Carlos Rios is one of the most overlooked guitarists on the planet. A lot of players, unfortunately, are not familiar with him, but they should be. His solo on Chick Corea's COOL WEASEL BOOGIE is sublime!
Ask Gino Vannelli what he thinks about him. I still think "Santa Rosa" it is a guitar masterpiece and it looks so easy to play... (edited: I was confused, it was Mike Miller! Anyway they are both exceptionals)
If it were anyone else I'd say it was just "Flexing". With Rick however he's putting everything into it for all of us. We are indeed very fortunate to have him, he's so very generous.
This entire album is absolutely nuts. So many amazing changes and grooves. Carlos is a star of the album. His solos have been etched in my mind since I was a kid. Every tune in this record is a banger. Love it. Now i am off to learn this solo. :)
Carlos' friend and mentor at that time was Larry Carlton, which definitely informed his intervallic ideas and bending style. Larry also hand picked the ES 335 for Carlos which he used on the record, and was very instrumental in getting Carlos this gig. (Carlos has said all this in interviews over the years, it's not my speculation.) I wore out this album when it came out. There's not a note on the whole record that isn't great, and it contains many Carlos solos. Terrific job on the playing and breakdown, Rick!
@@bobg4657 Yup, there's a ton of Larry in there. And the other big influence he used to speak of years ago was playing Pat Martino records and tapes on half speed to cop licks.
My son and I saw Gino 4 years ago and it was jaw dropping; his band was of the highest caliber. I’m a top shelf bassist and after seeing Damien Erskine play, I turned to my son and said “ I quit”. What was most impressive was the clean stage; not a cord to be found anywhere. Gino’s music is amazing.
Ginos 70s projects are still among my alltime favourite records. I may not listen to Ginos music for extended periods, but will always return to Powerful People, Storm at Sunup and my favourite Gist of the Gemini.
This was my favorite album for a long time. They guy who introduced me to it was a recording engineer in LA at the time. I was amazed how few people new of this great album.
its still a problem. as someone selling vinyl, gino's records sit in the crates, no one has heard of him. always a good idea to put on the Brother to Brother track on the lp and everyone is asking who is that. lol. go check out the V section.
As always...I'm freaking amazed, astounded, awestruck, and astonished; while at the same time confused, dumfounded, confounded and stupefied! But, if I'm honest with myself... I'm mostly JEALOUS! Great video, Rick...AGAIN! :)
Thanks for bringing this solo to light! One of the hardest things for non-guitarists is writing for the guitar. It would really be a great service if you did one or two videos on guitar concepts for composers. I guarantee there's a need for it, and you're the guy!
Indeed!!. I loved the B2B solo at the time, without knowing the artist. Only got to know about Carlos when I became a CCEB fan in the late 80s. Shows what a great guitarist he is. Only the best ever performed on Chicks projects. ( Al di Meola, Paco de Lucia, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale and several more)
I loved that album I bought it back in the 70's when it came out in New Zealand played it at full volume constantly. Great musicians especially the drummer Mark Craney RIP. Well done with the solo Rick.!
The first time I heard Carlos Rios playing was on the Cick Corea Elektric band LP. His solo on the track Elektric City impressed me right away, it's just amazing! On the other tracks too. Scott Henderson performed on the same LP, wonderful playing too!
Carlos Rios is indeed masterful to thrive over these changes, and not merely survive. I hadn't thought about this song in 40 years, so hearing it now with my education is electrifying. Gino Vannelli knocked it out of the park on this outing!
I must have watched this video 20 times so far, and I don't even play guitar. I remember listening to this solo for the first time in '78. I was dumbfounded, not even realizing those were bebop lines. So impressed with this video and your channel, so I subscribed! Thank you Rick!
I played guitar in a band with the drummer on this album, Mark Craney. This was in '74-75. We were covering the fusion of the moment. Return to Forever, Rundgren's Utopia, etc. He went on to great heights, the best of which is on this album with the Vanellis and Carlos Rios.
Wow I just got introduced to a song and playing I've never heard. Yes it's an incredible, unique and intricate. I've watched so many of your mini lessons and videos (usually over my head but so inspiring) And wow you again show your skills as a versatile musician breaking this one down. I love this style of playing.
Great video Rick. I actually played with Gino Vannelli a couple of years ago. He's a monster. Absolute relative pitch and a super creative multi-instrumentalist and world class vocalist. He reminds me of Rick Beato. I asked Gino one why he didn't keep Carlos Rios for the tour back in the 70s.
@@kma5699 Gino praised Mr Rios as a great player and musician. However, Gino meant that he wasn't prepared for playing at big stages back then. He only had a small combo amp and did not have any experience to perform at big venues.
That whole band was awesome, at that time. The speed and synergy with which they could play, amazed me. That album is yet in my regular listening rotation.
Love this, thanks for introducing me to Gino Vanelli and Carlos Rios playing - jazz, fusion, progressive soul yacht rock?! Somehow this led me recently to jay gradons playing and solo on Steve Kipners ‘the ending’ love to see that one broken down also. Great channel - new listener / watcher
That early Gino V stuff is great. My keyboard player got me into Gino back in the day. I never expected there to be such killer guitar on his "all keyboard" band's recording. 'Appaloosa' is one of my favorites from this album . . . which I still have, along with several others. I used to cry a little inside every time I'd see Carlos Rios wasting his talent with Lionel Ritchie.
If you're a Gino fan, I imagine you're familiar with Jay Graydon's guitar work on the Storm At Sunup album. Some really special playing by Graydon over some wonderfully sophisticated changes.
Wasting his time with Lionel Ritchie? That's a huge gig. Although I have tremendous respect for Gino, and especially Joe, Lionel Richie is light years ahead of Vannelli in numbers of singles, top albums, albums sold 100 million vs 10 and net worth. Gino's only hit was I Just Wanna Stop. You may cry a little inside, but Carlos playing with Richie is pinching himself. A dream gig. Big money gig. I like Carlos' playing on Brother to Brother, but the tone was not there. Then again after listening to Holdsworth, many guitar players tones were not there...
Years ago, I was totally obsessed with this Jazz/Rock fusion solo, one of the greatest of all time. Another one was Scott Henderson's solo, on Cat Tales, a tune from a Jean Luc Ponty album, almost similar in style. Great job on that Rick! How about an interview with Carlos Rios?
So glad you featured this! Maybe my all time fav groups and albums. Big gino fan. Mike Craney was fantastic on drums. Incredible group. Thanks man. Jim Baugh JBOTV
I also love Mike Miller's version of 1991 "Live in Montreal" (with an amazing Enzo Todesco on drums). Very similar but more "modern" sounding. Gino Vannelli has always been surrounded by phenomenal musicians
@@fusionfan6883 I saw Gino live some 5 years ago and Koder was very impressive with the material. Authoritative as fuck and great tone throughout the show. An unsung fusion virtuoso with a great blues touch!
@@BebopHardRock Yes I felt he did a good job of honouring the original work Carlos did whilst putting his own little stamp on it. Interestingly I thought he fitted in better than Daryl Steurmer who toured the album as Gino’s guitarist back in the day, although I must clarify that I have nothing but respect for what Daryl has done in his stellar career. Strangely enough I recognised Jay from his early days when he appeared on some Jeff Lorber albums which had their fusion elements.
Carlos was a big Martino fan back then... Rick, would be great if you could get Carlos for an interview. One of my heroes, sadly submerged too early into the pop world....
Worth noting that for many years, Carlos Rios has been playing alongside Waddy Wachtel in Stevie Nicks' band. Rios is the left-hander on the stage. And it is great to see this solo get the spotlight. Dittos the focus on Peter Frampton's works. There is so much that is taken for granted that when put under the spotlight reveals itself as being really complex, unique, and more more than it initially appears to be. Which is why this solo is so deserving.
Gino is amazing. Loved his stuff from when he first came out in the 70s. Flawless voice, always played with terrific musicians, including his brother on keyboards. Please do more!
Yes perfect solo! So perfect i always wondered if it was prepared, written out, wich would not take anything away from the greatness of this work of art.
Rick, I really believe you would love Gino's much newer CD, "Wilderness Road". No guitar solos, but great jazz chords, and unbelievable singing, the real kind. Almost entirely played by Gino.
Rick, Any chance you can get Carol Kaye on your show? I watch a lot of musician interviews and I find her to be one of the most interesting artists. She has an amazing career, a great personality and an incredible memory for detail. Such a fascinating person to listen to. Every time I hear her speak I learn tips about jamming with others, and she’s jammed with the best, and she’s one of them! Please consider her for a future episode🙂
Speaking as a drummer . . . this is music that's almost 45 years old ( I'm dating myself because Brother to Brother wasn't that old when I got hip to it, and Mark Craney's drumming, and everybody else's playing on it) . . . but it doesn't **sound** 45 years old . . . to me, anyway. So I'll ask younger guys, especially guitarists, if this music sounds, well, old. Whaddya think?
To me, it sounds old but not out-dated if that makes sense. Nowadays it seems like metal bands incorporate jazz more than rock bands. I could be completely wrong though.
Being a fan of Gino, I bought Brother to Brother when it came out and just fell in love with the whole record. As his previous recordings made such heavy use of keyboards and synthesizers, I was totally blown away with Carlos Rios. Who is this guy? No Googling in 1978.
this solo must be in the ether again. for the last three weeks i've been trying to get it together (for reasons uncertain to even me, life is short i suppose). i transcribed it in 1982 and never put in the time with it to play it correctly. i've looked at about ten different you tube guitarists in the last few weeks to iron out the rough spots. they all play it great as does RB, each has slightly different positions to lay out the lines. it's a beast especially until the point you commit to where you are going to play it, and gaining an understanding of the changes underneath it all. thanks again RB.
Always loved Gino and his band. Loved Bother to Brother, and the live version is also great (Mike Miller, guitarist on Live in Montreal). Carlos Rios, fantastic!
Love it. What amazes me the most, though, is when someone takes something harmonically simple and makes it burn. That will separate the men from the boys, not having all that harmonic motion to lay back on. Perhaps, Rick, you could give us some good examples and walkthroughs of this idea?
Absolute truth you have spoken. Guys like Schenker, Ronson, could deliver goose bumps with one bend. But that quality might be coming from somewhere beyond, and beyond the mechanics of operating a musical instrument, and difficult or impossible to teach, although it is combined into the operation of the instrument.
Really good point. Frank Zappa was a genius (and a a genius generally)at playing hair raising improvised solos over relatively simple harmonic structures. ‘Yo Mama’ is a good example. There are literally hundreds on his many live recordings. Neal Schon comes to mind, too. His solo on ‘Taboo,’ off Santana lll, is sensational.
Really enjoying your videos. They are so informative and I am learning a lot. Love how you are able to break down solos and chords. Your knowledge of music is outstanding. This Carlos Rios solo is off the hook!!
Well it certainly is an amazing solo from a virtuoso. I don'y know if you can really classify this song or the solo as ROCK. though. I gues Fusion -Rock might fit.
Hi Rick, thanks for bringing these pearls of music to life that no longer exist, phenomenal Carlos (too little known?)...you are the most enlightened musical archaeologist on the web...don't stop!!! greetings
The guitar player with Gino for years now is Jay "Bird" Coder who nails all the classic solos very well. You probably know him. I bet he would be a cool person to interview.
So many great songs from Gino and played by the highest level players. A great analysis. It would be great to see a composition structure analysis of some of his songs. B to B, Nightwalker, and Love me Now would be a great study.
Two simple questions because you've left me bewildered. 1. Are you left handed? 2. Having never noticed your noise gate in the past I'm intrigued by what tote of gate you prefer and how you like to apply it in any myriad of situations. As well as why you chose it to be so evident in this situation Oh do tell
My favorite album of the 20th century, and this is the best song on the album. Carlos' guitar solo is tremendous, but Mark Craney's fabulous drumming on this song was pushing the envelope for it's time. I remember hearing it for the first time and just being dumbfounded.
Awesome break down of this epic solo! Is it me or do I hear a Larry Carlton-esque influence in this solo? Another nice solo from the Brother to Brother album is Evil Eye. It's not as long as B to B, and also more straight forward rock as opposed to jazz-rock, but that lightning fast passage during the last few bars has a bedazzling effect to the ear. Daryl Stuermer does a great rendition of it on Gino's 1978 tour; you can find it on YT.
Hi Rick I'm your age in the 70s steely Dan and doobie bros were my favorite bands fortunately I discovered Fino in 1976 slot of my life has been digging for music from john coletrane to Alice Cooper and still alot to discover we could talk for years I play bass drums and guitar watch your videos every day thanks they are all very interesting (Gino)
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Carlos Rios is one of the most overlooked guitarists on the planet. A lot of players, unfortunately, are not familiar with him, but they should be. His solo on Chick Corea's COOL WEASEL BOOGIE is sublime!
Yes! Very well said. That’s exactly how I discovered The wizardry of. Carlos’s playing- on the Chick Corea Elektric project.
Ask Gino Vannelli what he thinks about him. I still think "Santa Rosa" it is a guitar masterpiece and it looks so easy to play... (edited: I was confused, it was Mike Miller! Anyway they are both exceptionals)
Check his solo at Mark and Almond live album, song New York state of mind.
It has the lick in it
Rick: This is a really difficult solo to play
Proceeds to absolutely nail it. You’re a phenomenal player Rick we are lucky to have you!
If it were anyone else I'd say it was just "Flexing".
With Rick however he's putting everything into it for all of us.
We are indeed very fortunate to have him, he's so very generous.
Definitely. One of the more impressive things about Beato's playing is his rock-steady (pun intended), smooth picking technique.
From the guy who says he isn’t a guitar player? Awesome!
Rick: I'm Not really a guitarist,,,
He slowed the song down a bit. 😃 Still an awesome guitarist!
This entire album is absolutely nuts. So many amazing changes and grooves. Carlos is a star of the album. His solos have been etched in my mind since I was a kid. Every tune in this record is a banger. Love it. Now i am off to learn this solo. :)
Jimmy Haslip just tears it up as well.
And Mark Craney
Adding Jimmy Haslip on bass as well, they are both absolute stars! Love them!
Carlos' friend and mentor at that time was Larry Carlton, which definitely informed his intervallic ideas and bending style.
Larry also hand picked the ES 335 for Carlos which he used on the record, and was very instrumental in getting Carlos this gig. (Carlos has said all this in interviews over the years, it's not my speculation.)
I wore out this album when it came out. There's not a note on the whole record that isn't great, and it contains many Carlos solos.
Terrific job on the playing and breakdown, Rick!
I might just be telling tales out of school here, but I suspect Rick may have practiced playing this solo before this video…! 🤔
Can definitely hear Carlton's influence.
@@bobg4657 Yup, there's a ton of Larry in there. And the other big influence he used to speak of years ago was playing Pat Martino records and tapes on half speed to cop licks.
I heard some Steely Dan in there.
Yes! Never heard the song but remaind me Carlton a lot, even the sound
My son and I saw Gino 4 years ago and it was jaw dropping; his band was of the highest caliber. I’m a top shelf bassist and after seeing Damien Erskine play, I turned to my son and said “ I quit”. What was most impressive was the clean stage; not a cord to be found anywhere. Gino’s music is amazing.
So great that to remember Gino Vannelli and the spectacular musicians he worked with.
Would love more Gino content, his songs are amazing!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for any mention of Gino Vannelli and his music. This solo is epic! Really appreciate you great work.
This is such a phenomenal album... so many standout songs on it including this one!
Ginos 70s projects are still among my alltime favourite records. I may not listen to Ginos music for extended periods, but will always return to Powerful People, Storm at Sunup and my favourite Gist of the Gemini.
@@bradparker6156 you have good taste
@@TheCybertiger9 Thank you kindly. If you think so, then you probably have good taste too...
That whole record just blows me away.
I remember when this first came out and blew us all away.
This was my favorite album for a long time. They guy who introduced me to it was a recording engineer in LA at the time. I was amazed how few people new of this great album.
its still a problem. as someone selling vinyl, gino's records sit in the crates, no one has heard of him.
always a good idea to put on the Brother to Brother track on the lp and everyone is asking who is that. lol.
go check out the V section.
@@varsityathlete9927 Back in the day, when I would go to a stereo store I would bring a cassette of "where am I going" to test the speakers there.
@@TheCybertiger9 nice. good idea
Rick has ignited my passion for great music again. Please don't stop.
As always...I'm freaking amazed, astounded, awestruck, and astonished; while at the same time confused, dumfounded, confounded and stupefied! But, if I'm honest with myself... I'm mostly JEALOUS! Great video, Rick...AGAIN! :)
Gino Vanelli a fellow Canadian is an outstanding artist, song writer, producer and all round genius. So proud of his body of work.
Bravo Rick! What a solo - and you nailed it!
Really awesome!!!
Thanks for bringing this solo to light! One of the hardest things for non-guitarists is writing for the guitar. It would really be a great service if you did one or two videos on guitar concepts for composers. I guarantee there's a need for it, and you're the guy!
Such a great solo! Excellent job playing it!!
Damn...I missed this one..my fav solo. So cool Rick is covering it.
Carlos' solo on the Electrik Band's Cool Weasel Boogie is also a masterpiece!
My fav from Carlos!
Indeed!!. I loved the B2B solo at the time, without knowing the artist. Only got to know about Carlos when I became a CCEB fan in the late 80s. Shows what a great guitarist he is. Only the best ever performed on Chicks projects. ( Al di Meola, Paco de Lucia, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale and several more)
Love Gino Vanelli's Brother to Brother. What a great album, thanks for this video Rick.
Carlos Rios - a thoroughly overlooked guitarist and musician. Loved his playing with Chick Corea.
I loved that album I bought it back in the 70's when it came out in New Zealand played it at full volume constantly. Great musicians especially the drummer Mark Craney RIP. Well done with the solo Rick.!
The first time I heard Carlos Rios playing was on the Cick Corea Elektric band LP. His solo on the track Elektric City impressed me right away, it's just amazing! On the other tracks too. Scott Henderson performed on the same LP, wonderful playing too!
Brother 2 Brother is one of my favorite songs of all times. Yeeearss I've beeing trying to play it!!
Thanks!!
I hug from Salta, Argentina
Carlos Rios is indeed masterful to thrive over these changes, and not merely survive. I hadn't thought about this song in 40 years, so hearing it now with my education is electrifying. Gino Vannelli knocked it out of the park on this outing!
I must have watched this video 20 times so far, and I don't even play guitar. I remember listening to this solo for the first time in '78. I was dumbfounded, not even realizing those were bebop lines. So impressed with this video and your channel, so I subscribed! Thank you Rick!
I played guitar in a band with the drummer on this album, Mark Craney. This was in '74-75. We were covering the fusion of the moment. Return to Forever, Rundgren's Utopia, etc. He went on to great heights, the best of which is on this album with the Vanellis and Carlos Rios.
I use to tell all my friends how great this album is, but I could never get them into it. I am glad you have recognized it; several times.
Amazing solo. Is it rock though? Or jazz with distortion
Great to see you tackle some Gino. You can probably do 20 "What Makes This Song Great" breakdowns on his songs.
Always loved this tune, and album - had it as soon as it came out. Great job and insight Rick, thank you!
Excellent solo. I have been a huge Gino fan since Storm At Sunup.
Wow I just got introduced to a song and playing I've never heard. Yes it's an incredible, unique and intricate. I've watched so many of your mini lessons and videos (usually over my head but so inspiring) And wow you again show your skills as a versatile musician breaking this one down. I love this style of playing.
Bought every Gino LP starting in '77. These musicians will be more appreciated today. His brother was amazing on keys. Many good tunes.
Great video Rick. I actually played with Gino Vannelli a couple of years ago. He's a monster. Absolute relative pitch and a super creative multi-instrumentalist and world class vocalist. He reminds me of Rick Beato. I asked Gino one why he didn't keep Carlos Rios for the tour back in the 70s.
What was his answer as to why he didn’t keep him for the rest of the tour?
@@kma5699 Gino praised Mr Rios as a great player and musician. However, Gino meant that he wasn't prepared for playing at big stages back then. He only had a small combo amp and did not have any experience to perform at big venues.
I never knew about this song (and the whole album) until this video. I've been missing out BIG TIME. Thank you, Rick!
Please do the Grant Geissman solo from Feels So Good. One of my fave solos ever.
Do the Holdsworth Devil Take The Hindmost solo. Best guitar solo ever recorded...
That whole band was awesome, at that time. The speed and synergy with which they could play, amazed me. That album is yet in my regular listening rotation.
Yes. You mentioned synergy. Damn they were so accurate and tight. I own all of Gino's work. Cheers W.P. ! Yuma, AZ.
Mark Craney was extraordinaire
Excellent! One of the most underrated players ever. He's brilliant!!
Love this, thanks for introducing me to Gino Vanelli and Carlos Rios playing - jazz, fusion, progressive soul yacht rock?! Somehow this led me recently to jay gradons playing and solo on Steve Kipners ‘the ending’ love to see that one broken down also. Great channel - new listener / watcher
Rick, would love to see you interview Gino Vannelli. Such as super artist, singer and performer and on top of a very thoughtful
That early Gino V stuff is great. My keyboard player got me into Gino back in the day. I never expected there to be such killer guitar on his "all keyboard" band's recording. 'Appaloosa' is one of my favorites from this album . . . which I still have, along with several others. I used to cry a little inside every time I'd see Carlos Rios wasting his talent with Lionel Ritchie.
Always dug 'Appaloosa', but also luv the entire album, even the big radio hit when the album released, "I Just Wanna Stop".
If you're a Gino fan, I imagine you're familiar with Jay Graydon's guitar work on the Storm At Sunup album. Some really special playing by Graydon over some wonderfully sophisticated changes.
Wasting his time with Lionel Ritchie? That's a huge gig. Although I have tremendous respect for Gino, and especially Joe, Lionel Richie is light years ahead of Vannelli in numbers of singles, top albums, albums sold 100 million vs 10 and net worth. Gino's only hit was I Just Wanna Stop. You may cry a little inside, but Carlos playing with Richie is pinching himself. A dream gig. Big money gig. I like Carlos' playing on Brother to Brother, but the tone was not there. Then again after listening to Holdsworth, many guitar players tones were not there...
Yeah, ya gotta eat. I get it. But the more money music makes the worse the quality. Rios should be the star, not Ritchie.
@@backtothepasture does Carlos Rios play on that hit song. If so very understated
Great video! Impressive performance of a really sophisticated solo, Rick! Nice tone too. Hope all is well.
I've been listening to it since since circa 1980. Never even remotely though it was reproducible. Incredible job and breakdown.
Years ago, I was totally obsessed with this Jazz/Rock fusion solo, one of the greatest of all time. Another one was Scott Henderson's solo, on Cat Tales, a tune from a Jean Luc Ponty album, almost similar in style. Great job on that Rick! How about an interview with Carlos Rios?
Amazing you can not only analyze, but execute this stuff. Thanks for all your stuff!!!
My favourite solo, my favourite song, my favourite album
That was thoroughly enjoyable, man. Thanks for sharing.
So glad you featured this! Maybe my all time fav groups and albums. Big gino fan. Mike Craney was fantastic on drums. Incredible group. Thanks man. Jim Baugh JBOTV
I also love Mike Miller's version of 1991 "Live in Montreal" (with an amazing Enzo Todesco on drums). Very similar but more "modern" sounding. Gino Vannelli has always been surrounded by phenomenal musicians
I'm sorry, but you can't use the word "phenomenal" without asking Rick for permission.
Jay Koder also did an awesome version on a later live dvd, in LA I think.
Yes Mike Miller played a great version of that solo! I was at MI when he was teaching there in the 90’s. As was Enzo 😎.
@@fusionfan6883 I saw Gino live some 5 years ago and Koder was very impressive with the material. Authoritative as fuck and great tone throughout the show. An unsung fusion virtuoso with a great blues touch!
@@BebopHardRock Yes I felt he did a good job of honouring the original work Carlos did whilst putting his own little stamp on it. Interestingly I thought he fitted in better than Daryl Steurmer who toured the album as Gino’s guitarist back in the day, although I must clarify that I have nothing but respect for what Daryl has done in his stellar career. Strangely enough I recognised Jay from his early days when he appeared on some Jeff Lorber albums which had their fusion elements.
Carlos was a big Martino fan back then... Rick, would be great if you could get Carlos for an interview. One of my heroes, sadly submerged too early into the pop world....
Gees Ric... I'm always amazed at what you come up with and can actually play. Awesome stuff. Thank you.
Worth noting that for many years, Carlos Rios has been playing alongside Waddy Wachtel in Stevie Nicks' band. Rios is the left-hander on the stage.
And it is great to see this solo get the spotlight. Dittos the focus on Peter Frampton's works. There is so much that is taken for granted that when put under the spotlight reveals itself as being really complex, unique, and more more than it initially appears to be. Which is why this solo is so deserving.
The solo to Love and Emotion, rips my head off every time I hear it. Rick break that solo down.
Gino is amazing. Loved his stuff from when he first
came out in the 70s. Flawless voice, always played
with terrific musicians, including his brother on keyboards.
Please do more!
Yes perfect solo! So perfect i always wondered if it was prepared, written out, wich would not take anything away from the greatness of this work of art.
That's a really cool solo! I've never heard that before. Thank you Rick!
Rick, I really believe you would love Gino's much newer CD, "Wilderness Road". No guitar solos, but great jazz chords, and unbelievable singing, the real kind. Almost entirely played by Gino.
Brilliant job, Rick!
Rick,
Any chance you can get Carol Kaye on your show? I watch a lot of musician interviews and I find her to be one of the most interesting artists. She has an amazing career, a great personality and an incredible memory for detail. Such a fascinating person to listen to. Every time I hear her speak I learn tips about jamming with others, and she’s jammed with the best, and she’s one of them!
Please consider her for a future episode🙂
Speaking as a drummer . . . this is music that's almost 45 years old ( I'm dating myself because Brother to Brother wasn't that old when I got hip to it, and Mark Craney's drumming, and everybody else's playing on it) . . . but it doesn't **sound** 45 years old . . . to me, anyway. So I'll ask younger guys, especially guitarists, if this music sounds, well, old. Whaddya think?
No way, good music doesn't get old, never! And this is GREAT music for sure
The drumming and drum tones/production on this entire record are superb! Happy it’s getting some recognition!
To me, it sounds old but not out-dated if that makes sense. Nowadays it seems like metal bands incorporate jazz more than rock bands. I could be completely wrong though.
Awesome solo on a great song & album!! Thanks for the great content Rick!!!
Being a fan of Gino, I bought Brother to Brother when it came out and just fell in love with the whole record. As his previous recordings made such heavy use of keyboards and synthesizers, I was totally blown away with Carlos Rios. Who is this guy? No Googling in 1978.
Great job Rick I’m gonna steal those licks from you. Remember at Berkeley when I was there I used to hear it. It was awesome.
what a piece! thanks Rick
Again thank you for such wonderful insight.
Makes my head hurt... Great analysis as always!
this solo must be in the ether again. for the last three weeks i've been trying to get it together (for reasons uncertain to even me, life is short i suppose). i transcribed it in 1982 and never put in the time with it to play it correctly. i've looked at about ten different you tube guitarists in the last few weeks to iron out the rough spots. they all play it great as does RB, each has slightly different positions to lay out the lines. it's a beast especially until the point you commit to where you are going to play it, and gaining an understanding of the changes underneath it all. thanks again RB.
Always loved Gino and his band. Loved Bother to Brother, and the live version is also great (Mike Miller, guitarist on Live in Montreal). Carlos Rios, fantastic!
MORE Gino Vanelli! Especially Brother to Brother and Black Cars CDs… or Greatest Hits! Please, Rick?
Love it. What amazes me the most, though, is when someone takes something harmonically simple and makes it burn. That will separate the men from the boys, not having all that harmonic motion to lay back on. Perhaps, Rick, you could give us some good examples and walkthroughs of this idea?
Absolute truth you have spoken. Guys like Schenker, Ronson, could deliver goose bumps with one bend. But that quality might be coming from somewhere beyond, and beyond the mechanics of operating a musical instrument, and difficult or impossible to teach, although it is combined into the operation of the instrument.
Really good point. Frank Zappa was a genius (and a a genius generally)at playing hair raising improvised solos over relatively simple harmonic structures. ‘Yo Mama’ is a good example. There are literally hundreds on his many live recordings. Neal Schon comes to mind, too. His solo on ‘Taboo,’ off Santana lll, is sensational.
@@ganazby Neal Schon has the vibe. You mentioning him reminds me of Buck Dharma. Chilling, solos over harmonically simple backdrops.
time to learn this! i like this channel Rick!
A great tune for a WMTSG video. Craney's drumming is also superb on this, as is Joe Vannelli's keys/chords.
Finally someone who reacts to this song…or at least part of it…. So f’ing amazing!!!
Great album, great compositions, and great musicianship. You can't go wrong.
Really enjoying your videos. They are so informative and I am learning a lot. Love how you are able to break down solos and chords. Your knowledge of music is outstanding. This Carlos Rios solo is off the hook!!
Well it certainly is an amazing solo from a virtuoso. I don'y know if you can really classify this song or the solo as ROCK. though. I gues Fusion -Rock might fit.
Wow, I was unfamiliar w/this. The style of the band & solo is very Steely Dan reminiscent, ina good way. Thanks for you incredible work, Rick!
Never really noticed that, until you pointed it out. Certainly some similarities. Probably why I worship both artists..
Indeed one of the best solos I heard, back in those days. I started to learn it a half year ago, but still bussy (not full time) with it😅
A beautiful musician and a brilliant tutor
One of my absolute favorite songs (and albums) of all time!
Hi Rick, thanks for bringing these pearls of music to life that no longer exist, phenomenal Carlos (too little known?)...you are the most enlightened musical archaeologist on the web...don't stop!!! greetings
Wonderful Rick ! Have listened to that song & album for years & still do. Killer track !
Yes We saw Carlos Rios with Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks here in NewZealand.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
The guitar player with Gino for years now is Jay "Bird" Coder who nails all the classic solos very well. You probably know him. I bet he would be a cool person to interview.
I've been watching your videos for some time but Rick you are an awesome guitar player. Really enjoyed this particular video.
This is not really a rock solo. He played with Chick Corea so of course he plays over the changes. He is great for sure.
Right. Even though I love this solo, I would probably choose something else as the most complex ROCK solo.
This is Jazz Fusion not Rock. But excellent playing, Rick!
So many great songs from Gino and played by the highest level players. A great analysis. It would be great to see a composition structure analysis of some of his songs. B to B, Nightwalker, and Love me Now would be a great study.
Two simple questions because you've left me bewildered. 1. Are you left handed? 2. Having never noticed your noise gate in the past I'm intrigued by what tote of gate you prefer and how you like to apply it in any myriad of situations. As well as why you chose it to be so evident in this situation Oh do tell
I know that solo. Insane.
Thank you so much for introducing me to this amazing guitarist!
My favorite album of the 20th century, and this is the best song on the album. Carlos' guitar solo is tremendous, but Mark Craney's fabulous drumming on this song was pushing the envelope for it's time. I remember hearing it for the first time and just being dumbfounded.
Awesome break down of this epic solo! Is it me or do I hear a Larry Carlton-esque influence in this solo? Another nice solo from the Brother to Brother album is Evil Eye. It's not as long as B to B, and also more straight forward rock as opposed to jazz-rock, but that lightning fast passage during the last few bars has a bedazzling effect to the ear. Daryl Stuermer does a great rendition of it on Gino's 1978 tour; you can find it on YT.
The first Time I heard Brother to Brother, I was a hair metal kid. I haven't listed to Slaughter since!!
This so reminds me of Larry Carlton Room 335 soloing.
You're a legend RB & love your vids on every channel 🤘
Except Larry has a warmer tone...
Hi Rick I'm your age in the 70s steely Dan and doobie bros were my favorite bands fortunately I discovered Fino in 1976 slot of my life has been digging for music from john coletrane to Alice Cooper and still alot to discover we could talk for years I play bass drums and guitar watch your videos every day thanks they are all very interesting (Gino)
Great album. And great guitar work.
Carlos Rios: One of the most underrated guitar players of all time!!!!