The Commander-In-Chief, Craig Ogden: Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso

This is the first ever guitar recording of Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso (by C. Saint-Saens), which is normally played by violin virtuosos. The album with The Commander-In-Chief and Craig Ogden is now available on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/2-g... & Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Guitars-The-Cla.... Order physical CDs and digital downloads from CD Babyhttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thecommander... or the official Commander Storehttp://commandermusic.com where you can also get the FREE mobile APP for Android and Apple.

The video was filmed outside the Opera House in Oslo, Norway, in August 2014. It was produced/directed and edited by Elisabeth Hagen (The Commander-In-Chief´s manager). The album was recorded at Velvet Recording, Norway, in July 2014. It was produced, engineered and mixed by James Mottershead.
Musical Director: Elisabeth Hagen.
Mastering by Stephen Marsh.

The first video from their album, a guitar duel version of Paganini´s Caprice 24 was on the "Top 10 viral videos of 2014" list in the world´s leading guitar magazine, Guitar World. It was also featured in major newspaper The Guardian as one of top 10 "Metal meets Classical" videos.

Craig Ogden had his 3rd number 1 album on the classical charts in the UK during the summer/fall of 2014. He has been nominated for Brit Awards several times and his debut album was Grammy nominated. He was recently featured as one of top 20 classical guitarists of all time by the prestigious ClassicFM radio and news site.
He is chief lecturer on Guitar at Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK.

The CIC has been featured as "1 of 10 modern guitar Gods", by Metal Hammer UK. Total Guitar Magazine said "she is changing the face of the shred stereotype!" Her historic guitar duel version of P. Sarasate´s Zigeunerweisen Op.20, was on "top 10 viral videos of 2013" in Guitar World Magazine. She has been a guest on major TV Talk shows and has been featured in magazines and on radios all over the world.

Many thanks to these find brands, whom The Commander-In-Chief proudly endorses;
Ibanez Guitars, Laney Amplification, DR Strings, EMG Pickups, Audix Microphones, XVive Pedals, Jim Dunlop guitar picks, Stonecastle Pedalboards and Kinsman guitar cables.

Craig Ogden uses D´Addario Classical strings.

Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso The Commander In Chief & Craig Ogden

The Commander-In-Chief,Craig Ogden: Por Una Cabeza - cool promo videos for the new album

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This video was filmed on top of Norway´s most visited tourist attraction, the Holmenkollen ski jumping hill - one of the most famous sporting arenas in the world. It is situated "on top of" the capital, Oslo, with breathtaking views of the city and the Oslo Fjord.
The song is from their album, 2 guitars, The Classical Crossover Album and was recorded at Velvet Recording, Norway, in July 2014. Originally composed by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera.
The Commander-In-Chief wants to thank this fantastic team;
World leading classical guitarist Craig Ogden, for accepting this challenge, and for recording a truly unique album!
The two amazing dancers from TangoTango in Oslo, Norway; AnneMarit and Magnus!!
Panorama Norge for fantastic work from both Drone pilot and camera man.
OMNI Production´s camera man Oscar Birk and FlixFilm´s camera man Derek Bateman!
Goodrich Bespoke for some fantastic tailor made uniforms to The CIC.
Elisabeth Nøkland Johansen for the lovely dress for the dancer.
Makeup artist Chiara Guizzetti!
Hair stylist Iris Jamne!
The team at Holmenkollen for their kind cooperation and help!
Special thanks to A.E. Hagen, who produced, directed and edited the video!

Many thanks to these fine brands, who The Commander-In-Chief proudly endorses;
Ibanez Guitars, Laney Amplification, DR Strings, EMG Pickups, Audix Microphones, XVive Pedals, Jim Dunlop guitar picks, Stonecastle Pedalboards and Kinsman guitar cables.

The album was produced, engineered and mixed by James Mottershead.
Musical Director: Elisabeth Hagen.
Mastering by Stephen Marsh.
Recorded at Velvet Recording, Spydeberg, Norway in July 2014.

Craig Ogden had his 3rd number 1 album on the classical charts in the UK during the summer/fall of 2014. He has been nominated for Brit Awards several times and his debut album was Grammy nominated. He was recently featured as one of top 20 classical guitarists of all time by the prestigious ClassicFM radio and news site.
He is chief lecturer on Guitar at Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK.

The CIC has been featured as "1 of 10 modern guitar Gods", by Metal Hammer UK. Total Guitar Magazine said "she is changing the face of the shred stereotype!" Her historic guitar duel version of P. Sarasate´s Zigeunerweisen Op.20, was on "top 10 viral videos of 2013" in Guitar World Magazine. She has been a guest on major TV Talk shows and has been featured in magazines and on radios all over the world.
Por Una Cabeza The Commander-In-Chief & Craig Ogden


Paganini Cap. 24 The Commander-In-Chief & Craig Ogden

The Commander-In-Chief: Craig Ogden plays Paganini Cap. 24

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This version of Paganini´s Caprice 24 is the one played by legendary violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz.
The video was filmed at Kjeller Airfield in Norway in August 2014. The album was recorded at Velvet Recording, Norway, in July 2014.
The Commander-In-Chief wants to thank this fantastic team;
World leading classical guitarist Craig Ogden, for accepting this challenge, and for recording a truly unique album!
OMNI Production´s camera man Oscar Birk and FlixFilm´s camera man Derek Bateman!
Goodrich Bespoke for some fantastic tailor made uniforms!
Makeup artist Chiara Guizzetti!
Hair stylist Iris Jamne!
Thore Thoresen and the rest of the people at Kjeller Airfield for their help!
Special thanks to A.E. Hagen, who produced, directed and edited the video!
Special thanks to violinist David Juritz for the private masterclasses during the preparations for the recording!

Many thanks to these find brands, who The Commander-In-Chief proudly endorses;
Ibanez Guitars, Laney Amplification, DR Strings, EMG Pickups, Audix Microphones, XVive Pedals, Jim Dunlop guitar picks, Stonecastle Pedalboards and Kinsman guitar cables.

The album was produced, engineered and mixed by James Mottershead.
Musical Director: Elisabeth Hagen.
Mastering by Stephen Marsh.
Recorded at Velvet Recording, Spydeberg, Norway in July 2014.

Craig Ogden had his 3rd number 1 album on the classical charts in the UK during the summer/fall of 2014. He has been nominated for Brit Awards several times and his debut album was Grammy nominated. He was recently featured as one of top 20 classical guitarists of all time by the prestigious ClassicFM radio and news site.
He is chief lecturer on Guitar at Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK.
The CIC has been featured as "1 of 10 modern guitar Gods", by Metal Hammer UK. Total Guitar Magazine said "she is changing the face of the shred stereotype!" Her historic guitar duel version of P. Sarasate´s Zigeunerweisen Op.20, was on "top 10 viral videos of 2013" in Guitar World Magazine. She has been a guest on major TV Talk shows and has been featured in magazines and on radios all over the world.

Paganini Cap. 24 The Commander-In-Chief & Craig Ogden