David Gilmour vs Robin Trower |
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Icarium
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Topic: David Gilmour vs Robin Trower Posted: March 24 2013 at 20:56 |
Two of the most impressive guitarists of the late 60s and all 70s whos style and tone sat a mark on how guitar should sound. A guitar forum website stated that Trower probably had the best vibrato in rock but Gilmour also knows how the vibrato works.
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cstack3
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Posted: March 24 2013 at 21:37 |
Close, as they are both heavily influenced by the blues! However, I voted for Gilmour as the more progressive in his styling & voicing. This cut is a good example Gilmour's progressive blues style....love this song! |
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Manuel
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Posted: March 24 2013 at 22:27 |
I agree with you 100%
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octopus-4
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 04:40 |
Never heard the second, am I missing something? If so close to Gilmour it seems yes.
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Moogtron III
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 04:41 |
Trower was the original guitar player in Procol Harum (and he had a lengthy solo career after).
I prefer Gilmour, but Trower has a great style.
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Chozal
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 05:27 |
... Will answer to that after having listened to Trower's playing. Thanks for the discovery :3
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Hercules
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 05:28 |
Both.
Trower is a bit more technically skilled but Gilmour has a slightly better feel; they're both excellent.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 05:34 |
Easiest poll ever. Gilmour.
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HolyMoly
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 07:20 |
Gilmour. Trower's tone is a wonder to behold - I saw him live and couldn't believe the tone control he had - but Gilmour's is at least as good, and he has a bit more stylistic range.
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jude111
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 09:27 |
Was Robin Trower the guy who thought Hendrix's soul was reincarnated in himself, or am I thinking of someone else?
Edited by jude111 - March 25 2013 at 09:29 |
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Icarium
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 09:32 |
Robert Fripp took guitar lessons from Robin Trower
Edited by aginor - March 25 2013 at 09:33 |
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octopus-4
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 10:33 |
Here with the reincarnation of Syd Barrett.... |
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Icarium
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 10:56 |
Robin Trower and Robert Fripp
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Progosopher
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 13:36 |
Trower all the way here, not for his Procul Harem work but for his solo output. Fantastic tones, awesome technique, tasty when he needs to be and fast when he wants it.
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Ruby900
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 14:30 |
Gilmour all day, everyday.......
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sukmytoe
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 15:26 |
Trower is the more technically proficient guitarist whereas Gilmour is the icon. Preference wize I have to say Gilmour purely due to Pink Floyd however if this was about Gilmour's solo efforts vs Trower I would lean the other way.
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otto pankrock
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 19:26 |
Can't decide...no vote
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The Dark Elf
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Posted: March 25 2013 at 22:50 |
That would be Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush. Love Trower, but his best work came on three albums. Gilmour has a lengthier resume of great songs. |
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