Backed by another fireside set of visuals, juxtaposition is a crucial aspect of the artistry of Björn Donath. The music presents an ambient to heavy metal arrangement but at a surprisingly mellow, cinematic tempo, the scene feels arena-ready and boldly passionate, yet the setting is calm, collected, ready to relax. The whole thing utilises polar opposites to captivate its audience, and the result is a rather perfectly timed three-plus minutes of expressive and modestly evolving emotion.
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German guitarist and composer Björn Donath masters the skill and emotion of instrumental escapism, with the eclectically played 8-string guitar and surrounding composition of Peace Within.
Intoxicating soul-rock of both instrumental and vocal prowess – The uniquely enchanting sound of Rusty Rickshaw proves inescapably captivating, for their intensely evocative single Tujh Mein.
If you or your child are hoping to get started with the basics of playing acoustic or electric guitar, lifelong songwriter and guitarist Rebecca Cullen has been teaching guitar for over five years and has worked with students ranging from absolute beginners to established players.
“The metronome is essential to keeping your techniques clean and in time. Over time, the results will astound you.”
Imaginative instrumental guitar music gets the mind wandering to blissful new plains – established guitarist Mark Leedham blends strong grooves and hypnotic melodies, throughout Towers Of Plain.
Always we’re engaged by Gerbman’s unrelenting confidence as both guitarist and performer – no doubt an impressive artist to witness on stage. An exciting new musician, with a wealth of talent and devotion to the cause, and still at the very beginning of his creative journey.
Inspired by the tragic loss of a loved one, this project uniquely captures the raw essence of human sadness and expression – everything from the live acoustic sound and strum to the melodic progressions, patterns and spaces within represents this underlying truth and ache.
When live musicianship is captured to such an authentic quality, you get that depth of bass through the speakers, the soulful lightness of the guitars, and the crisp, clean presence of the kick drum and hi-hats…
Authentically lo-fi yet musically organic in unison, vhsgus crafts a melodically enchanting ambient journey, for Red Eye.
Imaginative guitarist and original composer Eyal Maoz’s reputation precedes him; he has recorded with John Medeski and Time Berne, performed with John Zorn’s Cobra, and Abraxas, and one of his recent releases (EFG Trio, on Orenda Records) includes the Grammy Award winner Frank London – as well as renowned composer Guy Barash. Eyal’s bands, Edom … Continued
Acoustic intimacy captivates from the outset, as songwriter and singer Rico Friebe delves into contemplation and wonder, with the melodically alluring, heartfelt Leave And Go.