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July, 2004 More [Artist Bios]

Randy Ellefson is an energetic and talented axe wielder currently based in Gaithersburg, Maryland (USA) who represents his playing style as instrumental hard rock and metal, as a listener can readily appreciate on his most recent album, "The Firebard". photoHis most utilized guitar is a Homemade Electric (second one built). Ellefson has been playing guitar since 1984, and without beating around the bush discloses his career aspiration, "I’m working toward two more rock albums in the same vein as the first, but with some additional approaches to composition, song structure, and instrumentation. I’m going after licensing opportunities with the music, plus endorsements, and other musicians to play on the next CD, most notably a drummer. An all-acoustic guitar album is also in the works. Increasing the recording and production quality is part of my current plans, as songs for the next album already exist and are ready for recording. Spreading my fan base with every release is something I work on every day."

When prompted to divulge his ultimate effect for the guitar, Ellefson responded by saying, "Distortion," and continued by citing his musicial goals, "Though I can play fast when needed, I tend to focus on melody and reaching a wider audience who is interested in songs more than speed and scales. Nonetheless, my current musical goals included more variation in the lead guitar treatment, such as alternation between guitar licks and themes, and more guitar sounds within a song. Adding to what I can already do helps keep things interesting, and every artist wants to grow." He eagerly hopes to one day study engineering (to have greater control over his recordings, since he is currently the sole engineer and producer), and is presently listening to Evergrey, Iron Maiden and King Diamond. His principal fulfillment? "Having a new compositional idea or approach to guitar playing is what drives me, inspires me, and gives my life meaning, purpose, and the will to put up with all those unpleasant parts of life," he declares without a doubt.

photoEllefson wraps up by mentioning current and approaching undertakings enthusiastically, by saying, "Right now I am promoting The Firebard relentlessly, and when I have time, toying with a new midi keyboard. Songs for the next two albums exist already, so I am playing them and imagining alternate arrangements. Recording may start by summer’s end, and I’m hoping to have a new drummer lined up soon."

Ellefson's discography (available here at Guitar Nine Records) includes several solo albums ("The Firebard", "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid").



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