I was thinking about VV's solo playing and it seems in VVI, it was all about how many notes he could fit in to most of his solos. Which got me thinking about other songs he's solo'd on where the playing fits the song well without the mad "bumblebee" signature he seemed to have.

In my estimation, has to be Saint & Sinner from Creatures:

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Great, great song - probably my favourite Kiss track. No co-writing credits for VV on this one, but he played the solo at 2:30. You can hear his style in there, but this solo is simple, clean and melodic, and fits the laid back vibe of the track perfectly.

Great stuff. Shame Kiss never played this track live - it's a belter. Carr's playing is especially strong - he's a powerhouse throughout (I understand it was Eric's favourite Kiss track too).

Invincible.
I think his violin influence is why he plays fast. If you watch any quality classical Orchestra they will have a soloist play crazy fast. Yes some solos particularly on gfh seem to have no melody but I think some work well. Asg is very tonned down.
I do think people don't understand vv. They like the beck / holdsworth vv which for sure is more commercial but the guys who say he played too fast are not classical music fans in general. Ok yngwie mixes violin speed and melody more than vv but vv also came out of kiss who for better or worse are a dumb rock band at heart. Vv obviously was also having a lot of fun, and he is a very funny guy if he likes you.

Gypsy with Jeff Scott Soto

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No mug shots, no bashing, and no talk of fucking JSS !!!! LOL

I always considered Vinnie is like a Mozart..a musical genius from the start.

Vinnie was pretty melodic on the ballad type songs on ASG, they were quite tasty that way.

JSS and Vinnie? A match made in pop heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The most melodic solo, to me !




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Both suggestions are super tasty!

my favorite V solo is what he did on All hell's breaking loose, that's untouchable, the egyptian flavor reminded me of his Ankh persona
that was fantastic

Saint & Sinner is my fave melodic solo from our Vin master
Wolfi

Streetbeat wrote:...the egyptian flavor reminded me of his Ankh persona
that was fantastic

Sammy, What a wonderful point !!!! I never thought of that. If they were telling the truth ( P&G well known fabricators ) , then they didn't know they wouldn't be wearing the makeup on the album. The Egyptian flavor is GENIUS. It would be great to ask Vinnie if that is what he was thinking. Character tone painting.

Yes, would love to ask those and many questions without getting the boot or a lie

Yes I think it is because of ankh because it's pretty random solo in all hells breaking loose. I wish the lick it up producer was contactable. One for db geek I guess.

I find it hard to understand why all hells breaking loose isn't a regular tune in kiss set

doublev2 wrote:I find it hard to understand why all hells breaking loose isn't a regular tune in kiss set

Because while it's got some nice stuff in it, the rap verses make it blah! Hey, at least Paul wouldn't have to sing!

It was a single with a video clip but got left behind.

It's a bit of a fan favourite though.

I'd go with back on the streets.... still has some "bumblebee" but it works with the sweet chord progression and those sick bends throughout .

He has quite a few, actually....

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I'd have to go with "Youngblood"....the songs build up to the solo is amazing !!!
What a truly great song, the World never got to hear....

There's a few like that Ed.

Streetbeat wrote:my favorite V solo is what he did on All hell's breaking loose, that's untouchable, the egyptian flavor reminded me of his Ankh persona
that was fantastic

That's a great observation. All hell's Breaking Loose is a great song all round - really unique.