Kernels In A Popcorn Machine

Norway's Roger Pedersen released his 2010 CD, Kernels In A Popcorn Machine, consisting of twelve instrumental tracks (with two vocal numbers), sometimes referred to as guitar acrobatics, in technical terms called shredding. Unlike many others in this genre, Pedersen adds elements of jazz and melody. Guitar Player Magazine wrote very highly of Roger Pedersen and his playing in the February issue 2009. E ditor Michael Molenda of Guitar Player writes this about Roger Pedersen's music and playing, "Pedersen's notes seem to bounce off his fingers like kernels in a popcorn machine. His wonderfully off-kilter melodies and slippin' and slidin' bends add to the illusion that you're being pelted by shards of strange yet beguiling music. This is a good lesson on employing formidable technique in a uniquely musical way."