he music of Michael Elsner has a wide sweep. The musicians let
invention guide their path as they build around a heavy rock/funk
core and whatever captures their imagination at the moment. Michael
Elsner opens with a heavy rhythm guitar riff with leads which have
fluid tonality, keeping the flame glowing to the end. The form is
looser on King It Down where Bryce Bell lets the opening chords
tumble out of his B3, his restlessness met with the rock stance of
Michael's guitar, reveling in one of the funkiest tracks on the album.
Chameleon lives up to the image it creates, and once again Michael's
opening riffs testify to their penchant for delving into hard rock
territory. Soon after there is a calm verse section before the
explosive chorus. Satch is a driving heavy rock tune which is a
personal highlight of mine. I always have to hit the repeat button
after the track is finished.
Throughout Stained Voodoo, Michael Elsner proves he can do nothing
short of everything while never breaking a sweat. Although this is
his first instrumental cd, a thorough examination of the record will
reveal that Michael has leapfrogged ahead of many of his
contemporaries and even more established guitar virtuosi. This cd
will appeal to those who are into instrumental rock music and those
who are taking their first steps in this rich art form. A HIGHLY
recommended CD.
he music of Michael Elsner has a wide sweep. The musicians let
invention guide their path as they build around a heavy rock/funk
core and whatever captures their imagination at the moment. Michael
Elsner opens with a heavy rhythm guitar riff with leads which have
fluid tonality, keeping the flame glowing to the end. The form is
looser on King It Down where Bryce Bell lets the opening chords
tumble out of his B3, his restlessness met with the rock stance of
Michael's guitar, reveling in one of the funkiest tracks on the album.
