It's the group sound that's important, even when you're playing a solo.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I mean, in the course of an evening, people will take a solo here and there, but generally it's all about the rhythm of that music. Dealing with the rhythm with everything. That's essentially at least my concept of what that group is.
I think that was the whole idea behind doing the solo record was to be able to do musically whatever I wanted to do.
And I've also come to the conclusion that, as far as guitar solos and things like that are concerned, it's more important to complement the music rather than take away from it.
I think playing solo is a second rate activity, really. For me, playing is about playing with other people.
Like Russell, I enjoy the fact that when I'm playing solo, if I want to do something completely spontaneous, I don't have to worry about how I'm going to cue the other musicians, or if it's something that's rehearsed.
Even if it is difficult playing with other people - sometimes it's great, sometimes it isn't, but that is kind of the point of it. It loses its point playing solo.
If I play anything that sounds like a solo, it's gonna sound like a lyric.
When you play, it's like you know that there are people out there who are hearing it for the first time, and I think that's really important.
Guitar solos, to me, should be a really articulate way to make fun of guitar solos.
The greatest benefit of being a solo performer is that it is seriously frightening, but at the same time very empowering. It's just you and the audience. All the weight is on you to deliver the songs.