Glasgow Kiss
John Petrucci Lyrics
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As the title suggests, "Fife and Drum" is an instrumental piece by John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess. Throughout the song, the two musicians showcase their exceptional technical skills and masterful use of their respective instruments - the guitar and the keyboard. The song has a patriotic feel to it, reminiscent of military marches and parades. The title itself, "Fife and Drum", refers to two traditional instruments commonly used in military music - the fife, a small flute-like instrument, and the drum, which provides the rhythmic beat.
The song starts off with a slow, melodic guitar introduction, which is soon joined by the sound of a snare drum playing a marching beat. The guitar and keyboard then take turns playing complex solos, with the occasional harmonization and unison playing. The song gradually builds up in intensity, with the instrumentation becoming more layered and complex. Towards the end, the guitar and keyboard play a fast-paced unison melody, showcasing their incredible synchronization and technical proficiency.
Contributed by Peyton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ragilmalik
Best version of Glasgow Kiss ever. I keep coming back to this version.
@giorgiomastranangeli6068
Yes
@gulpix
Who is the original version by?
@ismaelserpa
Yeah! And with the best drummer. This version that took me to the album, I met her first.
@ismaelserpa
@@gulpix From John Petrucci himself. He refers to this live version, opening of G3 Live in Tokyo, in relation to the one on the album (Suspended Animation).
@gulpix
@@ismaelserpa ok thanks man
@elBanananas
That improvised solo might just be one of the best things I've ever heard. So much feel, precision, and melodic mastery.
@MarcusMathew
Fully agreed
@satchimoogle
One guitar one bass one drum. Each one a master. ❤️
@alexanderdavis9636
Exactly ❤️🙏