"Five Magics" (Megadeth) Solo Lesson/Analysis
Well I think it's finally time to start wrapping up the Rust In Peace solo lessons by conquering this absolute monster of a song. I admit I've been putting off doing Five Magics for a while as these solos are HARD (probably the most challenging on the album) and quite intimidating from both a transcription and performance perspective. But here they are finally for you guys to mess around with!
All 4 of the mini solos provide a substantial technical challenge, consisting of Marty's trademark alien phrasing (but somehow even weirder than usual) at a no-nonsense speed of 170 bpm. The main, longer, solo is less technically demanding but is entirely in 5/8 time and is very difficult follow along with.
Good luck and don't forget to share your progress with everyone in the Discord server!
Comments (8)
Hello Bradley, could you analyze Shawn Lane's 'I Only Want to Know' or any other song by Shawn Lane that you like, please?
Thanks for the recommendation, will add to the list!
Thank you for all the rust in peace transcriptions! Andy lacroques Trapped in a corner solo must be coming soon! :)
Lord this solo friggin rocks. Thanks Bradley!
Wow! Seriously impressive stuff. I remember going to buy Rust In Peace the day it came out - still stands up all these years later
Cheers David
been waitin for this one!
Hell yeah!