Playing-wise, Clapton has got many things I like a lot, but all in all, at this point, I would choose mr. Vaughan, even if many of his songs is Hendrix covers. As long as he plays great, I don't mind.
Eric Clapton Vs. Stevie Ray Vaughn
I've listened to several Stevie Ray Vaughan songs now, and I have got to say I admire the intensity in his playing. Also, his songs seems to be interesting all the way through - a thing I wouldn't say about, for instance Clapton's Bellbottom Blues.
Playing-wise, Clapton has got many things I like a lot, but all in all, at this point, I would choose mr. Vaughan, even if many of his songs is Hendrix covers. As long as he plays great, I don't mind.
Playing-wise, Clapton has got many things I like a lot, but all in all, at this point, I would choose mr. Vaughan, even if many of his songs is Hendrix covers. As long as he plays great, I don't mind.
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Well I think that this thread is kind of dumb, even though it is interesting to hear people's take on two different musicians. But I don't see how you can establish which is a better guitarist, because that my friend... is a matter of opinion. I love you all.
# 2
Originally posted by iiholly
But I don't see how you can establish which is a better guitarist
That's very true, but if we don't have the qualifications or what ever, to judge who's the best, you may at least say who of them you prefer. I'm not saying that Vaughan is so much better than Clapton, but I prefer what I have heard of his playing over many of the Clapton songs I've heard.
# 3
Originally posted by iiholly
But I don't see how you can establish which is a better guitarist
Sure we can. SRV > Clapton. There, I just did it.
... and that's all I have to say about that.
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# 4
Originally posted by iiholly
...But I don't see how you can establish which is a better guitarist, because that my friend... is a matter of opinion...
I have to agree.
A faster guitarist,just plug them into a beat counter(if such a gadget or software exists) and count their bpm.
Fast is a definite,measurable thing.But some other things are hard to quantify.Not hard to prefer,but hard to quantify.
and most of all,I regard music as an artist telling his/her story.Each story is it's own.It's the story,the emotion,that I try to take out.and there's no saying that these feelings are better to express than those.
For your info,I barely know any Clapton songs besides Layla.And I wouldn't recognise a srv song if I heard it.
# 5
HEY man! I was asking for just one measly opinion and every one get their panties in a knot. This thread might be a little too broad, but whats to rebel?
# 6
Originally posted by iamthe_eggmanOriginally posted by iiholly
But I don't see how you can establish which is a better guitarist
Sure we can. SRV > Clapton. There, I just did it.
I should of exluded you from this comment, you being second only to god...
# 7
Originally posted by iiholly
Well I think that this thread is kind of dumb
oh?
Originally posted by iiholly
it is interesting to hear people's take on two different musicians.
that's why it's not dumb.
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I like SRV, but like Clapton, I feel his playing sounds clichéd at times. I prefer his style of playing to Claptons, but I prefer Claptons songs. The Sky Is Crying is amazing btw.
# 10
Originally posted by alucard0941
HEY man! I was asking for just one measly opinion and every one get their panties in a knot. This thread might be a little too broad, but whats to rebel?
Your post follows mine.Who you talking to,me?
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No not you.
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The level of intensity SRV put in his playing is what distinguishes himself from the rest. Its an all too common comparison, but only since hendrix have we seen someone with as much feeling.
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man this thread needs to die
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It has been reborn, and I gotta say SRV. I thought Clapton was alot better when I didn't know anything about guitar.
Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.
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# 17
claptons playing is so crisp and clean, great smooth bends.
srv has tons of percussive energy, and strength.
like em both but id have to say clapton out of my taste.
srv has tons of percussive energy, and strength.
like em both but id have to say clapton out of my taste.
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# 18
Both are guitar gods, no question, but Stevie just blows me away, especialy with his live stuff I've seen on DVD. If you don't own one, GET ONE! It's so inspirational, You'll be jammin for a week straight!
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Both are guitar gods, no question, but Stevie just blows me away, especialy with his live stuff I've seen on DVD. If you don't own one, GET ONE! It's so inspirational, You'll be jammin for a week straight!
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