Dave Martone: dvd and cd in the can

News:
31-05-2008:
Dave Martone has posted a Zone recording update on guitar9. Dave has a new concert DVD coming out shortly. It was shot at the Montreal Drum Festival at the end of 2007. It will be an official bootleg DVD, since it is a 2 track board mix with 3 camera shoot that Dave had no control over.

The new Martone record has been done since Christmas. Dave has been looking at finding the correct label to put it out.

Dave has also recently completed doing guitars for Universal Records Island Defjam artists Jet Black Stare. I was hired to do melodies, leads and doorbell lines (melodic hook sections) and some rhythm work. Read the full information

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Mike Campese: synthetic scales

News:
31-05-2008:
Mike Campese has another lesson on guitar9.

Mike says:

In this lesson I want to show you how to make up synthetic scales. A synthetic scale is a scale that is not diatonic to the major or minor scale, rather, a scale a composer constructs. There are several ways to construct a synthetic scale, there are 12 possible tones and you can select any combination. One really great way to construct scales is to use triads; take any two triads and put them together and you will get a six tone scale.

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German Schauss: picking sequences II

News:
31-05-2008:
German Schauss has added a new column to guitar9. German says:

This lesson will deal with more picking with a sixteenth note feel but it will cover much more of the fretboard this time. Let's take a look at the ascending lick. It is based on an eight note repetitive idea that will be moved up by step. When ascending, start off with your pinky on the 8th fret on the low E string and play two notes descending before playing the usual three note per string pattern up to the adjacent string, ending on the A string 10th fret. This is the basic pattern. From there on, you just have to "copy and paste" Move your pinky up to the next note in the scale (12th fret or A) and continue with the same motion. Of course you need to adjust the notes to the scale. I wrote this example in F Major. In the videos I will sound a whole step lower, as my guitar is tuned down by a whole step. Try practicing the ascending lick starting from different positions on the fretboard in key and of course in all 12 keys.

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Joe Stump: new cd and dvd planned

News:
31-05-2008:
According to Blabbermouth, Joe Stump is set to release a DVD from recent live shows and is working on a new CD

Joe Stump says:

"The European tour back in February/March went extremely well. I played 15 dates in 20 days combining shows and clinics. A sincere thanks goes out to all that attended. A bunch of the footage was recorded in both audio and video format, so I'm sure that a bunch of that will surface in the form of bonus tracks and quite possibly a new bootleg concert DVD with concert and clinic footage combined. I played a nice combination of solo stuff, REIGN OF TERROR material, and quite a bit of RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE so the bootleg DVD will be completely filled with tons of guitar.

"I'm currently recording my new solo record, the long awaited follow-up to 'Speed Metal Messiah', and it should be released later on this year (late fall). I've got a bunch of the guitar tracks completed and I'm very pleased thus far. It's a very diverse collection of tunes with a bunch of blazing neo-classical tracks, of course, a nice Gary Moore-style ballad, an evil speed metal/thrash metal bit, and some retro Hendrix/Blackmore-induced tunes. While all the tracks are titled, I have several working titles for the record that I'm still tossing around. While there's, of course, a ton of over-the-top guitar stuff going on as usual, this one will be my best record song/composition-wise. I feel really good about the selection of tracks.

"For all you European fans, I'm featured in the new shred issue of Gitarist magazine (www.gitarist.nl). There's an interview with me, plus I'm mentioned as one of the top 20 shredders of all time.

"I'll be going to Europe next month for some festival dates with HOLYHELL, and as usual, I'm really looking forward to getting out and doing more damage. After returning from Europe, I'll get back to work on the new record, which should be completed by late July/early August."

Jason Becker: charity donations

News:
31-05-2008:

Ron Coolen has created a charity to help Jason Becker, and it is officially "OK" with Jason and his family. Ron is running the New York City Marathon in the hope of raising money for Jason. Ron is also auctioning numerous items to help Jason. If you want to help Jason directly, you can always send him donations via mail. Or you can check out the various methods on Ron's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/roncoolen


Rich, Jason Becker's web guy says:

Thanks so much, Ron! And thanks to everyone who bought t-shirts, CD's, paid to download music, won auctions (Kevin and Juan) and generally donated and helped Jason over the years.

News: guitar idol finalists are on their way update XII

News:
31-05-2008:
Three more for the final!
Peter Petchalov: http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/peter-petchalov

Judges:

Peter’s larger than life character translates into a highly individualistic and unorthodox approach to full on rock/metal guitar. We are all looking forward to seeing how this translates to the main stage! Peter – You Rock!

Gustavo-Di-Padua: http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/gustavo-di-padua
Judges:

Gustavo possesses fantastic touch and phrasing, great technique – and all with a real rock attitude! He impressed with his real ‘rockstar’ approach and great natural flair, conjuring up memories of Jake E. Lee in his prime. Gustavo possibly has all the attributes to become a true guitar idol.

Marc Playle: http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/marc-playle

Marc displays a great combination of Eric Johnson/Vinnie Moore type opening lines, building into a great classic rock type track with some choice Slash/Schenker style licks: epic ‘traditional’ rock soloing with class. Rest assured, Marc has made the final on merit!

Adam Hughes Henry: reharmonising stella ala holdsworth

News:
31-05-2008:
Adam Hughes Henry is back again from his home in Australia, explaining how to re harmonise Stella by Starlight using Allan Holdsworth techniques.

Adam Hughes Henry says:

Holdsworth - "Just for the Furious" Utilising some of the concepts used by Allan let us rescue the old jazz tune Stella by Starlight from itself; Playing in any number of theoretical keys at once; Replacing melodic and boring chords and scales with something more intelligent.

An Allan Holdsworth Method Part One Reharmonising Stella


Adam Hughes Henry says:

Bring your improvisations to the next level of creativity; Play in all keys "at once"; Making the chords "more intelligent"; Terrifying the bass player and educating the audience.

An Allan Holdsworth Method Part Two Reharmonising Stella

Dave Justo: namm show gigs

News:
31-05-2008:
Dave added a new track to MySpace:http://www.myspace.com/baroque

Dave Justo says:

the new song, Chopin Nocturne Opus 9 No 2. My rendition of the amazing Chopin Nocturne, which I added a touch of lead changes, a few pretty synthesizers, and a chamber orchestra.

To hear his album and samples: http://www.guitar9.com/aura.html

Bach Goldberg Variation 1 performed by Dave Justo. The bass line guitar is tuned to D from the standard low E


Gig dates:
Jun 7 2008 11:30P SORAIA @ Connolly’s Klub 45 w/Whiskey Train: BUS TRIP! New York City, New York
Jun 13 2008 9:00P SORAIA @ East End Cafe: ALL AGES w/Clobbersaurus! Newark, Delaware
Jun 20 2008 10:00A Summer NAMM 2008 Nashville, Tennessee
Jun 21 2008 10:00A Summer NAMM 2008 Nashville, Tennessee
Jun 22 2008 10:00A Summer NAMM 2008 Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 22 2008 10:00P SORAIA @ Elbo Room Chicago, Illinois
Jul 24 2008 10:00P SORAIA @ The Melody Inn Indianapolis, Indiana
Jul 25 2008 10:00P SORAIA @ The Curve Inn Alexandria, Indiana
Jul 26 2008 9:00P SORAIA @ Doc’s Music Hall Muncie, Indiana
Aug 17 2008 12:00P SORAIA @ 3rd Annual Rally for R.A.A.C.E.Darlington, Maryland
Sep 14 2008 8:00P SORAIA @ Wuhnurth Music Festival Muncie, Indiana

Marc Pattison: the bionic man

News:
31-05-2008:
Marc Pattison has added a new track to his MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/marcpattison. Marc has had some success with theme tunes having produced the Oakland A's theme song. Today he posted "The Bionic Man". The guitar on this track is excellent, check it out.



The track is just one from Marc's new upcoming album "The Bionic Man" which is still currently under production.



Expect that CD to out and available by the end of Summer, featuring Bud Salvetti on Drums and Larry Smith on Bass.

News: liquid note music available for download

News:
31-05-2008:
Matt Williams from Liquid Note Records has just announced another method for getting their releases.

Matt Says:

"We just started selling our music on AmieStreet.com, and to kick things off they are giving our fans $5 to download our music. All you have to do is click on the link below to get $5 to download our music or songs from tens of thousands of other great independent artists.

The following LNR CDs are available on aimestreet.com:

THE ALCHEMISTS II: The Alchemists II
THE ALCHEMISTS (DOUBLE CD): The Alchemists
J.A.M.: J.A.M.

For more details visit: http://amiestreet.com/_l/cdbaby

Best

Matt Williams
Head of LNR "

Mario Parga: savage paradise search for keyboard player

News:
31-05-2008:
Mario Parga and Tony Martin release 'Spirit of Night' in June. The single's release date is June 27, an audio sample will be available soon at www.MarioParga.com. A video for the song is going to be filmed by Los Angeles based music video director Karpis Maksudian. The video will feature Mario and Tony and will be shot on location in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles and on Malibu Beach. The video shoot is scheduled for early August.



Savage Paradise is Mario Parga's new band project. Savage Paradise featuring Tony Martin - vocals (Black Sabbath/Tony Martin), Kevin Valentine - drums (Cinderella/Kiss) and Tim Luce - bass (Alcatrazz) will start work on their first album during the early Fall. The official website www.savage-paradise.com is currently being built and will be available soon. The band is looking for a keyboard player to complete the line up, auditions will be held in Los Angeles later in the year.

Murilo Morello: rock fusion is back

News:
31-05-2008:
It's been a while, but Brazilian Murilo Morello is back with a new video. Let us hope there are more to come.

Rock/Fusion Jam