British guitarist analyses Eddie Van Halen's live solo in 1986!

Tonight I'm taking a look at Eddie Van Halen playing his Eruption solo live back in 1986!
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[@jezuzfreek777]

This guy knows how to evaluate musicianship and make others to appreciate the music we love so much.

[@lynndow3185]

@@christophersmith2544 GOOD medicine!

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

Most definitely.

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

@@christophersmith2544 legal in some states.😂

[@Grisostomo06]

This guy is the best. There are other guys who break down musicianship on KZbin but Fil does it in a way that's very clear, easy to follow and interesting.

[@rickeguitar9086]

Yes, Jezuzfreek. You are totally correct. Would it not be great to see some upcomers spring from this channel to be the next greatest musicians! I know CCM REALLY needs true musicianship! :) Four chords and an acoustic guitar just cannot make it past three songs. Needs much more!

[@TravelingSolo]

Eddie always looked so happy when he was playing.... heartwarming.

[@MrClassicmetal]

Indeed! A lot of people equate emotional playing to producing sad stuff that makes you cry. Thereby overlooking the fact that JOY is also an emotion. EVH to me is a very emotional guitarist, because he is able to bring so much joy with his unique, instantly recognisable style of playing.

[@cosmyccowboy]

TravelingSolo that’s what I always thought about BB King, hell I heard him say it, I’ll do this until the day I die if I have to do it for free!

[@ROOKTABULA]

It's because he was loaded on booze and copious amounts of cocaine. A guy I knew in high school ended up being the top radio DJ in Toronto and introduced a mutual friend of ours to Ed the night before the Buffalo Monsters Of Rock show: Many $$$ worth of cocaine in the room and Ed's nose!!!! Lolz.

[@cosmyccowboy]

Brad zybola i just know that I was looking at a man who enjoyed what he was doing and he stated he loved it so much he’d do it for free although that didn’t stop him from depriving me of the pleasure of paying to watch and listen!

[@MrAdamJoel]

He’s wasted?

[@robroberts1473]

The cool thing about Van Halen was that they didn't sound like anyone else. They were unique and had their own sound.

[@da324]

Yea, that's a trait of all great bands!

[@rushaholic]

Ans so many tried and failed to sound like them, there will only be one Van Halen!!

[@armara70]

They reinvented rock.

[@abhinav4771]

He*

[@FyreofShadow]

@@abhinav4771 "Van Halen" as in the band

[@tigress725]

Your commentary made me tear up ...... I knew I was hearing the gods speak in ‘ 78 when I listened to Van Halen One. I was a teenage girl trying to survive a very dysfunctional family. Thank You Edward Van Halen for the soundtrack of my youth . Seeing you 3rd row in Detroit in 81’ is a memory I will cherish. 💜

[@noway3372]

Might of been at same show grew up in farm hills in the 80s

[@yourwatching6366]

My favorite guitarist. No one like him.

[@deephillips8738]

Mine too hands down

[@angadgianirogers1844]

EVH=GOD

[@j_freed]

And Eddie's really not bad either!

[@richevans609]

Eddie Rules!

[@MyhorseInthegravy]

you r watching - No one like him, and thankfully no one is like the other great SRV (rip)

[@christopheradams7942]

No one had the guitar solo down as good as Eddie. He layed the tracks for a large majority of guitar players today. A true guitar god.

[@Skypor]

RIP EVH, you started an Eruption that'll go on forever!

[@OceanluvOC]

EVH is my favorite guitarist of all time! He was also one of the first musicians to create amps the way he wanted them to sound as well as his guitars. He has always been hands on not just slapping his name on something. I’m fortunate to have friends in the music industry who know this from personal connections to him. I really enjoyed your analysis! It was spot on! Can’t wait for part 2! 🤘🏼♥️

[@timlonggone]

SoCal RockerGal Cool 😎

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I think Tom Scholz was the actual first to do that with the amps. He was the guitarist who created the band Boston. Eddie changed rock guitar forever with his technique and sound 2 years later. The fact that he made his amazing Frankenstat (which I have a copy of) for less than $250 is just stunning! I priced the same types of parts because I was going to make one (before I bought one) and it came out even cheaper!

[@vileguile4]

Any concert on youtube you think captures their best performance? Kind of like Ritz for GnR ... :) I haven't listened much to them and maybe it's time.. =)

[@Axess-sv8nq]

@Sleepydog - Well, I would correct that with any of the 'professionally edited' concerts on KZbin (and elsewhere) are a bit dodgy. The album 'Frampton Comes Alive' and the album 'KISS Alive!' were extremely monkeyed-with where things were re-recorded in the studio and the crowd volume was altered - and sometimes added where there was none. Believe me, I've seen Eddie mess up plenty of times live! There's actually a concert that was professionally shot on the Fair Warning tour on KZbin. At the beginning of Unchained, Eddie comes in too early with the guitar part where Dave starts singing. So, he goes back to the intro with a grin on his face - knowing he screwed up. ;-)

[@gregadkins860]

When I need a break from everything I just find Ed and he takes me to a special place.

[@lisagray4414]

He was a Master ,not only played from his heart,but his soul ,he loved his trade and he put everything he had into playing,R.I.P Eddie you will be missed .

[@Calinicus72]

This video has just become THAT more relevant. RIP, Eddie. Heaven just got A LOT louder.

[@sandrasmith5411]

They should have screaming guitars at his funeral, nothing sad.

[@mutt3135]

I appreciate your observations on physiology and how players have to find what works best for them. I've found as I've grown older that I've also had to adjust for things like joint and tendon pain, and realized that you may have to change the way you've played for years and find different fingerings, chord voicings, etc. in order to play things in ways that are less painful or stressful to your fingers and hands.

[@johnm3152]

Django after his accident

[@Damaged262]

That is a wonderful observation mutt3155. It's just a reality, facts may be difficult to accept, but they are still facts. I screwed up hard, musically speaking, I let life get in the way since the only guitar I had was absolute trash. I'm still gonna surround myself with so much fairly high end stuff, just in case my fingers magically get it some day. I owe those fingers that much!

[@NeilB.Arnold]

@@Damaged262 To bad that your fingers don't want to work anymore, although on the other hand my Dad is still rocking at 79, you can check out the video I made of him doing Walk Don't Run which he sent me last year.

[@crimsontyger8576]

Hi there...I hope you don't mind me replying to your message. I don't know what your problems are but I have been playing professionally for years and a year and a half ago I got a pain in my left hand which radiated to my elbow. I also lost some strength and flexibility. I tried everything and finally went to a good physiotherapist who told me I had problems with nerve getting trapped. I had acupuncture. She also gave me exercises - which I have to keep up - and it took about four months for things to improve. I am now back to playing properly but it was a long and worrying road. I guess I'm just trying to say, search out all avenues of treatment...good luck...

[@mutt3135]

@@crimsontyger8576 thanks for the kind reply! You've inspired me to try some different avenues. I appreciate the info and knowing you've found some relief to your pain issues. Thanks!

[@nissi.k]

Great description “ knife edge between perfection and chaos”😎

[@rtgray7]

When I was a young boy I visited an older friend's house one night and he put on this new album. It was Van Halen and when I heard Eddie and I was wondering what instrument he was playing. It was such a new, unique sound I didn't even know it was a guitar! You had to live in that era to understand how far ahead of his time EVH was. That night was the first time I realized I wanted to play guitar...

[@GrafStorm]

Nice Fil, your enthusiasm for Eddy is infectious.

[@unknwn_usr3077]

Lol

[@MrDeengels]

Eddies fingers danced on the fret board like a ballerina dances on a stage. Everything is light to the touch and graceful. So sad to lose a legend like EVH. Rip Eddie 😢😢😢

[@rcsproject627]

Oh yeah Eddie the Master, the innovator, the creative genius on the guitar. We all got influenced by Eddie that's for sure. One bridge pickup and Frankenstein rocks!!! Eddie could captivate his audience for hours. I love how he mixed things up. Never ever boring. Thanks for sharing Fil and a great analysis as always. You rock too, cheers!!!

[@johnduval8891]

Excellent analysis! I've seen him live 15 times since the 70s. He never disappointed. A unique musical genius. EDWARD! ☮️

[@jojoc9240]

I was just starting High School on Van Halen came out and I can tell you every single guitar player I knew was dying to see him play so they could learn how to do what it was he was doing it was mind-boggling amazing guitarist we're just flabbergasted

[@ZeroMass]

Eddie would turn his back to the crowd in the early days as to not give away certain tricks. Given how unique his sounds were at the time, can't blame him..

[@cosmyccowboy]

JoJo C i had the pleasure of seeing Van Halen and journey in ruby diamond auditorium in Tallahassee along about 77 or 78, it was the last of their small auditorium show’s! My friend Danny and I got back behind the amps at one point so we could drink some whiskey and missed a free for all! Miss you Danny RIP

[@nh6103]

I was in 11th grade when their debut album came out. As soon as I heard Running With the Devil I had to have the album. Purchased it along with Aja by Steely Dan and Worlds Away by Pablo Cruise. Still love all three!

[@ZeroMass]

@William Harvey I've been a fan since the early 80's, read, listened, and watched many interviews..

[@ZeroMass]

@William Harvey I learned a lot of tricks by watching.. I'm an amateur by comparison, but have learnt cool riffs and sound by watching both in front row and videos of concerts. If I remember correctly, it was something Eddie did prior to his fame, and was done at small venues... which totally makes sense..

[@jimmycampbell78]

You analysed a legend yesterday and then just followed it up with another legend. I know a lot of people will reference Randy Rhoads but of all these type of 80s rock guitarists, Eddie is the most influential and the best IMO. He is just so badass and unique.

[@slayer7694]

When you said he sounded like an alien that made me think of that part in Back To The Future when he uses his walkman to scare the shit out his dad waking him up playing Eruption playing Eruption threw the headphones dressed as darth Vader in a radiation suit 🤘

[@Axess-sv8nq]

"I'm Darth Vader from the planet Vulcan!"

[@mrbrianc]

The fact that you are wearing a Back to the Future shirt is awesome

[@Twobarpsi]

Yes!

[@benjaminwoodrowmusic6070]

It wasn't eruption... Eddie recorded that for a film soundtrack called the wild life

[@slayer7694]

@@benjaminwoodrowmusic6070 thanks for the correction . I just checked it out it's called Out The Window by EVH.

[@george5120]

Eddie did not have tutorials on KZbin, in the Seventies. That makes Eddie even more impressive because he had to teach himself. And being self-taught contributes to his uniqueness, since no teacher was there to impose a certain style. So, in the absence of formal instruction; Eddie contrived his own style. I agree with your point about posture. A player can strain (sprain) muscles in their little finger and cause their wrist to hurt, if they push themselves beyond what their body allows them to do. Anybody who has been classically trained has had it beaten into their heads, not to anchor their little finger on the soundboard. So, like yourself; I always notice whether a player is doing that, too.

[@annamariepolniaczek3807]

There's so much political mess on KZbin nowadays. Thank you dear heart for being one of the few places where I can escape to for a well needed respite.

[@dougdavis8986]

Trump sucks dick

[@ant208]

@@dougdavis8986 how gay

[@richevans609]

@@dougdavis8986 Relax creep...

[@michaelt3308]

@@dougdavis8986 Nobody cares what your Mom does in her spare time!

[@rebeccajones4stories]

@@michaelt3308 PERFECT

[@bekind6763]

Eddie is one guitariest I would never get bored watching him play being so talented and I'm looking forward to part 2 on Wednesday.

[@princejeff3210]

I had the privilege of watching Eddie set up a guitar himself and just his knowledge of a guitar is incredible!! The guy will never get his due as far as how a guitar should be set up and built! Complete genius!!! Eddie himself told Floyd Rose how to build a tremolo bar with fine tuners that would be better than a tremolo bar from Fender!!

[@Taylor-hu2no]

princejeff I guess you’re conveniently dismissing his EVH brand and the millions who have purchased his guitars. KZbin has a few interviews with him explaining how his guitars are built. C’mon, man.

[@princejeff3210]

@@Taylor-hu2no The EVH stuff is great!!

[@smacksound]

Thank you, man. Your deep understanding and appreciation is obvious. Not to mention that videos like this are enabling us all to grieve and express our love for Eddie by giving our thoughts a voice. RIP EVH.

[@richg1746]

As a beginner at the guitar I have looked at numerous beginning guitar courses, numerous. I was so happy to have you point out and talk about adjusting form or as you said adapt your technique to fit what your are trying to play. THANK YOU!!! I have wondered this since I started and you are the first to confirm the need to adjust instead of getting frustrated.

[@evhfan5150]

Eddie had 3 strengths ..amazing lead compositions. Amazing rhythm compositions and his physical stage presence

[@jerryp7721]

Excellent as always, Fil. Always wondered what lessons Eddie wanted from Glen Campbell, in that famous Alice Cooper story. I suspect it was to master the no-blur 12 string, but just a guess. Can watch Eddie play all day long. You are really on a roll, my friend! Thanks!

[@artysanmobile]

What sets him apart here, as in almost all of his soloing, is his composition. Sure, he has almost inconceivable technique and facility, but that stuff bores quickly. He’s always composing in his solos, dreaming up a theme, a direction forward that is truly and uniquely his. He’s that special exception, a lesson to all the lesser shredders that speed and technique alone will last you just a few seconds, if that, before nobody cares anymore.

[@Morticia1313]

Such devastating news today on the death of Eddie. He was a guitar master. I saw him back in 1982. Just amazing. RIP Eddie🙏💔 Heartbreaking 🎸😢

[@sonnyandreotte5721]

i really like how you talk too the viewer instead telling people how much you know an how dumb we are. humility is a sign of a great artist.

[@josearalat]

Eddie is the best there ever was. He looked like a rock star, moved like a rock star, was the most original, influential guitar player to ever play the instrument and he did it with pure joy. He might be an asshole in real life, but ain't we all. Eddie was the Leonardo Da' Vinci of guitar, no doubt about it.

[@Dingbotz]

100% correct!!!!!!!!!

[@dougdavis8986]

Nope. Have you ever listened to Gary Ponton?

[@josearalat]

@@dougdavis8986 I haven't. And probably not many people have. Hence my point. How much of an influence your guy had on Rock? None.

[@testtickles8755]

@@josearalat BAM!!!

[@chamed27]

Love his smile!

[@kevnroberts7095]

I love the way he puts a little grin on ur face in appreciation of his craft.

[@lightningbug276]

Good Times!😊❤️ He is amazing! Seeing your smile makes me enjoy it even more! You really love music.

[@jazzyb9749]

Still relevant in 2020. When i need an extra boost of enthusasm and positive vibes i tune into fil and SEE HOW HE GETS ON!! thanks much keep them coming

[@Hazardteam]

Rest in peace Eddie😢Very big loss. The world is no longer the same anymore...

[@stoxmama]

R.I.P. Eddie. Thank you for your amazing musical talents and contributions.

[@joeguerra8435]

This video was originally posted 3 years ago. This analysis could have just as easily been done in the ‘70s or in 2023. Eddie Van Halen was just a master and monster on that guitar. EVH is timeless and in a class all to himself. Thank you for this wonderful analysis and breaking it down for those of us who just love and know a one-of-a-kind, soaring, entertaining guitar 🎸 player and sound.

[@Denebreus]

Brother, you did a great job describing this solo. Well done! Cheers!

[@zigwil153]

RIP Ed. VH was in my wheelhouse since I was 10. He was a heavy influence on my taking up guitar. Hit me hard to hear of his passing.

[@steveg6035]

In the wake of his passing I am even THAT much more grateful to have seen this legend on the "1984" Tour. RIP Eddie. Total Legend

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Now that’s a whole lot of technique going on right there.

[@Scottocaster6668]

MANY a Technique I'd say. 😝

[@ZeroMass]

Hands down his best ver of eruption. Had the vhs of this a couple years after it came out. Still wondering how he does some of the wailing sounds... Eddie is a master...

[@ikeyasector]

This is why I love getting the UK insight. Here in the states, we may never have thought of saying "Eddie's Imagination with the guitar".... but that is the perfect way of explaining it. I like your channel. I'm going to subscribe. As a guitarist in a local band, I love hearing about other people's (guitarists) experiences and thought processes. Plus, I have this thing about the British dialect that seems to bring to light a clearer thought process to me because I'm really bad at expressing things with words. Maybe I just wasn't born very bright. lol...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@carollamontagne6710]

I know this video is three years old but watching Eddie is great but I’m also watching Fil smiling as he’s watching..adorable

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

You've out done yourself Fil great wisdom in this analyses, Jeff in LA USA

[@conniemueller7905]

Great analysis on Eddie Fil!! Such talent! Both of you!💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Eddie is a musical genius.

[@Kedbuka]

Hardly...

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Musical technician, but certainly not in the Hendrix realm of actual genius.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 LMAO you're a Moron Hendrix playing or innovative/geniuse isn't even slightly close to Edward van Halen. ...

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

You represent the crowd that followed Van Halen Angelo. I would even go so far as to say they weren't that musically inclined, but opted for a almost juvenile form of rock. The faster and louder the better. Van Halens legacy lived on in METAL only. Hendrix lived on in every facet of creative music in contemporary arts the world over. Eddie was a great GUITARIST, but as a pure musician he fell far short. You still hear both legacies being born out today. One in the teenage realm and the other in adult music. Which one belongs where?

[@sugarlife485]

EASILY TOP 3 ALL TIME ELECTRIC PLAYERS HE HAS IT ALL

[@rifki9055]

Great analysis Fil! I saw them in 1979! I was 16 yrs old! ERUPTION is still in my head!!!🔥 🔥 🔥

[@TruthSurge]

damn long fingers but thick bones, too. His hammer ons and pulloffs were just so percussive. It gave the notes that sound they have when struck hard. Lots of his tone WAS the way he played but some of it was the guitar and amp setup. What can one say? 1978 I heard side 1 in headphones just before bed. I was laying in bed trying to go to sleep cuz I'm sure the next day was a school day and I was in my mid teens. Jaw stayed open for about 20 minutes. It's one thing to hear KISS guitars that sounded loud as heck, and Nugent guitar that sounded loud and amazing with that crazy feedback/sustain, and Boston's buzz saw tone and melodic harmonies. Then VH 1. ! No good way to describe the difference and the amazement upon hearing it for the very first time in full fidelity in headphones at age 15. You couldn't have prepared for it. I probably didn't get much sleep that night. I was DEFINITELY buying that album and I spent a chunk of my waking hours trying to learn most everything off the first 2 albums. As far as rock guitar goes, I put Eddie in the top 10. Overall, all things considered. nice vid!

[@chrisvaughn6381]

A God was Born me too im like what the Heck 8thgrade funny thing is i got 1st halen in 81 at school some one played OzBlizzard and then DioSabbath MobRules man Goodtimes then of course i got meanstreet and LZ1

[@tccompaq]

Thank you for your story That must have been great Hope your still playing

[@TruthSurge]

@@tccompaq off and on. ty

[@roberthall6560]

ONLY TOP 10??? Who's higher?? He should be top 3 at least.

[@randyandrews5389]

Your knowledge and passion is contagious.

[@terrancepae8420]

Eddie was a beast! No one compares. RIP

[@pa_hyker7715]

I won VH1 on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ in 78 on 8 track. Popped it in my portable player and was absolutely amazed at what I was hearing as were the people that stopped to listen. Made me a fan for life.

[@xwarx1000]

Always love Eddie he was the original, an innovator...inspires the whole generation of new age guitarists.

[@debbeborders5762]

Fil, I appreciate your passion for guitarists and how much you honor them in your analysis. You do great research on all of your videos. Thank you.

[@rkkotilley358]

"Don't let this distract you from the the fact that on this day in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High , including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Claude "Spare Tire" Dixon"

[@BoatsnHelicopters]

Not sure which comment wins the day here.

[@slayer7694]

@@BoatsnHelicopters you're comment

[@leonmohan1708]

@@fermisparadox01 Comment of the day mate. Hilarious mate, and also a bit sad we know that much about Married.....With Children!

[@jeffdubuque5622]

ha ha shit I forgot all about that, good ol Al.

[@stevengarrity9915]

I was a junior in high school that album came out and changed music forever

[@jamminwithjambo7729]

EVH...I remember when someone turned me on to his guitar wizardry. I was excitedly dumbfounded...like when Hendrix first blew my mind. I was all.... "How in the world!???!"

[@tcconnection]

So many have come forth and said how kind Eddie was, funny too. RIP to this amazing innovator, inventor, dad, brother, son.

[@Caravaggio44]

When Eddie exploded onto the scene, everyone focused on and copied Eddie's incredible tapping technique. But Eddie is so much more than that - beautiful phrasing, incredible musicianship, the tastiest blues licks on the planet, composer, genius inventor, luthier, the list goes on and on. Truly, one of the greatest that ever lived.

[@anitahedgecock1968]

❤ I greatly appreciate that you can comprehend the time era of what this sounded like when we first heard his Creative sounds.

[@bigbow62]

Wow.... I'm surprised it took you this long to get around to this gem 🎸 Being a guitar player I'm sure you get 100+ requests or more a day for this ! Thank you for posting this.... I've watched it 1000 times so I'm more interested in hearing what you have to say about it....... thanx again Fil 😎🎸 Request: Rick Derringer Edgar Winter Frankenstein..... thought this might make a good video treat for Halloween 🎃 at the end of the month... So I'm getting my request in early 😉

[@ronnie5129]

FIL, THANK YOU FOR THE SPECTACULAR VIDEO , AND YOUR GREAT KNOWLEDGE ON THE COMMENTS AS USUAL, YOU ARE A WALKING ENCYCLOPEDIA, EDDIE SET THE WAY FOR MANY BANDS TO COME LATER, HE HAD A NEW VISION, THAT IS WHAT MUSIC NEEDS TODAY, LIKE HERE, ROCK ON , COUSIN FIGEL

[@Ozraevun]

Unless I remember wrong Eddie also built or at least customized that particular guitarr to fit him and to get the sound he wanted. Van Halen is always gonna be my favorite band.

[@rebeccajones4stories]

Yes, he did. He said he ruined a lot of guitars trying to put together the guitar he finally ended up with. There’s a wonderful interview with him where he goes into detail about it.

[@spectrumwiz]

The devil showed up in Pasadena and EVH kicked his ass back to hell. Something I could never do “lead”. I’m strictly rhythm, can’t make it cry or sing. But I’m okay with that, I just watch in amazement.

[@mariorabottini5687]

I remember when I first heard Eruption! It would have to be the holy trinity for all lead guitarist to learn! This amazing solo here really highlights Eddie Van Halens brilliance! Outstanding technique and soooo melodic! He just made it look so effortless! Really cool Fil! Cheers Mario! 😎🤘🤘

[@DerangedLeftWingers]

Eddie Van Halen is the inventor on US 4656917. He is the lead inventor of US 7183475. Another patent naming Van Halen as inventor is D388117

[@chrisvaughn6381]

Tremelo Guitar and Amp TRifecta Ill take ED for the Win LOL

[@Johnny-lr5jt]

Live "without a net" but WITH editing. lol

[@juanpablomarin5463]

What a mind blowing guitar solo!!Eddie Van Halen!! The KING of kings!!! I LOVE your video and channel!! 👏👏👏👏♥️Congrats from Colombia!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@TheJabernet]

EVH is King! Why I love him so much is his sense of musicality, if that's a word. He's not just flopping around on the fretboard, his solos are musical odysseys. Every note is an answer to the one before, even the squeels and squaks. Even though there are players out there with great technique and ability, I to this day haven't heard anyone who touches EVH. Long live the King!! Thanks, as always Fil!

[@AbirZenith]

I don't even play the guitar but recently another KZbinr was talking about Rap and Rock and said how certain rappers with insane cadences are like all time great guitarists with their craft. He named Van Halen as the technical and soul equivalent to what EMINEEM is in Rap, so that got me greatly interested and I have been in a fucking wormhole ever since

[@Invoicemanagement]

I miss him so much already 😢🙏

[@PapaShongo25]

This was the best analysis of EVH I’ve ever heard

[@AnitaBarneycastle]

RIP EDDIE! AMERICAN GUITAR HERO!

[@Craig_Fussell]

Great analysis man! EVH was the reason I picked up the guitar again after putting it down for years and years. I love that there is a sense of humor and fun to his playing. Being musically trained the way he is, I think it allowed him to experiment and develop his technique and sound. And one last note, resting your palm on a Floyd Rose requires a good bit of finesse. 🤙🏻🎸🎼

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

I love the Frankensteiner guitar.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Same! I finally got one for myself this summer that someone made. It's phenomenal!

[@MrClassicmetal]

Yes! It's one of the best examples to show that you don't need a guitar that is more expensive than your car to sound awesome. To the contrary, there are probably loads of people who bought very expensive gear to sound like EVH. 😁

[@leonmohan1708]

This is not the Frankenstrat. This is a Kramer "5150", although it is painted in the classic red, white and black stripes. The Franky had a Fender neck and headstock and Eddies Kramers have the bannana headstock.

[@leonmohan1708]

@@Axess-sv8nq Cool, is it a Franky replica or the 5150 replica. There are some really amazing one out there made by hobbyests, not big companies like Fender etc, although you can buy brand name from EVH. They just released 5150 type guitars.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

@Leon Mohan - Yeah. It's a Franky that someone made. Found it at an antique shop! I have no idea who made it or what pickup is in it. The sound is awesome from it! Just about exact! I've made videos with it on my channel using different presets I've made on various amp sims. The 5150 that Eddie's using in this video is the Kramer one, I think. I would love to get the 'Shark' guitar - even though my Dean ZX handles that job pretty well. ;-)

[@caretaker158]

I just saw another reactor do this video and just HAD to leave it a few minutes in to see your take on it Fil, and to hear your analysis of his technique! Eddie is BRILLIANT!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@robertlstein5017]

Again love ur analysis but also just watched your cover for Eruption and it was great and I really enjoyed it!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@kerrykerr1210]

Fil, I was in high school in 1978, I can still remember where I was when I first heard eruption. Remember disco was dead and we were looking forwards, Eddie was so different from everyone else. The best VH ever was when Sammy was singing. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@sinnertrain7405]

Brilliant observations!

[@allans2642]

Your comments are spot on Fil....you know music...you know guitar...appreciate you man

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

I saw them in concert twice with DLR as the frontman. No doubt Eddie had mastered the guitar. My favorite was his playing on the song Panama. His guitar work enhanced that song to the nth degree. Otherwise, his playing wasn’t that appealing to me. I was impressed by Alex on drums. The man could drum! Watching Roth as the front man was a mix between a circus and a carnival event. Their shows were loud and entertaining events. There is nothing wrong with that. I just preferred music with harmonies, melodies and instrumentation that punctuated the music and lyrics. Thanks, Fil, for making me listen to this solo. There was more melody than I remembered in their live concerts. I look forward to the 2nd half of this video!

[@stewartweiner4240]

Fil, excellent analysis on all of your views. Educational and entertaining. Thank you.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

Man what Eddie did to that guitar... i mean even the guitar needed a cigarette afterwards.

[@alexasmachine]

R🎸I🎸P 🎭 EDDIE VAN HALEN 🥺 I grew up listening to you guys since day one. My generation is dying out slowly but surely. GOD BLESS.. 😊♥️

[@johnnymossville]

Melody. Exactly. You hit on the exact reason Eddie rises above mere technical virtuosity. Technical on its own becomes boring really quickly, while melody can make a non technical player great. Eddie has both.

[@79blackbelt]

Well said.

[@mamamurray2]

Thank you, Fil, for another great analysis video. Van Halen is my absolute favorite. 💜💜

[@donfilkins298]

Great soloist he was! But I was floored with his timing in his rythem playing. And all the little techniques and quick notes he would fill in between pauses in the vocals. He kept it sounding full and extremely interesting

[@JawsVader1970]

He just loved playing you see him with the smile and grin sorry we lost the best r.i.p

[@Paulie1232]

NO ONE, BUT NO ONE PLAYS LIKE EDDIE, I TRUE METAL GOD !

[@rhythmstyx1945]

Paul he's not even metal

[@victororo462]

Eddie's style isn't metal. LOL. And there are many who are better.

[@rhythmstyx1945]

Victor Oro there is no arguing the first part of your statement but, there are few, if any, who have had a bigger influence. His style is one of the GREATEST!!! as Muhammed Ali said

[@Paulie1232]

@@rhythmstyx1945 of course brother

[@victororo462]

@@rhythmstyx1945 Madonna also had a great influence. Doesn't make her The Best. LOL

[@robote7679]

I am not a guitar player but I have always loved the guitar. The explanations and commentary you give so enhance my listening experience. You allow me to bring a little more understanding into what would otherwise be just a wow moment...not I guess that there's anything wrong with that. Thanks.

[@shannonwittman950]

Fil I'm soooo glad you analyzed this classic Eddie Van Halen extended solo. A lot of others on KZbin have done the same. But across the board -- they were just expressing their amazement and enthusiasm for his style on stage. But I knew you'd really have the knowledge to explain what was happening during each segment that he played. I'm not a guitarist, and the last thing I want to hear is some yahoo onstage shredding away to his (or her) own delight but nobody else is delighted beyond a minute or two. EVH is about the only real professional rock guitarist who can hold my interest (and those of 10,000 others in concert) throughout. Thanks for this epic video!!!!

[@athenasf]

I listened to this interview with Eddie Van Halen last night. He came up with a lot of those techniques because he could not afford all the fancy pedals other guitarists were using. I really loved the interview and learning about his childhood. He got a drum kit and Alex usurped it so Eddie took up guitar. Plus, he doesn't read music. He understands it but just doesn't read it. Amazing talent! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OVZ3dul6eNeJo

[@jred1838]

You are very well spoken and explain very succinctly what we unlearned listeners know is amazing, but have no idea why.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

The magic cigarette at 1:10 that suddenly appears on his headstock (he had previously put it down). Edited down, or maybe stitched together from multiple shows.

[@patrick5838]

I am happy you mentioned this. I kept rewinding to figure this out...thought I was going crazy.

[@jimmycampbell78]

Great spot. I liked the way he has several plectrum (plectrum?) taped to the body of his guitar to replace the ones he tosses into the audience.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

@@jimmycampbell78 A lot of guitarists do that. More often they tape them along the bottom of the guitar. Or on the microphone stand. I think Yngwie Malmsteen had a box of picks attached to his microphone stand.

[@jeffdavis6715]

This show was 2 nights. The first night Eddie had transmitter problems with his setup. So they used parts of both nights. I was lucky enough to be at this show both nights.

[@redshield3296]

Or his hands were too fast for the camera!

[@loripond1839]

Eddie Van Halen was an innovator like no other! Fil, your admiration and astonishment at his skills are evident in your analysis! He is your guitar sensei....✌❤🤘😁

[@jonnuanez2843]

I have a buddy who sat with this video back in high school and did his best to emulate this solo note-for-note. We all did the best we could with trying to get Eddie down. I was more freewheeling...give me his techniques and the basics-chords, key, tempo, rhythm, etc-and I'll do my best. Great video. Thanks!!!

[@joey22306]

Thank you for your analysis. I had no idea that EVH combined different compositions. You really take the time to go into detail in explaining things.

[@ChuckHickl]

I don't play guitar, I never will play guitar, have no idea how I got here but do appreciate this insightful analysis of EVH!

[@danbee998]

Great analysis, Fil. I'm glad you are doing a part 2 on this one. For me, Randy Rhoads was the all-around stud on guitar. Eddie lacked in compositions for songs. For me, his runs were more technical than appealing to at least my ear. I thought he nailed the solo for Michael Jackson's Beat It, but he claimed he only worked 20 minutes on it for a $25,000 pay check. It's a shame he didn't apply that level of commercial sound into his VH guitar work.

[@danbee998]

@Brad zybola Eddie spoke of it a long time ago and he noted the $25,000 for 20 minutes. I can no longer find the $ amount, but here is a Billboard article confirming the 20 minutes: www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6605222/eddie-van-halen-billboard-cover-sneak-peek

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

Yeah. Always loved their records, but when I finally saw them live, his solos seemed more of demonstration of his techniques (AKA “ showing off”) then really listenable music.

[@mkay1957]

Lacked composition for songs? Most VH songs was built around hooks that Eddie came up with. Or if Roth had an idea for a song, he would give Eddie an idea of what he wanted and Eddie would run with it. Rhoads is one of my all time favorites, but he didn't come up with innovative guitar techniques like Eddie did. I think he could have if he had lived long enough, because was still young and still getting better. RIP to both Randy and Eddie.

[@roses919]

Massively enjoyed this one! Love the cliff-hanger!