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Title: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: Scar on June 11, 2016, 08:01:58 PM
I just thought of a list of solo's in which I have a hard time ranking and I was wondering what would be your favorite solo? And can you please rank it?
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: krands85 on June 12, 2016, 04:07:14 AM
Voices
As I Am
Constant Motion

Lie

Panic Attack
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: TheCountOfNYC on June 12, 2016, 07:30:37 AM
Constant Motion
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: don_waka on June 12, 2016, 06:46:44 PM
I'd definitely vote for Lines in the Sand, but given the choices I'm up for Voices  :metal
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: Scar on June 12, 2016, 09:27:28 PM
To those who voted Voices, may you please tell me why you chose Voices over Lie? There's a solo that leads to Petrucci shredding while Lie has much more variety.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: arkdtmp on June 12, 2016, 09:43:50 PM
I just think it's more melodic and well structured than the others in the list, which are also really cool! But as a guitar player I would like to learn the Voices solo the most
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: KevShmev on June 12, 2016, 09:53:17 PM
Voices might be my favorite JP solo ever, not just from this list.  It has everything in it, kicks total ass, and works perfectly within the context of the song.

The solo at the end of Lie is definitely most awesome, too.  Even though I don't care for Constant Motion, the main riff and JP's solo are both great.

Panic Attack and As I Am are both good, but not really notable when you consider how many solos he has that are better.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: mikeyd23 on June 13, 2016, 07:10:02 AM
Voices might be my favorite JP solo ever, not just from this list.  It has everything in it, kicks total ass, and works perfectly within the context of the song.

Ditto
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: goo-goo on June 13, 2016, 08:07:54 AM
I"m a sucker for JP solos in the Awake album. Scarred is my favorite but Voices is not far behind it (voted for Voices from that list)
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: FsF on June 13, 2016, 09:03:16 AM
Voices is probably my favourite solo of all time, so it gets the nod here, do love that Lie outro though.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: namgalsipsclar on June 15, 2016, 11:10:29 AM
Lie

Voices




Constant Motion
As I Am


I can't even remember the last two solos, they seem a little outclassed with the Awake duo. I think the Lie solo captures the feel of the album very well. It starts moody and winding and gets more frantic and panicky as it goes along. Probably my second favourite Petrucci solo. Voices is amazing as well though, and is definitely a top 10
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 15, 2016, 02:59:36 PM
Definitely Voices.

Although I'm not crazy about Constant Motion, the instrumental section is without question fantastic.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: Kotowboy on June 15, 2016, 04:56:37 PM
Definitely Voices.

Although I'm not crazy about Constant Motion, the instrumental section is without question fantastic.

One of the rare moments when Portnoy's busy drumming really works.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: TheCountOfNYC on June 16, 2016, 04:21:46 AM
Definitely Voices.

Although I'm not crazy about Constant Motion, the instrumental section is without question fantastic.

One of the rare moments when Portnoy's busy drumming really works.

That's probably my favorite MP drum part. It just reeks of awesomeness.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: Prog Snob on June 16, 2016, 05:05:52 AM
Voices, without a doubt. The other three are good but I can think of so many other solos that are better.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: arkdtmp on July 07, 2016, 03:39:29 PM
Definitely Voices.

Although I'm not crazy about Constant Motion, the instrumental section is without question fantastic.

One of the rare MANY moments when Portnoy's busy drumming really work.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: Rickharris1011 on July 08, 2016, 07:29:24 AM
The lead in to the Voices solo is so good it makes the lead that much better.  It's also my favorite "JP loves his WAH pedal" Solo.
Title: Re: Favorite JP Solo?
Post by: hefdaddy42 on July 08, 2016, 07:56:22 AM
The lead in to the Voices solo is so good it makes the lead that much better.  It's also my favorite "JP loves his WAH pedal" Solo.
I agree.