still kicking myself for missing the opportunity to see the SMB when they came through about 30 years ago.
Simply WOW. The tones Steve Morse gets are unbelievable.
Insanly Beautiful Guitar Mastery! Steve Morse Is A National Treasure! Legends Never Die! Ps: A Lot To Learn Here For All The Self-Proclaimed You Tube Guitar Players! Watch And Learn, Kiddos!
One of my favorite Steve Morse's songs.
Timeless...just Timeless!!💖
You will never get tired of this tune it’s the best I ever heard
one of my fav thank you steve i love you
Using this for my wedding processional....It's so perfect!
One of the fav of my Late Brother that passed away week ago. 😢🫶🏻
There is a clip where Steve played this song on the Ralph Emery Show called "Nashville Now" in the 1980s.You can find it in a video series (parts 1-3) called "Rare Steve Morse Stuff". A lot of it was older VHS, so the quality can be poor in spots, with some repetition of songs, but if you are a SM fan it's worth the watch because of the rare interviews. During the Ralph Emory interview, Steve explained his love for Celtic music. Our Bluegrass came out of Celtic roots when immigrants came to this country years ago. I know it sounds strange, but there is a song Steve wrote for Deep Purple called "The Aviator" and it has a similar feel. You would swear you were listening to a Jethro Tull song and I was impressed not only with the song but by the range of Ian Gillan's voice. I believe it is on their "Purpendicular" album.
This solo is one of my top chart
Genius mr Steve Morse....Epic song!
That's extacly what I thought while I was listening to this tune. Such an amazing track.
So beautiful...so melodic.
just how does it get any better!
It can't. This is sublime.
Absolutely beautiful.
Thanks for posting, great music from Steve's High Tension Wires cd, got it when it first came out a long time ago, such a timeless piece
Um dos Reis do Metal, Steve Morse, i love you, Rei da guitarra.
Classic Masterpiece
can never say enough about this track
One n only Steve Morse 😘😘brings bk old good memories..
Absolutely agreed. Stev Morse and tracks like this have been an uplifting and invaluable company in my life.
simply beautiful, no other words needed
Just amazing how he mimics bagpipes with his guitar
この曲は、本当に山奥の村で執り行われている結婚式の情景鮮やかにを音色で奏でているみたいで、とても素敵です。
So beautiful...
Steve ....... The great legend
This reminds me again
Mix of Hope and Melancholy...
This song, and Mountain Waltz (I think), are both amazing AND off the same album, The Introduction, by Steve Morse.
The late T. Lavitz's (RIP) piano solo on Mountain Waltz is my own personal favourite on the album and comes highly recommended by me :-) Beautiful Appalachian sounding music!? Steve Morse is terribly underrated.
Still favorite
Amazing track from steve morse
Thank God, for this guy.
wonderful !
Hope it's an infinite loop in paradise
lovely !!
amazing!
beautified
Friday, dec 22,2023, 8:59 am
everyone must be the time for thinking the past time when they were young...
Whenever I'm tired I come to you. Thank you w much❤
Goodness !!!
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I have one wish, and that is that Steve Morse play The House of the Rising Sun. In an interview he had, he said when he was very young he played it, and then he played it 3 x different. I loved the 3rd one :) Please Steve.
the best song for me when I have romance...
+Nirun Marasa What are you doing when the screaming guitar shreds up the neck? lol
2022
Who's here in 2024?
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Shredding means little more than “I can cover up a missed note and you can’t tell”. Try playing slow and accurate, you miss a note, and your done.
Why do I dream of this?
Highland wedding
Steve Morse just lacks the Technology in those days...everything else was beautiful...
Dixie dregs one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time
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