TOP 10 Rock Guitar Riffs of All-Time Performed

[@thebaldshredder]

That's a pretty iconic list. I'm surprised the AI didn't put Mr. Roboto on the list! Wait, does that song even have a riff?

[@clemlabelle8740]

I can tell a lot of thought went into the guitar sounds. Well done.

[@8MinuteAxe]

A lot of thought goes into everything it's one of my weaknesses

[@CthulhuInc]

that ed winter riff brings back so many memories, mark! and, as always, i have added yet a few more titles to my ever-growing list of "songs to learn" ah, who am i kidding? all of these were already on that list! 😊

[@davegreeley]

I love that LP. Nice work Mark

[@TheVitalEdge]

Well, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Gun n' Roses, Eagles, Deep Purple, and 2 by E.C. Seems like AI HAS got a brain!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Led Zeppelin could have the entire top 10.

[@NamikSokolovic3778]

​@@lyndoncmp5751 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roklok9856]

nice rock-loks. The prototype and the final product.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Good eye mate

[@charlesmanthy9697]

Just bought the Rok Lok, thanks for the discount Mark!

[@toddscala2412]

Its awesome!

[@blakewilliams1293]

As with my wife, AI and I don't always see eye-to-eye......but, the selections were exceptionally well played. Cool idea for a video. Thanks for sharing.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Much appreciated I wish a I could help me write thoughtful comments. Mark

[@blakewilliams3702]

⁠I’d rather have imperfect human comments over a soulless IA suggestions any day!

[@grievouserror]

Mark, I can't tell you how nice this was to have waiting today when I got home from work! Another great job, and thank you for raising AI awareness. 😀

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Funny line about Yngwie and Petrucci. BTW, super-sweet looking Green Tele with binding and extra single coil in between standard Tele pickup setup!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Carl. It's about time somebody noticed my 99 American Deluxe. The guitar has logged many many miles but its not even close to having the markings of a relic. Since the 80s, guitars are built too damn well. Lol

[@carleubanks3386]

I think I could hang with AI, Mark. Very well done!

[@MichaelDutle]

Well done, Mark!

[@freesk8]

Great video, Mark! Nice playing! :)

[@8MinuteAxe]

Thanks brother I really appreciate it. I I wish AI could do that.

[@roberthudson9942]

Well AI did it again those were some of the best riffs out there and you once again played them flawlessly good job Mark

[@8MinuteAxe]

The reply is spam. Please disregard. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[@roberthudson9942]

@@8MinuteAxe I was going to mess with them😀

[@charlesmanthy9697]

Cool video Mark! It's hard to believe that AI thinks it's in my age bracket. Maybe AI needs to retire soon? Keep bringing back the "Henley" references, love 'em!

[@wayneclewell]

Thanks Mark, was very enjoyable

[@michaelirby1747]

I could agree with all of them except #1. Great video and again you came up with a new idea to share. Thanks.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I forgot to say that free ride is one Of my all time favorite rifts. I guess it was implied.. LOL.

[@estephanieherrera5836]

I think deep purple smoke on the water Is the most iconic riff

[@orvillegibson188]

I seem to go missing if I try to post a comment on my phone. I'm in Japan (been here for months) and I think something is getting lost in translation. I didn't pack an axe for the trip. Good list Mark. I did send a message in on my phone but I'm sure it's been hijacked, so I'm posting again. I'm sure Don Henley could benefit from AI if it was released in a version he could plug into his ear. OK. I asked AI (ChatGPT: there are other flavors) for the 10 best rock riffs of all time and this is what it gave me; 1. Smoke on the Water 2.Sunshine of your Love 3. Satisfaction 4. Whole Lotta Love 5. Day Tripper 6. Sweet Child o' Mine 7. Back in Black 8. Purple Haze 9. Enter Sandman 10. Iron Man. AI responds to the way the wording of your query is arranged. It's easy to re-arrange the same query, with the same words in a different order, and get a different result. I used it to generate lyrics for 3 songs and it did an OK job, from the search criteria I entered. Clearly, if you want less mechanical sounding lyrics, you have to enter more clues. I entered a few clues for lyrics for a river in the Australian outback, then increased the number of clues twice and got better lyrics each time. There was no add music function on the AI tool, else I would have tried that out too, to see if it can compose. I'm hanging out on the little but very pretty island of Iki, off the coast of Nagasaki, and it's about time to get off the beach and get me to the Saki Bar. Beaches here are as good as Australia. Very few people, no traffic, and for the seasoned lecher, well...use your imagination! Sayonara.

[@rrip1527]

I have to say this is a pretty good list.

[@johnc4480]

Sorry I missed your live part of the video. Some great playing as usual Mark!

[@8MinuteAxe]

No worries at all. I sincerely appreciate the support and I'm grateful for your time. Enjoy your week. Mark

[@PaulBridges-v9t]

Hi Mark I agree with half of the AI choices. Love the Clapton stuff. Day Tripper reminded me when I listen to it on my 45 until I wore it out. Love the Beatles. Nice green tele. Rock on

[@besalon9931]

❤Great riffs!!

[@stankruger6823]

I really enjoyed this one and the ai bits were funny. Leave the gun...LMAO.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Yes

[@1minutecomicswalahollywood648]

Hello 8 minute axe, I am a new subscriber. ❤

[@8MinuteAxe]

Not only that, but you are 7 minutes faster than I am. I watched a couple of your movie cut videos. Well done. That's a lot of work. My wife watches Titanic over and over. It's not like it's Caddyshack. I don't understand. I really appreciate your time and support. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend. Take care and stay safe. Mark

[@hollyperry2731]

Awesome video brother really enjoyed. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimkelehan1366]

Totally enjoyed the video Mark! I don’t agree with #1 though! But such is life! 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@estephanieherrera5836]

Why don’t you agree with number one ?

[@jim3041]

Hey mark, you trained your A.I. well, they're all great choices! The white Rok-loks you had on some of your straps look really cool! Are you going to be offering them?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Jim. The white RLs were the 3D printed prototypes. We will be offering them in white and metallic sometime soon though. I will certainly let you know. Take care. Mark

[@tomg8888]

AI picked surprisingly well!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Not too risky but All Right Now was an interesting pick

[@scottbaker5938]

Gotta say, that's a perfectly reasonable reasonable list. AI did a fine job.

[@andyguitar3805]

Awesome playing as always 👌 but I've missed Kashmir 😢

[@MalclomHarper-by1zr]

So far I've seen you play an, Ibanez 12-string, vangola 12-string, Harley Benton,12-string,Taylor 12 string a Mitchell 12 string, Rickenbacker 12 string. And you played everyone beautifully and you played every song Perfect and very entertaining.😎 oh yeah and the Squire electric 12-string wow nice guitar. I also saw you with a reverend 12-string you're doing that video you play a different 12-string but I can't read what make it is and the icon on the stock is not familiar to me, but I couldn't read it.

[@yellowcat1310]

good list

[@hardyho]

Livin Lovin Maid is one of the very best!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Agreed. I just watched a video by some guy that listed Jimmy Page as the 4th most overrated guitar player ever. Needless to say, I clicked away from the video. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate your time and comment. Enjoy the rest of your week. Mark

[@msherer260]

"Ferry across the Mersey", "It's Gonna Be Alright" Gerry and the pacemakers 12 string recorded songs.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mark. Thanks so much for checking out the video. Ferry Cross the Mersey is a 6-string acoustic and a Ukulele. He pretends to play the Ric that he famously butchered, in the movie and on top of the pops. It's some of the worst fake playing ever. It's still floating around somewhere. He admitted that he wasn't thinking at all when he did it. The 12 string solo in It's Gonna Be Alright is probably that guitar although some believe that he used John's 325-12. There are so many conflicting stories but one thing is for sure. We will never get the real story on anything regarding Zep. They can't agree on anything. LOL. Again, I really appreciate your time and comment. Take care and be well. Mark

[@toddscala2412]

another great one.

[@NDFlyFisher]

Given the #1 pick, DO NOT take AI into a guitar store and let it play that song. 😂 Not a bad selection. A couple I’d eliminate but overall a good list.

[@zakblackhawk204]

Gonna tell us more about that 3 pickup tele? Is it custom shop?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Zak. Good eye. I bought it from Musician's Friend in 1999. It was a custom color order. It's the American Deluxe. I they only made the three pickup configuration in 98 and 99. This guitar has logged a lot of miles. It was my only guitar on the road for most of my heavy gigging days. I have so many damn guitars now I rarely use it these days but it always feels like an old glove every time I pick it up. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate your time and comment. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care. Mark

[@shaylee2b]

smoke on the water was a surprise for the #1 lick

[@a.battaglia4024]

Which Ai did you used?

[@8MinuteAxe]

Great question. Gpt 4 0 with the temp all the way up. I don't mess with the other settings. I'm really just getting acclimated with generative a I. I'm sure my answers would have been more creative and less predictable. If I had more experience and use more qualifiers. Which do you prefer? Bard tends to have the same predictable patterns. MS and Apple are rolling out so the ante should be raised. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I really appreciate it.

[@MalclomHarper-by1zr]

Also saw you played a Takamine and then that one that I couldn't read.the shape of the name was not familiar as well it's like a round circle with a name through it and I couldn't read it.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Mal. Hit me with an email at [e-mail] just so I don't forget to include you in the drawing. I really appreciate your time and comments. Take care. Mark

[@cliffcomins9590]

Was that living colour at the very beginning?

[@FarrellMcGovern]

It would be hard to really challenge that any of these riffs doesn't deserve to be on the list. All are classics.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Very well put. You said more in one sentence then I've said in answering 50 comments. Lol

[@FarrellMcGovern]

@@8MinuteAxeThanx!

[@estephanieherrera5836]

Yessir deep purple!!!!!!!!

[@robnoonan6541]

Can’t argue with AI on these! But can it tune a 12-string for you?

[@MoviesNStuff]

The AI has a decent taste in music!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Not diverse but knows classic rock well. :)

[@MoviesNStuff]

@8MinuteAxe well the prompt was 'top 10 classic rock riffs'

[@estephanieherrera5836]

Decent ?

[@gerryr8713]

Sorry I'm late

[@8MinuteAxe]

Hey Gerry. We are musicians. We aren't governed by time. I wish that were true. :)

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

AI can’t produce a “greatest” list any better than my Aunt Harold. Too many styles, metrics, and in the end, it’s subjective.

[@toddscala2412]

Of course it is. It's just fun.

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

@write_me_MinuteAxe8 With all the ❤️’s you’re dropping on people you don’t even know in comments, perhaps you could give away flowers, too! Hare Krishna.

[@8MinuteAxe]

Sorry. Spammers!. I don't even know what telegram is. A lot of the big youtubers have been getting hit. If this is a sign that I've "made it", I'd rather go back to the minors! I apologize for any inconvenience. Take care and have a great day. -Mark

[@100Aces]

Another great video Mark! I believe AI can be very helpful, but I also believe it will be the demise of society….because it WILL be abused.

[@djh1947]

Several months ago when ChatGPT first was accessible I asked it a whole bunch of questions and posed it a logic question that any normal human could figure out. It failed miserably and all it could respond to the logic question was to ask me to give it the answer. 😢 although I don't think it realised it was actually doing that. 😢😢 Eventually, I told ChatGPT that I considered it to be the biggest confidence trick the software industry had played on the public since IBM introduced OS/2. It replied " I'm sorry you feel that way" A typical wussy West Coast response. I figure that AI is only being worshipped because the educational level of the media is so low as to not be able to tell intelligence from stupidity. I do enjoy your videos though.

[@8MinuteAxe]

I used GPT 4.0 with the temp all the way up. I took a short class on generative A.I. but I didn't use any kind of prompt strategy for this. Besides, what's going to be the result. A.I doesn't have tendencies or predilections. It's all algorhimic. Sometimes anomalies present themselves but that's probably how the algo on that one works. GPT 4.0 is a vast improvement over 3.0 and 3.5. Like you said, it's very predictable but it does have a lot of good uses with things that are repetitive or organizational in nature. I have used it to help me organize my time better. There certainly weren't any revelations but then I wasn't expecting one nor would I call it that even if it were helpful. LOL. Thanks so much for checking out the video. Take care and have a great evening. Mark

[@kaushvaidya7429]

Robot!

[@8MinuteAxe]

Doin the robot. Revenge of the Nerds

[@stevenkarnisky411]

No Hendrix? Come on. No Buddy Holly? Jailhouse Rock. Wake Up Little Suzy. Money for Nothing. I don't fault the riffs you played, Mark. You played them well, and several would be on my list of the greatest, too. AI simply goes through classic rock stations and picks the ones played most often. It does not think for itself. Certainly, it has uses in science and technology, but not popular culture. Leave human behavior to humans!

[@gdkopinionator4356]

AI, at its core is just like any other piece of software -> garbage in = garbage out. These large language models are quite useful, but one needs to understand that they are entirely dependent upon the information provided to them. They can only work with what is on the internet. That may seem like a lot, but it is only a tiny fraction of human experience. What AI does is to infer what something might look like, based upon historical data, and user requests. When Sonny Rollins improvises (though, he doesn't anymore because of his age), he reacts to all of the things around him, as well as all of the things he has experienced in the past. If he broke his little toe that morning, it MIGHT have an effect on what he plays tonight. Those things, little incidents where we have never developed equations that predict their occurrences are not calculated, and cannot be included in whatever a generative AI creates. "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" would never have been written if Trevor Rabin didn't need to run to the bathroom! AI will produce a stream of pseudo-creative reruns.

[@8MinuteAxe]

We aren't much different. Electrical impulses. :) thanks for your input...and output.

[@timkryworuka1196]

Good list and great playing but where the hell is the greatest guitar riff of all time “ money for nothing “?

[@8MinuteAxe]

That's a great call. Money for nothing is definitely in my top 10. I need to revisit that one. I've always played it like everybody else (wrong). Paul Davids did a video where he breaks down every little finger pop, dynamics, etc. I need to check that out. Thanks for supporting the channel and for a most excellent comment. Please take care and be well. Mark

[@LiliiaLily]

#winaguitar

[@emac1652]

Usually I detest these lists, but have to admit this one's pretty solid.

[@8MinuteAxe]

It's funny, the work I put into this video was all about trying to get good tones for each of these well known riffs. Some I tried to match the original. Some I tried to give it my own take but each was thought out more than usual. Thanks so much for checking it out and for the kind words. Have a great week and take care. Mark