David Gilmour's #1 Guitar Solo To LEARN

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[@seangarland]

You don’t just hear the first Comfortably Numb solo, you FEEL it. It’s literally perfect.

[@Andy_Classic]

Greatest solo ever created. Pound for pound.

[@shotty2164]

I’d have to argue the second solo is by and far the best of the two.

[@Lopyswine]

Second solo is better

[@Justin_Dykes]

Gilmore is ASTOUNDING.... His tone is stellar and he just plays enough to keep you in the feel of the song.... He plays so in the zone.... His solo CD "On an Island" is musical genius

[@guitarscience6926]

I love David Gilmour. One of the most melodic players. His phrasing is incredible. Please do the second solo!

[@nudsh]

I think a lot of people overlook what drove Gilmour into his solo's and their style. Pink Floyd's music always had a very deep story to tell, a journey to take you on, so the solo had to simply take you to that Apex of the journey, to the top of the mountain so you could then see and breathe clearly into the story. It had a purpose, a meaning. Just magic!

[@Guitargate]

Correct!!

[@FirearmsGunGear]

Every note means something, Gilmour says more with 4 notes then some players do on 4 albums

[@BrodoBagginz420]

Guessing you listened on lsd lol

[@JFrank1994]

You absolutely have to do the final comfortably numb solo from pulse. By far his best I think, unbelievable!

[@davidpreciado4114]

Totally agree. Each time he plays a solo is unique and special, but I also think that's the best!

[@filipesotero5168]

The pulse version is magic !

[@PJ-ku5lp]

People always say that, but I find this to be the best live version out there. The Pulse version is too lethargic feeling imo.

[@jonthomas83]

@@PJ-ku5lp I would love to play “lethargically” and still manage to record the single greatest guitar moment in history like he has on PULSE.

[@bluematico5888]

@@PJ-ku5lp i feel the same way

[@PJ-ku5lp]

​@@jonthomas83 To be clear, I'm not saying lethargic in a way critical to his playing or the quality of the solo, I'm talking about the pacing of the song. Some singers are very sensitive to hearing other singers who might be pitchy, I have a similar (and annoying) sensitivity to the tempo of a song. Whenever the Pulse version starts off, it is uncomfortable to me. I can't explain it.. I wish it didn't bother me so much. But for all the great in that version, I am just distracted the whole time. The Pompeii version doesn't have the same effect on me. Now if we focus on the actual quality of the solos, I don't really think you can say the Pulse one is any better from a technical standpoint. It's certainly more awesome from a nostalgia standpoint, I cannot even approach arguing that. But band members and time in my life aside, Pompeii just hits the high water mark of this song for me. YMMV, I'm cool with that. :)

[@jonthomas83]

@@PJ-ku5lp I can't disagree with someone's opinion, I fully respect what you're saying. I was at Pompeii and it was incredible. But as a guitarist, I find that tonally, the PULSE version is more to my tastes. On the 2015 tour, he played with less gain overall than he did on PULSE, that's evident on the Sorrow intro and I just preferred PULSE for that reason. Playing-wise, I'd say that I disagree with you and I think it IS better from a technical standpoint, too. 4.48 and 6.09 on the song timestamps, he clearly stumbles on one or two runs. Now, I don't care about those, I think it's a characteristic of how it felt on the night and I love the charm of it. But, when I hear PULSE there are NO mistakes. So I cannot agree with your statement there.

[@timothylenaghan4892]

Gilmour's phrasing is magic. Breaking down any of his solo's is a great exercise for any guitar player. The solo from "Time" is also a great one to look at, and "Another Break in the Wall" as well.

[@johnb2427]

Yep, to me the solo from time is better

[@StanisSotnikov]

Hey Michael, you pronounced it correctly! Thank you for the analysis. I totally agree with the point that we need to check the changing underlying chord tones and why the solo sounds great at the top of them. Not yet there to quickly break down the modulation and key changes but your courses help a lot to be better. Thanks

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[@littmus32ify]

When I think of the solos of David Gilmour, I think of the notes that are carefully chosen and the influence Richard Wright's piano playing style had on him. Richard's sense of melody and theory was the glue of Pink Floyd's music. You mentioned "taste." Exactly. It's what makes this solo so pleasing to listen to and so emotional. Thank you for this lesson.

[@KCMOBNR]

Gilmore is not a fretboard acrobat, but that is why we love him. His solos are beautifully appropriate and are transcendent in their composition. Please, please, please breakdown the 2nd solo for us mortals!!!

[@tdorsey123]

Please breakdown the second one, and I will definitely be there.

[@adamcebula]

Second solo please! Your passion and enthusiasm is truly infectious. Watching these videos and how excited you get describing what's being played makes me excited to play guitar.

[@ChristofferKeizer]

I'd love to hear your analysis of the other solo, sir.

[@weps2097]

Gilmore's playing is phenomenal! And your breakdown of his solo (part 1) is, for me, spot on. I appreciate it and need it. Please do part 2.

[@professoryaffle]

Man, I’ve been playing guitar since 1988 and you keep on helping me with how I can play. Mad respect. It’s appreciated mate.

[@withJordanFrank]

This is fantastic, and I love that you used this solo to illustrate such an important lesson. Anyone who hasn't seen this version needs to watch the whole thing, because his solo at the end? Holysh•t. The way he builds tension along with the whole band and it Just Keeps Going is insane, and it gives me goosebumps every time. It's the kind of thing I want to listen to as loud as humanly possible

[@gregorylumpkin2128]

"On the Turning Away" also has some great DG soloing on it and it is another of his down to earth songs about humanity.

[@campy3888]

Gilmour has these evenly spaced arpeggios that feel soooo driven and deliberate and their resolutions are so satisfying. The 1st phrase of the 1st solo has such a physically grand feel to it. Feels like I'm at the top of a giant lighthouse, turning on the light and shining down on the ocean.

[@hunnergaskins8513]

The first time I heard Echos live at Pompeii, it changed my life. Gilmore has, in my opinion, the perfect tone.

[@flybynight1929]

Saw him play it live in L.A. Gilmour has influenced a generation guitar players, and this is his crown jewel.

[@patrickdisney3197]

Gilmour’s solo in Great Day for Freedom” from Gdańsk may be the greatest live solo I’ve ever heard. Just astounding

[@campingcomedian]

Like every version of every song on that performance recording is out of this world.

[@greywaremusic]

@@campingcomedian yep, the whole thing is incredible

[@mikeoak6239]

Thank you for charing your knowledge! And please do the second solo from the Pulse perfomance, would love to hear your take on it!

[@briandonohue2502]

That is one beautiful guitar!!! It looks a lot like the one that has been on my wish list for way too long. Unfortunately, life took over and I don't find time to play anymore, but I love your videos! I even went and bought new strings, tuners and more for my 1985 Yamaha acoustic (sold my electric way too long ago). That was inspired by watching your videos. Still trying to find time to pick it back up and build up those callouses again. Thanks again for inspiring me to pick up my guitar again....just need to make time.

[@georgemyers6475]

Love seeing how you break down and explain why things work the way they do. Gilmour's playing is always fluid with just the right notes to please the ears. Please break down the second solo!

[@Liveeruptsuj]

Great lesson, I especially appreciated you pointing out the repeated motifs, both unison as well as an octave apart. Something I've always needed to do more of in my own recording. Great channel.

[@robindavis726]

So helpful. Thank you. Yes. Please break down the second solo!

[@boomerdell]

I’ve watched and listened to so many of his performances of this epic and iconic song, and this particular performance he delivered in Pompeii 2016 is still my all-time favorite. It moves me every single time. So, Yes, Michael, please do break down the second solo from this very performance. It would be an absolute gift.🙏🏽🌟

[@halweyant4737]

Michael, I have to tell you this. I was listening to ‘comfortably numb’ on my Mac. I have a library of my own cd’s that I listen to. Well, after listening to it, in a relaxed state, I was truly captured by the solos. Brilliant, and his tone is just incredible. I wrote a note to myself, ‘comfortably numb solo’. The next day, went I went on KZbin, your video was there???!!! Well, I don’t know how KZbin knew I wrote a note about comfortably numb, but, very weird. Loved your video and the theory.

[@terada1444]

Michael, I just love and applauded your teaching skills you are such a great teacher. Thank you.

[@DaveJacoby]

Of course please do the second solo

[@terryodell9803]

Would love to see you do the second solo from the pulse concert

[@genegiusti6239]

Please!!!!

[@ManWithoutThePants]

I think that's a great solo to figure out by ear. It's good exercise for this since it's not too fast and has nice nuances to pay attention. I really recommend learning solos by ear. It's great ear training which is very valuable skill and earlier you start doing it the better.

[@1111MJR]

Great video, mate. I’ve been sorta playing it for a while but I now feel like I actually understand it. Thank you so much. And YES, do the second solo, please.

[@robbyosullivan8196]

Crazy - I have been watching this video a couple times a week for several years trying to learn his solos in this show. He is constantly communicating emotion throughout that long solo. No filler or water riffs.

[@robbyosullivan8196]

*wasted riffs!

[@chrisculley3756]

One of my favorite things about the Floyd. It's watching the old video tapes of him and Rodger Waters in the sound booth David's out in the studio with a guitar and working through some of the licks it is just awesome. RLTW 3/75

[@ilachow]

Thank you so much for this video. Excellent breakdown and analysis! Please do more Gilmour!! :)

[@oscarhaiden253]

Hey Michael, thank you so much for this video! I am playing guitar for two year’s know and I am always searching for videos and texts on how to integrate music theory more in my guitar playing. And what can I say. This video: spot on. Very tuner for the next part ! Greetings from Austria! Stay awesome, keep teaching !

[@gitaarservicefriesland]

This is really an awesome lesson Michael! Love to see you do the second solo as well. Thanks!

[@Datimdavis2900]

Michael this lesson is just amazing…thank you so much.

[@kevinhelton3489]

Thank you Michael, I think I just had a eureka moment. Been trying to get my head around chord tones and this nailed it for me. Much appreciated.

[@barrycooke5693]

We definitely want to hear your analysis of the second solo, because that little tease at the end was pretty insightful already.

[@paulyoung4781]

Ur a absolute legend too mate for doing this u obviously know ur stuff too,Gilmore is a legend like to create solos like this absolutely beautiful

[@alastairwinner]

My favorite solo of all time. Not complicated, just executed perfectly and over some beautiful chord changes. I saw him play this a few times live in the 80's and it brought me to tears. Great explanation and I would love to see the second solo analyzed. It is the better of the two!

[@bathizargupta249]

When you said "We do it live", all I could think of is Bill O'Reilly

[@jimwoods2123]

I really enjoyed your video.. I feel you are a very good teacher. You explain things well without rushing. Thank you for your insights

[@lucashouse9117]

This is the first solo i learned back in the day. I love this song.

[@homeskillet64]

Thanks Michael! Looking forward to the second one if you can.

[@Doc92IDH]

Brilliant explanation this. Lots of lightbulbs going off in my head!

[@Wodawic]

VERY, VERY NICE. Riffing vs. actually making tones that memorable to the non-musicians... Priceless, and worth every penny. Also, his use of "space", not trying to fill every damn milliisecond with a note. Well done dude.

[@Sitiben]

Would love the Solo 2 video! Thank you, Michael

[@JakeSpeed1000]

Yes. Fabulous deep dive! Please do the second solo.

[@upuiaropati6839]

Great lesson , this helps a lot for us who are trying to learn how to pick the guitar. Congrats bro, keep it up .

[@dennismcquoid9751]

Thank you for explaining that. It opens up a lot of ideas to practice.

[@thegbombs9030]

Yes the second one. My two favorite guitar solos. Both in one song

[@duaurban]

Best explanation ever!! Congrats!!!! Almost forgot, please do the second part!!

[@gustavososa496]

Fantastic lesson! Thank you

[@Rod-T]

I love this solo for the way it sets up the second. It sounds so "major" and then you get to the same point again at the end of song and David just nails you with a pinch and a minor riff and its off to the races from there.

[@olderendirt]

Very good and interesting analysis. I always learn something new watching you. Thanks!

[@Guitargate]

Love it! That's the idea!

[@jeevanpillay]

Played this song for years and never really understood it till now. Perhaps one of the best videos on Solo #1 of Comfortably Numb.

[@DrAvery-lc6bs]

Several years back I spent a year picking this solo up. It's got that muted raked D major shape (and every D shape is really a C shape) that it opens with, that descending A shape, There's a E shape that drops into a G shape... Without realizing it, this one solo was teaching me bits and pieces of the CAGED system. I'm no great guitarist, but what I pulled from this song gave me the glue to make the transition from the major scale to the pentatonic minor and back more musically interesting. More than any other solo, practice, or concept, THIS solo broke me out of the 4 fret prison.

[@samgozinsky3567]

Hey man. Absolutely love your videos. The first concert I ever saw was Roger Waters the wall with my dad when I was 13 years old. My memory's not awesome, but I'll never forget that show- I remember wearing the concert shirt to Middle School the next day and feeling like I had been to another planet and back, LOL. Pink Floyd's music has legitimately changed my life. You should check out Gilmour's Live in Gdansk album in general, but particularly the Fat Old Sun guitar solo. Absolutely beautiful solo, and one of Pink Floyd's most underrated songs. Keep up the great work!

[@tucsonblues1993]

Really enjoyed this one, the why it works is something I always like to understand above the note for note transcription 🎉

[@Guitargate]

For sure!

[@lgindoffchannel]

I would like to see the second lead video done by you. Thank you. Well done.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks Larry!

[@2stj]

Yes! A deep dive into the 2nd solo too! Please!

[@matdadon]

Always great explanations and interpretations. Thanks man

[@timburkhalter114]

Please do the second solo as well. Just a thought - take the top ten solos every guitar player should learn (your opinion) and do a video on each of them. It would be a nice series.

[@johnwickstuckinthematrix8121]

This is priceless, explained in a simple and reachable method. I appreciate you sir, thank you \m/ ps yes please for a second solo breakdown

[@Guitargate]

Thx!!

[@terrychaffin1503]

Outstanding vid I would love to here the second solo!

[@billgallagher3018]

Please do the second solo!!

[@guitarkyle]

You started it, now you have to do the second solo. 😁 This is probably my favorite Floyd song and I like a lot of them. Cheers!

[@beansurg]

What a great solo. It's a top 5 all time. Love the breakdown. Do the second one please

[@FlightData101]

Robert Wyatt said it well when he offered that unlike many guitar players who seem to be all about “me and my axe”, David Gilmour’s soloing always builds upon the mood and flow of the song. Another epic Gilmour solo is the one in Fat Old Sun on the Remember That Night DVD, recorded at Royal Albert Hall during the On an Island tour.

[@michaelh365]

Great video! Yes. Analyze the 2nd solo as well.

[@robertclarkguitar]

The world need more of this type of music.

[@Guitargate]

Agreed. Bring back the stadium amthemic guitar solos!

[@PaulKirtley]

Very nice lesson. Thank you. Plenty of people have already commented but here's another vote for the second solo too :-).

[@Pant2kr]

YES! Please the 2nd one too!

[@bowenflob8036]

Absolutely nailed it man!

[@ooinu]

Awesome spot and yes. Do the second solo!!! 👍👍👍👏

[@frankswarbrick7562]

I don't know anything about music theory, but this came up in my thread and I couldn't resist. Very enjoyable!

[@bozeeke]

Gilmour's best version of this solo ever.

[@benharvey1403]

More of this please sir!!

[@charliezimmerman2114]

Great lesson! Yes, please analyze second solo. 🤘🏻

[@RC-ev1yb]

When the world ends David Gilmore will provide the guitar solo. Epic, epic vibes

[@thefalcon666]

More lessons like this please! 👍

[@thejovialpanda]

I'd love to have you do this same thing for the second solo here. I love this version and I really enjoyed your explanation of this.

[@edfulginiti8798]

DG...my all time fav guitarist.

[@ronrumsey3205]

Well done, sir. Thank you.

[@sianorton7057]

Please do the second solo! I love David Gilmour

[@xriz8409]

thank you so much, love it, love ur course, it teaches the goods of value notes :)

[@weets69]

Awesome break down MP. Hunt those dam… 3rds😎 Please breakdown the second solo🤘

[@ThoughtMotion]

Do the 2nd solo too!!!

[@ljljlj1]

The tone from the PRS is just out of this world. Playing ain’t too shoddy neither 😜👏👏👏

[@mustluvseinfeld4444]

The anthem for this era 🙏🏼

[@mdav30]

Gilmour plays every solo as if it is his last - and he matches the mood of his playing perfectly with the song every time. He can play sad (Final Cut), joyful (Coming Back to Life), angry (Pigs), romantic (see his cover of Don't), transcendent (Time), psychedelic (Echoes), sarcastic (Money), grief stricken (Fletcher's Memorial Home), and even menacing (Sheep).

[@Theseasider69]

Yes - WHY is sooo important. Thank you

[@BCarpenter2314]

100% yes to the 2nd solo.

[@michaelcotner2871]

My Guitar Hero !

[@cbwilson9312]

It's all about balance, thanks @guitargate

[@davidleroy7225]

Grreat video, thank you! Please break down the second solo, I just finished learning it today, finally!

[@Saul_HUDSON]

Please the second solo of this monumental solo Michael !