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Lyle Mays: Ascent
Starting at 3:32, listen to how Frisell's solo patiently builds chorus after chorus. Its phrasing crosses motifs, and the sound effect boxes make the notes sing like a violin. Eventually, the solo ceases to sound like its being played on guitar. Instead, it's pure sensation: it's an eagle swooping down on its prey; a firefighter rushing into a building to save a child; the ocean tossing. All the while, drummer Alex Acuña crashes and rolls the swells to new heights. "Ascent" is a rush that leaves you with a feeling of "Ah."
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