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MARTIN BARRE Stage Left (Fuel 2000) So much of what makes rock legends Jethro Tull so great can be heard on Stage Left, the third solo album from long time Tull guitarist, Martin Lancelot Barre. The most recent chapter in a career that, commencing in 1969, went on to define the artistry of progressive rock guitar playing, Stage Left is filled with that electrifying Jethro Tull hallmark sound. With one vocal trackfeaturing Martins friend Simon Burretton an album of instrumental classical rock-fusion gems, the 14 track 2003 CD release of Stage Left finds Martin supported by top players like Tull bandmates Jonathan Noyce (bass) and Andrew Giddings (keyboards) and drummer Darren Mooney. Interestingly, Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson has also just released his own 2003 solo CD on the L.A.-based Fuel 2000, entitled Rupis Dance, making 2003 a banner year for long time Tull fans. www.martinbarre.com
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ALAN
LENNON Making the most out of his Ibanez RG 550 and Ibanez 150B guitars, Ireland-based guitarist Alan Lennon breaks new ground on his 2003 CD. Best described as celestial gothic metal, Lennons eight track all instrumental, hard rock opus clocks in at just under a half hour, yet theres quite a lot of fine musicianship to marvel at. The guitarist cites Jason Becker, Shawn Lane, Jeff Beck and George Lynch among his chief guitar influences and hes quick to point out that When there is a billion notes happening in a song its hard to just sit there and enjoy it. Very few players can shred with melody. It should always be about the song and not the ego. Thats why I love Becker and Lane. While recording Heavens Callwith assistance from Shane McCullagh (bass), Bryan Walsh (drums) and Richard McCullagh (keyboards)Lennon had candles burning in the studio. That eerie, majestic sense of atmosphere coupled with divine melody cuts straight through to the center of Heavens Call, making the entire CD a vital, otherworldly listening experience. In other recent Alan Lennon news the guitarist adds, I just got an endorsement from Sovereign Guitars, which is a UK based guitar manufacturer. They are building me two guitars to my specifications. They are going to be the first guitars I have owned which will have everything the way I want it. www.altheripper.moonfruit.com
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OSHIO
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ARMIK Hot
on the heels of his critically acclaimed 2003 CD, Amor de Guitarra,
California-based Nuevo Flamenco guitar master, Armik unveils his
latest CD masterpiece, Romantic Dreams in January 2004. An
inspiring homage to love and romance, the eleven track instrumental
CD is the guitarists most impressive recording to date. On Romantic
Dreams, Armiks breathtaking flamenco guitar technique sets
a new standard of guitar excellence. Rarely has the nylon string guitar
been so well integrated into the realms of rumba, bolero and bossa nova
rhythms as it is on Romantic Dreams. Much like the colorful cover
art depicting his hand crafted Spanish flamenco guitars, Armiks
intriguing music and phenomenal guitar playing will transport you to
a blissful World beat destination. If the thought of coming weeks and
months of cold, snowy wintry weather has got you down, be sure to check
out the bright, uplifting Romantic Dreams. www.bolero-records.com
Attention Artists and Record Companies: Have your CD reviewed
in mwe3.com and 20th Century Guitar. Send to P.O. Box 630249, Little
Neck, N.Y. 11363-0249
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