The Adventures Of Guitar Man

The Adventures Of Guitar Man, the debut release from Washington state guitar player Forrest Kyle, was recorded just about four years after Forrest picked up the instrument, and displays a remarkably developed and mature style in the context of heavy rock guitar. Influenced by Carlos Santana, Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix, the tunes on the CD were recorded in Forrest's bedroom on a digital 4-track recorder. Forrest wrote each piece and played every instrument, then later went to a studio for mixing and additional guitar work. Even though the songs are built around a drum machine, the fiery playing ("...the passion of Santana, the fire of Van Halen...") and Kyle's attention to dynamics makes the CD a great listen. Allowing for the circumstances under which it was recorded, we're just short of stunned!