How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Carlos Santana, Julian Lage , Eric Clapton, Eric Gale, Al Di Meola, The Ventures, Pat Metheny, Les Paul, Slash, Robin Trower, Joe Satriani, Sonny Landreth
They are the Guitar Virtuosi (jazzy & more) selected among the 462 Posts we publish this week.
1. What unique element does Larry Carlton incorporate in the track ‘Only Yesterday’ ?
- A Electronic sampling
- B Symphonic orchestra
- C Vocal contribution
2. For which achievement is Eric Johnson’s ‘Cliffs Of Dover’ best known?
- A Grammy Award
- B MTV Music Award
- C Billboard Hot 100
3. At what age did Julian Lage perform ‘Maggot Brain’ with Carlos Santana?
- A Eight
- B Ten
- C Twelve
4. What is notable about Eric Clapton’s track ‘Ruthie’ performed with the Legends supergroup?
- A Extensive vocal range
- B Instrumental composition
- C Complex lyrics
5. ‘Blue Holizon’ by Eric Gale incorporates which distinctive influence?
- A Reggae
- B Classical
- C Heavy metal
6. Which festival recording features Al Di Meola’s ‘One Night Last June’ ?
- A North Sea Jazz Festival
- B Leverkusener Jazztage
- C Glastonbury Festival
7. What is ‘Black Sand Beach’ notably influenced by in The Ventures’ repertoire?
- A British invasion
- B Japanese surf rock
- C American blues
8. ‘Minuano (Six Eight)’ blends Latin American rhythms with what music genre?
- A Country
- B Jazz fusion
- C Hip hop
9. What milestone did Les Paul celebrate at the Iridium Club in 2001?
- A Guitar design anniversary
- B Lifetime Achievement Award
- C Silver Jubilee
10. When did Robin Trower perform ‘Little Bit of Sympathy’ on French television?
- A 1985
- B 1973
- C 1999
11. In what type of event does Joe Satriani’s ‘Summer Song’ appear?
- A Reality TV series
- B Video games
- C Fashion show
12. What is the highlight of Sonny Landreth’s performance of ‘The Milky Way Home’ in Belgium?
- A All-female band
- B European debut
- C Unique slide techniques
Tracklist
1 . Larry Carlton . (It Was) Only Yesterday |
2 . Eric Johnson . Cliffs Of Dover |
3 . Carlos Santana & Julian Lage . Maggot Brain |
4 . Eric Clapton . RuthieClapton, Miller, Sanborn, Sample, Gadd pay . legendary visit to Spain (1997) |
5 . Eric Gale . Blue Horizon |
6 . Al Di Meola . One Night Last June |
7 . The Ventures . Manchurian Beat Black Sand Beach La Bamba |
8 . Pat Metheny . Minuano (Six Eight) |
9 . Les Paul & Slash . Unknown |
10 . Robin Trower . Little Bit Of SympathyOn French TV , Robin Trower at ‘Pop 2’ (1973) |
11 . Joe Satriani . Summer Song |
12 . Sonny Landreth . The Milky Way Home |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Carlton’s ‘Only Yesterday’ stands out because he not only plays guitar but also sings, adding vocal dimensions to an already rich instrumental arrangement.
2. Johnson’s ‘Cliffs Of Dover’ is celebrated for winning the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1992, highlighting its critical acclaim.
3. Julian Lage joined Santana on stage for ‘Maggot Brain’ when he was remarkably just eight years old, demonstrating prodigious talent at an early age.
4. ‘Ruthie’ is known for being entirely instrumental, performed by Clapton with the Legends supergroup, showcasing collaborative improvisations.
5. When Eric Gale performed ‘Blue Holizon,’ it featured reggae influences, blending smoothly with blues and jazz, diversifying its musical style.
6. Al Di Meola recorded ‘One Night Last June’ at the Leverkusener Jazztage festival, marking a notable return to his electric guitar roots.
7. ‘Black Sand Beach’ is significantly influenced by Japanese surf rock, which contributed to its integration into The Ventures’ global appeal.
8. ‘Minuano (Six Eight)’ is a fusion of jazz fusion and Latin American rhythms, evidencing the Pat Metheny Group’s genre-blending knack.
9. In 2001, Les Paul celebrated the 50th anniversary of his iconic Gibson Les Paul guitar design at the Iridium Club, a pivotal event in music history.
10. Robin Trower gave a 1973 performance of ‘Little Bit of Sympathy’ on the French television show Pop2, capturing his early solo career phase.
11. Joe Satriani’s ‘Summer Song’ is featured in video games like Gran Turismo 4, thus extending its reach beyond traditional music platforms.
12. Sonny Landreth’s performance of ‘The Milky Way Home’ in Belgium highlighted his distinctive slide techniques, enhanced by his trio’s synergy.
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