The INSTRUMENTAL Thread

[s-ray]

"Spectral Mornings" Steve Hackett

"As" Jean-Luc Ponty

[quirkmanly]

I'd also add Native Stepson by Sonny Landreth

[jacobsever]

By far the best instrumental band is Toe - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvcFFPQijqk
Some others I like are :

Unwed Sailor - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVqstg7OpiM
By The End of Tonight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUStkX618E
Lightning Bolt - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fXUcL9FiJU
Hella - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI
Maserati - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Te5LN8YtyU
Mouse On The Keys - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kYY8iMxZKs
Neil On Impression - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIkbuHcJhmY
Sharks Keep Moving (half their songs) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqakZ2ub5BQ
The Redneck Manifesto - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGpYz33Wyw0

Most of these bands are 100% instrumental.
Toe has a few songs with vocals, as does Sharks Keep Moving.

Do yourself a favor and at least watch a few moments of each video! You won't be disappointed!

[Chindogu]

What no King Crimson yet!

The Larks Tongue In Aspic series is excellent, not to mention Red, Discipline, The Sheltering Sky, VROOOM, Level 5... Ok, I could go on and on.

[i8abercrombie92]

Some Of My Favorites

- Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake
- Trivium - The Crusade
- John 5 - Black Widow Of La Porte

[inlayterms]

Originally Posted by Chindogu

What no King Crimson yet!

The Larks Tongue In Aspic series is excellent, not to mention Red, Discipline, The Sheltering Sky, VROOOM, Level 5... Ok, I could go on and on.

Word!

[master_8ball]

Oh how about 80% of Apocalyptica's material. If you haven't heard of them they started out as a 4 piece cello instrumental band from Finland covering Metallica songs. Since then they have covered many bands (Faith No More, Sepultura, Pantera, Slayer and David Bowie to name a few) as well as released many original tracks.

When my wife and I got married almost 2 years ago, most of our song selection for the ceremony was from Apocalyptica including songs like: Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Fade to Black and One. We also used a cello piece of Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven as she came down the aisle.

Check out their songs Hall of the Mountain King and Harmageddon for a nice idea of their music.

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by master_8ball

Oh how about 80% of Apocalyptica's material. If you haven't heard of them they started out as a 4 piece cello instrumental band from Finland coving Metallica songs. Since then they have covered many bands (Faith No More, Sepultura, Pantera, Slayer and David Bowie to name a few) as well as released many original tracks.

When my wife and I got married almost 2 years ago, most of our song selection for the ceremony was from Apocalyptica including songs like: Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Fade to Black and One. We also used a cello piece of Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven as she came down the aisle.

Check out their songs Hall of the Mountain King and Harmageddon for a nice idea of their music.

That's pretty cool. We had the intro to Stairway playing for our candle-lighting ceremony up at the altar (the original LZ version, though).

[master_8ball]

Originally Posted by brettallica

That's pretty cool. We had the intro to Stairway playing for our candle-lighting ceremony up at the altar (the original LZ version, though).

Nice, Stairway is a great song for weddings. Ours was a pure Rock n Roll wedding, heavy music, black & red everywhere, barbwire and skulls. Our cake topper was even a bride and groom skeleton. It was a kick ass party but I think my grandma almost had a heart attack!

[GLaDOS]

Originally Posted by master_8ball

Nice, Stairway is a great song for weddings. Ours was a pure Rock n Roll wedding, heavy music, black & red everywhere, barbwire and skulls. Our cake topper was even a bride and groom skeleton. It was a kick ass party but I think my grandma almost had a heart attack!

You must've had a.... very interesting wedding, 8ball.

[quirkmanly]

Ok, I'll add another

Taurus by Spirit

Led Zep fans probably know this one already

[GLaDOS]

Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Led Zep fans probably know this one already

Who could ever forget that Stairway To Heaven's intro sounded very similarly to that song? Spirit was a huge influence from the band.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Ok, I'll add another

Taurus by Spirit

Led Zep fans probably know this one already

Good one!

[GLaDOS]

Originally Posted by master_8ball

Oh how about 80% of Apocalyptica's material. If you haven't heard of them they started out as a 4 piece cello instrumental band from Finland covering Metallica songs. Since then they have covered many bands (Faith No More, Sepultura, Pantera, Slayer and David Bowie to name a few) as well as released many original tracks.

When my wife and I got married almost 2 years ago, most of our song selection for the ceremony was from Apocalyptica including songs like: Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Fade to Black and One. We also used a cello piece of Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven as she came down the aisle.

Check out their songs Hall of the Mountain King and Harmageddon for a nice idea of their music.

I agree. Apocalyptica can make some very good cover material. I've been listening to some of their cover for Metallica songs and they have been doing a great job with it.

[Duffy12]

Here is another classic.


Does anybody remember the GREAT opening theme for the CBS Sports Spectacular TV show in the Mid-1970s done by Electric Light Orchestra?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Ufx7SmZ5E


Love the powerful drums in it along with the acoustic guitar.

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[Galley]

Boston - Foreplay
Boston - The Journey
Boston - The Launch
Boston - A New World
Boston - Get Organ-ized

[Sagacious Koreo]

The Top Gun Anthem FTW!

[Duffy12]

Here is another one that I found on Youtube.


The Shadows - Apache


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[quirkmanly]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

Here is another one that I found on Youtube.


The Shadows - Apache


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Reminds me of being about 8 years old and miming to this with a tennis racket!!

[quirkmanly]

The Yardbirds - White Summer

Mr. Page at his acoustic best.