I did a retake of this: did some parts better and others worse but, I played the main riff at the end slowly so those who are interested can hear how I think Ed played it. Its a very simple yet powerful riff but, It took me years to finally get it right. I used to hammer the E to G notes of the riff (on the D string), but discovered it is actually the E (on the D string) to the open G string. -of course these notes are to be pinched. Note the open low E tucked in there, that makes the whole thing work!
Another thing that makes Ed's playing so relaxed and natural sounding are those little slides he slips in between various maneuvers. -they are coolly tucked in everywhere in this tune!
I feel (at the time an perhaps even now) that this is one of the most unconventional guitar based songs to have come along. For one, there is that strange clicking harmonic riff and then the incorporation of the Flanger (this was absolutely unheard of before Ed) and last of all, that total powerhouse, lurching rhythmic "solo" break in the middle. I don't claim this to be "fine" guitar playing, but it is something much deeper, primitive and earthy. I adore it!
Another thing that makes Ed's playing so relaxed and natural sounding are those little slides he slips in between various maneuvers. -they are coolly tucked in everywhere in this tune!
I feel (at the time an perhaps even now) that this is one of the most unconventional guitar based songs to have come along. For one, there is that strange clicking harmonic riff and then the incorporation of the Flanger (this was absolutely unheard of before Ed) and last of all, that total powerhouse, lurching rhythmic "solo" break in the middle. I don't claim this to be "fine" guitar playing, but it is something much deeper, primitive and earthy. I adore it!
