By: John Kindred
rom Nova Scotia, Canada, guitarist Leon MacLellan, a self-titled instrumental release features eight tracks that explore elements of fusion-based rock that pulls from many diverse styles and musical influences. Leon has built his career as a musician and songwriter. His musical journey began when he co-founded the pop/rock group, Real World. He has toured nationally with the cover band, Now Voyager, and later performed with the groups Saratoga and Mind Over Matter.
Leon's latest musical foray takes the listener on a 30-minute journey that's filled with fluid lead guitar lines, textured rhythm guitars, dynamic percussion and in-the-pocket bass lines. The music is easy on the ears and is careful not to alienate the listener with a bombardment of notes and over-the-top guitar playing.
Tracks such as "Lockdown," "FireWire," "Frantic," and "Mystic Eyes," convey Leon's spirited musical energy. "Virtual Dream," "Eloquent Whisper," "Secrets" and "Kendra" show a more eloquent and mysterious vibe. The CD was produced and engineered by fellow musician and drummer Scott Ferguson. Leon is in tune with today's instrumental artists, and he puts his own unique stamp on an ever-expanding genre of music.
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