Yasss, booouyyy(in a Canadian accent). I discovered what I believe to be the same as your opinion, about 14 years prior to you, but I toootallly agree with your opinion 💯 100% 😉😊😆 This is one of my most favorite live performances, ever out of all Big Wreck's, as well as Ian's solo live gigs If you haven't already, you should check out Ian, Big Wreck, live performances, at Suhr(guitar brand Ian loves to play) Factory Parties. They rock, too! Where are you from, btw? Anywhere, in Canada, that Ian & Big Wreck often frequent?
"Blown Wide Open", Altar Bar, also a favorite Big Wreck live performance of mine 😉😊 You, too 🙄 ? I am in IA, 50 y.o. , Big Wreck, Thornley, Ian Fletcher Thornley, fiend! Lol
Here 10 years later and the look on Ian's face when he realises he landed it still makes me smile. Glad I got to see these guys live before Brian passed. Rest in peace, Brian.
just curious because i only know about this song from thornley, but is this also a big wreck song? and who was brian? this video is just killer and the band sounds so amazing!!
@jimbrown9477 well it was written when it was Ian's solo project, Thornley but yes his current band big wreck of course play some material from his solo records like this. Brian is the guy on the double neck and succumbed to cancer in 2019
I don't know if you noticed but this may have been the best live solo EVER! Best he's ever played and that's saying alot! I've watched dozens of BW stuff and you can tell by the bands reaction and his smile at the end that that solo FN killed!! I mean he left nothing to doubt, there's nothing left, he just gave us everything! If you play guitar and could "lift" 1 or 2 things from it, you'd be the best guitar player in your town.
I'm typically not one for long indulgent solos, but Ian knows how to keep them tasteful and maintain melody. Those last couple of bends he hits after kicking in another gain stage at 7:50, specifically that major 2nd vibrato into the final minor 3rd bend on the 24th fret at the very end, was fuckin' sick. You gotta have some strong fingers to bend that shit like that that far up the neck where the strings are very tight...especially after having just tired out your hand playing all of those triads. It just topped off a great solo that built up to that awesome crescendo.
I love the smile on his face after the solo. I agree this is one of the finest examples of Come Again. I So much wish they would do a "studio version" of "this version" ...at 10 minutes long!
I've watched this over 20 times.. everything I love in a band... saw them live three times. always amazing. You're an inspiration Ian. and such a cool guy. way to be humble and awesome. killing it!
Seen them twice in Charlotte amos's South end back when they first started can't remember the bands that they opened for but man that's who I remember they were freaking awesome live is the best for this band
I was standing right behind you as you were filming this. THANK YOU SO MUCH for recording and posting this!!! I live in Atlanta and my wife and I drove 17 hours to see this AMAZING show!! This was a birthday surprise for me from my awesome wife (whom I've converted into a HUGE Big Wreck fan) and now thanks to you, I can always revisit it!! What an amazing show!!! The added bonus was of course meeting Ian and the guys afterwards.....did you also meet them?
Love them. I saw them in Seabright New Jersey at a club called Tradewinds in 1997 or 1998. There was maybe 150 people there. But those there were into it. I wish the local station down here, 105.5, would play them but they're too busy playing Shinedown and Halestorm every 5 minutes. If they'll play Theory Of a Deadman I don't get why they won't play Big Wreck. I've requested a lot and they ignore me. They DID play In Loving Memory in the 90's when it came out, nothing since.
This version of this song makes me smile for various reasons, but especially since nobody that originally recorded it is playing here. They're still playing the shit out of it and having a great time doin' it and keeping the original vibe/ tempo/ flavour intact.
Love how Chuck hits the ride by accident during his opening fill then him and Dave are both laughing about it for the whole intro. That's what I love about playing on stage. The fun nerdy moments you have with your bandmates make the coolest relationships
John Laco I think they’re laughing because they snuck the intro to that Phil Collins song in there too 😂 And I agree, I love seeing them have these little jokes and laughs on stage, nothing helps me get off on a performance more than watching the band getting off on it too.
The most underrated frontman/lead guitarist of all time. Seriously. This man can sing with the greatest of them and shred with the greatest of them as well. It's a crime hes/they're not selling out the o2 or the garden.
what a way to end a show - i lose my mind and piss my pants every time i watch this. My girlfriend won't let me watch this stunning performance in freshly laundered trousers
great great band! great music/songs.Ian Thornley....possibly the most gifted man I've seen/heard in the rock music industry.I only heard of these guys a month or so ago...I know! Where have I been hiding?!
+Mike Martin The only other guy I seen live with this much talent is Jeff Martin. Watched him go through over 20 instruments himself that night, dude is off the charts good...him and Thornley together would probably melt our brains.
Man why don't they release a studio version of this, incredible! One hell of a solo to boot! Thanks a ton for capturing this on video for those of us unable to see these guys live! The sound is damn good as well, thank you thank you thank you!
Remember talking with Brian and Ian at a club in 98 when their shitty, unknown, opening band called _Nickelback_ was playing their derivative shite. I asked Ian, "WHY are you guys on your with Jesus and his wannabe Bush wannabe Nirvana band? Same management?" He smiled and then chuckled. I took that as a yes. Needless to say, BW made us forget about Chad Kroaker and his band 1/2 way thru the first song. In the next 2 years we'd have more proof there was no justice in the universe and that the music buying public is overrun by mouth breathers as BW's 2nd album stiffed, they broke up and Nickelhack became massive.
I've heard a lot of guitar solos in my time and this is easily one of the best. those sweeps... If i can get to be half the guitarist of Ian one day i'll be happy.
seen them play in a lil bar in Charlotown P.E.I. about 10 years ago. best show ever. seen ac/dc and the stones with 200k other people...... big in that lil bar with 500 peeps out shines the other 2 by far!
It's like almost musicianship isn't valued anymore....I mean, screw the mainstream but this is incredible. Catchy and so music. I love how we areni't governed by the radio.... great music has no fences. This solo is gospel. One of the greatest Canadian/bands of our time. An inspiration to those few left that dare to pick up an instrument. And I pray kids in their bedrooms dream to do. \_.
Harry, did you ever come to Guelph Ontario to see Big Wreck play at an old Theater? I believe I may have meet you and your wife or significant other at that time
That one is good too but a bit cold maybe because it's in the studio. This one from 2012 he really let's loose, face contortions, everything. Solo at 3:23 th-cam.com/video/OjpptWQSTh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=G5YP-TA1BqaqGXq1
Geez, you have completely no idea who you are talking about, #1 - Kirk Hammett is totally in an upper league than this guy.... #2 - This guy is so full of himself, his bandmates are better by far, but he wont let them shine.
I think Mustaine would be a better comparison than Hammett. Lead guitarist that sings. Hammett pales in comparison. Good guitarist, no question though.
This is light years better than the studio version and that Nickelbackish loudness compression. But here? Texture, dynamics, that bridge jam? So glad I got to see it live and have my mind changed.
Rest in Peace Brian, we will always miss you
Had no idea 😢
Took me 51 years to find one of the best bands I've ever heard!
Yee bro🤣
Yasss, booouyyy(in a Canadian accent). I discovered what I believe to be the same as your opinion, about 14 years prior to you, but I toootallly agree with your opinion 💯 100%
😉😊😆
This is one of my most favorite live performances, ever out of all Big Wreck's, as well as Ian's solo live gigs If you haven't already, you should check out Ian, Big Wreck, live performances, at Suhr(guitar brand Ian loves to play) Factory Parties. They rock, too!
Where are you from, btw?
Anywhere, in Canada, that Ian & Big Wreck often frequent?
"Blown Wide Open", Altar Bar, also a favorite Big Wreck live performance of mine 😉😊 You, too 🙄 ? I am in IA, 50 y.o. , Big Wreck, Thornley, Ian Fletcher Thornley, fiend! Lol
@JohnReid Idk why they arent the biggest band in the world
Same here!
Easily one of the most under rated guitarists ever.
Here 10 years later and the look on Ian's face when he realises he landed it still makes me smile. Glad I got to see these guys live before Brian passed. Rest in peace, Brian.
just curious because i only know about this song from thornley, but is this also a big wreck song? and who was brian? this video is just killer and the band sounds so amazing!!
@jimbrown9477 well it was written when it was Ian's solo project, Thornley but yes his current band big wreck of course play some material from his solo records like this. Brian is the guy on the double neck and succumbed to cancer in 2019
I don't know if you noticed but this may have been the best live solo EVER! Best he's ever played and that's saying alot! I've watched dozens of BW stuff and you can tell by the bands reaction and his smile at the end that that solo FN killed!! I mean he left nothing to doubt, there's nothing left, he just gave us everything! If you play guitar and could "lift" 1 or 2 things from it, you'd be the best guitar player in your town.
i keep watching this fckn video
idky but ya.
mabe 60 times now.
love the sound !
I'm typically not one for long indulgent solos, but Ian knows how to keep them tasteful and maintain melody. Those last couple of bends he hits after kicking in another gain stage at 7:50, specifically that major 2nd vibrato into the final minor 3rd bend on the 24th fret at the very end, was fuckin' sick. You gotta have some strong fingers to bend that shit like that that far up the neck where the strings are very tight...especially after having just tired out your hand playing all of those triads. It just topped off a great solo that built up to that awesome crescendo.
I love the smile on his face after the solo. I agree this is one of the finest examples of Come Again. I So much wish they would do a "studio version" of "this version" ...at 10 minutes long!
they kinda do. from the dunlop sessions.
You know when Ian flicks out his ear monitor your in for a freakin crazy good solo!!!!!!!
buddy this gave me pure chills.............
I've watched this over 20 times.. everything I love in a band... saw them live three times. always amazing. You're an inspiration Ian. and such a cool guy. way to be humble and awesome. killing it!
Seen them twice in Charlotte amos's South end back when they first started can't remember the bands that they opened for but man that's who I remember they were freaking awesome live is the best for this band
Best guitar solo EVER! Just WOW!
that solo was indescribably f*cling amazing.
Holy shit!!! That solo.....Ian Thornley is amazing
How is this not at 1 Million views yet?? Seriously let's talk about it.
AWESOME !
I was standing right behind you as you were filming this. THANK YOU SO MUCH for recording and posting this!!! I live in Atlanta and my wife and I drove 17 hours to see this AMAZING show!! This was a birthday surprise for me from my awesome wife (whom I've converted into a HUGE Big Wreck fan) and now thanks to you, I can always revisit it!! What an amazing show!!! The added bonus was of course meeting Ian and the guys afterwards.....did you also meet them?
I did meet! Thanks for comment and happy you are able to revisit epic night!
Jason Wilson Man it warms my heart that Americans can appreciate this(my favorite) band. Not too many Canadian bands do very well down there. V
Love them. I saw them in Seabright New Jersey at a club called Tradewinds in 1997 or 1998. There was maybe 150 people there. But those there were into it. I wish the local station down here, 105.5, would play them but they're too busy playing Shinedown and Halestorm every 5 minutes. If they'll play Theory Of a Deadman I don't get why they won't play Big Wreck. I've requested a lot and they ignore me. They DID play In Loving Memory in the 90's when it came out, nothing since.
Jason Wilson that's awesome!!
@@sanchezzz1 they are easily one of the greatest bands of all time and I wish they'd come to South Texas
Yeah took me a while too. When I was 15, it was BTO. So yeah finally.
Incredible. Thank you for posting this.
Seriously I don't even know what to say anymore about these guys/Ian ...just amazing 👏
This version of this song makes me smile for various reasons, but especially since nobody that originally recorded it is playing here. They're still playing the shit out of it and having a great time doin' it and keeping the original vibe/ tempo/ flavour intact.
Love how Chuck hits the ride by accident during his opening fill then him and Dave are both laughing about it for the whole intro. That's what I love about playing on stage. The fun nerdy moments you have with your bandmates make the coolest relationships
John Laco I think they’re laughing because they snuck the intro to that Phil Collins song in there too 😂 And I agree, I love seeing them have these little jokes and laughs on stage, nothing helps me get off on a performance more than watching the band getting off on it too.
Unbelievable… so fuckin good!
Easily one of the best guitarists and his band... wow
YOUR'E A FREAK THORNLEY! In the best possible way!
The most underrated frontman/lead guitarist of all time. Seriously. This man can sing with the greatest of them and shred with the greatest of them as well. It's a crime hes/they're not selling out the o2 or the garden.
So effing beautiful ❤️
what a way to end a show - i lose my mind and piss my pants every time i watch this. My girlfriend won't let me watch this stunning performance in freshly laundered trousers
That Guitar Solo Though....
What a beautiful musician Ian is.... awesome guy too!! Class act!
Ian Thornley can shred his ass off.
WOW JUST WOW 😮😊❤
The drummer looks like Lalo Salamanca from Better Call Saul.
Perfection!! 🎸🎙🎶 F**k Elvis - Thornley is King! 👑
great great band! great music/songs.Ian Thornley....possibly the most gifted man I've seen/heard in the rock music industry.I only heard of these guys a month or so ago...I know! Where have I been hiding?!
+Mike Martin The only other guy I seen live with this much talent is Jeff Martin. Watched him go through over 20 instruments himself that night, dude is off the charts good...him and Thornley together would probably melt our brains.
Legend!
That jam/solo part sounds so buckethead!
Charlotte, NC June 8, 2023 . . . . . It's been a while.
WOW I MEAN WOW
The most emotive player I've ever seen. Wow!
Brilliant! Evocative of Mark Knopfler.
straight goosebumps for 9 minutes
Incredible! Takes me back to 04
holy freq
this just fits my brain
Big congrats on the production of this video. Best "Come Again" I've seen and 9:41 minutes! I think Ian hit never never land during his solo.
Absolutely unbelievable, I wish to God I could've seen this. Thanks so much for the video!
Man why don't they release a studio version of this, incredible! One hell of a solo to boot! Thanks a ton for capturing this on video for those of us unable to see these guys live! The sound is damn good as well, thank you thank you thank you!
This song is on the first Thornley album.
I concur; thank you very much man! 👍🏻
I am now convinced that Mr. Thornley is superhuman!
i really want to up vote this about 1,000 times...
Remember talking with Brian and Ian at a club in 98 when their shitty, unknown, opening band called _Nickelback_ was playing their derivative shite.
I asked Ian, "WHY are you guys on your with Jesus and his wannabe Bush wannabe Nirvana band? Same management?"
He smiled and then chuckled.
I took that as a yes.
Needless to say, BW made us forget about Chad Kroaker and his band 1/2 way thru the first song.
In the next 2 years we'd have more proof there was no justice in the universe and that the music buying public is overrun by mouth breathers as BW's 2nd album stiffed, they broke up and Nickelhack became massive.
That jam in the middle was unreal!
Phenomenal
They’re going on tour in September! RIP Brian.
So fucking good
We're not worthy
Sweet merciful Jeebus, that man can play guitar.
Big Wreck= Canada's Best Kept Secret
they fucking nail this song, saw them live in London this year, fuck me
I've heard a lot of guitar solos in my time and this is easily one of the best. those sweeps... If i can get to be half the guitarist of Ian one day i'll be happy.
Still looking for the Fuckin Love This multiplier button.
awhmahgawd freakin awesome... Ian just magical genious on them scales boy
seen them play in a lil bar in Charlotown P.E.I. about 10 years ago. best show ever. seen ac/dc and the stones with 200k other people...... big in that lil bar with 500 peeps out shines the other 2 by far!
Please, for the love of god, come to the US with a tour!
It's like almost musicianship isn't valued anymore....I mean, screw the mainstream but this is incredible. Catchy and so music. I love how we areni't governed by the radio.... great music has no fences. This solo is gospel. One of the greatest Canadian/bands of our time. An inspiration to those few left that dare to pick up an instrument. And I pray kids in their bedrooms dream to do. \_.
Ian's guitar solo is right up there with Terry Kath's 25 or 6 to 4 at Tanglewood. Pure passion and other-worldly.
A well oiled, powerful machine, that's the best way to describe Big Wreck @ this juncture.
HE IS AMAZING!
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Big Wreck live Dunlop session!
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Wow...I cannot wait to see Big Wreck again!
Man this comment resonates with me so much given this effing pandemic madness... cannot wait!!!
@@Wassy_eats_wassy_global I hear ya buddy!
Great guitar player
What a shame this Band didn't get more airplay, they rock,
There are no words.
RIP brother ! You are truly missed!
I will come again
Ian is God!
I liked my own post because Ian is so damn bad ass.
Pittsburgh Pa @ The Altar Bar 2013
Thank you, from the heart of my soul, for this vid'!!!!!!!
Valerie K. The heart of ur soul..? 😆
HOLY hell this band and Ian should be blowing up the fucking world!
YES ! I agree 100% ! they are amazing
wtf
I love how the other band members are singing along too! This song man
HOT DAMN!!! I love this video!!!
wow! best band outta canada for a long time!
serious jam perfection you guys . it doesnt get much more real than this
Jesus Herbert Christ… that was more legendary than The Ashbringer.
I get the same "vibe" when I hear David Gilmour... coincident? I don't think so!
WOW ! my guitar hero, 2nd only to David Gilmour :)
love this band, even before I knew how good they are
Playin' that Petrucci model!!
legend
Harry, did you ever come to Guelph Ontario to see Big Wreck play at an old Theater? I believe I may have meet you and your wife or significant other at that time
I was so lucky to see them at the note the week before! If they are within 500 miles of me I will go!
Paulo neta
This guy is ridiculous....
dude doesn't need the other 2 guitarists lol! sick!
Absolute BEST version of this solo lives at the 21:23 mark of this video (and you’re welcome) th-cam.com/video/ugxWAjbNKJs/w-d-xo.html
That one is good too but a bit cold maybe because it's in the studio. This one from 2012 he really let's loose, face contortions, everything. Solo at 3:23 th-cam.com/video/OjpptWQSTh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=G5YP-TA1BqaqGXq1
Un de mes meilleures show que vu tout d'un band à voir live....
Is it me or does the first 1:50 of this song sound similar to U2's Sunday Bloody Sunday.
Indeed.
4 deafness
That solo has some Buckethead vibes to it... th-cam.com/video/adV8-_hgL4g/w-d-xo.html
Insanity
I would have to say he's better than Kirk Hammett lol
Geez, you have completely no idea who you are talking about, #1 - Kirk Hammett is totally in an upper league than this guy.... #2 - This guy is so full of himself, his bandmates are better by far, but he wont let them shine.
I think Mustaine would be a better comparison than Hammett. Lead guitarist that sings. Hammett pales in comparison. Good guitarist, no question though.
been loving BW since 2002! The Greatest Bands "nobody has ever heard of."
This is light years better than the studio version and that Nickelbackish loudness compression. But here? Texture, dynamics, that bridge jam? So glad I got to see it live and have my mind changed.