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Ep179 Fixing the Worst Guitar Solo – Heat of the Moment by Asia (feat. Matt Reviere & Jon "HW" Sullivan)
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- Guitar Music Theory
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- Nov 12, 2025
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Summary
In this episode, Desi Serna is joined by friends and fellow guitarists Matt Reviere and Jon "HW" Sullivan for a lively discussion about one of the most debated solos of the 1980s — Steve Howe's guitar solo in "Heat of the Moment" by Asia . The trio breaks down why the solo doesn't quite hit the mark, exploring its phrasing, tone, and fit within the song. Along the way, they take a deep dive into Steve Howe's legendary work with Yes , examining how such a brilliant player could deliver something that feels so out of place. Then things get creative — each guitarist reveals and plays a replacement solo they composed themselves, reimagining what the song could sound like with a stronger melodic statement. It's equal parts music theory, guitar nerdery, and good humor between three friends who love to analyze and play great guitar music. 🎧 Listen to Our Solos Desi: Heat of the Moment Solo – Desi Jon "HW": Heat of the Moment Solo – HW Matt: Heat of the Moment Solo – Matt 🎵 Get the Backing Track: Asia – "Heat of the Moment" Guitar Backing Track (Karaoke-Version.com) 🎚️ Tone Used: Inspired by the 80s – Kemper Pack by Tone Junkie 🎸 Free Custom Video Course: https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com 📘 Lead Guitar Unlocked: Master Expressive Soloing With the Pentatonic Scale: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Guitar-Unlocked-Expressive-Pentatonic/dp/B0FY4XH4TP