Shawn Lane: Insane Purple Haze Six One Six 1991 4K

Shawn Lane - Six One Six, Memphis - 13th Nov 1991 4K. This video upscaled, from 640x480 to 4K. Additional white balance, black restore and colour processing in Vegas. More proof that the higher quality the original video, the better the upscale.
one fan says
"Remember when he had me over. He'd just toured the Jackson/Charvel guitar plant and they'd given him close to 8 or 10 guitars to get his opinion on them and consider endorsing them. He wailed on that Jackson until MY fingers hurt! He says "Oh yeah, check this axe out..." Popped out Surfcaster in a mint green that had "prototype" pressed into the back of the headstock. The a year or so later, they officially released the Surfcaster for public sales. Ran in to him and asked bout that weird mint green guitar and he goes "man give me $100 and it and the case are yours!" Wish had taken him up on it just to have an axe that belonged to him. Foolishly, I'd bought a Roland GR 300 floor synth module for the guitar cause had bought a GR 700 Synth/Guitar and couldn't find a floor module anywhere. Heck he sold it to me for $60. Course the dedicated 24pin connection cord was missing. Eventually found one. Alas the GR 700 guitar, with its pink fur-lined case got stolen outta my car after practice when left it in the truck accidently. Held on to GR 300 floor module for about 6 or 8 years but never found another guitar "controller" for sale. Bout 2001 heard about this thing called Ebay folks were using, found out that very GR300 floor module was selling there for $600 +/- and like a stupid idiot sold it. So now have nothing that belonged to Shawn. RIP Shawn..you were the best Memphis ever produced and I miss you and you weird little laugh (that always made me laugh hearing it)."

[@danteferrari8032]

otherworldly, incomprehensible, inhuman, monster, total master, force of nature, finger athlete, the greatest of all time

[@Truthinshredding1]

love it, finger athlete!

[@robosing225]

I came down to comments unable to grasp what I was watching during the middle part (or any part for that matter) because my brain couldn't accept that someone could be _this_ in control of anything, save for the guitar. I had to shake my head after realizing my mouth was agape; the sheer precision--not to mention the savant level of musicality and originality--is what boggles my mind. How, how can someone be _that_ fast, playing with what seems like reckless abandon, while being surgically precise in execution? Watching completely with rapt attention... Absolutely, no hyperbole... unbelievable.

[@2good2betrue3]

Unbelievable playing.🔥 Shawn still unmatched to this day.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@2good2betrue3 yes one of the greats. Thanks for checking it out.

[@ByronWerner-qw5sh]

Sadly, still unknown to so many!

[@bentheredonethat-lx6nh]

Can we talk about how Shawn paused to hike his pants up!! and never missed a note. 😂

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@bentheredonethat-lx6nh it has been noted 😂

[@Kevin-l5l9z]

Back in 1978-1979, my shop class was recording technology, we had a full blown professional recording studio on campus, I was in morning/beginner class, Shawn was in afternoon advanced class, so I have recordings and mixes of Shawn from back then, he was great then, but just kept getting better!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@Kevin-l5l9z that's a natural feeling to his playing, he plays like he's enjoying it. I'm glad to have seen him play live.

[@Sternodox]

I met Shawn backstage at a Black Oak Arkansas concert. He was 14. My Dad was BOA's tour bus driver and I got many backstage passes. Shawn was blazing even as a teenager. R.I.P.

[@ByronWerner-qw5sh]

Heed the Pope, folks. He knows of what he speaks.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@Sternodox yes, I have seen some video of Shawn with BOA. That's amazing that your dad was driving them around!

[@jamesgomez753]

Just so damn good

[@Truthinshredding1]

thank you for checking out the video

[@danyrattini2234]

HE was from another universe , monster . GOAT

[@Truthinshredding1]

thanks

[@markchristopher4165]

One of my favorite Shawn moments!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@markchristopher4165 looks like he's really enjoying it.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@markchristopher4165 I watched it on TV, looks great there too.

[@Kevin-l5l9z]

Before playing with BOA at 14, he played in a Kiss cover band, Ace didn't stand a chance, it was incredible to see a young teenager with so much talent!

[@Truthinshredding1]

That's a cool anecdote. Thanks for checking it out and commenting

[@orbital14]

wow, amazing job at restoring quality to this! all the details are popping out now, please, do more vids of Shawn, people need to see his greatness with the best possible quality available

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@orbital14 I will do my best. It does take time.

[@Truthinshredding1]

It took me a long time to get into Allan Holdsworth, then one day it clicked... and I have not looked back.

[@SkwisgaarScampini]

This entire show is amazing from start to finish

[@Truthinshredding1]

yes, it's a great video

[@Logic101-PhiUoa]

it is almost incomprehensible how good he is

[@Truthinshredding1]

a legend

[@edwardx.winston5744]

Alien DNA. There is no other plausible explanation.

[@Truthinshredding1]

from planet holdsworth?

[@edwardx.winston5744]

@@Truthinshredding1 Shawn Lane is the only human being I know who could have credibly said this phrase to peak Yngwie Malmsteen, Allan Holdsworth, and Michael Angelo: “Try to keep up, you slowpokes.”

[@kevinkinnu341]

Drac DNA

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@kevinkinnu341😂

[@tonebrennan8475]

@@edwardx.winston5744Anton Oparin,Roy Marchbank

[@JPT1987]

Shawn is, and always will be the GOAT!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@JPT1987 Agreed 👍👍👍

[@BeachJazzMusic]

Mind boggling.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@BeachJazzMusic a man enjoying his music.

[@TheCyberMantis]

If Jimmy was still alive... he would be like: "Oh HELL no!"

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@TheCyberMantis 😄 they are probably jamming right now! 😄

[@ron3676]

Shawn was so amazingly awesome. ❤it R.I.P.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@ron3676 gone but never forgotten

[@frankfellhauer5136]

Shawn Lane was the guitar player other guitar players were afraid of. This is why,

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@frankfellhauer5136 I would have found him fascinating. I saw him at a venue near me and it was filled with guitar tutors 😁👍

[@MerryTech]

I love that one riff where he keeps going back to a kind of chromatic flurry where he slides up and tags the 24th fret then drops back into the assault of the chromatics. He does it with such precision that it starts sounding like something robotic

[@Truthinshredding1]

wide intervals trick the ear

[@frankorobinson1540]

God bless his soul ❤he makes us struggling guitarist just stare with our jaws dropped in awe ❤ my man shawn was gifted 😊and taken from us way to soon ,i feel as though if if was just a little further in 2000s maybe a go fund me page could have helped with Shawn and his tragic medical issues 💔 shawn was a player setting the bar ever so high😊

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@frankorobinson1540 I thank the people who saved these for history.

[@kermheat]

Thanks a lot ! I use to watch the original version, but now I will watch this !!!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@kermheat thanks man, this is a great show. When I get time I will add another.

[@CraftonBarnes]

Really cool!

[@CraftonBarnes]

Was this at 616 ? I'm not sure what 606 is but he did play 616 more than a few times in Memphis.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@CraftonBarnes let me check Crafton.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@CraftonBarnes of course you're right. My bad.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@CraftonBarnes Shawn Lane - Six One Six, Memphis - 13th Nov 1991

[@KrishnaDraws]

Great version. Reminds me a bit of Frank Marino, especially on the opening riffs

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@KrishnaDraws Frank, a great player.

[@tolgaguven3467]

Marino was one of Lane's favorite players; he mentions Marino in one his intructional videos.

[@vanguard4065]

amazing video audio quality and playing of quite possibly the greatest guitarist that ever walked the earth

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@vanguard4065 thanks to AI.

[@Poppafunkband]

Holy crap! I counted 3,864,678.5 notes! Guinness Record!!!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@Poppafunkband well counted!

[@Poppafunkband]

@@Truthinshredding1 I had to listen twice

[@michaelthompson3286]

Insanity. Great tone and phrasing equally as importantly 👏🏼

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@michaelthompson3286 a natural.

[@mauro6676]

Aveva solo 40 anni ed è un vero peccato per un vero talento ....pazzesco !!!🙏🙏

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@mauro6676 yes, born in 1963, same year as me. At least we have the videos.

[@PulverizerA]

Gone too soon and sorely missed.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@PulverizerA we still remember.

[@rockysullivan4097]

This man is not human. Best shredder of all time

[@Truthinshredding1]

one of the greatest of all time

[@christianeschmatz]

Yes, THE best shredder of all time

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@christianeschmatz agreed

[@TheCyberMantis]

Michael Romeo.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@TheCyberMantis great player too.

[@diggerd6489]

Fantastic footage and insane licks 🙏

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@diggerd6489 on fire!

[@narayan1594]

This is INCREDIBLE!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@narayan1594 thank you so much for checking it out.

[@chriskhan8626]

This is awesome man.Thanks

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@chriskhan8626 thanks for checking it out.

[@JazzRockFusionSynthesizerMusic]

SUPER NOVA FRETWORK EXPLOSIONS. SHAWN IS STILL ONE OF THE TOP 3 GUITARISTS THAT EVER LIVED.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@JazzRockFusionSynthesizerMusic 👌

[@WillTB-r4g]

SHAWN LANE IS A G.O.A.T!!!!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@WillTB-r4g 🐐 indeed

[@johndeaux3703]

I remember when Guitar Player magazine had a total hard-on for this guy. They wouldn't shut up about him. It was weird.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@johndeaux3703 Guitar Player had an unknown heroes magazine where he was featured. Plus a powers of ten interview.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@johndeaux3703 check out the interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5mpc3qQeNuih5Ysi=AYYwEa0u4YvOt28t

[@kane6529]

Well I kind of see why now 😮

[@user-di9up7pl9xneilyoung76]

I love this

[@Truthinshredding1]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@wiseguy9202]

My brain doesn't even process this fast.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@wiseguy9202 if you listen to a lot of fast guitar, it becomes second nature... But this is still very fast.

[@user-nu7xx7pc1d]

amazing player!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@user-nu7xx7pc1d thanks for watching the video 👍

[@Finn-fq6dt]

The Memphis monster

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@Finn-fq6dt yes indeed

[@skipneumann1]

One of those- where were you when you first saw him.

[@mdm73100]

Shawn Is the best to ever live

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@mdm73100 glad you liked it.

[@myob3574]

damn, made that guitar his BIIOOTCH!!!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@myob3574 😂😂 he did!

[@uuu6095]

Best version of this! Thanks

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@uuu6095 cheers

[@mikepoirier4899]

If someone asks you 'Who is Shawn Lane?' show them this.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@mikepoirier4899 yes!

[@alwilliams1997]

I hope Jonas Hellborg releases more material?

[@Truthinshredding1]

I assume all videos that were made are live now.

[@JoshuaPatrickGarrett]

Classic shred. Classic Charvel.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@JoshuaPatrickGarrett classic Shawn!

[@JoshuaPatrickGarrett]

@@Truthinshredding1 indeed

[@sugarysnowflake]

Wow ! thanks for uploading this

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@sugarysnowflake watch it on TV

[@ShrobsImprov]

Man I love this guy! Monster

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@ShrobsImprov always one to watch.

[@tedmich]

Nice! A bit too much delay for my tastes but that was the fashion.

[@Truthinshredding1]

Indeed, but living in the moment too.

[@skakkalabinko]

I hope we get the atlanta show with jonas hellborg and jeff sipe on good quality

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@skakkalabinko you would need permission from Jonas Hellborg.

[@TheMetalMag]

saw him in 94 in Paris

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@TheMetalMaggood video from Paris

[@andrebanaszkiewicz1215]

Unglaublich 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@andrebanaszkiewicz1215 👍👍👍

[@danlchazmusic5024]

John Coltrane of the guitar.

[@Truthinshredding1]

Holdsworth was probably the closest. Later Shawn Lane was definitely in that direction.

[@tymanngruter1808]

Insane...... just insane! ♨️♨️♨️

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@tymanngruter1808 glad you checked it out. Thanks for your comment. 🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@stevetim2029]

the intro was very uli jimi nasty

[@Truthinshredding1]

I didn't hear that, but may be so.

[@2minutesguitar708]

Thanks a lot!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@2minutesguitar708 🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@volpeverde6441]

super guitarist....

[@Truthinshredding1]

yes indeed

[@NEVAB4]

Impossible. I didn't see or hear that.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@NEVAB4 time machine required, imagine it live.

[@XTerkRS]

Wow!

[@Truthinshredding1]

yes a good one

[@XTerkRS]

@@Truthinshredding1 One of the best guitar players ever born😢

[@jeremyhiltz1224]

Damn…killer

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@jeremyhiltz1224 thanks for checking out and commenting.

[@MarkPillows]

buckethead on bass nice

[@Truthinshredding1]

I think that's Barry Bays on bass.

[@丸ぬ中]

最高❗

[@Truthinshredding1]

yes!

[@gtrlw11]

Holy shit!

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@gtrlw11 good stuff 😄👍

[@daledykes9253]

Yeah, but I’ll bet Jimi never had to hitch up his sweatpants while playing 64th notes.

[@shredmaster300]

Ahahahahhahahjajajahhaa

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@daledykes9253 😄😂😂😂... Yes I noticed that. Did he miss a note? 😂

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@shredmaster300 😂

[@MrAwesomeSaucesome]

Iconic 🙌

[@custommusic2433]

Guitar was not enough expressive instrument for him IMHO

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@custommusic2433 perhaps not, he was more out there with Hellborg.

[@Truthinshredding1]

first

[@Truthinshredding1]

You posted it, of course your first...

[@Truthinshredding1]

Again?

[@Lycanthropy54or]

I’m confused this either too technical or having different tastes

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@Lycanthropy54or it's just the spirit of the age.

[@Jakeman90210]

he forgot to sing

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@Jakeman90210 😂😂😂😂

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@Jakeman90210 if you look closely he's singing his solos.

[@bryanwilliams3665]

This is ok, , but i much prefer Zakk Wyldes version. I understand its all subjective.

[@Truthinshredding1]

No problem, no doubt Zack would like this too.

[@CJ-nm8sw]

Pretty amazing in a way but man, those fast parts sound like shit if I'm honest.

[@JoeandAngie]

In person it was magical.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@CJ-nm8sw not to everyone's taste for sure.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@JoeandAngie I saw him live and he blew my mind, during Powers Of Ten release period. Such a nice guy too.

[@JoeandAngie]

We'd see Shawn and the Willys at least 2-4 times a month in the 80s. They were a cover band. It was awesome each and every show. We were friends. Fought autoimmune constantly and had bad psoriasis, hence the long sleeves. Corticosteroids, high dose and long term, causes weight gain regardless of diet.

[@CJ-nm8sw]

@@JoeandAngie I've heard that story. It's really sad. He was clearly a very special guy. I heard he used to transcribe whole classical pieces in his head first time he heard it and could play it right back.

[@thefrogking481]

This is supposed to be good? I wonder why I'd never heard much about him . I'll keep Gilbert, Vai, Satch and Malmsteen.

[@Truthinshredding1]

Gilbert worshipped the guy.

[@bigfaby]

@@Truthinshredding1 Malmsteen too.

[@dantenapoles5951]

Bad ass? Or just waayyyyy too much? 🤔 Sick super clean shredding but the music? Where is the music? Sorry guys (and the few girls here).

[@Truthinshredding1]

well he' the legend, so you don't take my word for it.

[@dantenapoles5951]

@@Truthinshredding1 uhmm, what was that in English? Lol, you shredding your speech? Wait a min, my bad, are you an auctioneer? Anywho, sorry your feelings were hurt. 😘

[@NoBSMusicReviews]

Boring as hell. I just don’t get the appeal. Less speed and more soul is required.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@NoBSMusicReviews each to his own. There are plenty of "less is more" players for you to pick from.

[@mikemorgan548]

Doesn't fit the song

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@mikemorgan548 it's just the way Shawn was wired.

[@zlatkodraskovic5532]

Too many Twinkies for breakfast.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@zlatkodraskovic5532 sugar rush!

[@turdbooger6051]

Meh, this guys just ripping off Kirk Hammet.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@thelastperfectman4139]

He was around before Hammet.

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@turdbooger6051 😂😂😂

[@williamcampbell163]

Not even close.

[@turdbooger6051]

@@williamcampbell163 I know right, like this guys no where near Hammet!

[@CosmosArchipelago]

LOL wut. Kirk is like elementary musician. Shawn was a virtuous.

[@brucepettengill6183]

Remember when he had me over. He’d just toured the Jackson/Charvel guitar plant and they’d given him close to 8 or 10 guitars to get his opinion on them and consider endorsing them. He wailed on that Jackson until MY fingers hurt! He says “Oh yeah, check this axe out….” Popped out a Surfcaster in a mint green that had “prototype” pressed into the back of the headstock. Then a year or so later, they officially released the Surfcaster for public sales. Ran in to him and asked bout that weird mint green guitar and he goes “man give me $100 and it and the case are yours!” Wish I had taken him up on it just to have an axe that belonged to him. Foolishly, I’d bought a Roland GR 300 floor synth module for the guitar cause I had bought a GR 700 Synth/Guitar and couldn’t find a floor module anywhere. Heck he sold it to me for $60. Course the dedicated 24pin connection cord was missing. Eventually found one. Alas the GR 700 guitar, with its pink fur-lined case got stolen outta my car after practice when I left it in the truck accidently. Held on to GR 300 floor module for about 6 or 8 years but never found another guitar “controller” for sale. Bout 2001 heard about this thing called Ebay folks were using, found out that very GR300 floor module was selling there for $600 +/- and like a stupid idiot sold it. So now have nothing that belonged to Shawn. RIP Shawn….you were the best Memphis ever produced and I miss you and you weird little laugh (that always made me laugh hearing it).

[@Truthinshredding1]

@@brucepettengill6183 I'm going to add this comment to the description. Thank you so much for the story. ♥️