Phi Yaan-Zek - Solar Flare (2006)
Phi Yaan-Zek: guitars
Fabio Trentini: bass
Marco Minnemann: drums & percussion
With special guests:
Bumblefoot (fretless guitar solos)
Lalle Larsson (keyboards)
Peter Stacey (saxophones & flute)
Brian Gulland (bassoon & glockenspiel)
Maggie Tomkins (accordion)
Anarion MacIntosh (didgeridoo)
Missy (vocals)
Zak Haipney (trumpet and hand claps)
Kerry McKenna (background vocals)
Andy Banks (frame drum)
Oliver Oakenshield and Ilhaam Selih (answerphones)
Description:
Featuring German Über drummer Marco Minnemann (Paul Gilbert/Joe Satriani), keyboard virtuoso Lalle Larsson (Karmakanic/Electrocution 250/RHP) and multidynamic bassist Fabio Trentini, guitarist Phi Yaan-Zek’s third solo CD release “Solar Flare” is an exceptional compositional tour-de-force played with incredible fire. Flowing from funky jazz fusion grooves to wild odd-meter drum ‘n’ bass to polymetric metal, to epic prog-rock melodies and solos, the music is a dynamic adventure that recalls the energy of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Steve Vai-like guitar intensity, Zappa style quirkiness and the passionate performances of Jeff Beck. Add to the picture the kind of exceptional guitar playing that stands up to the rigorous demands of such dynamic music. Phi's individual playing comfortably spans the gap from emotional and passionate phrasing on the ballads 'So Far Away' and 'Passion Reborn', to insane hyper shred guitar tradeoffs with Bumblefoot on 'Psychometamorph'. The album also features a whole cast of other guest instrumentalists - including Peter Stacey on flute/saxophone, and Gryphon bassoonist Brian Gulland among others.
An exquisite CD production, 'Solar Flare' is lovingly brought to you by UK based guitarist Phi Yaan-Zek in association with Geomagnetic Records and is beautifully packaged with a 12 page full colour booklet containing fantastic graphics, session details and exclusive song liner notes.
Imagine if Zappa had written the music on Jeff Beck's "Blow by Blow"? Or if Steve Vai had jammed with the Beatles in their psychedelic phase? What if in an alternate reality Shawn Lane had played on Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Birds Of Fire"? The result would come close to describing the magical momentum of the music on Solar Flare. Add to the picture the kind of exceptional guitar playing that would stand up to the rigorous demands of such dynamic music. Yaan-Zek's individual playing comfortably spans the gap from emotional and passionate phrasing on the ballads "So Far Away" and "Passion Reborn", to insane alien hyper shred guitar tradeoffs with Bumblefoot on "Psychometamorph". The album also features the phenominal performances of world renowned drummer Marco Minnemann, and bassist Fabio Trentini, with guest appearances by keyboard virtuoso Lale Larson, Peter Stacey on flute/saxophone and ex-Gryphon bassoonist Brian Gulland among others. Instrumental Guitar (Electric/Fusion/Rock).
Два трека под обложкой.
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