How I Played That Solo (Ariel Posen)

[@jorgesuarez6613]

Modern day guitar hero, I bet some kid will pick up a guitar because of you. Thank you for the music.

[@angelvillegasarzaga4194]

Im so happy music is finally taking the turn it needed... 😁👊

[@noahcolwell1772]

Yes he’s great. We can’t forget how blessed we are today. Gary Clark Jr., Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Derek Trucks. So blessed! Rock on 🤘🏼

[@jakemguitarist]

I’m 16, I didn’t pick up the guitar because of him, but he changed slide for me. Him and Joey made me reimagine how I could use a slide, and in doing so changing my non-slide playing. I’m eternally greatful to Joey and Ariel for their music.

[@independentinstallations8419]

And some will throw a guitar down because of him as well

[@New_Zealand_Music]

The guitar is not dead!

[@guyjerry]

You’re a real guitarist man. No noodling just pure feel and exploration. The most important thing is you don’t fear silence or space - you harness it and fill it really beautifully so the payoff is well earned. I’ve seriously listened to it like 20 times and it just keeps getting better

[@sveltland]

I just got recommended that solo video 6 minutes ago and now you've posted this 41 minutes ago... Welp there's some divine shit.

[@bratislavdragic3059]

Yup, something is happening

[@lucasfabisiak9586]

Me too! This was cool. I miss playing electric with all kinds of pedals.

[@brisleeadams]

@@bratislavdragic3059 What is happening is called Sundar Pichai and AI algorithms, for better for worse ;)

[@bratislavdragic3059]

@@brisleeadams thanks, (I understood it wasn't some kind of magic but I didn't really know what it's called). It is still unthinkable to me that I got to channel with 15k+ subs by watching a suggested video on 600 subs. I guess people shared it a lot or something... Never mind, I am thankful whatever it was.

[@frishdaw]

Same here

[@ThomasNordlund]

"This is just the way I do it." Proceeds to play the most beautiful shit you've ever heard.

[@syllomusic]

This is one of the realest lessons I've heard in MANY years, there is SO MUCH pressure on younger guitarists to do the crazy shit they saw in the short clip, ignoring all the context around it, the silence that allows the sound to pop out, the mellow parts which allow the peaks to ring through, the evolution, phases, and psychedelic journeys you can take people on when you take a step back and play from your heart. INCREDIBLE

[@azarealbheri6876]

Man you're this generation's guitar hero!! You should be proud!

[@charmelink]

I've never seen such a gap between Likes and Dislikes on a video... that's just how good this solo is

[@shred5]

I found the viral solo you mentioned from Michael Palmisano's reaction video to it in which he changed the title to "The Best Solo I've Heard in 12 Years". Instant fan, fantastic player. Great song to cover as well.

[@Sloozer45]

@Shred5 just for sake of accuracy, Palmisano didn't change the title to, "The Best Solo..."; That's the title the original poster gave it. So, Palmisano is just informing us which video he's reacting to.

[@shred5]

@@Sloozer45 for the sake of accuracy, if you're going to correct someone you should at least make sure you're not full of shit. He did in fact change the title by dropping the end off the title, as the full title is "Possibly the best guitar solo I’ve heard in 12 years of owning a music venue! Keep Watching!" Removing the end gives it a completely different context.

[@JoelWilliamHarrison]

Ariel seems like the nicest guy, humble and a beast of a player! Not to mention smooth smooth vocals 🙌🏻

[@EshockT]

Canadian 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PaoloC.]

instant fan, for the playing but also for the words.

[@metalpraxis]

This guitar solo is one of my all time favorite, It might be simple but the execution and story telling was the most inspiring music I heard in a while. It's been more than 3 years, and I still crave a listen from time to time.

[@MasterSka8erBoi]

Dude, you've become one of my favorite musician's in a matter of days. I think the part I'm most insecure about in my band/guitar playing in general is my soloing. You gave me some really good advice that I'll take with me forever. By the way, you can bet that when this is over that I'll be at the front row at your next show!

[@thomashostetler1265]

I quit playing guitar after 15 years and i'll tell ya I'm picking it back up your an inspiration...thank u I think your amazing

[@dannixon247]

Dude, this is such a generous thing to give us. Thanks hey, I'm really touched you'd make this vid. My 12yr old will have weeks of pausing and rewinding ahead!! Cheers.

[@WadifiKamal]

I probably listened to this some 10k times, the live version on spotify is just fenomenal! And solo for is one of the best solos ever heard, musical storytelling! Much love and respect from 🇲🇦 🇲🇦 🇲🇦

[@jonhiebert8321]

Ariel: i’m going to tune down, capo up, play in the key of E, in the G position. Me: i played drop D this one time...

[@philkd1740]

😂😂

[@mkattn]

Now THAT'S funny!!!

[@Tasjudoka]

Yeh I’m still trying to piece it together. Because of the capo we could “just” tune down to c# and play it open I think. But then we’d need to find heavier strings for that guitar. Sigh

[@mustafamalek4482]

I watched the solo two days ago and on the spot fell in love with it, and now there's this... I guess gods of guitar are telling me something

[@deadpatriot8047]

You would think since this “algorithm” is so great for all of us it would have recognized I listen to your solos like they’re albums and it would have recommended this video....

[@normalbutyl]

I literally just saw this yesterday and followed him. Dude killed it

[@bratislavdragic3059]

I did it this moment. Exactly the way he described.

[@crashyyy4116]

Same here!

[@SzonSer]

Same 😁

[@southisaac]

Same

[@DiegoPujolT]

I literally listened to this solo (and discovered you and your music) two days ago, and I’ve been coming back to it. And then this video comes along! It’s certainly a unique and special solo, I love how expressive it gets with the slide and volume dynamics. Congratulations, I look forward to hearing more.

[@BryonMondok]

I love your humility.

[@stevekirby7333]

Love that the highlight of the solo is a melody. The "chops" thing sets if up, put the part that gets people in the feels is melody.

[@christopher4842]

I heard you for the first time last night, watching in awe of your fretwork on this song (apparently blowing the mind of the venue owner) and now here you are talking about it. How fortuitous.

[@davidp7833]

Same here.

[@simonenisi3913]

That's how you make music, that's how it should go. Wise words from a real Musician who really knows how to use everything he can do on the instrument..and he proves it in every note he plays.

[@theprisonier]

This solo needs to be dirty as hell !! It’s a moment of genius 3 years later still a big moment in my music influence. I wasn’t into bottle neck, but you this solo, your sound with it !!! This should be on the 100 best solo ever !

[@MauDeBruijn]

I’ve been listening to your songs everyday for over a 3 weeks now. I just can’t stop.

[@ViktorAlvar]

I'm late to the party. Just wanted to say thank for this solo, it's one of the most tasteful I've ever heard. It's late here, but your voodoo kept me replaying it over and over and over.

[@dad5191]

The algorithm brought me here and I’m so glad it did. Such a unique and amazing guitarist!

[@les3094]

I've followed all the great guitarists since the sixties. Jimi Hendrix was one of the most original, but this solo equals anything I've ever heard. Ariel is one of the best and most original of the lot.

[@Tasjudoka]

Ur dynamics are absolutely stunning. SRV but a level above or on its own or however best to phrase it. Your dynamics are really uniquely Ariel and really make your music stand out.

[@uniqdzign2]

To detailedly explain a solo and your place from which you approach it, is such an amazing offer to those who are starting out. I sincerely hope that those watching understand what a gift this is. (Huge fan here from watching Anderton's all those years ago!) Enjoy all your posts, respect, Ariel!

[@toddbeeman5933]

Ariel- I've been a fan of yours for several years now. I first heard you with the Landreth bros. Some of my favorite acoustic playing on KZbin is the demos you did for Lowden guitars! As I'm guessing you've seen, Michael Pamisano (guitar teacher reacts) uploaded a reaction to one of your live shows. Joey has been a guest on one of his live react videos. I keep waiting for YOU to be one of the guests! Sending peace & love from Missouri, USA -Todd

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Thank You for sharing this with us. Always good to get out of our own heads and think of other ways to tune/play. Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2023!

[@yaboi-km2qn]

Low tuned fuzz guitar just sounds so amazing.

[@pmiestergeneral4901]

U r the absolute most original guitarist I have ever seen since jimi hendrix theres sheep n theres shepherd's u r another head fuck I never heard this sound b4 n I know I wont hear it again what n absolute legend!!!

[@adams60s]

Man.... Ariel is the man.. He's the complete package.

[@izipicks7539]

very unique phrasing this guy is the real deal

[@mintran]

Love Ariel's cascading licks, some sick behind-the-slide techniques.

[@chaskiandcie]

His fuzz tone is to die for ! Someone knows what's his using there ? It sounds and feels like a bender, but I'm not sure

[@sirstashalot7441]

Agreed. That tone is incredible.

[@travistucker7317]

I think that hollow metal body has a lot to do with it. Lots of overtones

[@travistucker7317]

Surely fuckin rocks though

[@thebestian]

he does a whole video on his pedal board on "that pedal show". Maybe about a year or 2 ago but it's easy to find. he explains a lot in that video.

[@thebenjyman253]

I seem to remember the Hudson Broadcast pedal was a big part of Ariel's rig before, it could be that. Sounds absolutely massive with the slide!

[@thatpersonthatexists7851]

i saw that solo and your voice and now im obsessed with your music, amazing job.

[@slimturnpike]

The dude is so humble.

[@jowelmoisesubana7572]

such a generous guy to share his craft to everyone. classy!

[@GerryBarnumMusic]

Such a BEAST of a tone!

[@noelgallagher7887]

I was recommended this yesterday and I've probably watched it 10 times since, absolutely insane !! This changed my view of the instrument really, when you think almost everything has been discovered on the guitar and yet in 2020 someone comes with his own distinctive sound like this.

[@jasonfitzgerald90]

Man the way you accent every single note is a thing of beauty! Really enjoyed this video

[@gcastroamaral]

You were my best guitar discovery in recent years. Killer, killer tone. Unique. Authentic. Unreal note choices. Once this is all over i wanna see you live, hopefully in Toronto.

[@Dave-gf3kd]

AWESOME…really great to hear you explain this.

[@dime_life4768]

I discovered you when 'Joey went on @palmisano's channel mid September. Ive been going through some "real life shit" lately, the way you do what you do, has been helping me keep my head screwed on like none other..for the most part lol.. I owe it to you dude. Thanks for what you do ...Its a blessing to be apart of it! Cheers brother! From a fellow Canadian.

[@kalkidasofficial]

Ariel, you are hands down one of my new guitar heroes. Keep inspiring us with your art. 👏👏👏

[@danpechacek3855]

I got really into your music about a year ago (after your most recent TPS episode), and I distinctly remember the first time I heard the Angeline solo on Familiar Ground. I was just agog. Such a clear statement of voice! So it’s really cool to hear you walk through the process and highlight how it’s about ideas/checkpoints/motifs and above all, honesty-not about exact maneuvers.

[@federicogatto2635]

That’s awesome. Just a few hours ago I made an Instagram story with the ‘hot’ part of this solo. Your style and your sound, combined with the resolutions you found and the mix between minor and major feelings made this a piece of art.

[@daryldraws8083]

Yep came from that vid. Amazed. You deserve more recognition!

[@Supe-for-the-soul]

I went from that video of the solo to your session with the Captain on the Andertons channel. Then onto various videos of you and The Bros. Landreth before binge listening to you on Spotify. And now this. What sets you apart (along with a few other guitarists I truly like), besides your obvious technical prowess with the instrument, is the warmth and humanity of your approach to music. Mark my words. History will record your name as a greatly influential and inspirational one. Much thanks and respect from Bhutan.

[@massimozanetti8871]

Insights on how to develop musical ideas are always appreciated (much more than only technical stuff). High level musicianship here. You are great Ariel.

[@alchik1]

Inspirational solo...

[@davidp7833]

You are right! That solo clip was why I watched and also subbed a sec ago. I did visit another video of yours and I really enjoyed the blending of your voice with the woman singing backup, and shoutout to her😁. Good stuff, I'll nose around some more

[@jme_lewis]

That solo made me cry!!!! It still does.

[@robertm.1098]

....beautiful

[@AaronVlogggs]

Just notice that one of those live clips was performed at the Louisiana in Bristol! I'm so gutted that I missed that!

[@chrisboule970]

That vi minor to major, to ii minor move just opened up a world of stuff. Thanks!

[@freddylopez7536]

Killer perspective Ariel. Great playing and smokin tone. Thank you for the inspiration and insight. I'll be back. F

[@ThoughtfulAl]

Oh. My. Gosh. Been using youtube since it started in 2005 and this is the first time I got recommended to a video perfectly as you have described! How. Great solo btw!

[@hugokappes4077]

The algo did something right for a change and put that solo up for me,, to be fair, i do play and use a lot of backing tracks on youtube as well as coaching vids, so I suppose you were bound to come up sooner or later,, Thank you for taking the time to discuss what you feel about playing and improvising and while you have many more tools in your toolbox than I have its good to hear from you the things that I also think about playing and improvising and just finding your own feel and music, I feel like im on the right track,, thank you !!

[@saucyjk6453]

Best guitar player I've heard in years. Awesome man.

[@peterbrusch1493]

We needed some guy like You, who opened the door to a complete new guitar world.

[@cx777o]

You have some really interesting philosophies on soloing, especially the part about the audience earning your best repertoire by not giving it away so fast. This can be applied on so many levels in lfe... Really fascinating :)

[@willgrowdon9775]

You have the chops and the ear to be the next great guitarist

[@jorgezepeda2461]

How have I not heard of this guitar god?

[@tobaccorich]

Very Fine playing indeed.

[@johnhedgerguitarstudio3436]

Ariel, In watching the "Best solo" video I was foremost impressed about how you mixed slide playing with single note playing but I can see now - in your candid demonstrations here that you often combine slide and standard single note playing within a single lick or phrase! That seems very unique! And, you're doing all this in standard tuning which is I believe much more challenging for slide. Generally in standard I use the slide on my 2nd finger so I can slant the slide and get more chordal variety - but also use my pinky at times. Nice meeting you Ariel. I'll watch for your band. Very good music! Excellent stuff!

[@slothsoul6863]

Michael Palmisano brought me here... not upset about that. What a killer solo.

[@ricardovelasco1572]

I was really tired of guitar solos until I came across you, man. That video really make me feel something in my soul

[@ovemattithiesen3369]

I think i have heard that solo more than 1000 times (not kidding) i have download it and uploded it on spotify. BIG FAN!

[@BrettAltmanMusic]

Love this. Thanks for the tips!

[@miguelescalera626]

That was very nice, very nice indeed. Thank you for sharing that. That was a great performance. it felt like I was in that room 😔 this rona stuff is terrible. I hope we eventually we can watch a live show. You got a subscriber 👍🏼🎸.

[@marginalgains8477]

That video just popped into my feed. Amazing solo man. Will come to the thekla gig!!

[@shmericreyna]

THIS MAN IS A NATIONAL TREASURE. PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS.

[@johnniecol]

"It's sounds pretty nasty. I really like that" Hilarious. Great stuff, man. Really great.

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

Seeing that video, that solo, and at least 2 other versions, makes me want to see/hear them all. Those are some incredible jams and the whole band is fantastic. Through the entire jam, the rythm rhythm section keeps the pocket perfectly, no matter what you did rhythmically. I'm truly blown away!

[@stevlajang]

Whoaaa when hard work and dedication collide,KZbin algorithms also rose you to another journey..

[@graemero5532]

Cheers Ariel

[@npatricksmith]

Thank you for giving us some of your time to do this.

[@brendanmcg8566]

Lots of great advice for musicianship in general right here, you could apply the concepts he explains across any instrument. Less is more!

[@JohnThomasMoore]

legit changed my life dawg. you are appreciated and you made a difference in my life and so many more. keep kicking ass

[@DavidLasoff]

Dude, I just discovered you via that performance video you just showed...Man, are you boss with the chops and it's your own style too! Keep goin'. You're on your way, bro.

[@anberlee2093]

Wow ok i'm a beginner learning the basics of a guitar and your vid came up and suddenly you're my new inspiration ♥️

[@manudizram2515]

My face basically melted with that solo 🤯... That's why I hit the subscribe button

[@petekinne2702]

Thank you for the breakdown, your philosophical approach, and the encouragement. Big heart,big spirit.

[@georgefitzhugh6455]

Wow, I have to say I enjoyed the solo. Nice!

[@frefwollir5294]

amazing

[@WIGzRADiO]

🤩 nicely done , finger pickin good

[@davidfreel1451]

Terrific warmth, sounds like early Blackmore with Rainbow.

[@evelyntelevision]

Thank you so much for making this! That video made its way into my feed last week, and led me down a rabbit hole of watching the wealth of videos of you talking about technique and music in general, and what stood out to me just as much as your playing is your warm and welcoming demeanor and humility. I truly appreciate that you take the time to talk about these things and contribute positively to the culture. I've been on a journey lately of trying to elevate my own playing and get serious about my practice after years of stagnation, and videos like yours have been such a breath of fresh air in an a realm that can have some serious ego problems.

[@JMTrio]

Thank you for doing this Ariel. I never played with a slide before but you make it sounds so good, it's inspiring me to pick one up soon.

[@freespintko649]

The runs down, down,down he catches it lovely swelling make me want to play my guitar again. 😂😂

[@felipecostapeuser7791]

What!!! Thank you for posting this, can't wait to see you perform live

[@mikelarsonmusicman]

Thanks!!!

[@gussouzamarcondes]

Thank you so much for this video

[@koho]

Good stuff! Focusing on the 2 and 6 minor and tuning down explains a lot about the feel and the sound. So many great solos revolve around a 2 chord vamp.

[@Zeppelin180]

Glad to see the viral video is getting you more attention, Ariel. You deserve it!