Martin Jepsen Andersen,Mike Blackburn,James Byrd: STOLEN - please report if you see this UNIQUE guitar for sale in France or neighbouring countries

Mike Blackburn

PLEASE SHARE if you see this UNIQUE guitar for sale in France or neighbouring countries IT IS STOLEN…. it disappeared from the French Postal Priority Services at Platforme Briarde…. The guitar belongs to Martin Jepsen Andersen if you see or hear of this Byrd Avianti guitar, please message Martin or myself The packaging contains the shipping tracking number CC 596882440FR Colissimo International Priority — withByrd Guitars, Martin Jepsen Andersen and James Byrd.

Stolen from La Poste Francaise Platforme Briarde.

James Byrd: Super Avianti Demo

More than meets the eye with this Byrd guitar, interesting hand form contour heel (Bolt on) a inset pick guard, exquisite wood all around and what could be cooler than a V-Strat???? well how it sounds actually. Check it out!!!! Thanks for watching.

James Byrd Super Avianti Demo

James Byrd: has a severe leg break. Ouch

Via LoudGuitars.com Mike BlackburnReally bad news about my friend James Byrd ,
"Hey everyone - just wanted to let all of James' friends know that he broke his leg the other day! It was a pretty bad fall and the break was in both lower bones. He's in the hospital and just got out of surgery tonight. They put a titanium rod vertically through the bone and it's held together with screws that will all stay in! He's hangin' in there, but recovery may be a while. I'll update as much as possible."
Godspeed James, love ya man :(

Get well soon buddy!

James Byrd: Interviewed with virtuosityone highlights Roy Marchbank

Outside of your own musical work you run your own guitar company, Byrd Guitars. It seems you have guitars being built for customers all over the world, is the company offering you as much from a personal satisfaction perspective as your musical works?

It’s very satisfying. I’m not some business man hawking guitars that I have made. I’m a craftsman who makes something very very high quality, and each one is uniquely fit to each client like a fine Italian suit. Making albums, making guitars, all the custom fabrication work I’ve done on motorcycles and custom and rare automobiles, they are all satisfying because unlike most “jobs”, I create something tangible, and leave it in the world. I think that’s the essence of the artistic drive, and it’s really similar to the drive others have to have children; you want to leave something of yourself in the world, and you hope it outlives you.

Back to music and are there any new artists, whether it be new to the scene or just new to you that you have drawn some enjoyment from?

Yes. Roy Marchbank, an absolutely astounding guitarist from Scotland. I met him on Facebook and was absolutely blown away. He is so far beyond any other guitarist on planet earth, it’s not even funny. He’s not a metal player. He’s really his own thing, he calls it “Celtic Fusion”, but the musical genius and stunning technique utterly captivated me. Now he’s playing and endorsing my guitar and I’ve been trying to help him make some connections here in the States. People can check him out at Roymarchbank.com

James, thank you for your time and we wish you all the best for the future in all your endeavors.

Thank you Andy, it’s been a pleasure. full interview

James Byrd: Atlantis Rising - Chasing The Shadows

James Byrd's Atlantis Rising - Chasing The Shadows by LionMusicRecordLabel

James Byrd's Atlantis Rising - Chasing The Shadows

01. Chasing The Shadows Away.
02. Fallen Warrior.
03. I Don't Believe in Love (Falling in Lust).
04. Fly To The Sun.
05. On My Mind.
06. Waiting in The Shadows.
07. Remember Love.
08. Angel of Mercy.
09. After The Fire.
10. Eye of The Storm.
11. Stranger in The Night.
12. Let it Out.
13. Gotta Find You.
14. Requiem Atlantis.


James Byrd -All Guitars
Freddy Krumins - Vocals
Ken Mary - Drums
Tim Wolf – Bass

Lion Music are proud to introduce some true musical treasure in the form of this special release from the early days of one of the worlds most accomplished guitarists, James Byrd. A name synonymous with some of the finest guitar work committed to tape, this unique release is an album any fan of the former Fifth Angel guitarist will have been longing to hear and serves as a reminder of just how good a songwriter and musician Byrd is.

Comprised of 14 never before heard performances and 7 new songs, “Beyond The Pillars” is -literally- a lost album. The material's origins date to when James Byrd began writing and recording with vocalist Freddy Krumins within days of departing Fifth Angel in the summer of 1987, with much of the music material Byrd had originally intended for the second Fifth Angel album.

Like Deep Purple's “Smoke on the Water” release, “Beyond The Pillars” was recorded on location. Brain Storm Productions mobile captured the band's magic at the infamous Music Bank sound stages in Seattle Washington from the fall of 1987 through the winter of 1988. Fans of Byrd’s solo debut “James Byrd’s Atlantis Rising” (Shrapnel Records) will recognise 7 of the track titles on offer here. However the versions here showcase a rawer, heavier and more immediate delivery to those that were later re-recorded on the now out of print “Atlantis Rising” release by Shrapnel Records. Further treasures are revealed in 7 never released songs rich in diversity and depth that make this a “must own” part of any Byrd, or indeed Fifth Angel’s fans music collection.

The forgotten masters that make up “Beyond The Pillars” were undiscovered until early 2011 when Freddy Krumins was going through a box of old tapes. Regarding the discovery of the recordings, James Byrd comments, “I was shocked to have had these masters turn up, and then to hear the quality. I had long forgotten the sessions after almost 25 years of other musical activities. Everything sounds better than I could have imagined and I think my playing was on a higher energy level than what later ended up on the J.B.A.R. debut. I knew it needed to be heard”.

On the musicians’ aim almost 25 years ago Byrd recalls, “The goal was to create a musical statement which was melodic and dynamic”. This material's character is further shaped by a lyrical content which blends tales of lost love, with Greek mythology and fantasy all powered by the sublime vocals of Freddy Krumins, himself a student of legendary vocal tutor David Kyle (who also coached the likes of Geoff Tate/Nancy Wilson/Chris Cornell etc).

“Beyond The Pillars” sounds like no other album from an American group before or since. The combination of European influences by groups and musicians such as Scorpions, UFO, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Uli Jon Roth, and James Byrd's decidedly classical influences, is such that “Beyond The Pillars” captures the energy of a newly formed group ready to take on the world.

From hard driving dark tracks tracks like “Chasing The Shadows”, to power ballads like “I've Got To Find You”, and lush instrumentals such as “Requiem Atlantis”, this album showcases a level of maturity and sophistication seldom heard from any band, let alone a new one from America in 1987. buy

James Byrd: Byrd's Bolero

Thanks to the baroque dudes over at Baroque and Roll for spotting this one.

James Byrd - Byrd's Bolero No.46 Mvt.3

James Byrd: gibson flying V up for grabs!

Alpine white 1980 Gibson Flying V is the Flying V owned by James Byrd and heard on the classic album Fifth Angel – Fifth Angel is for sale. This guitar was used to record all of the lead guitar tracks on Fifth Angel’s debut album, after which it was retired and 24 years later, it remains just as it was put away, even down to the original strings.

This historic instrument is in outstanding condition; It’s Original Alpine White finish has aged to a rich dark manaila/butter colour, as have it circa 1983 PAF pickups. It features a period correct vintage Gibson “Supertune Vibrola”, nickel Schaller tuners, two cream colored vintage DiMarzio PAF humbucking pickups, dual Bartolini pre-amps hidden under the pickguard, and a very slightly scalloped rosewood fret board. The guitar comes with the original hard case which is well worn and with personal stickers and name stencil intact. A letter of authenticity will also be provided by Byrd.

If you are interested in buying this guitar or want more information on this piece of rock metal history please super_avianti@yahoo.com.

full details including lesson offer

A video gallery of just some of the BYRD ™ Super Avianti ® Guitar made for customers worldwide, all to the music of Avianti Suite Op.1 No.63 taken from my album "Byrd - Flying Beyond The 9" (2001, Lion Music). For more information on these guitars and to take an in-depth look at the features visit http://www.byrdguitars.com/

Byrd Guitar Super Avianti - James Byrd

News: guitar messenger gets a forum

News:
03-08-2008:
Those who follow this blog will know that I've feature Guitar Messenger before, Guitar Messenger: http://www.guitarmessenger.com/. Well now it's got a forum, Guitar Messenger Forum: http://www.guitarmessenger.com/forum

Look out for discussions about your favourite players, like Marshall Harrison, Allan Holdsworth, Tom Quayle, Martin Wichmann, including feedback from other guitar players like Rick Graham, Martin Wichmann and Charlie Shaughnessy.

"Guitar Messenger is an online music magazine dedicated to music fans of all styles and genres. With in-depth interviews, artist features, interactive lessons, reviews, and an abundance of information about the music business and its current events, GM serves to bring you a valuable source of both knowledge and entertainment."

Mine the list of interviews that includes Mårten Hagström, Marco Sfogli, Joe Bonamassa, Mark Tremonti, John Petrucci, Michael Romeo, Ron Thal, Adam Dutkiewicz, James Byrd, Zakk Wylde, Joe Stump, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani, George Bellas, Greg Howe, Yngwie Malmsteen and Michael Angelo Batio!!!

Or the guitar lessons