Media

Media

A collection of short guitar clips, performances and recordings, demonstrating different styles and moods. New clips added regularly.


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Bossa Nova

Willy and Sal

There’s some Miami in this one. Growing up there left a little Latin rhythm and melody in me.

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Reggae Rock

You Get Things Right

A short rhythmic hook with a reggae feel to it. This one has a nice bounce to it.

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Cinematic Western

Homestead

A cinematic guitar piece with wide-open western feel and a slow spacious sense of movement.

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Country Ballad Intro

The Way We Go

Moody country hook on this one. Link to full song at the bottom of this page

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Desert Rock

Desert Heart

A melodic western leaning instrumental with a desert rock feel and a lot of open space.

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Raw Rock n Roll

Knockout Solo (Part 2)

Raw no frills guitar centered on that Les Paul Junior tone.

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Dreamy Americana

Goldsinger

A melody driven dreamy Americana piece with a calm spacious feel.

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Cinematic Western

Mala Noche

Hangin' em high with a steady gallop. A cinematic western groove building into a wide open ride.

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Funky Chill Vibes

Coffeehouse Groove

Layin' back on this one. Coffeehouse vibe with a nice little turnaround.

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Surf Spy

The Alley Cook

A surf-spy inspired guitar riff with a cinematic edge, built around a driving groove and classic twangy tones, with a hint of spy-movie tension.

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Rock n Roll

Dr. Gold Solo

Starts with a simple melody, then I turn up the heat. Basic, honest rock guitar.

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Acoustic Rock

That's the Way (Acoustic Zeppelin)

A short acoustic clip from a great Led Zeppelin album track.

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Cinematic Western

Saddle up

An upbeat western with a little twist.

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Rock and Roll

Knockout

A quick high energy guitar clip with some bite.

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Reggae Rock

Club 50 Rock

A laid-back groove with a reggae feel and a touch of Miami edge, starting mellow and building into a melodic guitar hook.

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Original Rock

You Can Still Rock and Roll

A driving original rock song. This clip opens with the chorus and moves into the first half of a guitar solo.

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Original Rock

Big Belt Buckle

A verse from an old rock and roll tune built on swagger, groove and a little attitude.

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Rock and Roll

Dr. Gold

A driving rock clip that opens on the hook.

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Power Pop

No Apologies

Chunky rock chords with a power pop feel.

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Cinematic Western

Train to Tucumcari

Winding melodies ride over a cinematic groove, rolling through wide-open desert atmosphere.

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Mid Tempo Americana

Goldsinger

Joel Schantz

Ambient leaning guitar solo focused on the songs melody. Soothing and Serene.

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Funky Soul

Electric Island

A first take Guitar Solo with a nice warm jazzy feel and a sweet bluesy ending.

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“Sometimes it leans back. Sometimes it digs in. Either way, it has to feel right.”

Featured Track

“The Way We Go”

The Lion of the West

Music & lyrics by Joel Schantz
Electric guitars by Joel Schantz
Produced by Fred Freeman