Brian Loyd Band
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The Power Of Dissonance
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Gutted is the 1994 release from the Florida-based Brian Loyd Band, led by guitarist/composer Brian Loyd. The nine song CD features heavy instrumental excursions interspersed with an occasional acoustic solo piece ("Gutted", "Bionca Fiore"), displaying Loyd's technical ability and versatility. The overall sound on Gutted is challenging and fresh due to Loyd's use of dissonance and microtonal bends throughout his compositions. "Unto The Tribe" and "Dain Bramage" contain seductively off-kilter single-note guitar lines augmenting a corrosive rhythmic fury. Look to both "Consecrated For Ceremonies Of War" and "Running Amok" for prime examples of blistering guitar solos and demented harmonies. Assisting Loyd on Gutted were drummer Greg Gall and bassist Rich Alter.
Brian began playing guitar at the age of 10, while living in Miami, Florida. The appearance of Eddie Van Halen in 1978 fueled his desire to dedicate more time to learning his instrument. After moving to Tampa Bay, Brian became interested in heavier music and played in several heavy metal bands. He also earned an Associates degree in music composition and studied classical guitar performance under Adam Holzman at the University of South Florida. Brian recorded his first release (on cassette) in 1991, entitled Guitaronics. In 1994, Gutted was released, which pays tribute to Brian's heavier influences.
Loyd's next effort will follow a more subtle, yet complex approach to composition with some heavy elements, but not to the extent contained on Gutted. He is planning to release many CDs in the future, all unique in style and compositional concept.
Contact Information
Brian Loyd
6030 Whitetail Loop
Lakeland, FL 33811
United States
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Jaye Foucher
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Progressively Minded Guitarist Blends Metal, Funk & Rock
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Massachusetts guitarist Jaye Foucher's 10-song debut recording Infectious Licks stands as the opening salvo in the war on pedestrian instrumental releases. Her CD straddles the progressive-hard rock line while focusing on assertive, melodic guitar lines and propulsive rhythm work. Each cut on Infectious Licks explores a unique sonic groove, keeping things interesting throughout the record. On "Epic", memorable riffs and a crunchy rhythmic throb distinguish this prog-metal workout, while on "September", acoustic guitars support fluid electric stylings and a fleet-fingered lead break. Foucher has created a searing, head-turning album showcasing her technical strengths on the guitar and her developed sense of dynamic songwriting.
Jaye, raised in the suburbs of Boston, was trained in classical piano as a child, but picked up the guitar one summer and never glanced back. She spent four years of intense study with private instructors before attending GIT (Musician's Institute) in California, where she graduated at the top of her class in 1989. Before recording Infectious Licks, Jaye worked with scores of hard rock and metal bands, gaining plenty of recording and writing and live playing experience in the process. She's appeared in Guitar Player magazine, Guitar magazine, UPN News, New England Cable News and on the cover of New England's Metronome Magazine. Jaye currently endorses Jackson guitars, ADA amplification, GHS Strings and DiMarzio pickups.
Foucher is currently writing material for her next album, and she's also putting together a second band with a songwriter/vocalist--a very different project which will be more song and vocal oriented.
Contact Information
Red Plaid Music
22 Addison Road, Suite B.
Waltham, MA 02154-5703
United States
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