This week In Guitar Virtuosi 08/52

Tony Iommi, Robin Trower, Robben Ford, Wayne Krantz, Nels Cline, Steve Morse, Buckethead, Steve Vai, Charlie Hunter, John Mclaughlin & Jonas Hellborg, Jukka Tolonen & Coste Apetrea, Al Di Meola

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 07/52

Pat Metheny’s reworking of Carly Simon’s “That’s The Way I Always Heard It Should Be” transforms its emotional weight into intricate instrumental nuances, highlighted by the unique 42-string Pikasso guitar. Shawn Lane’s “Rice with the Angels” takes a more chaotic yet cohesive approach, blending fusion and jazz elements in a raw, immersive live performance alongside Jonas Hellborg and Jeff Sipe, creating a soundscape that’s both intense and intricate.

Rory Gallagher injects lively storytelling into “Secret Agent” from his 1976 album “Calling Card,” pairing cheeky themes with energetic slide guitar, while Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck’s live duet on “Little Brown Bird” showcases subtle blues interplay over showy technique. Steve Hackett’s “Every Day” balances personal gravity with prog-pop charm, highlighted by shifting guitar tones and thoughtful arrangements, making it a standout on his *Spectral Mornings* album.

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