GREATEST GUITAR SOLO OF ALL TIME

...By the one and only Django Reinhardt, greatest guitar genius in history.

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[ChesterBowerman]

The joy of Django's music is the complete lack of pretention. He played for himself and that's why it's stood the test of time. The humility of the phrasings and progessions is something almost unknown in modern music.

[CascadianExotics]

Nice to see a breakdown of this song. Years back, I rescued a dog who was a bait dog in a fighting ring and thus so traumatized from his former life that we had a hard time getting him to calm down. Ended up listening to Django one day (this one in particular), and he just laid his big ol head on my lap, and finally relaxed. Sadly, he passed away a couple years ago. This song became our song, and it will always be special to me.

[shiv]

I attended Antoine Boyer's online masterclass last month and he played us I'll see you in my dreams by Django Reinhard on his laptop and said that "Django was the most complete guitar player of all time, he had volume, he had feel, he had rhythm and every piece of Django Reinhardt is a masterclass in music."

[RobertSeviour]

I've loved Django's playing for 60 years but until today I have never seen such a close analysis, . Thanks Lucas.

[TheHeadown]

Django would be stoked to know that someone talked this in-depth about his improvised solo this many years later, breaking it down.

[marcsmirnoff]

"You hear so many guitarists playing fast things...without telling a story."

Muy excelente!

[joemeyer]

OMG you went to the next level: visuals and lead sheets with the music. Excellent!

[pierredessouroux]

Hello from France, many thanks for your clear and rich explanations about Django's skill. I have been playing guitare for many years, listened to thousands different styles and players but when I hear guitarists like Django I have the feeling like if I had stayed at the level of a kindergarten😊

[godders]

I have to be honest, being a very average player most of this was over my head, but how enjoyable to hear such wonderful improvision and explained by someone who knows what he is talking about...wonderful

[nortonfan]

Thank you for this great presentation. So many aspiring guitarists - like myself (and I am 80 yrs. old) - are completely bewildered by Django's incredible abilities and range of creativity. Many professional/great guitarists of today, and, yesteryear, have all claimed to have been inspired by Django's playing, i.e.: Charlie Bird, Barney Kessel, Howard Roberts, Herb Ellis and so many others have all acknowledged this fact. The great Paco de Lucia, who was my idol, also made mention to me of his complete astonishment as to how Django could perform with such precision whilst improvising. Paco, also added, that the guitar is a real bitch to play, and that it never got easier no matter how advanced one's playing had become.

[TheDavidfallon]

The most compelling aspect of this amazing solo - all the technical and musical mastery aside - is that Django is having fun. Some of those little riffs and repetitions are like little jokes and pieces of whimsy. As magnificent as they are, they're not to be taken seriously, except as the virtuoso displays they obviously are. Django, I think, wants you laughing along with him. It's an invitation to be joyful. I think this is important to note (pun!) as too may musicians (generalising!) are way too serious.

[lalva]

Have loved Django and the gypsy jazz sound since my youth. I’m in my mid 60’s and didn’t really delve into the intricacies of the Grappelli & Django sound until my 30’s. I will forever be in awe of their talents, especially with Django’s handicap. Thank you for your deep appreciation of this legendary artist, especially by someone with your expertise

[rish]

Can you please do more of these? I adore Django & learned so much from this analysis.

[fredzep]

I've heard Django Reinhardt's name mentioned a thousand times before,
but I have never checked him out, and now finally seeing this, it has floored me,
what a master.

[craenor]

There's something awe-inspiring about seeing and hearing the people who deeply impress the people who deeply impress me.

I've learned most of what I know about Django Reinhardt from both you and Willie Nelson, and I'm always excited to learn more.

[Gene_Cali]

The look on your face was of someone savoring a delicious treat. “Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Thank you.

[flowersofsulphur]

I remember buying his complete works at the age of 14 on cd. Truly inspirational... and alongside stephane grappelli... Just other- worldly!

[michaelvaladez]

The first time I heard Django Reinhardt I was floored .I couldn't believe that his playing abilities were what they were..incredible.

[payambehtash]

Never liked jazz, but listening to your interpretation about the great Django's music opened my eyes. Thank you so much

[maddogmccoy]

I grew up in the 50's and remember my folks sitting in front of the radio listening to the Sons of the Pioneers and Bob Wills!...One evening, Les
Paul and Mary Ford were on the air and my folks were blown away by them...Not long after, I remember hearing Django and the Gypsy Kings...It
was the happiest, most foot tapping music I had ever heard!...I've been a Django fan for over 70 years and never get tired of hearing his music!...
I'm not technical, I'm in it for the enjoyment, but this video was awesome and a great insight into one of MY favorite musicians!...Just sayin'!