The depth of guitar sound. A collection of songs with cool guitar.
The guitar as an instrument originated in Spain around the 16th century.
Since then, and all the way up to the present day, countless masterpieces for guitar have continued to be created around the world.
Today, it may be strongly associated with “rock band instruments,” but there are also many works classified as classical music.
I hope this article conveys, even a little, the guitar’s diversity, its charm, and the wonderful music that springs from it!
It’s also recommended for hobbyist guitarists who are looking for new pieces to tackle.
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The depths of guitar sound: A collection of cool guitar tracks (61–70)
Fire CrackerELLEGARDEN
A song by the four-piece rock band ELLEGARDEN, who resumed activities in 2018 after a 10-year hiatus that began in 2008.
From the intro’s guitar riff that practically declares “this is guitar rock,” the guitar shifts to clean arpeggios as the vocals start, then returns to a heavy, distorted sound in the chorus—making the guitar’s commanding presence, which shapes the song’s character, truly stand out.
It’s a track that lets you feel the coolness and indispensability of the guitar in rock.
i miss youIchika Nito
This piece has a chill vibe with a beautifully ringing clean tone.
It’s by guitarist Ichika Nito, whose popularity exploded from activity on video-based social media.
His ultra-virtuosic playing has earned high praise, and he now has countless followers overseas.
The featured track “i miss you” is of course great, but if you’re interested, definitely check out his other videos as well.
In particular, the footage of him actually performing will leave you jaw-dropped—the exact tones from the recording come through in real time.
Samba de OrfeuLuiz Bonfá
Luiz Bonfá, a bossa nova guitarist born in 1922 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A legend of the bossa nova world who released numerous records, he delivers a luxurious, chill track here.
The traditional rhythms feel soothing, and his joyful, rhythmical guitar playing laid over them feels indulgent—one listen is enough to melt away the fatigue of everyday life.
Waitress, Waitress![Alexandros]
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An early [Alexandros] track whose opening section pushes acoustic guitar cutting prominently to the forefront, evoking a distinctly South American passion.
The guitar work is highly rhythmic, and the interplay with the drums and bass is fascinating.
The electric guitar parts are technical and brimming with ideas and techniques, featuring arrangements that set it apart from conventional Japanese rock.
The ‘convulsive’ beauty within sound is a wild shudder that visits the body beyond ideas.te’
The instrumental band te’ always surprises me with their song titles.
Their track “The ‘convulsive’ beauty within sound is a wild shudder that transcends ideas and visits the body” is a characteristically busy piece, bursting with masterful craftsmanship in sound—from guitar distortion to spatial effects.
It’s a top-tier arrangement that further accelerates the intensity.
3 minutes 29 secondsHitorie
Immerse yourself in sleek, stylish Japanese rock! This track by the three-piece band Hitorie was released in 2021 as their fifth single.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “86 -Eighty Six-.” The high-speed development of the song is quintessentially them! The way the whole band creates dynamic contrast is incredibly cool.
Also pay attention to the noisy tone crafting in the solo parts.
A live performance video is available on their official YouTube channel, so be sure to check it out.
GUITARHYTHMHotei Tomoyasu
It’s a truly signature track that made a striking impression as the opening chapter of Tomoyasu Hotei’s solo career.
The fusion of industrial beats and razor-sharp guitar riffs delivers a shock that shatters listeners’ preconceptions.
This challenging sound is the embodiment of his philosophy of “Guitarhythm,” which pioneers new possibilities for the guitar.
The song is the title track of his milestone debut album, GUITARHYTHM, released in October 1988.
Many were likely astonished by the sheer scale—recorded at a prestigious British studio just six months after BOØWY disbanded.
When you’re ready to take a new step forward, bathing in this shower of sound will give you the courage to carve out the future.