Mike Keneally

Photo by Martin Mann

The multi-instrumentalist Mike Keneally is known as the guitarist for the late Frank Zappa band, his solo works, contribution for legends like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Devin Townsend and numerous others.
There are quite few multi role players who can sing, play guitar, keyboards, write and produce songs. But not many have exceptional skills to play for legendary artists like Frank Zappa band. Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Mike also is a true magician about composing supreme melodies and took listeners to his own musical planet.
Mike recently released his brand new album “The Thing That Knowledge Can’t Eat”. The album consists of 9 songs and lasts only 42minutes so it is not the most lengthy album he has ever done but they are not average guitar songs, there are full of ideas, characters and pure musical niceness.
We had a chat with Mike Kenearlly himself about his brand new piece “The Thing That Knowledge Can’t Eat”

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Mike Keneally

Photo by Martin Mann

フランク・ザッパ・バンドの後期をギタリストとして支え、その後も自身のソロ活動はもちろん、スティーヴ・ヴァイやジョー・サトリアーニ、デヴィン・タウンゼンドといった優れた鬼才、偉才なミュージシャンたちのアルバムやライヴにギター、キーボードで参加するなどマルチな才能を発揮し続けているマイク・ケネリー。ボーカル、ギター、キーボード、作曲、プロデュース etc. などマルチに音楽を操るミュージシャンは世に少なくないが、マイク・ケネリーのようにザッパ・バンドやスティーヴ・ヴァイ、ジョー・サトリアーニなどを確実にサポートできる突き抜けた演奏テクニック、音楽的な感性を持ち、コンポーザーとしても珠玉のメロディを紡ぎ出し、独自の摩訶不思議な音楽世界を創造できるミュージシャンはとても貴重な存在である。そんなマイク・ケネリーがニューアルバム「The Thing That Knowledge Can’t Eat」をリリースした。アルバムは全9曲でおよそ42分とコンパクトではあるが、どの曲も良い意味で普通ではない非常に癖があり、聴きごたえ十分の音楽エッセンスが詰め込まれたアイデアの宝庫となっており、聴き手を強烈に魅了する。マイク・ケネリーにニューアルバム「The Thing That Knowledge Can’t Eat」について訊いた。

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Guthrie Govan

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Guthrie Govan (guitar), Bryan Beller (bass), and Marco Minnemann (drums) form the powerhouse trio known as THE ARISTOCRATS. Their latest concept album, “DUCK,” features a narrative centered around a duck protagonist. Interestingly, the story was not created first. Instead, each member composed three tracks independently, and these nine tracks were then woven into a cohesive nine-chapter tale.

With their deep knowledge of various music genres and exceptional technical skills, THE ARISTOCRATS create music that paints vivid, cinematic scenes. Their latest work stimulates the listener’s imagination and draws them deeply into the story. We had the opportunity to speak with Guthrie Govan about THE ARISTOCRATS’ new album “DUCK,” as well as his involvement in Hans Zimmer’s projects.

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Joe Satriani

     
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With his cutting edge performance and technique, the guitar master of the rock music industry, Joe Satriani leads the way with his 14th studio effort “Unstoppable Momentum”.
With top notch musicians such as bass player Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Slash), drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Sting), and keyboard player Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai) participating as recording members, Joe Satriani delivers an amazing band sound, creating a collection of tunes with a variety of musical styles, stirring the listeners’ imagination.
Muse On Muse asks Joe Satriani about his new album “Unstoppable Momentum”.

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