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best solos? who's that lady climbing up the ladder hope you fell better love ballad for the fallen soldier ain't i been good to you how close you find his guitar playing is to jimi hendrix sence for improvisation? who do you see as ernie isley for the younger generations? | |
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Every solo he plays on "Go For Your Guns" is majestic. The intro for "Choosey Lover" has been ripped off by so many cats it's not even funny.
Ernie definetly picked up the Jimi-"Electric Ladyland" era style but I think he did his own thing with it. Prince's guitar playing (when he gets lyrical) reminds me a little of Ernie. I don't think there's anyone out there that sounds or plays like him. ..but Jesse Dezz is close!!  | |
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Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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SPYZFAN1 said: Every solo he plays on "Go For Your Guns" is majestic. The intro for "Choosey Lover" has been ripped off by so many cats it's not even funny.
Ernie definetly picked up the Jimi-"Electric Ladyland" era style but I think he did his own thing with it. Prince's guitar playing (when he gets lyrical) reminds me a little of Ernie. I don't think there's anyone out there that sounds or plays like him. ..but Jesse Dezz is close!!  My author page: https://www.amazon.com/au...eretttruth | |
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blackguitaristz said: Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out.
Yeah, I hear Ernie(and E. Hazel) In your stuff, bgz!!! BTW, My favorites: Hope You Feel Better Love Who Loves You Better All In My Lover's Eyes Voyage To Atlantis-- The guitar there is a perfect compliment to Ronnie's voice! Summer Breeze I actually really like Ernie's acoustic stuff, too! not fancy, but warm and engaging... When I was younger, it was his playing on tracks like "Brown- Eyed Girl", "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight", and " Love Comes and Goes" that would hit me first...the electric stuff hit me as I got older, lol! ...and his rhythm stuff, too! His funky guitar riff on "Take Me To The Next Phase", just gets to me!!! Also Footsteps in the Dark, and "Cooling Me Out"... ...and the fact that he can play just as well left-handed as with his right kills me, too! though he's a not an adventurous player, at least not in the Hendrix sense of it, I love his sound and feel! One of my favorites! ... [Edited 5/11/07 20:51pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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what do you mean by saying "he's a not an adventurous player"??? | |
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thebanishedone said: what do you mean by saying "he's a not an adventurous player"???
You were asking earlier (I think) how he compares to Hendrix as far as improvisation. Compared to Jimi's sound exploration, Ernie tends to stick to a certain way of playing-- It's still Kool, it's works very well, it's just not an extremely adventurous style - he's got a certain trademark style, and he ususally stays within that-- and that's fine, most players do... and I'm not knocking it, btw--like I said, he's one of my favorites--I was just talking about the Hendrix comparison... I think Ernie's style definitely has an immediacy to it-- it's hits you, you feel it...there might be busier, faster or more intricate players, but you might never connect to them on an emotional level.... ... [Edited 5/9/07 15:54pm] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: blackguitaristz said: Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out.
Yeah, I hear Ernie(and E. Hazel) In your stuff, bgz!!! BTW, My favorites: Hope You Feel Better Love Who Loves You Better All In My Lover's Eyes Voyage To Atlantis-- The guitar there is a perfect compliment to Ronnie's voice! Summer Breeze I actually really like Ernie's acoustic stuff, too! not fancy, but warm and engaging... When I was younger, it was his playing on tracks like "Brown- Eyed Girl", "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight", and " Love Comes and Goes" that would hit me first...the electric stuff hit me as I got older, lol! ...and his rhythm stuff, too! His funky guitar riff on "Take Me To The Next Phase", just gets to me -- simple, and effective!!! also Footsteps in the Dark, and "Cooling Me Out"... and the fact that he can play just as well left-handed as with his right kills me, too! though he's a not an adventurous player, at least not in the Hendrix sense of it, I love his sound and feel! One of my favorites! ... [Edited 5/9/07 14:29pm] Hey Pali, thanx man. My playing does get compared to Isley and Hazel, which is a hella compliment. That carries more weight to me than me always getting compared to Hendrix. That's way more obvious. I mean, I dig it of course. But, when someone says Hazel or Isley, which both cats were supremely influenced by Jimi anyways, then I'm like "Cool." SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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blackguitaristz said: Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out.
YAH! Under the Influence is da shit. A couple of other overlooked gems are Liquid Love and Are You With Me? Also surprised you did not mention Summer Breeze. Talk about off the hook! I wish he had followed up High Wire with more of the same. He is shortchanging us all by not releasing music with his phenomenal leads showcased. Plus, people seem to forget he is also playing drums on most of those classic Isley tracks from the 1970s. Not too flashy, but perfect for their sound. I am on the road now wishing I had more Isley jams with me! Peace, Scott If you've got funk, you've got style. | |
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blackguitaristz said: Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out.
As usual you're on point. I'm convinced that some of us here definately may be "brother's from another mother". Shows the power of music when people from different parts of the country are tuned into a particular vibe....remarkable. As far as Ernie goes.....where does one start or stop? Definately in my top 5 as far as influences. Also Black, Ernie is the type of player where he tranlates that same electric vibe via an Acoustic. Ernie and a 12 string is beautiful. I also dug the spacing in "Voyage" and the chord arrangement. For me when it comes to Ernie's playing one of my favorite older tracks that I think still holds up well is "Hope You Feel Better Love", "VTA" is still that classic, but "HYFBL" is Ernie 360. [Edited 5/9/07 23:25pm] | |
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HardcoreJollies said: blackguitaristz said: Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out.
YAH! Under the Influence is da shit. A couple of other overlooked gems are Liquid Love and Are You With Me? Also surprised you did not mention Summer Breeze. Talk about off the hook! I wish he had followed up High Wire with more of the same. He is shortchanging us all by not releasing music with his phenomenal leads showcased. Plus, people seem to forget he is also playing drums on most of those classic Isley tracks from the 1970s. Not too flashy, but perfect for their sound. I am on the road now wishing I had more Isley jams with me! Peace, Scott[/b] Rarely does that tune gets mention.... He also has a solo on The Heat Is On My absolute favorite jam  [Edited 5/9/07 21:51pm] | |
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JesseDezz said: SPYZFAN1 said: Every solo he plays on "Go For Your Guns" is majestic. The intro for "Choosey Lover" has been ripped off by so many cats it's not even funny.
Ernie definetly picked up the Jimi-"Electric Ladyland" era style but I think he did his own thing with it. Prince's guitar playing (when he gets lyrical) reminds me a little of Ernie. I don't think there's anyone out there that sounds or plays like him. ..but Jesse Dezz is close!! Great use of that "pedal"..... Wah rules!!  | |
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Bali said: JesseDezz said: Great use of that "pedal"..... Wah rules!! Why thank U 
I'm off to listen to some Ernie Isley - haven't listened to "Hope You Feel Better Love" in a while... "Love Fever" rocks, too! My author page: https://www.amazon.com/au...eretttruth | |
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paligap said: blackguitaristz said: Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out.
Yeah, I hear Ernie(and E. Hazel) In your stuff, bgz!!! BTW, My favorites: Hope You Feel Better Love Who Loves You Better All In My Lover's Eyes Voyage To Atlantis-- The guitar there is a perfect compliment to Ronnie's voice! Summer Breeze I actually really like Ernie's acoustic stuff, too! not fancy, but warm and engaging... When I was younger, it was his playing on tracks like "Brown- Eyed Girl", "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight", and " Love Comes and Goes" that would hit me first...the electric stuff hit me as I got older, lol! ...and his rhythm stuff, too! His funky guitar riff on "Take Me To The Next Phase", just gets to me -- simple, and effective!!! also Footsteps in the Dark, and "Cooling Me Out"... and the fact that he can play just as well left-handed as with his right kills me, too! though he's a not an adventurous player, at least not in the Hendrix sense of it, I love his sound and feel! One of my favorites! ... [Edited 5/9/07 14:29pm] I agree withca on Ernie's acoustic playing. He had such a warm sound to the acoustic. It never sounded clangy, u know. Very warm, tingily. Like an acoustic SHOULD sound. And yes, the fact that Ernie can actually play left handed and sound good is mindblowing. I"ll never when I saw him at The Roxy on his High Wire tour, when he switched and played a few songs left handed. He sounded as good on his leads playing left handed as he did right handed. His love for Jimi is very deep. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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Bali said: blackguitaristz said: Man, I've stated this countless times on here. Isley was considered the "next Hendrix" in the 70's. The general public truly believed that it was actually Jimi playing on "Who's That Lady" and "Summer Breeze", largely because of the connection that Jimi had with the Isley family. Living with them for awhile, playing with them for awhile, etc. As far as Ernie, he was the only cat, besides Hazel, that was seriously carrying Jimi's torch. More so I would say Ernie was getting Jimi's sound to more people, especially black people, more than Jimi himself ever did. The Isley's 70's sound was basically Stevie's Moog bass line driven funk, Sly's political lyric slant topped off with Jimi's groove and also Jimi's rock leads. But because the Isley's used these elements, it got them more airplay and they brought Jimi's style of rock with them, uncut. EVERYBODY, black and white, dug the Isleys. That wasn't the case with Funkadelic. That said, Ernie as a rock guitarist, was paramount. His blistering octavia flavored leads on the cut "Live It Up" used to be played to death on black radio. From the same album, "Ain't I been Good To You", his leads are STOOPID. His crowning glory, with the Isleys, hands down, is "Voyage To Atlantis". To this day, it has to be one of the most beautiful songs and lead guitar work ever released. Not Ernie's best playing, but at the same time, it is. It's what his playing represents. He's solo on Voyage is crying. Just the intro lead alone. Definately one of the best intro's EVER to ANY song. But you can't go wrong with Ernie when he gets cranking on a track. A very underrated solo by Ernie is "Under The Influence". Ya'll should check that out.
As usual you're on point. I'm convinced that some of us here definately may be "brother's from another mother". Shows the power of music when people from different parts of the country are tuned into a particular vibe....remarkable. As far as Ernie goes.....where does one start or stop? Definately in my top 5 as far as influences. Also Black, Ernie is the type of player where he tranlates that same electric vibe via an Acoustic. Ernie and a 12 string is beautiful. I also dug the spacing in "Voyage" and the chord arrangement. For me when it comes to Ernie's playing one of my favorite older tracks that I think still holds up well is "Hope You Feel Better Love", "VTA" is still that classic, but "HYFBL" is Ernie 360.
[Edited 5/9/07 23:25pm] Yep. That's why I'll always say that Voyage is their one. It totally captures Hendrix's Electric Ladyland essence without biting off of Jimi like say a Robin Trower album. It was such a natural thing. I always hear on this track that they were definately on a mission of carrying the torch for Jimi, musically.That song is definately a tribute to Jimi. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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thebanishedone said: what do you think of ernie isley's guitar playing?
Thank you for mentioning "Ballad Of The Fallen Soldier" Banishedone. Ernie kills it on that song. I also like his work on "Footsteps In The Dark". He's outstanding.best solos? who's that lady climbing up the ladder hope you fell better love ballad for the fallen soldier ain't i been good to you how close you find his guitar playing is to jimi hendrix sence for improvisation? who do you see as ernie isley for the younger generations? | |
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climbing up the ladder! too much!  | |
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Go 4 your Guns and Voyage 2 Atlantis come 2 mind. | |
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Oh wow! Ernie is my man! I'm glad somebody put this up. Now let me tell you the greatest Ernie solos. They are? Drum roll please 
1. That Lady(Pts. 1&2) 2. Summer Breeze 3. Live It Up 4. Hope You Feel Better Love 5. Go For Your Guns 6. Voyage to Atlantis 7. Ohio/Machine Gun 8. Say You Will 9. Midnight Sky 10. Ain't I Been Good To You How about that for a list. Peace and be wild! | |
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