EZfingerman
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Instrumentalist Plans Rock Opera
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Los Angeles guitarist EZfingerman (AKA Yoshinori Kimura) submitted a two song demo CD-R that showcases his substantial (pickless) technique and vision for the future. The first song, "Sunrise" is intended to be an instrumental prelude for a rock opera he is working on. EZfingerman's rock opera is going to be a combination of heavy electric guitar and an operatic soprano voice. The second song, "Nuts To Me" is a tune representative of his rock fusion works. It is a high-tech, Gambale-influenced workout in which EZfingerman takes full advantage of his incredible arsenal of contemporary guitar techniques. Despite the somewhat awkward stage name (his given name sounds cool enough), this is one guitarist with chops to spare, and it should be worth following his development as his future plans unfold.
In the early days in Japan, EZfingerman listened to Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow and others, especially Michael Schenker. Since coming to the US, he has taken advantage of more opportunities to play jazz and fusion. In an effort to improve his guitar technique, EZfingerman tried many things, and eventually threw away his pick and developed a tapping style, which includes two-handed tapping of solos and chords. Since then he has improved his technique through watching and listening to Frank Gambale.
EZfingerman's future plans include finishing his rock opera recordings and start gigging locally. He then plans to open his new web site, then to begin recording instrumental albums.
Contact Information
Yoshinori Kimura
249 S. La Fayette Park Pl. #105
Los Angeles, CA 90057
United States
E-mail:
EZfingerman
Web site:
members.nbci.com/_XMCM/myotos/index.html
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Mark Yodice
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Steel String Acoustic Originals
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Armed with the goal of transcending the harmony and technique of the guitar and creating a musical story or moment, New York area fingerstylist Mark Yodice has completed a nine song CD entitled June Again. Totally instrumental, and consisting of just Yodice and his steel string acoustic, the tunes reflect the hard work and inspiration of a more-than-proficient guitarist. With a wide range of musical influences such as Badi Assad, Charlie Hunter, Miles Davis, Zap Mama, Ella Fitzgerald, and, of course, Michael Hedges, Yodice strives to offer far-reaching and challenging music that offers a personal meaning to each listener. No background music found here - Yodice's music requires careful listening in order to fully appreciate its unflinching conviction - for the serious acoustic fan only.
Mark was fascinated by the guitar as little boy, but did not take up the guitar until high school. Beginning on electric guitar, and attending a well known music school in California did not help him achieve the artistic results he was looking for, and he gradually took up studying fingerstyle. Mark took lessons from a Michael Hedges devotee, John Stropes, and began performing. He started composing original material in 1998, and now devotes himself to composing and playing steel string guitar.
Yodice has since pressed his new recording and copies are available. The production company he has signed with will begin shopping it to larger labels, television and film He is currently in the process of constructing a web site and booking performances in the New York and New England areas.
Contact Information
Mark Yodice c/o
Quiet Earth Music
P.O. Box 543
Bayport, New York 11705
United States
E-mail:
Mark Yodice
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