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Lieutenant_Lan 
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 Topic: Steve Howe's best songPosted: September 27 2021 at 06:53 |
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Siberian Khatru is pretty good.
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Posted: September 26 2021 at 20:03 |
I agree that "South Side" and "Heart of the Sunrise" have great exposition of Steve's skills; just wanted some songs in which his playing/contributions were more central/forward. |
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Posted: September 26 2021 at 20:01 |
"Turn of the Century" was the last song I cut off! But, I agree: it is awesome and gorgeous from the guitarists perspective (always thought it dragged on a bit with too much "sameness"--a very long ballad.) |
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Posted: September 26 2021 at 19:59 |
I want a/THE song that showcases his diverse skills, including composition and style. "Mood for a Day" is just one dimension of Mr. Howe, agreed? |
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Posted: September 26 2021 at 19:29 |
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I'll have to go back through and think about it. Right now I'm leaning towards something from TFTO, which he just kind of lets loose all throughout. HOWEver, I do believe South Side Of The Sky definitely ranks as some of his most impressive work. His tone is decidedly metallic without having the sludgy quality of most 70s heavy metal players, and his fills are pure wizardry.
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Posted: September 26 2021 at 17:28 |
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All great songs but... Awaken !
Turn of the Century is also great !
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Posted: September 25 2021 at 11:52 |
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First vote for the Ancient, and just for his acoustic solo, one of his lost classic pieces.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 16:42 |
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What...no Mood for a Day?
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...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 15:09 |
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I guess it's "Gates"! I never thought it'd be this much of a runaway!
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 13:18 |
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All's A Chord.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 13:03 |
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He really works up a sweat with Siberian Khatru, so it's that.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 10:38 |
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Siberian Khatru I love the guitar outro. Very different and cool.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 08:38 |
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It’s hard to say with Steve Howe, since he is such and accomplished guitarist/songwriter. I love his work on Yours is no Disgrace, but it’s hard to pick one above the rest.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 03:57 |
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His contributions to Yes were many and all amazing. But for me, Gates Of Delirium is the pinnacle of all.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 02:47 |
His work - along with Squire's - on that intro is one of my favorite pieces of prog, let alone from my favorite piece of prog (CTTE)! Steve was shredding before shredding was cool.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 02:41 |
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Gates for me, although there is plenty of fine material to pick from!
His work on the entirety of "Close to the Edge" (both sides) is breathtaking. Edited by cstack3 - September 24 2021 at 02:42 |
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 02:29 |
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Starship Trooper is by far the best example of his stylistic range in a digestible, yet epic package. Particularly the Yessongs version. Siberian Khatru would be my runner up. All the options in TFTO and Relayer just flounder too much for my taste.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 02:08 |
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Hard to choose. probably Gates from this list but an honourable mention for To Be Over, one of his best solos imo.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 00:40 |
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Gates.
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Posted: September 24 2021 at 00:09 |
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Sound Chaser, and not just for the middle solo. He (and Chris) are firing on all cylinders in this piece. There are subtle things he's playing under the vocals in the beginning that just blow me...
...away. Sort of an Americana style.
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