Lick Library - Classic Albums Burn

Ritchie Blackmore: The Lead Guitarist
Ritchie Blackmore, a founding member of Deep Purple, is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time. His contributions to the "Burn" album were immense, providing both driving riffs and mesmerizing solos. Blackmore's style is a blend of blues, rock, and classical influences, with a heavy focus on melodic lines and virtuosic techniques.
Blackmore's playing is characterized by a combination of aggressive picking and smooth legato phrasing, giving his solos a unique sense of fluidity and precision. He is known for using a variety of scales and modes, ranging from the traditional pentatonic and blues scales to more exotic choices such as harmonic minor and diminished scales. His use of these diverse scales allows him to create tension and resolution within his solos, resulting in a dynamic and expressive sound.
In addition to his technical prowess, Blackmore is also renowned for his innovative use of guitar effects. He was one of the early adopters of the wah-wah pedal, which he often used to add extra texture and expressiveness to his solos. Additionally, Blackmore frequently employed tape echo and phasing effects, which helped to create a sense of space and depth in his playing.
1. Burn[25:08]
2. Might Just Take Your Life[13:25]
3. Lay Down, Stay Down[20:20]
4. Sail Away[13:02]
5. You Fool No One[24:47]
6. What's Goin' On Here[26:06]
7. Mistreated[29:48]
8. 'A' 200[10:45]
Homepage