Waves
Guthrie Govan, 2006, from Erotic Cakes. Solo by Guthrie Govan.
Waves shows Guthrie Govan's ability to fuse fusion harmony with rock energy and melodic clarity. His playing moves smoothly between legato runs, precise alternate picking and expressive whammy-bar phrasing, often within a single phrase. He is known for making difficult passages sound conversational, and Waves is full of lines that seem to ebb and flow like the title suggests. His Suhr tone is clear and versatile, capable of both warmth and bite. The piece became a favorite among players who study modern fusion technique. Listen for the way he uses the whammy bar to shape individual notes, adding subtle vibrato and slides that give his lines a vocal quality.
Waves by Guthrie Govan is featured in our Fusion (#18), Shred (#19) lists. The solo is played by Guthrie Govan and the song was released in 2006.
In our lists
- The 25 Greatest Fusion Guitar Solos — #18
- The 25 Greatest Shred Guitar Solos — #19
- Best of the 21st Century — #3
- The Best Guthrie Govan Guitar Solos — #3
Sources
Who played the guitar solo on Waves?
Guthrie Govan played the solo on Guthrie Govan's Waves (2006).
What guitar was used on the Waves solo?
A suhr, according to widely reported accounts.