Guthrie Govan

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The Aristocrats consists of Gathrie Guthrie Govan [guitar] ,Bryan Beller [bass] and Marco Minnemann [drums]. The band is a union of technically advanced players who deeply understand different type of music from Jazz to Fusion to Progressive Rock to Country to Blues to anything beyond, and can merge them together into the original Aristocrats style. Their newly released 4th original album “You Know What…?” displays rich sound elements from each member and their musical expressions based on technics pull listeners into the magical world of Aristocrats. The crucial album could be listened from the beginning to the end in one go like a roller coaster. We had a chat with the one of the most technical guitarist, Guthrie Govan who is respected by not only music fans who are into Guitar instrumental music or Rock or Fusion and other top guitarists about the new set “You Know What…?”

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Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown

A promising Rock guitarist / Singer / Songwriter Tyler Bryant and his band The Shakedown has released their 3rd original studio album “Truth and Lies”. Tyler has been working for Rock kings like Jeff Beck, Aerosmith, AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses as a tour musician and build his solid skills and confidence.
The new album “Truth and Lies” displays his signature Blues Rock sound, uplifting Hard rock tunes and supreme Rock ballads, and it fascinates wide range of rock fans than ever.
Of course guitar performance Tyler Bryant himself stands out in those tracks. The outstanding solo in the end of “Couldn’t See The Fire” sounds like the guitar itself sings emotional melodies and it proves why he is considered as a future generation guitar hero. Graham Whitford who also plays a guitar in the band must also be mentioned for his beautiful play alongside Tyler.
Tyler took some time to talk to Muse On Muse about the real Rock album “Truth and Lies”

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Michael Thompson

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Michel Thompson, who is known as one of the best session guitarists, has been working for legends like Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey and Madonna, have just released new album “Love and Beyond” as his own band Michael Thompson band.
The album open with emotional guitar instrumental number “Opening” and the set showcases wonderful vocal tracks filled by quality melodies, supreme arrangements and tasteful guitar play by the legend Michael himself. The album also contains guitar Interludes which displays Michael’s identity as a guitarist and those interludes gives his very own worldview to the album.

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Oz Noy

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Oz Noy admits himself of merging his music to eccentric Boogalo style on his brand-new album “Booga Looga Loo” just like Miles Davis adopted electric sounds on his classic album “Bitches Brew”. The album consists of four original songs and four cover tracks by legends who are Thelonious monk, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys and The Beatles. The crucial album managed to display its musical depth and catchiness together for music lovers to real musicians. Oz Noy took a time to speak to Muse On Muse about his new set “Booga Looga Loo”.

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Jordan Rudess

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Jordan Rudess, who has been a big part of Dream Theater as a keyboard player, has been building his spectacular soundscape by his absolute technique and phenomenal inspiration for the band. He released his solo album *Wired For Madness” for the first time in 4 years.
The fantastic album “Wired For Madness” showcases his diverse talent as a composer, astonish technique as a keyboard player and sound-design skills. Vinnie Moore, Guthrie Govan, John Petrucci and Joe Bonamassa are guesting this album as guitarists. Notably Bluesy combination between Joe and Jordan on “Just Can’t Win” leaves an fresh impression on us.
A keyboard magician, Jordan Rudess himself took some time to chat to Muse on Muse about his crucial work “Wired For Madness”.

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Keith Scott

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Bryan Adams has released his new album “SHINE A LIGHT”. Even though this new album featured astonishing guests, Ed Sheeran as co-producer and Jennifer Lopez as a singer, Bryan kept his one and only Rock style for whole album with tunes filled by catchy but impressive melodies.
Keith Scott played guitar for 8 tracks produced by Bob Rock and Bryan Adams on this album. Keith has been supporting Bryan for his tour and recordings by playing his soulful Rock guitar, You could hear his melodic guitar on numerous big hit tunes by Bryan Adams which everybody knows. But, In recent tracks by Brian, we hear less dramatic structure configured by Bryan’s vocal and Keith’s melodic guitars. One of the cause is shortening of track length. Muse On Muse asked questions to Keith Scott about this recent adjustment of production, guitar play for Bryan’s new set “SHINE A LIGHT”, Keith’s project “The Fontanas” and others.

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Vivian Campbell

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Vivian Campbell has joined Rock and Roll hall of fame as Def Leopard this year in 2019. He has been getting achievements for legendary bands like Dio, Whitesnake and of course Def Leppard. Last In Line, which is the another project which Vivian puts his passion into, has just released second album “ II”. He continued real Rock style with Blues feelings since the last album “Heavey Crown”. Result, the album came up as a crucial Hard-Rock set. Vivian displayed various guitar approaches from bohemian way to aggressive style and it impresses fans in a different way from what he does for Def Leopard. He took a time to chat to Muse On Muse about his brand new album “ II”.

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Robben Ford

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A classic player Robben Ford has been attracting music fans by his wonderful guitar tone, phrasing, stylish production and his passionate playing style. The new album “PURPLE HOUSE” by Robben who has built a reputation as a guitarist and a vocalist, managed to display more variety of musical styles and modern fashionable atmosphere. We interviewed the guitarist / singer / producer / composer who reached even higher level about his quality Blues-Rock set “PURPLE HOUSE”

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BLINDMAN

A leading Japanese Melodic Hard Rock band BLINDMAN has released their 10th studio album “Reach For The Sky”. Their emotional Hard Rock style, which have been attracting their supporters, is still alive and one and only BLINDMAN will ever disappoint their fans! They even challenged new styles. A cover of “Da Doo Ron Ron” which is famous for the version by Crystals produced by a legendary, influential Pop music producer Phil Spector. Crystals’ pop style track morphed into BLINDMAN style in an excellent manner. The beautiful track “Blue Moon” displays versatility of their musical style and skills and it appeals to non Hard-Rock people. It’s a crucial song to be checked BLINDMAN took some time to chat to Muse On Muse about their fantastic Melodic Hard Rock set “REACH FOR THE SKY”.

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Jake E Lee

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Jake E Lee has released 2nd album as Red Dragon Cartel, “PATINA”. Although the well received previous album “Red Dragon Cartel” had songs like “Deceived” which his guitar riff reminded fans of his style in Ossie’s ere, he went back to his roots, Rock on this album. He displayed real Rock sounds played by real musicians and experimental various guitar sounds. You will get pulled magically into the world of his guitar and the band with every listen. I assume that this set will be loved by fans for long time. Muse On Muse interviewed Jake E. Lee himself about the new set “PATINA”.

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