“Midnight Express,” from Extreme’s 1995 Waiting For The Punchline album , is a breathtaking acoustic guitar solo composed and performed by Nuno Bettencourt. Unlike the band’s heavier funk-rock tracks, this instrumental showcases pure melody and technical finesse, weaving speed, precision, and emotion into one seamless piece. Its title reflects a sense of urgency and movement, as if racing through the night. The mood is passionate, intense, and uplifting—an intimate glimpse into Nuno’s virtuosity and the band’s more reflective side.