Christopher Wilhelm
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Melodic And Cheery Acoustic Fingerstyle
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Alaskan Christopher Wilhelm gives 'efficient recording' a new meaning. The seven songs on his EP-length CD Cedars Of Ketchikan were all recorded the evening of March 1, 2000, in Lance Bifoss' living room. All tracks were performed on Taylor guitar, and are all 'live' takes, with no overdubs or backup tracks. Each song on the CD is dedicated to, and inspired by, a different woman (each a resident of Ketchikan, Alaska) whose versatility and strength give their community character, charisma and charm. The music overall is melodic and upbeat, while displaying an introspective or reflective feel during the slower tempos. Cedars Of Ketchikan is an acoustic album that's as inviting as a warm igloo on an Arctic evening - give it a listen for enjoyment or inspiration.
Christopher grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. Early on, he fell in love with the acoustic music of Paul Simon. He followed virtuoso electric guitarist Jimmy Page and other metal rock groups before delighting in the re-discovery of solo six-string acoustic music in the early 1980s. Among his influences, Christopher counts David Qualey, Michael Hedges, and Joe Moon. Christopher studied under James Hensperger for several years. He lives with his wife and two children in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Cedars Of Ketchikan is Wilhelm's first recording for distribution, and can be found in many stores in the Ketchikan area, as well as on the Internet.
Contact Information
Christopher Wilhelm
P.O. Box 9463
Ketchikan, AK 99901
United States
E-mail:
Christopher Wilhelm
Web site:
www.rustygate.com
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Colin Hoover
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Improvisational Instrumental Guitar
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One is Pennsylvania axeman Colin Hoover's instrumental CD-R recording, nine tracks of rock and fusion which display a hefty amount of skillful improvisational guitar moments. Hoover's aim was to reach the general public, but regardless of intentions this is a shred guitarist fan's album. Hoover has immense talent on the instrument, and can rip out lengthy, high-speed, spontaneous solos with ease (examples: "Expresso Perpetua", "A Monk's Madness"). Tracks such as "The Sinister Pharoah" take a slower, more cinematic approach, but even it features a lightning quick, wah-wah freakout on the outro. Hey man, when you have the ability, you might as well use it! "Eye Of The Storm" is a nice track that displays Hoover's progressive influences and features a sensitive improv on the outro solo. Hoover performed, recorded and mixed the entire project, and the bottom line? One is definitely for six-string fanatics, sure to keep them in 'air guitar' heaven.
Colin was born and raised in Philadelphia, and began playing the guitar at age 12 after hearing bands such as KISS, Aerosmith and Van Halen. Progressive bands (Yes, Rush, Genesis) caused him to focus his direction and practice incessantly. Mostly self-taught, Colin has studied jazz with guitar virtuoso Jimmy Bruno and rock with Greg Howe. He has performed in various bands and really feels at home on stage. Colin currently performs with Funkin'DoMe, a modern heavy alternative band with progressive tendencies.
Hoover's future plans include a progressive metal album, an ambient soundscape album and a commercial vocal album, as well as more instrumental works highlighting the guitar. He is currently shopping his work to record labels and also working towards a position as a studio musician.
Contact Information
Colin Hoover
746 Limekiln Pike
Glenside, PA 19038
United States
E-mail:
Colin Hoover
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