http://www.guitar9.com/soundcheck.html http://www.guitarnine.com/image/g9soundcheckrss.jpg http://www.guitar9.com/soundcheck.html 144 22 Featured here are the latest releases added to the Guitar Nine Records site in the instrumental guitar category. 180 en-us Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:40:10 EST Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:40:10 EST music http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss guitarnine@guitar9.com guitarnine@guitar9.com 2009, Guitar Nine Records http://www.guitar9.com/adreambetweentwofires.html Universal recording artist Ben Carroll has released his first solo effort, A Dream Between Two Fires. Carroll, lead guitarist for the band “Ra” (Universal/SMR) has spent the past three years conceptualizing and recording the album in between tours and recording sessions with his band, which has released four albums over the past six years with a combined sales total of over half a million units. Carroll says, "A Dream Between Two Fires is the record I've wanted to make my whole life, I've always been driven to do an instrumental record that follows on the footsteps of guys like Joe Satriani & Steve Vai." Along with writing, arranging, producing, engineering and mixing A Dream Between Two Fires, Carroll laid down every track. "This record motivated me to keep innovating my guitar playing and overall musical style, as well as motivating me to learn engineering, mixing, editing, programming and all other aspects of studio work. I wanted to have full artistic freedom and be totally in charge of the end result." ($18.00 includes US shipping) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/adreambetweentwofires.html http://www.guitar9.com/perpetualreign.html Ben Kuzay is one of the world's leading instrumental bassists, and forerunner of the 'bass-shred' movement. His second album, Perpetual Reign, hit stores June 21st, 2009, and is the first album ever to feature as its format lead bass with metal accompaniment. Kuzay is already credited with influencing a movement of instrumental bassists whose purpose in creating music is strictly the art of self-expression. With each step he takes, musical boundaries are shattered, and new realms created by sheer dint of individuality, creativity, and inborn talent. Ben Kuzay currently performs his original instrumental compositions live with his accompaniment band. ($12.00 includes US shipping) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/perpetualreign.html http://www.guitar9.com/leprechaun.html Leprechaun is a Chilean band that delivers prog rock with a jazz-rock orientation. The band was founded and is currently led by guitarist José Luis Santander (experienced in the world of prog as a member of Subterra); he's supported by drummer Gonzalo Ubilla, keyboardist Martín Sepulveda and bassist Miguel Fonseca. Fonseca entered the band in early 2007, which meant the current line-up was complete. The band's material will catch the attention of informed listeners while also appealing to wider audiences; the individual tracks somewhat compact, yet demanding in terms of melodic arrangement and performance. The jazzy flavors are predominant, combining the energy of classic fusion bands such as Return To Forever and Weather Report with the power of contemporary references such as Tribal Tech and Planet X. This choice of musical approach makes Leprechaun stand close to contemporary bands such as Prisma-X and Evolucion. In the middle of 2008, Mylodon Records released their eponymous debut album, and since then, Leprechaun has won a contest featuring new bands organized by the Escuela Moderna de Musica. ($16.50 includes US shipping) Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/leprechaun.html http://www.guitar9.com/shreddingacrossvol3.html Volume 3 is, of course, the third volume in the Shredding Across The World series by Shredguy Records. On this volume seventeen guitar players are featured! Including Chris Lasegue (Jag Panzer), Adrian English, Kendall Bechtel (Fifth Angel), Tracy G (ex-Dio), Chris Sheridan (Sweet Savage), Rob Johnson (Magnitude 9 and Saddleback Shark), Sean Baker, Matthew Mills, Gary Schutt, Dannyjoe Carter (Guitar World July 2008 world's fastest living guitar player), Steve Bello, Richard Tull (ex-Phantom X), the phenom from Ireland Andrew Danso, Lino, Claudio Cruz, Jonas Tamas, and a special bonus demo instrumental track from shredder Chris Storey (ex-All Shall Perish). Additonal musicians include Ray Luzier (Korn), Merlyn Kelly (Gwen Stafani solo), Op Sakiya (Heir Apparent), Charlie Giardina (Eric Martin band) and master session drummer John Wooten. Shredguy Records president Michael McDowell says, "We have another killer volume of shred guitar! All instrumental this time. It's great to see Kendall Bechtel of Fifth Angel putting together a great instrumental track, as it is for Chris Lasegue of Jag Panzer. These guys are mostly noted for being great songwriters in two great vocal groups, but they show their chops as well as their great writing on this CD. Plus all the shred guitar fans are waiting for the track from underground legend and Guitar World magazines fastest living guitar player Dannyjoe Carter and the track that the "mad scientist of shred" Adrian English has cooked up!" ($12.00 includes US shipping) Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/shreddingacrossvol3.html http://www.guitar9.com/anthologypart1.html Christian Schwarzbach is a guitarist from Munich, Germany who has released Anthology Part 1. an album of songs which had been written over a long period of time, and each of which corresponds to a special moment in his life. For example, the melody on the first track ("Cornwall") originates from 1997, while the last track ("My Song For You") was written in 2004. The album took a long time to come together, but each track reflects a different aspect of Schwarzbach's guitar style. Because the songs were written over such a long period of time, they provide insight into the wide variety of influences that he was exposed to. ($16.00 includes US shipping) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/anthologypart1.html http://www.guitar9.com/auditivacosmica.html Crush (Alberto Diaz del Castillo) is an instrumental guitarist from Mexico, who began work on the tracks that comprise Auditiva Cosmica back in 2005, combining digital sounds generated via computer and his electric guitar, creating a dynamic musical style and sound. Auditiva Cosmica features eight instrumental tracks in a progressive and hard rock vein. All instruments, guitar, production and arrangements were performed by Crush alone, except for keyboards by Osvaldo Flores on the last track, "Rock N Beat". Flores also engineered and mixed the CD. ($13.50 includes US shipping) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/auditivacosmica.html http://www.guitar9.com/dirtypower.html Shane Theriot returns with another groove heavy collection of 10 original tunes dripping with New Orleans injected-funk and burning guitar - it's called Dirty Power. Joined by a cast of legendary drummers including Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters), Jim Keltner, Richie Hayward (Little Feat) and New Orleans icon Johnny Vidacovich, Shane masterfully rips over these grooves while still allowing the funky backbeats to take the front seat. Also featuring slide master Sonny Landreth, and Mark Braud (Preservation Hall Band), Roderick Paulin (Maceo Parker) and Kirk Joseph (Dirty Dozen Brass Band) on horns. Bass virtuoso Adam Nitti and studio ace Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt, Brian Wilson) hold down the low end. Johnny Neel (Allman Bros., Govt Mule) shares the keyboard duties along with David Torkanowsky. Shane has performed and/or recorded with many artists including The Neville Brothers, Jewel, LeAnn Rimes, Boz Scaggs, Madeleine Peyroux and The Syn (featuring Chris Squire and Alan White from Yes). ($15.00 includes US shipping) Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/dirtypower.html http://www.guitar9.com/camaleon.html Alfredo Garcia-Navas is one of the most brilliant guitar players on the Austrian music scene. After he finished studying classical guitar at the Wiener Musikhochschule in Vienna, he devoted himself to several styles of pop music. Alfredo's experience in countless distinct projects is compiled into his music and way of playing, and this versatility makes Alfredo a unique guitar player on the highest level. Camaleon is his 2009 solo CD, which follows up his 2004 recording "Beatless", released under the project name of Jam. Camaleon offers up eleven instrumental tracks and four numbers featuring vocals. At the moment, Alfredo Garcia-Navas is giving concerts and teaching at the music school of Hainburg an der Donau in Lower Austria. ($15.00 includes US shipping) Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/camaleon.html http://www.guitar9.com/territory4.html Guitarist Theodore Ziras talks about Territory4, his 2009 CD release, "This is my fourth instrumental solo album. I felt it was time to move into some new territory, by starting to use new scales and modes, while experimenting with new grooves and time signatures... generally, to move on. Territory4 is literally and directly what the title states. I tried to create a piece of art that blends various styles, grooves and sounds. On this CD you'll hear modern metal, shred and fusion all mixed together in a "unique" way. I am very happy and proud that I recorded this music with three of the most gifted and talented musicians on the planet. My main ambition was to entertain and inspire you... I hope you enjoy it. Welcome to my Territory4." ($16.50 includes US shipping) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/territory4.html http://www.guitar9.com/weve.html Following up his first release "Orbit", Jason Sadites returns with 11 brand new instrumental fusion tracks! This incredible CD features performances by many of the worlds top musicians, including Kenny Aronoff, Tony Levin, Marco Minnemann, Gregg and Matt Bissonette, Jerry Marotta, Chad Wackerman and Brett Garsed among others! Along with the aformentioned players, Jason displays stunning performances throughout Weve, weaving his strong melodies, tight harmonies and amazing solos over the songs incredible grooves. If you are a fan of great instrumental songwriting combined with truly inspirational performances, this is a CD you won't want to miss! ($17.00 includes US shipping) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/weve.html http://www.guitar9.com/add.html Shredguy Records has released the new album by the "mad scientist" of shred guitar, Adrian English. Entitled A.D.D., the CD contains sixteen tracks of shred-guitar madness from Adrian, who is joined by Chris Storey on this instrumental guitar endeavor. A sneak preview of the album has garnered praise from guitar standouts Dave Shankle (ex-Manowar), Rob Johnson, Toby Knapp, Pete Pachio, Tracy G (ex-Dio), Dannyjoe Carter (Guitar World, July 2008 "fastest living guitar player"), and Tom Kopyto. Adrian, who has appeared in Guitar World and countless other guitar magazines, is building a steady following around the world. Shredguy Records president Michael McDowell says, "This is Shredguy Records' fifth release and so far the most anticipated. Guitar players and fans around the world have been contacting me about this release. I think there is a sense out there that Adrian brings something new in the realm of virtuoso guitar... No wigs, no spandex, no imitating - posers beware!" ($12.00 includes US shipping) Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/add.html http://www.guitar9.com/quantum.html Self-founded band of Derek Sherinian (Billy Idol, former Dream Theater) from 1999, describe themselves as "the sickest instrumental band in the world - a band that played so fiercely, it would strike fear in the hearts of other musicians when they heard us". Their latest piece of work, Quantum (their third studio release), is such a didactic play. It uniquely demonstrates what happens when a number of exceptional musicians team up. An incredibly fast-pacing roller coaster ride. The perfect fusion of rock and metal. Featuring guest appearances by Allan Holdsworth (Soft Machine, UK, Gong), Brett Garsed (John Farnham) and Rufus Philpot (Al Di Meola). Extreme virtuosity is again the watchword here as guitarists Holdsworth and Garsed and keyboardist Sherinian rip furiously over some of the heaviest progressive music being created today. Drummer Vigil Donati remains the one-man rhythm wreaking crew, pounding out a plethora of odd rhythms and meters for the solosits to work with. ($14.50 includes US shipping) Mon, 21 May 2007 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/quantum.html http://www.guitar9.com/blackutopia.html God bless keyboardist Derek Sherinian! On Black Utopia he matches up his amazing talent with some of the greatest guitarists in the world. Where else will you hear Al DiMeola and Yngwie Malmsteen on the same cut ("The Sons Of Anu") or Zakk Wylde and Malmsteen playing on the same track ("Axis Of Evil")? Sherinian comments, "Black Utopia is the evil cousin to my CD "Inertia." There is a much heavier, darker vibe to Black Utopia. I brought in a new writing partner named Brian Tichy. Brian is a drummer who has toured with Billy Idol, Ozzy, and Foreigner, but he also plays guitar and is a great songwriter. The two of us are hard core into Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, AC/DC, Aerosmith. It was the 20 year anniversary of Randy Rhoads' death-so we were constantly paying homage to Randy in the writing. You can hear this in the songs "Nightmare Cinema" and the title track." ($14.50 includes US shipping) Fri, 02 May 2003 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/blackutopia.html http://www.guitar9.com/bloodofthesnake.html With the success of 2004's "Mythology" still very much fresh in everyone's mind, and recent stints with Billy Idol and Yngwie Malmsteen to his credit, Derek Sherinian returns with his 5th solo offering, Blood Of The Snake. Joined by yet another all-star cast of characters, Sherinian capitalizes on the talent assembled with an adventurous excursion into the fields of prog rock, fusion, jazz, and metal. As with his past releases, Sherinian assembled some of the most talented players in the hard rock/metal field. The usual suspects-Zakk Wylde, Brian Tichey, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Simon Phillips lend their contributions, as well as a couple of new, familiar faces-Slash, Billy Idol, and Sherinian's former Dream Theater bandmate, John Petrucci. Aside from "In The Summertime" and the brooding, Ozzy-like "Man With No Name," Blood Of the Snake is peppered with various jams and interludes, showcasing Sherinian's ability in the jazz and fusion fields. "I have always been a fan of jazz fusion, but from the perspective of a rock player crossing over to jazz, not vice versa," notes Sherinian. "I think that is how Jeff Beck approached his classic instrumental records and I like to follow in that path." ($14.50 includes US shipping) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/bloodofthesnake.html http://www.guitar9.com/molecularheinosity.html There's no doubt, Derek Sherinian is one of the best and critically acclaimed keyboardists of our time. His musical talents were highly appreciated in the past by artists and bands like Alice Cooper, Kiss, Billy Idol, Ayreon and Dream Theater. And his reputation grew with his well known projects Planet X, Platypus and Jughead. Within all these activities he has also found the time to release selected solo albums over the years - which represent a unique mix of fusion, rock and metal. On Molecular Heinosity he's in best musical company being supported by the guests Virgil Donati (Planet X), Tony Franklin (Whitesnake) and Brian Tichy (Foreigner, Billy Idol). Guitarists featured include Brett Garsed, Rusty Cooley and Taka Minamono. The biggest highlight on this brand new album is surely the collaboration with Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society) who's also featured on vocals in the track "So Far Gone". A musical masterpiece convincing musicians, critics and fans alike! ($14.50 includes US shipping) Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.guitar9.com/molecularheinosity.html