Aspiring
guitar shredders seeking fortune and/or fame should spend a good hour
listening to the new CD from guitarist Rob Balducci, entitled
Violet Horizon. A pretty picturesque title no
doubt, but just maybe what if that sky turned a purplish haze...ah,
you get the picture. Its true, Hendrix would have dug Balduccis
guitar bravado and electrifying tonal stratagem. Both Joe Satriani
and Favored Nations president Steve Vai have both been singing the
praises of his guitar prowess and on the 15 cut Violet Horizon
Balducci simply breaks through with the goods. I suppose the thing
that younger players should take most note of is the sonically rewarding
studio approach Balducci deftly executes here. There are benefits
to using good mic-ing, mixing and mastering (the 3 ms of music!)
I know its easy these days, but let's pay some attention here!
Meanwhile, back at the ranch... Of course, another guitar legend from
Long Island, Steve Vai is a sonic genius who puts tons of effort into
his releases, even so FNs Balducci CD hits a new high for the
estate of the guitar. Even music fans who couldnt sit through
much of your generic heavy rock guitar might like this. Balduccis
sonic appeal sort of transcends rock school style metal-ized posturing.
So listen up young-uns! After youve learned yer Jimi and Jeff,
go to Amazon.com and pick up Violet Horizon. {Cool to see Rob is
also a guitar grad of my own Alma Mater out here on Long Island, N.Y.,
long live the illustrious Five Towns College!} www.FavoredNations.com