“Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee,” from Extreme’s Pornograffitti (1990), is a blistering guitar solo piece by Nuno Bettencourt that opens the album’s track “He-Man Woman Hater.” Inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” it transforms the classical theme into a dazzling shred showcase. Though only about a minute long, it captures Nuno’s lightning-fast technique and musical wit, cementing his reputation as one of rock’s premier guitar virtuosos. The mood is frantic, playful, and electrifying. An explosive burst of energy that sets the stage for the songs that follow.
“Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee,” from Extreme’s Pornograffitti (1990), is a blistering guitar solo piece by Nuno Bettencourt that opens the album’s track “He-Man Woman Hater.” Inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” it transforms the classical theme into a dazzling shred showcase. Though only about a minute long, it captures Nuno’s lightning-fast technique and musical wit, cementing his reputation as one of rock’s premier guitar virtuosos. The mood is frantic, playful, and electrifying. An explosive burst of energy that sets the stage for the songs that follow.