Tumeni notes - Steve Morse 1990 Live

[@rdalev1]

Do you believe Rolling Stone just announced the top 100 guitarist and Morse wasn't on it. Goes to show what a rag it is !

[@a2ndopynyn]

Cultural Marxists, postmodernists, hipster douchebags. Chaka Khan was inducted into the RRHoF before Rush. The only ting worse than Rolling Stone is the New York Times.

[@jojoriggs7801]

A 2nd Opynyn I think he forgot about the rolling stone’s top 100 guitarists by now, been 8 years

[@a2ndopynyn]

@@jojoriggs7801 And? Truth is truth, and RS sucks balls.

[@marcodesimone6163]

cant believe that..he is one of my top 5 favourites

[@Jojo-yb4pt]

no steve morse,al di meola or joe satriani

[@peterverutes4021]

When the Dixie Dregs came to Long Island @ “My Father’s Place” Steve’s mother came to that show and sat in between my friend and me in dead center front row of the stage. We shared a cheese and fruit platter and couldn’t keep our eyes off Steve. His mom kept nudging me when Steve took off. She was a southern sweetheart. She got permission from the staff to take us downstairs back stage after the show to meet him. He was the only one in his own room still shredding on his guitar unplugged when we found him and walked in. He still had energy in him after that performance. I’ll never forget that incredible night...

[@robynvirga6160]

What a wonderful memory!!

[@mortensenray7403]

The story behind this song is that the record executives claimed that he played "too many notes," so this was his response!

[@VicRonson5150]

LEGEND

[@alanmatthew5713]

Like the scene in "Amadeus."

[@j.r.90001]

Leftover notes from blues players who didn't need them.

[@courtlaw1]

Steve Morse is and always will be known as one of the best guitar players that ever lived. Steve Morse is the equivalent to Steve Vai and Danny Gatton having a kid. Steve has all the technical tools and a master of getting an emotional sound out of the guitar.

[@rafchirinos]

Steve Morse!! 5 times voted Best Overall Guitarist!!! Technically perfect. He has all, technique, melody, rhythm. Strong use of chromatic scales. His influences go far beyond rock only. Respect!!!

[@a2ndopynyn]

And a beautifully musical heart that drives it all.

[@chrisk973]

And for his superior gifts, he isn't all puffed up (think big jack-in-the-box big beach ball head); rather, he's as humble as can be! Thanks for posting!

[@kenhoward3512]

Not just a spectacular guitarist, but a composer of some really beautiful songs, like "Highland Wedding" from his album, "High Tension Wires."

[@rickyjones7282]

Steve Morse is a true one off!!!! Nobody has this level of BRILLIANCE!!!!!!

[@tomschmidt4355]

Check out Marcus Deml / Errorhead !

[@chirsa586]

Nobody plays like this. Morse is legendary.

[@ltayl1]

no wonder Morse is Petrucci's hero.

[@nukhanlee1618]

Rrreeeeaaalllyyy!!??😯😎💪 Well, well, no wonder their stark similarity in their musical styles!! 🤔🔥👑

I love both guitarists. Morse is my first, Petrucci is next. Got to give Andy James a nod. He is a combination of Yngwie and Petrucci, in my opinion.

[@markkasick]

These three guys with such freakish chops, are total down to earth guys. I saw them in Milwaukee at Shank Hall and after the show they all came out and hung out with crowd, signed autographs and just mingled. Steve was really sick with a cold or something and he just sat at the edge of the stage and signed what ever you wanted. You could tell he was really feeling shitty but man did he tear it up.

[@mattbrowne7862]

I can't imagine anyone playing the song without caffeine ! Incredible and FUN!

[@Acekorv]

This piece of music changed my life. I was 11 years old and a friend of mine on my street put this on a cassette tape for me after I heard it at his place (his dad was a musician) I’d never heard something so cool in my life. I listened to that tape everyday for a month and that began my love for playing the guitar. I still can’t play this tune but I made a promise to myself back then to be able to play it so now 26 years later I’m here determined to learn it. It’s still such a awesome piece of music, love it, But very hard to play it perfectly. Straight alternate picking. Banjo picking. I bet some great banjo players or bluegrass shredders could learn it more quickly than a others because the technique it requires is very unorthodox from “regular “ guitar playing.

[@seamasmanly]

I’ve been learning this for twenty years too. Half speed, half speed…😂

[@robertmcdonald1664]

Meet the teacher every time Morse plays we go to school The fact the planet doesn’t see it sucks but musicians know he is the best period What a gift to see the Steve morse band and the Dregs all those years His musicianship compositions and uncompromising musical nature are unmatched and he should be noted with all the greats every time Just as profound as VH Page and Hendrix in my humble opinion

[@sansubr]

It took me a while to figure how to read your comment. After that, I agree!

[@rkb2092]

I saw this tour and Steve had me screaming during this song, especially that heavy middle part. One of the best shows I ever saw.

[@iamgoz1]

Saw Steve play with Kansas on a USO tour sometime around 1988 in Germany

[@lukemanify]

I was there in Mannheim

[@vicarius1000]

Awesome. One of great Steve´s songs.

[@lbochitt1990ar]

Hey! I can do it in my sleep. Really, only in my dreams....

[@ShaggyDawg]

Those poor girls I insisted on dragging to Steve Morse Band concerts from 1988-1990. Only one (who was a guitarist) could get into it. The rest were like "Yawn. Oh well, it's something to do."

[@banjoneely]

What seperates Steve from the rest of the pack (malmsteen, satriani, etc), is his abliity to alternate pick everything he does! No sweeps on these arpeggios and very few hammer ons-pull offs. This guys is the Master!

[@GapToothBitch]

@Anthony Nichols "Cheating" lmfao

[@carlahuizinga7314]

Paul Gilbert and Al Di Meola can also do that !!.

[@moreblack]

Zakk Wylde and Frank Marino do it too.

[@lucasimmons075]

His only true rival in alternate picking is Robert Fripp. They both alternate pick across strings so effortlessly it's insane

[@JohnWahlers]

@@lucasimmons075 Disagree-Morse himself has said John Petrruci has the best right hand of any player he has ever seen, Paul Gilbert is also incredible at alternate picking

[@thomg3]

the guitarist and the bassist are awesome they can blend it together well

[@robynvirga6160]

The drummer is good too!

[@Zxcid]

the best guitar player in the world... i can't say anything more...

[@kenhoward3512]

I bet Steve Morse would be happy to tell us whom HE listens to.

[@rbclima]

Thats why his hands are busted up nowadays 😳. That's BRUTAL picking!

[@Meddled]

And he did it all whilst dressed like a small time Russian gangster!

[@krelbar]

I saw him do this in 1989 at the Living Room in Providence. I had this good guitar player from my friends band come out to see him. When they played this song, he was sold!

[@Deep1Purple2]

this song is the best!! Steve Morse for ever

[@romulovermersch4548]

Just a truly masterpiece. Wonderful performance.

[@nukhanlee1618]

The Great Steve Morse, everybody!! 🔥👑 I always have this high opinion that he's #thebest when it comes to picking (literally) on the electric guitar! No guitarist old/new can match him (and all that sans the freaking invasion of the ubiquitous Technology)!! ☝️💪

[@kreuzzer2845]

really one of the best! with his incredible song! and this also played live, unbelievable! thank you so much for sharing! this piece inspired me to do my accoustic solo,(you can find it also on KZbin) greetings from Germany,KREUZZER!

[@Stratofennder]

Proudly present Mr humble, steve morse..

[@billpierce]

Brutal song to cover!!! Steve just ain't human

[@WyattIamrolling]

His true fans know it and anyone with an ear or eyes knows it. His resume speaks for its self. Walk into guitar center and ask them if they've ever heard of him!!! Hell yes they have!!!!

[@leoalagre]

Idol of Idols. That’s Steve Morse category

My favorite guitarist!

[@fitrunner2500]

@CurbsideLife And who is better....I suppose you're gonna say Vai or Van Halen? The beauty of Steve Morse is not just his incredible talent but his reluctance to shred the hell out of the guitar at every turn. Steve Morse is THEE best....bar none!

[@BenEller]

Beastly!!!

[@ak47dragunov]

Playing this seated comfortably is insane enough. He's slaying it with the guitar slung pretty low for prog standards. Jaw dropping

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

I still have the Dixie Dregs LP from back in the 70's !! Steve Morse is genius. 🤗💯🎶🎸🔥

[@robmanic44]

A vastly underrated guitarist.

[@guitarpedaldemos9121]

by who? I've never heard any one say that he was anything other than amazing. highly rated and highly deserved.

[@robmanic44]

Guitar Pedal Demos Most people have never heard of him!

[@guitarpedaldemos9121]

true. I think most guitarists have though, and I'd say that's who his music is aimed at for the most part. But I hear ya, he certainly deserves the recognition. Amazing player!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

only by those who are vastly ignorant

[@davidepannone6021]

I'd not say underrated. I'd say unknown. Atleast by newer generation. I knew steve since i was 16. Once you get introduced to steve it's impossible to underestimate him.

[@deonbekende]

his alternate picking is godlike .... every guitarist that try it know what i mean. You usualy do that stuff with swaping, it's almost impossible to do this in standard picking but it's what he does.

[@a2ndopynyn]

Watch his pick hand during that passage just after the solo. Otherworldly.

[@georgemorris4142]

always inspiring thanks Dixie dregs Steve morse

[@savageaxis7721]

wow amazing! I had no idea who played this song for 30 years, and now I accidentally found it - great!

[@gramusel2517]

ich liebe steve ...

[@pjotr669]

The true technician, but with feel!!

[@jwmeirose]

wow! what a guy!!

[@phil123711]

One of the masters I enjoy very much.

[@chrislawson7983]

Thanks Steve for your teaching vids😊

[@Missjollyroger]

I also admire Dave larue on the bass-he seems a techy John Entwistle to me,with those super flaps and fascinating grooves.They both play breath-takin'ly amazing!!

[@DANGILBERT03]

this is a badassbass!!! steve is the monster of alternate picking

[@HarmonyFlix]

I had his instructional DVD where he shows the main theme to this tune. I have tried really hard to play it but i always mess up the arpeggios because it is played with alternate picking which is incredibly difficult. If your wristle position is different from his you probably never will be able to play this.

[@1matrix9]

PERFECTION!!! Thanks so much!

[@cometblazt]

all around the best guitar player

[@freddylive4181]

.. this is crazy good.

[@SalutMusicman]

He is great so much !!

[@laertll1100]

he goes and does all that insane run and presses the pedal early at 2:47

[@Basis213]

Yes I was sort of shocked, too. And no Albert Lee or maybe Frank Gambale. Even no Al di Meola , who was a guitar icone in the 70's. Therefore we got Jack White in it :o . It would be loughable if it wasn't so sad.

[@a2ndopynyn]

Rolling Stone sucks ass.

[@jayb9687]

I bought the cassette tape when this album came out.

[@oroluia2070]

Maybe the hardest thing ever writen for guitar.

[@SamuraiGuitar]

oro luia yep, together with Fracture, by King Crimson.

[@vonStahlhelm]

In the moment i try to learn to figure out how to play arpeggios with alternate picking. Its barbaric. But it sounds more powerful than sweep picking. So i try it and hope i get it.

[@Boomsterblak]

Well Holy Sheep Nuts...that was fun..cool tunes

[@vchiriwarren]

excellent!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rookieguitarguy]

my step dad saw him live. he said that steve did the thing where you lay something down, hit a button and it woould keep playing it over again(srry dont remember what its called). but he did it like seven times, then he picked up a electric violin and played that. and the whole time the crowd was completely silent cuz they couldnt comprehend all of it.

[@jcnaples]

I listened to this while I did h/w, so I wasn't paying attention Thought I was 15 minutes in; turns out it was just ending

[@tonocobain16]

GRANDE STEVIE MORSE¡¡¡¡¡

[@orionsherbert]

Wow!

[@JavierSaavedraGuitar]

es simplemente incrible !

[@vboy13]

just insane!

[@HenriqueSantos-il5yb]

Brutal Magic.

[@thiagomassara]

@cgDominic yeah you sure hear it =P I saw a video last week where petrucci talks about morse and his prefference for alternate picking instead of sweeping and taking a lot of ideas from morse... i believe petrucci gets his "non-clean" stuff from morse too hehehe both can do pretty stuff while playing in a really dirty way

[@Grovesgeo]

I saw Steve Morse band in the 1984 tour and then miscellaneous Dregs reunions. Did anybody see him open for McLaughlin/ Di Meola and Paco de Lucia

[@jimscherer6047]

He joined them for the encore.

[@bytedildo]

You should also check the guitar players he likes and respects:Eric Johnson,Steve Howe,Pat Metheny, John Petrucci, Steve Lukather...

[@a2ndopynyn]

He went to music school in Miami with Pat. I read a bit of an interview where they asked Pat about Steve. He said when arrived at school, the first thing he heard was that there was this guy he HAD to see play, this guy Steve Morse. Pat said not only his picking, but his ability to improvise voice-leading like he does, were amazing to him.

[@Fr3derick]

Fantastic!!! Grandma mary

[@TysonMoonie]

That bass player is absolute ridiculous. Mind blown🥲

[@martyfriedman86]

awesome steve rules!

[@joanbounacos8958]

I'd love to see the sheet music on this!

[@Witragoni]

Que bien suena, esos tenis blances si eran tipicos en el heavy y thrash de los 80's jaja

[@tonyflorez703]

Beast!!!!

[@deanobeanocappachino7528]

My guitar teacher knows this guy

[@remaerd89]

well, his picking is really unique along with it's sound, and he is capable of playing with alternate picking really complex arpeggios that normaly would be played with sweep picking. And playing those arpeggios clean, is just a matter of practice, I've tried some of that myself, if u want, check out my vids, but off course, nothing like the great steve!

[@tymanngruter1808]

Genius.....

[@turockandar]

Obviously the greatest masters such as Beethoven, Bach and Mozart combined both; technique and emotion. Your saying that emotional content is not synonymous with good music is open to debate and to state that whether music moves you or not is irrelevant is a strange statement to make. If someone said that out of the four key elements of music; melody, harmony, counterpoint and tempo one was irrelevant it would at best be a rather contentious view.

[@gspete1340]

Blimey! :o)

[@jkrausz63]

Goooood !

[@jimothystoopleton]

sounds exactly the same live and in studio. actually better live. take notes dragonforce

[@rockiniboepip]

tough audience then, sheeeesh, I love ya Steve

[@Payin_Attention]

@laerti No - he was kicked out of HIGH school for refusing to cut his hair. Then he went to U of Miami music school. He was there vabout the same time as Metheny and Jaco.

[@waiwai62]

it's killer picking! too faster!

[@sgenetti77]

When too much delay is not enough...

[@metalmattm]

Pretty sure this song inspired many a final fantasy battle theme songs. SO good and catchy

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

He made them fit

[@Logic101-PhiUoa]

what a god

[@thecoldnovrain89]

@VyrasVargrPK I love Satch but he couldn't alternate pick all these arpeggios if he tried. 2 completely different players.

[@WyattIamrolling]

Steve Morse has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to prove to anyone AND rolling stone magazine is nothing g more than a fucking popularity con test. Morse is and always will be one of the greatest guitarists to pick up an instrument. PERIOD!!!!!!

[@bachinblack94]

the rapid arpeggioes on the intro part sounds like malmsteen

[@blackandtanful]

スティーヴ・モーズ～～怪物ギタリストの怪物ソロ～～恐れ入ります!(*´д｀*)90年代トリオ時代

[@malbecks316]

I am mentally playing Guitar Hero to this and crash/burn every two seconds.

[@GianDR19]

0:46 Van Romaine into the tom :-) Steve Morse is The Best!!!

[@HarmonyFlix]

Monster guitarrist but this tune is Very, Very difficult to play live or in any other setting. Even him is having trouble and the bassist also had problems with the fast phrases in the middle. but, hey, it´s rock and roll.

[@bdeprima]

I remember seeing him do this tune and the whole album - High Tension Wires at the old Studio 54 - maybe '89. He definitely played it much better , flawlessly actually . . . it was the first time I saw him with Dave Larue

[@HarmonyFlix]

I guess the tune was still fresh in his mind in 89. And he had it practiced to exhaustion, but as the years passed he moved on to another things and did not play this tune all the time so it is acceptable that it is not perfect! Regardless, Morse's skills are the Plateau to which every wannabe guitarist should aim to.

[@KingTabor]

This tune for alternate picking is like a think that should not be. Awesome nonetheless

[@Acekorv]

Look into “cracking the code”. It’s a youtube channel about picking. There is a episode about how Steve Morse picks the strings very interesting and could be helpful to be able to get better at playing this tune.

[@Payin_Attention]

@catapei They don't. He has a degree in classical guitar from University of Miami. (He was there at the same time Pat Metheny was, BTW.)

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

There is only one guitarist I would prefer to listen to over Steve Morse & his name is Jeff Beck.

[@TheSteelers5892]

@wsmc723 i was at the canyon! gods!

[@lofnme]

Seru banget anjay

[@MaestroReggi]

Why when Petrucci plays something like this,people say he is emotionless?!