Written by Svneatr on 16.01.2011 at 08:46

The solo just doesn't suit the song at all.

Isn't it what happens in tons of songs? I understand that some people pay attention to guitar solos and enjoy this kind of thing but I see guitar solos more as a nuisance to atmosphere, flow and consistency. Most of the time, I think is doesn't bring more to a song but bring it down instead.

Written by RavenKing on 16.01.2011 at 15:04

Written by Svneatr on 16.01.2011 at 08:46

The solo just doesn't suit the song at all.

Isn't it what happens in tons of songs? I understand that some people pay attention to guitar solos and enjoy this kind of thing but I see guitar solos more as a nuisance to atmosphere, flow and consistency. Most of the time, I think is doesn't bring more to a song but bring it down instead.

That's arguable. Not untrue but arguable. If you listen to someone like Chuck Schuldiner, his solos always add to the song. I would say that it's about 50/50. Most artists and bands and what-not do solos either because they feel they "have to" or because they want to show off. A good solo builds up a song the same way a vocal line does. The solo in Was It Worth It (I believe) was one they felt they "had to do". I cringe when the solo comes up.

Written by Svneatr on 17.01.2011 at 00:32

Written by RavenKing on 16.01.2011 at 15:04

Written by Svneatr on 16.01.2011 at 08:46

The solo just doesn't suit the song at all.

Isn't it what happens in tons of songs? I understand that some people pay attention to guitar solos and enjoy this kind of thing but I see guitar solos more as a nuisance to atmosphere, flow and consistency. Most of the time, I think is doesn't bring more to a song but bring it down instead.

That's arguable. Not untrue but arguable. If you listen to someone like Chuck Schuldiner, his solos always add to the song. I would say that it's about 50/50. Most artists and bands and what-not do solos either because they feel they "have to" or because they want to show off. A good solo builds up a song the same way a vocal line does. The solo in Was It Worth It (I believe) was one they felt they "had to do". I cringe when the solo comes up.

Some solos are indeed enjoyable and emotional but too many times they feel as pointless wankery to me. It's not that I can't appreciate a well-done guitar solo but I'm not fond of them in general. However, usually, it's not annoyance but something I don't really notice or pay attention to because I don't really care.
And, to tell the truth, most music I'm listening to nowadays doesn't feature guitar solos at all or very few of them.
As far as I can remember, I've never been someone who pays attention to guitar solos.

Me likey..

Me likey not..

For some reason i enjoy this song

btw. there is the videoclip for this song - http://www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/6429/children-of-bodom-was-it-worth-it-video

This is one of the better songs on their album