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 Depth of Guitar Sounds: A Collection of Cool Guitar Tracks (81–90)
ManifestoSuperfly
How about some bluesy guitar rock with a slightly retro vibe? This is a track by Superfly, a music unit formed around vocalist Shiho Ochi.
It was released as their second single in 2007.
It’s also a song they had been performing since their amateur days.
MUKANJYOSurvive Said The Prophet
Its sonically dramatic development carries a sweeping sense of grandeur! This track by the rock band Survive Said The Prophet—also known for hits like “found & lost”—was released in 2019 and chosen as the opening theme for the anime Vinland Saga.
The passionate vocals and intense sound, and the way they intertwine, have a deeply stirring power.
The lyrics’ philosophical pursuit of the “true answer” also matches the tone of the song.
Highly recommended when you’re in the mood for loud rock and emotional hardcore.
Room45TOTALFAT
A melodic hardcore number that hits you with intensity and exhilaration all at once—it’ll leave your heart feeling refreshed! It’s a track by the three-piece band TOTALFAT, featured as the first song on their 2013 mini-album “SEVEN LIVES.” The way the guitars, drums, bass, and vocals all lock in and push forward as one makes you want to head straight to a live show! You won’t be able to stop turning up the volume.
The nostalgic arpeggio before the chorus is another highlight!
COLD BEATZAZEN BOYS
If you want to hear guitar that doesn’t hog the spotlight yet has a solid presence—guitar that shapes the band’s ensemble—this is it.
‘COLD BEAT’ by Zazen Boys, the rock band led by Hidekazu Mukai, a figure who has influenced countless band musicians.
The same phrase repeats while subtle tricks are slipped in at key moments, creating a charm that makes you want to keep listening.
This goes for ‘COLD BEAT’ as well, but Zazen Boys often change the arrangement of the same song depending on the period they’re active, so be sure to dig around for different recordings!
tristezaHaroldo Lobo Niltinho
A piece by Baden Powell, a classical guitarist born in Brazil in 1937.
Though the era, genre, recording technology, and culture may differ, his virtuosity continues to amaze people across time.
His highly skilled guitar playing, which evokes the spirit of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is likely to earn the respect of fans of any genre, from rock to metal.
Diamond Head ~ PipelineThe Ventures
The Ventures, a representative band of guitar instrumentals and surf rock, sparked a huge craze in Japan during the Showa era.
For guitarists, a song where the guitar is pushed this far to the forefront is impossible to ignore.
The tightly chopped phrases and tones, the nuanced use of muting and dynamic touch—these are top-tier techniques, and the subtlety they create makes this song exceptionally satisfying.
The depth of guitar sound. A collection of songs with cool guitar (91–100)
Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND
This is Japanese wildness at its finest—a grown-up, seductive blend of kayōkyoku and rock, a track by Crazy Ken Band.
It’s famous for that line delivered in a deep, gritty voice, but the masculine guitar, the sexy flute, and the piano are all highlights too.
Be sure to tune in to the guitar solo—its tone is the song’s biggest showcase—and let yourself sink into the drummer’s steady 8-beat as you listen.