U2's The Edge soundchecks his guitar rig (It Might Get Loud)
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- U2's The Edge and his guitar tech Dallas Schoo soundchecking Edge's guitar rig. Deleted scene off It Might Get Loud.
Songs performed: Until The End Of The World, Pride (In The Name Of Love), Bad - เพลง
The Edge is more of a guitar engineer than just a composer. He makes his guitar sound right all the times. He designs his sound.
Reminds me of Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine
@@barttledoo8440 and Adam Franklin of Swervedriver. I’ve seen Swervedriver live twice and I can’t believe how frequently he is tapping pedals and playing intricate lead parts while singing.
@@1972adrianm I agree! I love Swervedriver!! Mezcal Head and Raise are amazing
you mean brian eno does
He predates the shoegaze culture but that's what it is. Sound sculpting and using the whole rig as an instrument, rather than just amplifying the guitar.
He turns a living room into an stadium
It takes something special to make your guitar sound like a fucking space cloud.
Edge rules.
Lucifer Jones what on earth is a space cloud? I thought in space there was no sound?
tom richardson You're not thinking fourth dimensionally.
You gotta open your mind to hear the space cloud my friend, I know what he means.
Lucifer Jones yep a big ol space cloud of positivity
Fucking cocks
I'm 38. I've been playing guitar since I was 16. I have only just learned to appreciate how brilliant The Edge is. I've always been really negative about him. But the guy is a master. I've spent 22 years being wrong.
@Dope Cat Ha. I wish.
Same here. I always thought he relied too much on effects, but there is incredible genius in the simplicity of his guitar parts.
He doesn't have the pure skills of some, but he has a SOUND and he's crafted a lot of great songs, so have to give him that.
In the band he's known as "The Scientist". Welcome aboard mate!
It’s funny, I’m almost the same age as you and started playing guitar around the same time as you as well.
Edge was the first guitarist I was into but I completely understand how someone could have the perspective that his playing is minimal and uses effects and thereby see that as a bad thing.
Much respect to you for coming around to appreciate his playing. I could learn from your experience I think.
The first time I ever listened to The Joshua Tree was the first time I listened to The Edge more carefully. With his guitar and effects he was creating wide open spaces, endless deserts of echoing sound under looming blue skies, booming thunder in the far off distance. I was 15 and I never heard anything quite like it from another guitarist.
And that's what's truly important, how music makes you feel. All these people raging in the comment section about how he's not a great guitar player are missing the point entirely.
I was 11 but...ditto.
Had to have been maybe a little older
19 or more
And same
It was the album before though, The Unforgettable Fire
That really turned my head and made me realize how much of a sonic architect he is, still love both these
All of U2 albums really, I love how it comes from the heart, yet you can hear contemporary influences filtering in
Such evocative stuff man
The crazy thing is I can hear one or two seconds of any of these riffs and I immediately know it's by the Edge. He's unique among guitarists in creating his own sound that no one else gets close to.
I"m not a huge U2 fan but he has such a unique sound that it is immediately recognizable. Not many guys you can say that about.
The amazing part about the Edge is he can take normal simple notes and make something extraordinary out of them. He has created a world with his guitar. And he has created his own sound. This makes him one of the greats.
Not even a U2 fan, but I agree.
nick arlotto ya, with the use of delay pedals which give the idea of proficiency via electronic manipulation
At the end of the day it doesnt matter how you got there. It's the end product.
nick arlotto. ameb
nick arlotto In my opinion his playing is nothing special, there a many better guitarists out there. However, he knows his effects and knows how to use them. Building that sound is a talent he certainly has.
Edge is original. People that can standout as originals are the true stars. Anyone can copy a sound. If you look at music, very few are/were actual originals, Edge is one.
very true
+guitardds A lot of people copied his exact sound. The sound of U2 created by Edge is definitely very original.
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Exactly right.
People can say what they want, but this guy created a whole new ethereal style with the dotted 8th notes echos and is a great songwriter. Like it or not you have to respect it
definitely hard to cover U2 acoustically!
gilmour used the dotted delay first
still, i appreciate the edge
Ethereal is the word
And he’s unbelievably humble about it
That, is watching a master at work; amazing sound, timelessly great riffs. Jimmy Page said it best when he described Edge as a "sonic architect". Exactly right.
So true
Jimmy Page himself was excellent at crafting multiple parts with his guitar (you can really notice it in studio vs live Led Zep recordings), so I'll take his word for it.
You know he only said that about “The Edge” because he felt sorry about him, right?
@@curly_wyn nah
His riffs, his timing, his phrasing, his sounds, his melodies and ... of course his beanie - this man is an original and a master
This is the reason I'm a U2 fan for, at least, 20 years.
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I don't even want to try and count the years. All I can say is thanks to them.
Hans VDV I've been a fan only for 1 year...
Only 20?? J/K....glad you discovered them!!👍🏼
I love the guitar part for Bad, it is so original. That song just blows my mind every time I hear it.
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Jeanette Stracka It's not bad.
Jeanette Stracka me as well one of the greatest songs ever
First u2 song I learned because I had to know how it was done. My 7 y/o son saw this video and when it got to Bad he remarked, "Daddy u play that song!". So gratifying. Thank you, Edge.
I'm always amazed by the Edge's humility. To play his part and sing his part and be a part of a whole. He is an amazing talent by himself, no doubt. But as a part of U2 and the songs and the lyrics and even his harmonizing vocals, he is truly able to become something that is greater than the sum of its parts - U2.
yeah, he might have a bit of an ego but he's humble as hell
As Winston Churchill said 'He is a modest chap, but he's got a lot to be modest about'. Perfectly sums up this 'guitarist' aka effects pedal presser.
The Edge sound has become a classic in the history of music.
The man behind the sound of U2
Great musician
So underrated, and totally unique. If you can tell some artist by their sound, they've succeeded.
+Sean Landis How is he underrated you tell me he has a net worth of 150 million dollars
+leon floyd People say he's not a very good guitarist, that he hides behind effects, etc. That's what I'm talking about. His monetary value is not the same thing as his guitar playing relevance, which I think is very high. But not everyone does.
His sound would magnify/amplify poor technique because it is a very clean sound. Try playing with delay and poor technique, you can't do it. Guitarists who rely on distortion effects are the ones who hide behind their pedals.
He’s actually overrated. He’s good but people think too much of him.
@@thebunk8588 in guitar circles he is massively underrated and shit on more often than not as being "nothing but effects"
This guy can just stand there and play a rock concert all on his own.
together with Bono yes!
Until the end of the world has one of the greatest guitar solos I have ever heard. Short, but intense and so emotional.
I've always said that. I love the original recorded version but the RR HOF version is perfect!
Mark Dorchester Love is blindness live solo is epic too
Main reasons why:
1. Key of song modulates right on the solo
2. There are open notes being droned as he plays the lead.
3. It fits the mood and Bono’s stage presence live.
Sokol Kristollari I think it was Bono who described them as crying, bleeding notes.
@@fusedemotion333 this is exactly why it is so difficult to play and make it sound flawless
I love this guy! One of the most important guitarists for modern rock music, I think.
not that important but he was so fuking awesome for sure
My Name Is he inspired many different guitarists that have gone on and been successful. So pretty important
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Jijst5 Not really.
Yes inspired people like Jonny Buckland and Noel Gallagher
That is the proper way to paint a landscape with your guitar... a guitar master at work.
Well said
How many guitarisrs can stand on their own and knock out timeless classic riffs that can make you close your eyes and your transported to a stadium with 50,000 people being lifted of their feet,? An amazing man !
The edge created the soundtrack of my teen years!
love how he's in a world of his own and does his own thing! Not many guitarists have that quality nowadays..
The Edge makes heart-achingly beautiful guitar mantras with some of the best guitar sounds ever, a great influence and inspiration
It’s amazing how the sounds of olde Celtic music still surface
I think it’s fascinating that both David Gilmour and The Edge treat each note as expensive. They play differently but that mindset takes you on a different plain…creating atmosphere, giving the song air and emotion. Amazing stuff.
U2 is Bono and The Edge together it couldn't work any other way. The Edge is a genius. You cannot discredit him and say he uses too many effects bc effects are created to be used just as a guitar is. I dont know if The Edge creates his sound along with a technician but the sound along with his melodies and solos are like where the bar is set on how to use a guitar with effects and not over or under do it. The Edge = musical genius
You underestimate Adam Clayton. ;)
You're right U2 has great bass lines.
I'm gonna mention Larry Mullen Jr. just so he doesnt feel left out :p
Why do people hate on edge? he has a great sound!
Because they can't get out of hair-metal mindset of "guitar playing should be as fast, as loud, and as complex as possible." Well, people notice that's wrong in the 90s but still, people still think that's true.
Because they dont care for art or just dont have a clue. Edge's is one if the most innovative, hands down!
Because people hate Bono... and more likely his Red (shit money stealing foundation)....The edge is legit
because his sound is fake. He uses more computers than the pentagon
^computers? Probably guys from Periphery is using more computers than the Edge (who uses no PC or anything for program changes)
Brilliant guitarist. Few have ever given such weight to the space in the music. You just feel swept away, whereas many guitarists (even the greats) opt to talk at you.
When he plays Pride, I can hear Bono singing. Edge’s tone is built to fit with the other three guys. His sound is complete yet inseparable from the band.
It's all about creating your own style and sound
Listening to this sums up the chore of U2. It isn't Bono or any of the other members who will ever match this on their own. This man and his guitar is the essence of U2. Period.
Before watching this documentary I wasn't all familiar with his playing and style but after watching I can really respect him as a musician.
I can't believe how good this sounds just by itself. Absolutely amazing.
How fortunate I was to find three of my favourite guitar players in one documentary. Edge is an audio wizard, I can't believe some of the sounds he wrestles out of his gear.
i could watch and listen to him play and talk all day
Edge is a master of his genre. So obviously unique in his approach.
His guitar is...how to say... mellifluous..spacey... wide...hard to express but definitely unique...
Had to come here cause on all the "it might get loud" videos they just bash the edge so hard. This man is great at guitar!
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Believe it or nt they did have a guitarist who played it like Led Zeppelin, Rolling stones but his style wasn't comparable with either Edge or Bono's styles. Look fr Street Mission or the Fool on here to hear what it sounded like. It would havre ruined I Will Follow or 11 O'clock tick tock.
class act, anyone who slags the edge off knows nothing about music, has he's own unique sound, seen him 5 times live class guitarist and musician, him and U2 as a band deserve respect for all there achievements over the last 38 years keep rocking boys 👍🏻
What a distinctive and innovative sound. Top Work, Edge!
This is one of the greatest sounds and songs in rock in the past 30 years. A true innovator who threw away the rule book and the constraints of the guitar stereotypes - a watercolor of sound that gives U2 that something special. As a guitar player who can play Fade to Black as easily as this (and a lover of all lead guitar schools) this man and his contibutions to the rock and roll and guitar are right up there. Esge we salute you.
I could listen to this for hours. So many memories from U2 these last 40 years.
The End Of The World solo is definitely one of my favorites of all time especially when the Edge played it live in Boston I think back in the 90’s but that video of the whole concert was to me the best U2 concert ever.
His sound is so awesome and unique. He may not play a million notesva second but he doesnt have to he has his own unique style of being reserved an finding the perfect sound, never trying to copy anyone else. A true musician if you ask me. Full of soul.
one of the most true guitar artists ever...he doesnt just play, he designs his sounds and form
He sure filled that room with some amazing sounds. Isn't that what you want from a guitar player? Awesome.
when he starts to play bad.. thaat feeling wooow :) amazing guitar player :)
this is why i picked up the guitar and started playin...... thank you edge !!!!!
He's a great songwriter and a tone god- what else do you need? Playing fast and flashy means nothing- WHAT you play and how it sounds means everything
His "Bad" check is awesome . My favorite U2 song.
The Edge has created a sound that is his own - you can automatically tell its his guitar playing - no one else. everyone that hates on edge and his sound do us a favor - make as much money and become as successful as he has then come back and argue that he sucks.
He’s my favorite guitarist of all time.
That's sad
He is one of a few people who can play it like no other.
I love it when he starts playing Bad and the camera starts to pan out. Its a powerful song, he conveys meaning and message in his guitar playing so well.
I dont know how he does it...so simple but packed full of feeling. If you are even an intermediate player you could play these things...but making them up is whole other story....love it.
Creator of a unique sound. Reason why so many love U2.
Great guitarist! U2 would not be the same without Edge. A lot of U2's flavor would be lost without him.
Yeah, that shitty flavor of shit.
I agree, you just listen to him playing guitar solo and you hear "that sound" and get the same feeling when they play as a group together, you realize that that sound is the magic along with Bono's vocals, and Larry and Adam's rhythm.. I mean, yeah, duh right? But, that guitar sound is just SOOO amazing!!!
You eat shit son?
This man truly plays for the song. Brilliant.
I love the band but his guitar is what always stands out to me. My god, my brother brought home the album boy on leave from germany and I have been hooked ever since.
If you can recognize a guitar player from the first few phrases of a song, then it's a sign of a truly brilliant artist. The Edge is exactly that.
He sounds just like that guy from U2
He is the U2 )))
Viktor Danilov i think he knows.
an uncanny similarity
Yeah, whats his name? The Ledge? The Hedge?
The EDGE ))
the secret behind great u2 songs is the simple tasty melodies played in such a cool way. it's really fun to watch this guy play guitar.
the best sound architect ever! thanks Edge for everything!
He wrote those riffs. Remember that. He made those things up one day.
+Stuart Hardy Cull No shit man thats why he is playing in a band
Remember what? That he can write mediocre riffs and put a bunch of effects on them
@AOH Patty that's quite the wall of cope. I don't need to sell millions of boring records to have an opinion mate. People are slowly forgetting them like most artists over time. No one's tryna copy him bc it's a bunch of derivative noise. Sure he's probably influenced people but damn is he lame and unsatisfying compared to other guitarists of his time
@AOH Patty if everyone who plays guitar at a high level agrees then why is there the stigma of others who believe what I said? You really think EVERYONE sniffs his nuts? I'd bet anything that it's not true. And no I'm not a musician anymore haven't played in a few years but I live in Hollywood and worked on mini docs covering tons of people in the recording/production industry as well as young artists in a ton of genres. I see a lot of the "are you a guitarist?" "how many records have you sold" arguments and they really don't hold a lot of weight. He's successful but criticism can come from anywhere and to dismiss it through gatekeeping doesn't somehow make your defense untouchable
That’s how writing songs works? He sucks though.
Edge has written some of the most iconic, riff-laden, memorable guitar licks in the history of rock. I'm a guitar snob, and I think he's a total badass. He deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence as Clapton, Page, Hendrix....because he's that good. Take those classic U2 songs he played in this clip, and put your run-of-the-mill barre chords on them that most guitarists would schlep, and they become forgettable accompaniment to Bono's singing.
I hear parts of until the end... and get goosebumps :-) its such an amazing tune... U2 forever edge forever even more! Hope see you guys in Dublin this year!
I could listen to this all day long. It so friggin beautiful.
i love how there is nothing but comments praising The Edge, and very much deserved... nothing but Legend
Farm Box shoukd have come 2 years ago....the real "guitar virtuosos of this planet" really dedicated their time in the hate comments. 😂
hahahaha i can only imagine
Great rhythmical/percussive playing. He really knows how to turn the delay in to an "instrument" unto itself.
Fantastic bonus footage, thanks for sharing! Couldn't stop smiling during Pride. What tone, what an iconic part.
unforgettable sound.amazing
I play guitar and like mostly heavier stuff, but man, The Edge is like 100 000 times more original and not boring than Yngiwe, for example.Skills ain't everything, you have to be able to write interesting and memorable stuff.
@VIRTUE [Official Music Video] - XII I would have to disagree. Yngwie can dish out a REALLY tasty solo just as well. You just have to look past his best known, typically fast output. Some of which is pretty tasty, too.
Exactly!
So true bro. His guitar work is so clean sounding. It’s like dream guitar
don*t compare totally different styles/skills..Yngwie and EHV are the most influencial guitarists after Hendrix...we should not forget that...
the master cup of using guitarFX as soundscape or almost as a new instrument in a song goes to Edge. In that way he is an icon....but without FX his guitar skills are pretty limited
@@noworries12 man the point IS TO BE ORIGINAL !!! Not to sound the same like 100 guitarist out there !!! Yngwie and John Petrucci sound exactly the same and is boring !!! And to be honest EVH has 2 things that make him immortal !!! TECHNIQUE and ORIGINALTY !!! and Yngwie just have HABILITY but that's all !!!
A few ridiculous comments here. He is a guitar player. He loves what he does. He has a load of iconic riffs. Whether you like U2 or not, they have had hits over 3 or 4 decades. They are obviously talented. He just does what he does and is a likeable guy.
I really love this set. I have to make myself a home studio exactly like that. Beautiful rug, cozy chairs, guitar stands, low lightning. So soothing.
Amazing guitarist of our time and for the future.. thank you for posting.. wish we had more
Bob dylan, about the edge: "Everybody’s going to remember your songs, it’s just that nobody’s gonna be able to play them"
Lucio same with Jimi, voodoo child without wah doesn’t sound great, but that doesn’t make the lick any less interesting, the way just adds a new dimension
Because the Edge sucks, so no one wants to play them.
Alright guys. We have a hungry troll, don't feed em
@@fendi-bull8167 I’m joking. Chill. It’s just that his songs aren’t really hard, but he is a great guitarist.
@@tavomontana3302 fuck You. I’m allowed to not like the Edge
He invented a new guitar sound and style,
His airy chords along to the colours he adds to the band's songs are spectacular.
That's what makes him a GREAT GUITARIST and a GREAT MUSICIAN.
It's not about technique or popularity, it's about musicality and invention.
And he is great at that.
I choke up. Dunno what to say. Bad might be the most beautiful song since Claire de Lune. Thank you Irish no ones for speaking for us everyones. ❤️❤️❤️
It just happens he is playing my favourite riff...until the end of the world
I'd love to have a whole CD of just Edge and his riffs
Lots of people said that the Edge didn't belong in It might get loud, but I think that because of his unique style and playing he was the perfect addition. And also how can you say that once you watch this!
Such an under rated guitarist.
BAD rules , one of my fave songs along with Out Of Control which was the first U2song I ever heard in '79 , still love 'em ! Cheers , Neilo .
The edge created the musical equivalent of a new language
He has a unique guitar sound (although he has 100 different effects). He wrote and recorded lots of songs and albums that are classics in pop and rock - and his guitar sound (and bono's voice) are the marks that made U2 one of the most successful bands in the 80s and 90s. What the hell gives all these dumb assholes the right to say that he can not play guitar. He is not Satriani or Vai, he is not Knopfler or Gilmour, he is not Bonamassa or Beck, nor Clapton, Cale or Gibbons. He is The Edge - someone who deserves respect for his effective playing. That's it, you hobby guitarists and members of the music police
Joerg Seligmann i agree. Totally. He’s a genius
and naughty's ( '00s) and 2010's, and counting...
By definition there is no “right” or “wrong” way to play guitar. It’s art. Would you say that Van Gogh painted “Starry Night” wrong?
100% It's simple stuff done well.
compilation of The Edge SINGING:
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Always loved that guitar riff off 'Pride'... god damn, Beautiful
Ahhhh he's guitar playing is soo simple but beautiful at the same time.
The edges guitar playing makes me feel like I’m traveling across the Sonoran desert at 500 mph under the blue sky on a crystal clear day
The edge is the scientist with the guitar,,, I've be following them for over 40 years. They have that something that most bands don't have.
The sound of THE EDGE is unique... Lovely.
being recognized for your style makes You one of the Best. Ok The Edge is no Petrucci, but why every one is so obsessed with fast moves and super scales. Guitar players are vast and everyone is trying to Discover what's its own style. The fact that they Edge explore this sound since he was a teenager is Maniac.
I love the tones that he makes..gives me goosebumps every time
Sonic genius
cool! you can even hear his pick
This guy is a legend! I can listen his guitar sound during hours and hours! Technic? And? Example of right rift, simple but very very powerful! You are thé best Dave! From a french bassist! I would met you in eze, just to tell you : thanks for magic music!
a very talented guitarist ,hes amazing at writing melodies and rhythm playing he deserves his success x
Whether or not you respect him as a guitarist, you have to admit that what comes out of the speaker sounds beautiful🤷♂️
As a rock fan, seems like The Edge isn't a super skilled guitarist like a Page or Eddie Van Halen, but he gets cool, meaningful sounds....thats what an artist does
And his use of harmonics is so brilliant
Absolutely
Well, they put on one of the best shows I have ever seen in '87, and I have seen at least 200.
Go on Edge!, your sound rocks!! Thanks for sharing dude!
My most favorite thing about The Edge is....his beanie. It's like super glued to his head. I wonder if he showers with his beanie on and goes to bed with it on.
He wears it not because he is cold, or thinks it's cool. It's because he has a massive slap head
+tom richardson yeah I know, it's just so a part of him. It's hard to imagine him without it
+tom richardson he hasn't enough money to transplant new hair?
That's not the issue his head was made for hats and making musical wonder.
He looks about 80 when the hat is off. Bald as a coot x