“Crazy on You” Intro (+ a touch of Yes) on a tiny guitar

In case anyone missed this on IG/TikTok etc. Folks seem to be digging the tiny guitar from Porto, so here’s one of my fav intros, played on a hotel room balcony in #dinkelsbühl, peaceful view, #meiserdesignhotel.
I was always curious how this @heartofficial track begins yet somehow never really dove in other than the main lick, but looking at the fills, there are some very cool slides and other subtleties. Not a perfect take but but comforted by the fact that the original was on steel string, which “pops” a bit different.
Also, the great @nancywilson changes it up often, much like EVH often did with his unaccompanied parts - no need to be locked into the studio version. Still, that original track is so special. The trickiest part is the timing…she really swings!
Oh, got tempted to go into “Roundabout” - another favorite acoustic intro - at the end, then realized I need to brush up on it (to be continued!)
##Heart #acousticguitar #AcousticIntro #NancyWilson #CrazyOnYou #tinyguitar #Tinyguitarconcert

[@ThaRealHomer]

Metals finest guitar player.

[@matthewearl9824]

Skolnick was one of the main reasons I wanted to play guitar. Insane phrasing. I own 2 rare Ibanez Ghostrider GR520 orange sunbursts because of this guy. They are still my main guitars I use to this day.

[@JoseGarcia-eadgbe]

He signed my hand in red marker after the show small club 1993 electric crown tour…super nice cat He was Gigantic on stage that night..

[@GustavoArnoldG]

Roundabout! I was learning this song recently in guitar and bass

[@patr259]

Man, I could hear that funky ass bass riff in my head goin round a bout

[@DayInTheLifeOfAl]

Thank you for all the music, all the years of your works. I admire your playing. I first saw Testament in my teens, I’m 51 now. The old clubs were fun! Considering how new your post is , I really hope you see my comment. I play as well, much respect Sir!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

🎶🎸🎶

[@DavidZHmar]

The first man who introduce me to arpeggios. Back then i didn’t know the name of any technique but i love those solos from The Legacy album and listen to it over and over again. One of my favourite album till today, thank you Alex 👍. Big fan from Mizoram.

[@gph2193]

I remember seeing you jam at a Musician's Friend event way back in the early 90's. You were very good back then, glad to hear nothing changed except maturity in years and music. Very nice.

[@scorpions1965]

Man has taste

[@j.boogie1646]

Dude you are one of my all time favorite guitar hero's , I remember when I got my hands on the Legacy and told all my guitar buddies that what you were doing was what we need to strive for , your playing has always inspired me . Be it something like this Metal or Jazz .

[@porkyca329]

Nice grooves alex

[@krisstieghorst7415]

Everything you play has a unique charm with it ,thanks for sharing Alex, Cheers 🍻 🦋🖤🦋

[@saram806]

Thank you for posting. Beautiful!

[@painterlypaint]

Love that I keep seeing this everywhere. 🥰

[@216trixie]

This was nice. I do Lindsay in a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, and today I'm going to be playing both of those pieces in my solo section on a classical! Hilarious. Nice job!

[@megatodd707]

Awesome! ❤️👍 love it.

[@aro5490]

cool. now I'd love to hear Ann sing along with you.

[@WhoisVinnie]

Yes

[@davefrench6701]

bro you are the GOAT!!! we should jam sometime

[@willmah9557]

Omg this is awesome! I saw Testament live in Penticton BC and it was insanity! You are a god! I would love to see how you play animal magnetism. I’m trying to learn it by ear rn in drop B.

[@jennyroth6583]

Beautiful 🤩

[@phantomlord5707]

Can you do a Beginning of the End acoustic cover from Souls of Black?

[@SolidSnakeVMB007]

Such amazing talent!

[@Imgayactormichaeldouglas]

To be continued

[@TheRealAlexSkolnick]

Yes 👍🏼

[@vincentmargol4815]

Tiny, but still not a cigar box...... That is what I am waiting to witness.

[@SIGNOR-G]

Well well if it isnt Yes's Roundabout. I would have liked to hear covering the whole song.

[@slowstad]

Please post more on KZbin. I don't use IG or TikTok

[@FGFBACH]

pale king x 10 every day...

[@evandromaia9204]

The only problem is that the video ends.