Johan Randén: terribly synthetic

News:
26-02-2008:
Johan Randen... quiet then boom lots of news... thanks to Derek Furr... a fusion fans dream... first the MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/johanrandenmusic... join him and listen to the great music!... then the tour dates:
Mar 10 2008 8:00P alströmmer gymnasium alingsås, Västra Götalands län
May 10 2008 8:00P Gothenburg guitar show göteborg, Västra Götalands län
May 11 2008 8:00P Gothenburg guitar show göteborg, Västra Götalands län
Aug 16 2008 8:00P Slottskogen goes progressive göteborg, Västra Götalands län

then the videos

Mustigt solo by johan randén


This was an instrumental prog-metal/jazz-fusion band that consisted of Andreas Brobjer on drums, myself on bass and the incredible Johan Randén on guitar. They are both younger than I am, but still kick my ass many times over. I'm very honored that Andreas even asked me to join the band!

(A.L.J. = Andreas + Linus + Johan)

We only played together for about two, three years and unfortunately there are no existing audio recordings except from our self-made videos (such as this one). This particular recording was from our third session at the rehearsal space in Falköping. I sure miss playing and jamming with those guys...

A.L.J. - Rehearsal, 2002 (Part 1 of 3)


A.L.J. - Rehearsal, 2002 (Part 2 of 3)


A.L.J. - Rehearsal, 2002 (Part 3 of 3)


The song Halcyon Days from the album "Nine" by Platitude. Performed live together with Johan Randén at Fågeln, Gothenburg in 2005

Platitude - Halcyon Days



The song Illusions from the album "Secrets of Life" by Platitude, performing live together with Johan Randén as opening act for Sonata Arctica at The Rock, Copenhagen in 2004.

Platitude - Illusions


The song Oblivion from the album "Nine" by Platitude, performing live together with Johan Randén as opening act for Sonata Arctica at The Rock, Copenhagen in 2004.

Platitude - Oblivion



07-09-2006:
Found a great video clip of Johan Randen really stretching and showing why he's a player for the future, playing with his jazz fuion band synkopaterna:

Skunk Funk


26-04-2006:
Don't Push It


21-08-2006:
Item first published

Background:
Johan was born in Sweden in 1988 and started playing guitar at the age of 9. His undoubted talent lead him to make his first public appearance at a Sweden Rock Festival at the age of 11, playing with Freak Kitchen (featuring Swedish super shredder Mattias "IA" Eklundh).

When he was 12 years old Johan began recording his debut album with mentor and friend Mattias "IA" Eklundh. guitar player. and lead singer with Freak Kitchen and (Favored Nations) solo artist.

His debut album "Johan: Lead Guitar" was released worldwide in the spring of 2001. Then in spring 2003, Johan was invited to visit Japan for a very successful clinic/promotional tour including TV interviews and a DVD recording for Japanese guitar magazine "Young Guitar".

Johan has completed his second release, "Version 2.0" which was released in the spring of 2005 and clearly shows his improving maturity.

He was also highlighted by Magnus Olsson as a player to watch out for in his recent Essential Guitarist Interview

Check out another swedish super shredder http://www.magnusolsson.com/ to find out more.