Most importantly though, they represent a lead Vocal line, they fill space and create interest too. They contrast with – and respond to – the main Besides the harmony createdīy the twin guitars as discussed above, they also serve important other The song’s fills are still incredibly significant. Undoubtedly more famous for its guitar solo, Guitar sound that partially made the band famous. Guitar on Hotel California, creating the harmonized, ‘dueling’ double lead Joe Walsh and Don Felder both play electric Variation and more creative opportunity here Both of these elementsĪre essentially about how they sit above the chords. Song and prevents an 8-bar progression and 6-minute song from losing interestīoth the main vocal, and the guitar solo when it comes. This creates theĮffect of something that is ever-moving, which adds the ‘story’ feel of the The Hotel CaliforniaĬhords breaks this ‘rule’, but does so in a significant way:ĭifferent chords, not repeating any until the final bar. Long, or sometimes 2 chords, or a static riff. Very often, chord progressions are 4 bars This means the song is memorable from theįirst second, and helps to elevate it to iconic status. (more on this below), the use of the 12-string guitar – more often used toĬreate a rhythm guitar canvas than to be a feature part in its own right –Ĭreates a distinctive twinkly sound. As well as establishing the rolling chord progression
The song is instantly recognizable for its Here are the key elements that make HotelĬalifornia the height of rock/pop guitar playing. Title track “Hotel California” is among the greatest, most recognized guitar tracks of all-time, simply put: it is an epic song demonstrating all the elements of Rock guitar mastery, it regularly tops – or ranks highly in – lists and charts of the best songs, guitar parts and solos ever.
Their ‘Hotel California’ album in its entirety on their upcoming tour dates. The Eagles recently announced they will play
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