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| Scott Gailor: Technicolor/Monochrome |
Scott Gailor is from Saratoga Springs, USA. Scott made a name for himself on the New York City club circuit playing over 2600. Along with the live experience Scott has been involve ins ome of the bigger US guitar competitions, coming 4th out of 750 players in the Guitar Wars Semi-Finals. Scott was also a regional runner-up in Guitar Center's Guitarmageddon competition.
His guitar playing has been featured in the bands Scrooge, Union Jack, Kidd Havok and Lauren Krothe. Scott has also opened for bands such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Extreme, and Sebastian Bach.
Mini Review
The opener G Body Shuffle is a example of the fine rocking nature of this album. The production is raw and ready to rock, rather than overly compressed and thin atmospheric tones that you find on the the recent cop of technical metal albums.
Bodhisattva, probably my favourite track, but not to be confused with the Steely Dan or Toto tracks, opens with some beefy over driven guitar, segueing into a more rock orientated eastern groove, peppered with Scott's fiery solo fusillades.
Chickenwire and sawdust is more a country/rock boogie affair with hints of Hendrix thrown in for good measure and packed with rocking hot soloing.
Greed Guilt/Grace opens with a higher temp Iron Maiden wasted year lick. Then moves to a slower pace to enable Scott to splash his signature clicks in high enough quantities for guitar fans to appreciate the digital dexterity.
All the tracks are built like songs/tunes, with a strong sense of melody rather than lick driven shred affairs. For me the tone and blend of music reminded me more of classic 70's, 80's bluesy, rock and metal tunes, a million miles away from the current crop of extended range guitar tunes that are the staple of the current time.
Over all I liked the production and I think the production is about right for this sort of rocking album. For me, the only downside was that the drums were programmed and not real, that said, they Daniel Colombo does a good job in getting them down electronically. That aside, If you looking for that classic 70's, 80's bluesy, rock with great soloing, then you are sure to enjoy this release.
Scott Gailor - G Body Shuffle - Technicolor/MonoChrome
With a long career history with bands and touring Scott has taken some time out to capture some Rock and Blues soul. The album does just that, with ten tracks of classic rock guitar, with a lot of groove and bluesy feeling. There's even some time for a little Led Zep / Zebra feel with the acoustic track entitled The Paddock.
The opener G Body Shuffle is a example of the fine rocking nature of this album. The production is raw and ready to rock, rather than overly compressed and thin atmospheric tones that you find on the the recent cop of technical metal albums.
Bodhisattva, probably my favourite track, but not to be confused with the Steely Dan or Toto tracks, opens with some beefy over driven guitar, segueing into a more rock orientated eastern groove, peppered with Scott's fiery solo fusillades.
Chickenwire and sawdust is more a country/rock boogie affair with hints of Hendrix thrown in for good measure and packed with rocking hot soloing.
Greed Guilt/Grace opens with a higher temp Iron Maiden wasted year lick. Then moves to a slower pace to enable Scott to splash his signature clicks in high enough quantities for guitar fans to appreciate the digital dexterity.
All the tracks are built like songs/tunes, with a strong sense of melody rather than lick driven shred affairs. For me the tone and blend of music reminded me more of classic 70's, 80's bluesy, rock and metal tunes, a million miles away from the current crop of extended range guitar tunes that are the staple of the current time.
Over all I liked the production and I think the production is about right for this sort of rocking album. For me, the only downside was that the drums were programmed and not real, that said, they Daniel Colombo does a good job in getting them down electronically. That aside, If you looking for that classic 70's, 80's bluesy, rock with great soloing, then you are sure to enjoy this release.
Scott Gailor - G Body Shuffle - Technicolor/MonoChrome
We caught up with Scott to ask him in more detail about the production of his album.
[TIS ]How long did it take you to record the album?
[Scott Gailor] It was done over roughly a year and a half period. Lots of breaks, NAMM, playing show, my engineer going on tour.
[TIS ]How did you know when you had done enough to complete the album?
[Scott Gailor] I went in with 10 songs and really want most of the solos and melodies to be improvise. So the main thing was to have s complete take on something. When it was right it was done.
[TIS ]How do you know when a track is finished?
[Scott Gailor] Once I felt the track was done. I would sit on it a few days and send it to a few select friends to get their opinions. Plus I like to listen to the tracks while driving. I seem to get a better feel that way.Then I would and listen back in studio and make any tweaks that might be needed.
[TIS ]How do you decide what is going into a track and how do you name it?
[Scott Gailor] I never name the songs till the entire CD is done. I have notes in my phone that I add song titles and stories etc in. Almost like a journal. Then I pick the CD title and go from there.
[TIS ]What equipment did you use in the studio?
[Scott Gailor] I did 99% of the CD at IceMan studios and The Paddock at Signal To Noize. We re-amped all the tracks so we could control how things sat in the mix. Amps used Mesa Boogie MKIIB Coliseum 300 (1982) and a Mesa Boogie MKV. I only use 212 recto cabs with V30's in the studio. Mic'd with a 421 and a 57. Pedals, Ernie ball volume pedal/Dunlop volume pedal an EP Boaster, sparkle drive, a real 808,soul food a Clyde Wah an a Fulltone Octafuzz and a boss MIJ OC2 octave pedal. Guitars My Boulder Creek Solitaire, My Flower Tele, a 74 LP Std with humbuckers (not minis) my 91 heavily modded strat, Nashville Tele, my Red 86 Custom Shop Jackson, my Black Parts mutt Charvel (nicknamed the namm-o-matic) My 50's tribute LP Goldtop with P90's and my Ibanez USA Custom. It a PRO/Home studio lol. Oh and U87 On the acoustic
[TIS ] How did you record the drums for the album?
[Scott Gailor] All the drums were programmed by Daniel Colombo using drum o gog for the samples and superior drummer. The logistics of getting all the drummers I wanted on the record wasn't going to work. Plus I wanted a consistent drum sound throughout the record.
[TIS ]How long did it take you to record the album?
[Scott Gailor] It was done over roughly a year and a half period. Lots of breaks, NAMM, playing show, my engineer going on tour.
[TIS ]How did you know when you had done enough to complete the album?
[Scott Gailor] I went in with 10 songs and really want most of the solos and melodies to be improvise. So the main thing was to have s complete take on something. When it was right it was done.
[TIS ]How do you know when a track is finished?
[Scott Gailor] Once I felt the track was done. I would sit on it a few days and send it to a few select friends to get their opinions. Plus I like to listen to the tracks while driving. I seem to get a better feel that way.Then I would and listen back in studio and make any tweaks that might be needed.
[TIS ]How do you decide what is going into a track and how do you name it?
[Scott Gailor] I never name the songs till the entire CD is done. I have notes in my phone that I add song titles and stories etc in. Almost like a journal. Then I pick the CD title and go from there.
[TIS ]What equipment did you use in the studio?
[Scott Gailor] I did 99% of the CD at IceMan studios and The Paddock at Signal To Noize. We re-amped all the tracks so we could control how things sat in the mix. Amps used Mesa Boogie MKIIB Coliseum 300 (1982) and a Mesa Boogie MKV. I only use 212 recto cabs with V30's in the studio. Mic'd with a 421 and a 57. Pedals, Ernie ball volume pedal/Dunlop volume pedal an EP Boaster, sparkle drive, a real 808,soul food a Clyde Wah an a Fulltone Octafuzz and a boss MIJ OC2 octave pedal. Guitars My Boulder Creek Solitaire, My Flower Tele, a 74 LP Std with humbuckers (not minis) my 91 heavily modded strat, Nashville Tele, my Red 86 Custom Shop Jackson, my Black Parts mutt Charvel (nicknamed the namm-o-matic) My 50's tribute LP Goldtop with P90's and my Ibanez USA Custom. It a PRO/Home studio lol. Oh and U87 On the acoustic
[TIS ] How did you record the drums for the album?
[Scott Gailor] All the drums were programmed by Daniel Colombo using drum o gog for the samples and superior drummer. The logistics of getting all the drummers I wanted on the record wasn't going to work. Plus I wanted a consistent drum sound throughout the record.
[TIS ] Do you approach an album as though it is you Meister work or just a stepping stone to the next album?
[Scott Gailor] Both. I waited so long to do (probably too long). But I want to tour and gig again. Plus I need to have stuff to let people really hear how I play. this is not my last instrumental CD my a long shot
[TIS ] When the album is completed how do you feel about that moment?
[Scott Gailor] Amazing and excited. The early reviews have been great and it a whole new chapter. Plus I am going to play this live!
[TIS ] Did you have a budget for the album?
[Scott Gailor] Yes and no. I was lucky enough to sign with Malleable Records after the CD was done so that really helped offset some things. I would have done it much much quicker.
[TIS ] How did you go about your promotion strategy?
[Scott Gailor] Yes! Play out, play all the trade shows and guitars shows. Have my all endorsements help promote.promote. I'm sending CD's to all the guitar magazines and doing every interview etc. that I'm asked.
[TIS ] How did you decide what the album title and design would be?
[Scott Gailor] The Title was something I had kicking around for awhile. So I wanted to the artwork to match, plus its a throw back to pre-Internet, YouTube etc.
[TIS ]What were your musical influences on this album?
Man that would almost change daily. Jimi, Danny Gatton, Jeff Beck, Steve Vai, Satch, Eddie, Carl Verheyen, Greg Koch, Jason Becker, Shawn lane. Man I could go on for days.
Important links
www.scottgailor.com
www.malleyablerecords.com/
[Scott Gailor] Both. I waited so long to do (probably too long). But I want to tour and gig again. Plus I need to have stuff to let people really hear how I play. this is not my last instrumental CD my a long shot
[TIS ] When the album is completed how do you feel about that moment?
[Scott Gailor] Amazing and excited. The early reviews have been great and it a whole new chapter. Plus I am going to play this live!
[TIS ] Did you have a budget for the album?
[Scott Gailor] Yes and no. I was lucky enough to sign with Malleable Records after the CD was done so that really helped offset some things. I would have done it much much quicker.
[TIS ] How did you go about your promotion strategy?
[Scott Gailor] Yes! Play out, play all the trade shows and guitars shows. Have my all endorsements help promote.promote. I'm sending CD's to all the guitar magazines and doing every interview etc. that I'm asked.
[TIS ] How did you decide what the album title and design would be?
[Scott Gailor] The Title was something I had kicking around for awhile. So I wanted to the artwork to match, plus its a throw back to pre-Internet, YouTube etc.
[TIS ]What were your musical influences on this album?
Man that would almost change daily. Jimi, Danny Gatton, Jeff Beck, Steve Vai, Satch, Eddie, Carl Verheyen, Greg Koch, Jason Becker, Shawn lane. Man I could go on for days.
Important links
www.scottgailor.com
www.malleyablerecords.com/
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