Patrik Carlsson
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Swedish Instrumental Axe Man
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FigStamper '02 is a demo CD-R being circulated by Swedish guitarist Patrik Carlsson, and features thirteen high energy, rock and hard rock instrumental tracks. Many of his demos have a cool, Steve Vai type of feel to them, notably "Wipeout", which features wah-wah riffage, heavy shred, and overall intense/terrifying guitar work. Carlsson's slower tracks, such as "Still Believe", are rhythmically interesting and creatively melodic, delivered with an in-your-face guitar sound. "High Pitch" starts out with an unaccompanied 45 second guitar solo, before it kicks in with funked up, hard rockin' rhythmic fury. Carlsson probably only needs to hook up with like-minded musicians in his area that can really help him take his already impressive demo to the next level.
Patrik is from Norrkoping, Sweden, and recorded his demo all by himself, playing every instrument on the CD-R. He has a background as a music consultant and a music teacher, with an emphasis on guitar. Patrik never before attempted to send out his original music to different record labels or magazines, because he thought no one would care about his music. He is hoping someone will be interested in his music, since in Sweden, it is necessary to look like Britney Spears in order to get a recording contract.
Carlsson is also hoping to get suggestions on where he can send his music and potentially reach a larger audience. Currently, he has no contract with any record label or guitar manufacturer.
Contact Information
Patrik Carlsson
Sweden
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Patrik Carlsson
Web site:
www.figstamper.com
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Christian Nyman
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Hard Rock Guitarist Seeks Recognition
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Another Scandinavian guitarist who is blazing an instrumental trail is Finland's Christian Nyman. He sent in an eight song hard rock demo entitled Weird, and the music (all recorded, sequenced and/or played by Nyman, except for one bass part) cruises along in the style of Joe Satriani, albeit a bit heavier for the most part. He also can shred in a metallically classical style, as he does in his homage to Bach, Mozart and Pachelbel called "Chasing Ghosts". For a demo, the musicianship is high, but it would be great to hear Nyman recording with a band, since his production behind the guitar is thin and takes away from the power of the music. We'll probably be hearing a lot more from Mr. Nyman.
Christian started out learning drums at the age of eight, and received his first electric guitar at age twelve. His early influences were Anthrax, AC/DC and Extreme, and later got into guitarists such as Jason Becker, Joe Satriani and Mark Knopfler. Christian is completely self-taught, but did take some instruction in order to learn how to read music. He spends his time now writing more songs, and would love to record some really heavy stuff, but needs to hook up with a singer and a real drummer.
Nyman has a degree in forestry, but he would like nothing more than to be recognized for his music, and hopefully get signed, either as a member of a band, or as a soloist.
Contact Information
Christian Nyman
Ostanakersvagen 25
64230 Narpes
Finland
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Christian Nyman
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