roject 7 is Dan Begelman, the master planner and guitar master. His fret gymnastics are
formidable, fluid fire, and fusion with a very creative rock edge. Jon DeCesare is great bass and
Tony Gallino donates exactingly precise percussion and keys. Guesting are Robert Secret on keys
and Marty Dunayer on Hammond organ. Begelman is composer, producer and dominant power
on all guitars, Axon guitar synth and some bass.
Begelman writes very interesting and tight tunes with visceral guitar punch. As well is a jazzy
fusion rock sensitivity that dances circles all around today's progressive wannabes. He displays a
firm foundational background in jazz and rock -- whether it be Jeff Beck, Ronnie Montrose, The
Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tommy Bolin, Pete Carr, The Allman Brothers, or vintage Rush. These
eight songs ranging from 3:46 to 11:11 will serve to redefine what solid, melodic instrumental
guitar is all about. No shred, neo-classical boredom here folks -- just mean and tasty fusion rock
all the way.
I have kept this release and his earlier 1992 Lost For Words spinning for weeks in the
car and the PC at work. It is all good. There is a definite retro-best-of-the-'70's rock feel to much
of Begelman's songs but excellent music is ageless. I promise you this -- many out there will feel
their soul say, "Ahhhh, yes . . . " once Begelman's vision is finally heard.
"Punch it, Dan!" You have got it right man, very, very cool guitar worlds you create. Keep it
up!
roject 7 is Dan Begelman, the master planner and guitar master. His fret gymnastics are
formidable, fluid fire, and fusion with a very creative rock edge. Jon DeCesare is great bass and
Tony Gallino donates exactingly precise percussion and keys. Guesting are Robert Secret on keys
and Marty Dunayer on Hammond organ. Begelman is composer, producer and dominant power
on all guitars, Axon guitar synth and some bass.
