Tony MacAlpine

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The return of Tony MacAlpine from his serious illness was a wonderful news for his fans in all over the world. He proves who he still is through the long-awaited new album “Death of Roses” which contains 7 brand new recordings. Those dramatic tracks of “Death of Roses” have not only aggressive heaviness, but also beautiful melodies and sounds which were carefully composed by Tony himself who never compromise. This new set showcases his enormous talent as a guitarist and a composer, and his high musical standard.
Tony MacAlpine talked to MUSE ON MUSE about his significant album “Death of Roses” which celebrates his return to the front line of music scene.

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Tony MacAlpine

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病との闘いを制して見事に復活し、世界中のファンを安堵、喜ばせたトニー・マカパインが待望の７曲入り新作「Death of Roses」をリリースした。この作品では、一切の妥協を許さないその一音までが選び抜かれて構成された知的で美しい旋律にアグレッシヴ、ヘヴィさが融合されたドラマティックな楽曲が並んでおり、トニーのコンポーザー、ギタリストとしての才能、ミュージシャンとして高次元にある総合力が遺憾なく発揮されている。至高の完全復活作品「Death of Roses」についてトニーに訊いた。

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Tony MacAlpine

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Guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine has just released his new studio album “Concrete Gardens”. Tony came out in the late 80s as one of the new generation shredding guitar heroes along with Paul Gilbert and Vinnie Moore. Later Tony also went on to take part in the Steve Vai Band, as well as the CAB project with Bunny Brunel and Dennis Chambers, broadening his musicianship and extending his career into a wider field in the music world. His latest studio effort displays a fine collection of tunes including various musical aspects from hard edged to melodic and dramatic, creating an excellent blend of music. The album not only shows Tony’s highly skilled guitar performances, but also proves his high ability of songwriting. MUSE ON MUSE asked Tony MacAlpine about his new album “Concrete Gardens”.

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Tony MacAlpine

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Tony MacAlpine (トニー・マカパイン)が新作「Concrete Gardens」をリリースした。
80年代後半にはポール・ギルバートやヴィニー・ムーアなどと共に光速のテクニックを操る新世代ギタリストとして認知されていたトニーであるが、その後は自らの音楽キャリアを築いていく中でスティーヴ・ヴァイのバンドへの参加やバニー・ ブルネル、デニス・チャンバースとのプロジェクト CABでの活動など多岐に渡って活躍し、そのハイセンスな音楽性を披露してきた。
今回の作品においてもハードなサウンドとメロディックかつドラマチックな展開が融合した楽曲が見事に散りばめられており、トニーの高度なギターテクニック、そしてコンポーザーとしての高い能力が存分に発揮された作品に仕上がっている。 新作「Concrete Gardens」についてトニーに訊いた。

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Gustavo Carmo

Gustavo Carmo is known for the Metal/Rock/Fusion album “Our Lives, 13 Years Later…” with an ex-drummer of Angra, Aquiles Priester. On that record, Gustavo has proven his skill with conviction alongside guest guitarists like Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore and Greg Howe. He teamed up with Brian Tichy on drum, Rudy Sarzo on bass, and Derek Sherinian on keyboards and released his first solo instrumental EP “On and Off” which has full of shred guitar. We had a chat with the emerging Brazilian Guitarist Gustavo Carmo, who has not only tasteful guitar technics, but also exceptional song-writing abilities, about the brand new EP “On and Off”

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Gustavo Carmo

ANGRAの元ドラマーであるAquiles Priester（アキレス・プリースター）とタッグを組んだメタル/ロック・フュージョン曲揃いのインストゥルメント作品「Our Lives, 13 Years Later…」では、ゲストにトニー・マカパイン、ヴィニー・ムーア、グレッグ・ハウを招き、堂々たるギタープレイで共演していたGustavo Carmo（グスタボ・カルモ）。今回、グスタボはリズム隊にブライアン・ティッシー（ドラム）、ルディ・サーゾ（ベース）、そしてキーボードには、デレク・シェリニアンを招いて自身名義では初となるシュレッドなロック・ギター・インストゥルメンタルが詰まったEP作品「On and Off」をリリース。テクニカルかつセンスあるギタープレイに卓越したソングライティング能力を併せ持つ要注目のブラジリアン・ギタリスト、グスタボ・カルモに最新EP「On and Off」について訊いた。

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Nili Brosh

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A female guitarist Nili Brosh proved her indubitable guitar skills through the works for artists like Tony MacAlpine. The emerging guitarist has dropped her 3rd studio album “Spectrum”. Her supreme musical perspective, well detailed and balanced structure and of course expressive guitar play are displayed on this fantastic album and it pushes the boundary of Rock and guitar music. Muse On Muse had chat with Nili Brosh herself about her new set “Spectrum”.

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Jared James Nichols

The one and only Jared James Nichols has a unique and versatile style of guitar playing where he plays without the use of a guitar pick. His delicate playing style contrasts with his heavy wild style. This rewarded original guitarist has released his latest album “BLACK MAGIC”. In this album Nichols expresses his American Hard Rock and Blues sound. Also the vocals on this album carry a very personal tone which captivates the audience with his rock feelings. Muse on Muse interviewed Jared James Nichols about his new set “BLACK MAGIC”

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Jared James Nichols

右手のフィンガーピッキングを使った繊細なニュアンス表現から豪快に熱くギターを弾き倒すプレイに至るまで変幻自在なユニークな奏法スタイルを持つギタリスト Jared James Nichols (ジャレッド・ジェイムス・ニコルズ)。　強烈なオリジナリティを放つこの注目株ミュージシャンが最新作「BLACK MAGIC」をリリースした。「BLACK MAGIC」では、アメリカン・ハード・ロック、ブルース・ロックにおけるジャレッドの痛快に冴えわたるギターとロック感溢れる素晴らしいボーカルが聴き手の耳を捉えて離さない。「BLACK MAGIC」について訊いた。

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Gustavo Carmo

“Our Lives, 13 Years Later…” released in 2014, is a highly technical and melodic instrumental album featuring a mix of metal and fusion aspects by ex-ANGRA drummer Aquiles Priester and VERSOVER guitarist Gustavo Carmo. Many metal fans may know the name Aquiles Priester, especially with his success as a member of ANGRA, a band widely recognized internationally. But the name Gustavo Carmo may not sound as familiar to many yet? Listen to “Our Lives, 13 Years Later…” and you will hear what Gustavo is all about! The album features guest guitar players such as Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore and Greg Howe. Listening to the album, you will understand that Gustavo Carmo proves to be no less than the highly renowned and technical guest musicians, and deserves equal recognition. Gustavo took time to talk to MUSE ON MUSE in detail about his musical background, about playing guitar and about “Our Lives, 13 Years Later…”

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