My All-time Favorite Musicians

Gary Moore

1- Gary Moore

Gary Moore is an Irish blues guitarist and singer. As I’ve already mentioned in my older posts, Gary has always been my guitar idol since my very early guitar experience. His guitar tone is unique and warm. I never watched him live yet, but I will definitely do. I guess it’s still very early for him to quit the blues world. What really makes this guitarist amazing is his bendings! they’re just perfect. His music is very easy to assimilate due to the pattern he always follows but in the same time, you cannot expect the next note.

My favorite tunes for Gary Moore are “Still Got The Blues”, “Parisienne Walkways (watch my video)” and “Story of the Blues”.

Louis Armstrong

2- Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong, a cornet, trumpet player and singer, is the king of Jazz Ballads. When I listen to Louis, I can think of a bottle of wine, a cheminee or an old cosy house in the mountain :). Louis’ topics are all based on optimistic romance unlike the blues musicians. His music is very joyful and goes straight to the heart. One funny thing about Louis is that he had always claimed to be born on the USA Independence day (July 4, 1900), but in fact, he was born on July 4, 1901 and he was recorded as an illegitimate black child. Louis died on July 6, 1971.

My favorite tunes for Louis Armstrong are “What a Wonderful World” and “A Kiss to Build a Dream on”.

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Fusion Jamming Parisienne Walkways

Parisienne Walkways, the first tune I’ve ever listened to by Gary Moore, is still by far one of my favorite Classical Blues Ballads tunes! Before you listen to my improvisation, I assure you that no one can ever imitate this giant genius guitarist Gary Moore… He is by far the best guitarist I’ve ever listened to! His feelings are true, not artificial like Steve Vai, Van Halen etc… He does make you cry!



Guitar: Ibanez JS1000 BTB (Also known as my Tiya)
Amp: Roland Cube 30

Gary Moore’s Old New Blues Ballads

Hey friends,

This is one of my favorite Blues Ballads albums:

Old new ballads blues (Cover)
Gary Moore - Old New Blues Ballads (2006)

The very warm tone of gary’s guitar is so unique! I admire this guitarist… Not to forget his feelings… his guitar “bendings”

I advice any blues guitarist to buy this album and try to play few songs from it. It contains rock ballads, blues ballads… Simply Gary’s unique ballads…

Anyway, I uploaded No Reason to Cry (Track 9) for you:

Click here to download (RapidShare.de)

Cyaz