Karl Bourdin
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Furiously Fast French Guitarist Seeks Producer/Sponsor
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From Paris, France comes the ripping guitar of Karl Bourdin, who has been circulating his latest five song instrumental demo cassette, entitled "Result Of Dysfunction". The tape features fast tempo hard rock and metal-inflected material with an array of high-tech guitar techniques flying off the fleet fingers of this fiery Frenchman. Bourdin is quite adept at sweep picking and blazing legato runs, evoking Shrapnel-era Joey Tafolla at times. He favors the use of harmony guitar parts as well, double tracking much of the melodic parts with high-speed counterpoint. No doubt, a highly talented player who is still refining his multiple musical skills, the world is yet to hear the last of Karl Bourdin.
Essentially self taught, Karl started playing guitar at age fourteen. He lists among his major influences noted six-stringers such as Steve Vai, Ron Thal, Fear Factory and Meshuggah. After playing is several Parisian bands, Karl now plays with Filth, with whom he has released two demos, "Anywhere Out Of This World" in 1992 and "Only Life Decides" in 1995. His first instrumental demo was called "Fact And Fiction". Karl participated in the international music fair in June of 1995 for the ESP guitar company.
Bourdin continues to record his original material in demo form and would love to find a producer or sponsor to fund additional recordings.
Contact Information
Karl Bourdin
106, rue Lepic
75018 Paris
France
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Darren Stroud
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Dedicated Guitarist Plans Solo Instrumental Project
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Indiana area guitarist Darren Stroud is working on a new instrumental solo project and submitted a two-song demo cassette consisting of two tracks, "Beaches" and "Disturbed". Influenced by guitar great Randy Rhoades, Stroud has developed his technique to an advanced level -- it's apparent he listens to himself when he plays -- and he's rapidly developing his own voice on the guitar. While both demo tracks display considerable speed and dexterity, the second piece ("Disturbed") is a real original, featuring sudden tonal changes, bombastic forays, exotic scalar passages, mind numbing flurries -- all on one track. Keep a close eye on Stroud's career, he's sure to be going places.
Originally attracted to the visual aspects of music at age 7 through bands such as KISS, Darren eventually picked up the guitar at age 12 because of the way the instrument looked and sounded. He spent many hours every day practicing until at last he felt he could really express himself with the guitar. Since that time, Darren has been trying to achieve recognition in the field of music, whether through his band, Excursion, or through various solo, studio, or recording projects he has been a part of. Darren is also taking voice lessons to better his vocal technique and to help him become a more melodic guitar player.
Stroud is currently working on another solo instrumental project and also a more song-oriented CD release with his band. He feels if his music can be recognized in a bigger musical arena, he will have succeeded in inspiring others.
Contact Information
YuniVision
Hollywood CA 90028
United States
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