Rock the Nations

About the Artist
The world has yet to hear, to behold the sound of the mighty trumpet, the sound of war. Redeemed is bringing back to rap the battle ax from the book of Acts. As a hip-hop mercenary he vows to takes no prisoners as he storms through industry releasing the sound of the Lord. This prophetic, poetic visionary paints pictures with God's Word so that the Truth isn't just seen it's heard.

Rock the Nations,Redeemed,Redeemed,A hip-hop universal anthem to overtake, overthrow and to overcome the forces that wages war against the Body of Christ.

Average customer rating: Finger Lickin' Good! Great CD Tommy is brilliant Tommy rules Great !

The Mystery Tommy Emmanuel Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Only Endless Road The Day Finger Pickers Took Over The World Tommy Emmanuel - Live at Her Majesty's Theatre Mel Bay presents Tommy Emmanuel: Live at Sheldon Concert Hall ASIN: B000GW8PQS Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

1. Cantina Senese
2. Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag
3. The Mystery
4. Cowboy's Dream
5. Walls
6. Lewis & Clark
7. The Diggers' Waltz
8. Antonella's Birthday
9. And So It Goes
10. That's The Spirit
11. Footprints
12. Keep It Simple

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When Tommy Emmanuel opened this new album with the fire-breathing "Cantina Senese," I suspected he was finally going to do the rip-roaring country-old-timey-Celtic-jazz CD featuring the crowd-pleasing tunes he pulls out during concerts. But it doesn't take him long to slip into the more lyrical playing that has turned up on his recent discs. And that's not a bad thing. Emmanuel is the kind of player who scares other guitarists to death with the range of his influences and the precision of his technique. You can hear both on tracks like "Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag," with Emmanuel doing the 1930s Django Reinhardt thing. But the album is also full of delicate reveries like "The Mystery" and "The Digger's Waltz," the latter based on the military "Taps." The only shortcoming is "Walls," with Emmanuel and his wife, Elizabeth Watkins, in a vocal duet. It's heartfelt but sentimental, and its country-pop sound is like a speed bump in the middle of the disc. But he quickly redeems this "what the hell?" moment with "Lewis & Clark," as he plays gentle cross-rhythms against a melody that unfolds like an epic tale. The Mystery isn't definitive Tommy Emmanuel, but it shows why he's not only one of the finest players, but also one of the most detailed composers for finger-style guitar. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Finger Lickin' Good!.......2007-05-12

What a player! This is a must have for any guitar fan! It's hard to believe all of this is done by finger picking. Chet Atkins found a gold mine in Tommy Emmanuel! This guy can flat play! He is so good that I don't care for the songs that have vocals. All I want to hear is his guitar! This is the first CD of his that I have bought, and I will be buying the rest of his arsenal. I was totally impressed and I'm more of an electric guitar fan. But, I apprciate any talented virtuoso styles. If you like guitar music, then check this guy out!

Great CD.......2007-01-16

This is a fabulous cd. It is no wonder he has been nominatted for a Grammy Award.

Tommy is brilliant.......2007-01-11

I just recently was exposed to this great artist when I saw a TV special on PBS. He impressed me so much I bought "Mystery", and after listening to it bought a second CD, "Midnight Drive". I am amazed at the sounds Tommy produces with his guitar on "Mystery". The music is beautiful and thoughtful. His music has a classical feeling, while remaining at grass roots level. No guiitar music lover should be without "Mystery" for their collection.

Tommy rules.......2007-01-10

Tommy Emmanuel is THE top guitar player. His music is great to listen to and his concerts are amazing. He puts his soul into his music and you can definately hear that in this CD. A must listen to.

Great !.......2007-01-10

My favorite : The Mystery ... a very great guitar player , you'll appreciate his smooth and free playing . I've been told he might have been created by an extraterrestrian experience for having such fast and long fingers...

Average customer rating: amazing My favorite The Best Amazing!! Guitaer wizardry

Only Tommy Emmanuel Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Endless Road The Mystery The Day Finger Pickers Took Over The World Mel Bay Tommy Emmanuel: Only--Note for Note Transcribed Solos from Tommy's album "Only" Great Tommy Emmanuel ASIN: B00006IT5A Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

1. Those Who Wait
2. I've Always Thought Of You
3. Mombasa
4. Timberlake Road
5. Questions
6. Padre
7. Luttrell
8. Since We Met
9. Drivetime
10. The Robin
11. Train To Dusseldorf
12. Biskie
13. Stay Close To Me
14. Ol' Brother Hubbard

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Tommy Emmanuel is a veteran acoustic guitar player from Australia, where he's reputed to be a legend. He's written pop songs for Olivia Newton-John, Al Jarreau, and Sheena Easton and released skillfully played, if generic, smooth jazz albums. But it's as a solo acoustic finger-style player that Emmanuel makes jaws drop, and that's all you hear on this brilliant album. Emmanuel is an eclectic guitarist whose playing is infused with old-timey jazz on "Timberlake Road," New Age melodicism on "Those Who Wait," and a Celtic-classical tinge on "Padre." Emmanuel is capable of a dizzying array of harmonic effects, off-hand ornamentation, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and just about anything else you can do on an acoustic guitar. But while it's the technique that amazes, it's the songs that keep drawing you back with their intricate melodic invention. Perhaps because he's an unrepentant punster, Emmanuel is able to create just enough distance, with a cocked sideways glance, to keep his music on the right side of the line between sentimental and sublime. --John Diliberto

Album Description

2002 release from the native Australian who has 4 Platinum & 3 Gold albums. This is his first solo acoustic album and finally being released internationally on Steve Vai's Newly created Favored Nations Acoustic imprint. HDCD.

Customer Reviews:

amazing.......2007-05-09

This man plays the music of my soul. Every song is happy, soothing, and pleasent to listen to.

My favorite.......2007-01-10

A book of songs in this album have been edited so you can try and play as he does ... so bad it's a bit hard to have the same velocity as he does. Here Luttrel for a smart sample.

The Best.......2006-05-22

The best acoustic guitar playing I've heard to date. Absolutely beautiful! Every aspiring guitar player should own and treasure this CD.

Amazing!!.......2006-05-04

This album is absolutely amazing! Technically and melodically remarkable. The sound is difficult to explain. You really must just listen to understand the beauty of this album. The tracks range from ballad to all out jams. Highly recommended!

Guitaer wizardry.......2006-02-28

Tommy Emmanuel is in my opinion a giant amongst giants. This CD is not only technically fantastic but is smooth and silky as well.

Average customer rating: Endless Road Tommy Emmanuel Dear Future Tommy Emmanuel Fan Perfect Road Trip Music Perfection

Endless Road Tommy Emmanuel Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Only The Mystery The Day Finger Pickers Took Over The World Great Tommy Emmanuel Tommy Emmanuel - Live at Her Majesty's Theatre ASIN: B00030CH1W Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

1. Endless Road
2. Tall Fiddler
3. (The Man With The) Green Thumb
4. Bella Soave
5. Morning Aire
6. Angelina
7. Windy & Warm
8. Chet's Ramble
9. Son Of A Gun
10. Sanitarium Shuffle
11. La Visita
12. Mona Lisa
13. Christmas Memories/Wheels
14. Old Town
15. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
16. I Still Can't Say Goodbye
17. Today Is Mine
18. Struttin'
19. Pegao

Customer Reviews:

Endless Road.......2007-06-18

This album first captivated me for Tommy's sheer technical wizardry. After watching his early 2007 concert in Atlanta, and thereafter reading up more on whom I consider a music phenomenon, I began to understand why I could listen to this album in its entirety on a regular basis (it's become a permanent resident of my car's CD changer). Tommy seems to be able to tell a story with each song, with notes or measures emoted like words. Amazing. I'll venture to say, as a guitarist myself who strives to do so, that Tommy has gone beyond virtuosity to using guitar music as a language.

Some favorites are "Bella Soave" where Tommy slips in contrasty chord transitions, "Angelina" - whose universal likability is confirmed by several guitarists doing it on YouTube, and "Struttin," which creates a 20s imagery.

A musical treasure, in my opinion.

Tommy Emmanuel.......2007-01-24

Tommy's a fantastic guitarist. You have to see him life to appreciate his guitar talent. This is another CD that doesn't do him justice.

Dear Future Tommy Emmanuel Fan.......2007-01-17

If you love acoustic guitar, this album is definitely for you. Tommy Emmanuel can play with the best of them. Just turn up the volume and let the acoustic sound wash over you.

This is almost a totally solo album, with the exception of backup vocals on "I Still Can't Say Goodbye". Several of the songs follow the fingerstyle of Chet Atkins, and others follow the style of Merle Travis. Highlights include: "(The Man With The) Green Thumb", "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (this arrangement alone is worth the price of the album), as well as the title track "Endless Road".

If you're a long time Tommy Emmanuel fan and you don't yet have this album, don't hesitate to get it. It continues Tommy's very high standard for acoustic guitar music. If you're not a Tommy Emmanuel fan yet, but you've loved the guitar music of Chet Atkins and Merle Travis, then this album is definitely for you. If you're new to acoustic guitar music altogether, then this is still a good place to start. I recommend this album as well as Tommy's new album "The Mystery". Buy both of them, and if you're not hooked, then, to coin a phrase, check your pulse.

Perfect Road Trip Music.......2007-01-12

The album "Endless Road" is a very satisfying blend of contemporary, jazz and "controlled jamming" music. It is one of the few albums I can listen to in its entirety and repeatedly. The first time I heard Emmanuel's "Over the Rainbow", I had to pull off the road and wait for the radio to identify the artist. It is shear acoustic artistry! The balance of the album is not remakes of earlier or familiar tunes, and each cut is sufficiently unique and satisfying to play during long commutes/drives or when needing time to think things over or when your spirits need a gentle uplift!

Perfection.......2007-01-11

According to Chet Atkins and myself Tommy Emmanuel is the greatest living guitar player. This disk is no exception. Tommy sits there and plays and you think there are many guitars playing at once. Everyone should have a chance to hear him.

Average customer rating: Buy This CD "holy Chet Atkins Batman!" Although He's a Relative Unknown, Johnny A's Album Has A Stellar Quality About It Fresh Sound Cool Vibe Keep an eye on this man!

Sometime Tuesday Morning Johnny A. Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Get Inside Johnny A.: Taste, Tone, Space Johnny Hiland Johnny A: Sometime Tuesday Morning Johnny A. Get Inside (Authentic Guitar-Tab) ASIN: B00005JJ04 Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. Sometime Tuesday Morning
2. Oh Yeah
3. Wichita Lineman
4. Two Wheel Horse
5. In The Wind
6. Yes It Is
7. You Don't Love Me
8. Up In The Attic
9. Walk Don't Run
10. Tex Critter
11. Lullabye For Nicole
12. Walkin' West Ave.

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A veteran of long years on the Boston club scene and a stint as sideman to former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf, guitarist Johnny A. originally self-released this masterful, tasteful solo record to much local acclaim, and then guitar ace Steve Vai added the musician to the roster of his label. Proving that the term "guitar god" has too often been misapplied in the post-Van Halen era of diddly-squeak school of soloing, Johnny A. draws on a more classic pantheon of American fret deity for inspiration, including Chet Atkins, Scotty Moore, James Burton, Nokie Edwards, and Wes Montgomery. And like the late Danny Gatton (whom the musician's fiery solos recall), Johnny's years as a sideman have taught him the importance of space and dynamics. The smoky, moody title track sets the tone. While his choice of covers (the Beatles' "Yes It Is," Jimmy Webb's "Wichita Lineman," and the Ventures' signature "Walk, Don't Run") underscore his restraint, the guitarist proves his overdrive can burn with the best of them on "Two Wheel Horse," "In the Wind," and the rockabilly kicker "Up in the Attic." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Buy This CD.......2006-11-10

If you love to dance, if you love guitar, if you love witnessing (in this case audibly) a master craftsman practicing his craft then you need to own this music.

Johnny A, by his own admission, has had a long and tortuous love affair with his guitar; and like any long-term affair where each partner begins to assume characteristics and traits of the other, Johnny A has melded himself with his guitar to the extent that it has become an extension of his body, his soul, his mind. He has become one with his music. This man can flat out play guitar.

I can't listen to this CD without dancing...I have to move, it's that evocative. And it is sooooooo smooth and sweet, like ear candy or soul candy. Definitely my favorite CD, still, after a year and a half. If you love good guitar and if you love to move and be moved, this CD is just what you need.

"holy Chet Atkins Batman!".......2006-07-05

I do not know if people that do not play the guitar understand the value and meaning of tone; but most guitar players lack that one rare ability to achieve the perfect meld of guitar and melody through the right set up WITH originality and verve. Johnny A has been around for along time performing other artists songs, but wow!, he should not have spent so many years as a sideman. This CD will grab you from the first cut with haunting chord progression with that unique custom hollow body sound. You will be hooked right then and there. This CD will take you on a ride of classics,rock-a-billy,swing, blues and downright DIRTY rock and roll, Texas style. This is a must, buy it, give it, and you will never tire of it. If you do not love this CD, then give your stereo away and buy some books....You guitar players, listen and learn how the tone of your guitar and the phrasing you use can be magical..

Although He's a Relative Unknown, Johnny A's Album Has A Stellar Quality About It.......2006-01-08

Sometimes it's fun to be a fan of an obscure artist, but in this case there is absolutely no joy in it. Both of Johnny A's albums should be far more popular than they are.

I like to say that there are really only two kinds of music---Good music and BAD music. Johnny A's music is so damn good, it's truly a crime that more people don't know about it. Just listen to some of the horible dreck that gets played 24-7 on our American airwaves. No wonder we're in such sad shape!

Johnny A's music appeals to a wide variety of people. I've given at least ten of his albums to friends and every one of them has thanked me profusely.

Too many people are missing out on a delicious, sweetly smokin' guitar instrumental album that can be listened to repeatedly without a hint of boredom.

My good friend Kirk from Malibu turned me onto J.A. about two years ago---he truly gave me a gift that I will treasure for the rest of my life. It's really THAT good!

Fresh Sound Cool Vibe.......2005-08-16

Johnny A. has a cool style. Whatever song he plays he makes it his own. This gives his CD a very cool unified vibe with an edge which is uniquely Johnny A. Goofy photo in the CD liner, though.

Keep an eye on this man!.......2005-07-27

Johnny A is truly a rising star. I saw him live "by accident" and was very happy that I was introduced to his music. He is still relatively unknown, unfortunately. He seems to be quite popular in Boston, where he is originally from, but even here in NJ, I haven't heard his music played on the radio yet. He deserves more than this. There is way too much crappy music around that's polluting our radios which almost makes it a crime not to give this guy the sort of fame he deserves for his work. The fact that you have over 40 reviews of his CD and most of them give 5 stars certainly says something for how solid, original, creative, and high-quality his music is. Truly a work of art. He stands right up there with many guitar greats like SRV, BB King, Albert King, Eric Clapton, and others. However, in contrast to these guys, Johnny's CDs are all instrumentals, and the fact that he is able to capture the sort of attention and admiration that he does with guitar instumental work is both noteworthy and testament to his talent and creativity as both a songwriter and a guitar player. His style is extremely diverse, and I was amazed at how many different tones of sounds he was able to extract from one custom-made Johnny A signature Gibson guitar. I mean, wow. After listening to this CD and his other new CD, try to see him live, and you will not be sorry. Johnny is simply a gem, and I really hope his career flourishes to the sort of fame and wide recognition he deserves.

Average customer rating: Virtuoso In Canada we would call him Johnny Eh? Seriously 2 thumbs up! Great jazz guitar player Organic appeal A musician's musician...clean, diverse, & dazzling!!!

Get Inside Johnny A. Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sometime Tuesday Morning Johnny A.: Taste, Tone, Space Johnny Hiland Johnny A. Get Inside (Authentic Guitar-Tab) Johnny A: Sometime Tuesday Morning ASIN: B0001BS3ZW Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

1. Hip Bone
2. I Had To Laugh
3. Poor Side of Town
4. Sing Singin'
5. Get Inside
6. Bundle Of Joy
7. Krea Cata
8. The Wind Cries Mary
9. Ignorance Is Bliss
10. Sway a Little
11. Stimulation
12. Another Life

Customer Reviews:

Virtuoso.......2007-05-15

If you own more than three guitars you will love this disc. It hangs out on my iPod with the legends, Barney Kessel, Wes Montgomery, Christopher Parkening, Joe Pass, Leo Kottke ...

Magnificent.

In Canada we would call him Johnny Eh? Seriously 2 thumbs up!.......2007-04-04

I was driving to work about a month ago and heard an instrumental version of "Poor Side of Town." I waited till the DJ came on to find out who did this incredible guitar work.

It was Johnny A.

I'm a little late getting into this artist; but I am now hooked. I bought this CD and will now purchase his "Sometime Tuesday Morning" CD next.
He has an amazing sound that reminds me a little of Hank B. Marvin; but he is his own man. Couldn't recommend this CD any higher.

Great jazz guitar player.......2007-01-11

This is a very good CD of excellent jazz guitar with a slight blues tinge. Very good technique and recording.

Organic appeal.......2007-01-03

Johnny A's "Get Inside" has the uncanny ability of growing on one. Everyone I have loaned this to or played it for enjoys it more and more with each listen. I bought it after seeing Johnny A in concert summer of 2006. He is an amazing guitarist and song writer. His covers are unique and tasty, too--he picks unexpected and great tunes. This has been one of the best additions to my music collections ever. I also recommend his previous CD, "Sometime Tuesday Morning".

A musician's musician...clean, diverse, & dazzling!!!.......2006-11-22

Johnny A's blues & jazz tones are simply luscious to the guitar-lover's ear. His complex scales and blazing sweeps are spine-tingling. You know a musician is among rare air when he can compile a mixture of jazz, blues, rock, country, & 50's-sounding riffs into one perfectly structured album. "Get Inside" is a fantastic sophomore effort by Johnny A. & deserves noteworthy attention from the public & other musicians. To see Johnny play live is the true measure of what this guy is made of, though. Most of his gigs are small in nature & very intimate. He is almost always available to talk to either before or after a show (or both). I would very much like to see Joe Satriani & Steve Vai throw an invitation Johnny's way for a future G3 tour. There's a large audience out there waiting to see an amazing guitar player who has been under the radar for years. But this album!!!

Average customer rating: Another great CD from a brilliant guitarist hard to review Getting weaker with age...EJ needs to practice a musical garden Eric Johnson Delivers

Bloom Eric Johnson Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Eric Johnson - Live From Austin Tx Super Colossal Ah Via Musicom Live from Austin, TX Venus Isle ASIN: B0009K7RO8 Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Bloom
2. Summer Jam
3. My Back Pages
4. Good To Me
5. Columbia
6. 12 To 12 Vibe
7. Sea Secret
8. Sad Legacy
9. From My Heart
10. Cruise The Nile
11. Tribute To Jerry Reed
12. Your Sweet Eyes
13. Hesitant
14. Sunnaround You
15. Magnetized
16. Ciel

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Texas guitar prodigy Eric Johnson returns to recording after a near-decade absence with a lush, typically restrained collection that eschews flash for fluid cool. Arranging the album's 16 songs into a musical triptych whose sections are labeled "Prelude," "Courante" and "Allemande," Johnson aims at creating a landscape of shifting moods that's as subtle as it is mature. The guitarist's trademark lyrical style is immediately showcased on the title track, "Summer Jam" and the stately fallen astronaut tribute, "Columbia." The first section is also energized by the funked-up "Good to Me," before Johnson turns to fare that's variously more impressionistic (the instrumental "Sea Secret"), conscience-driven (the pop-savvy ballad "Sad Legacy") and smooth-groove, r&b sultry ("From My Heart"). The infectious finger-pickin' "Tribute to Jerry Reed" segues into a final act that includes the romance of "Your Sweet Eyes" (with guest Shawn Colvin adding her distinctive harmonies), "Hesistant"'s tasteful Wes Montgomery-isms and the 70's charged, acid-jazz of "Magnetized." His fusion-lite cover of Dylan's "My Back Pages" and saccharine "Sunnaround You" withstanding, it's another fine tribute to Johnson's tasteful, often introspective muse. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Another great CD from a brilliant guitarist.......2006-10-25

This is an impressive effort. This CD has been played fairly constantly in my car for the past 3 weeks. What impresses me is that I consistently find new bits that stand out depending on my mood. There are some great grooves, brilliant fills, and rocking riffs in classic Eric Johnson style in the first movement, 'Prelude'. The opener 'Bloom' and 'Good To Me' are probably the highlights there. Mr. Johnson then turns it down a bit during 'Courante', the second movement.

'Sad Legacy' and 'From My Heart' are both great introspective songs. 'Sad Legacy' builds a sense of urgency and 'From My Heart' has a mellower, R&B feel and nice jazzy runs. These two are probably my favorites off the album.

The last movement, 'Allemande' starts off with a nice old-school style jazzy number, 'Hesistant'. 'Magnetized' gets things rocking again, before a very good atmospheric classical guitar piece, 'Ciel' ends the ride.

Eric plays an wide variety of styles on this release and manages to keep it all together as one cohesive piece, with one small exception. Tribute to Jerry Reed, while a nice bit of picking doesn't fit on this CD for me, especially after the sitar on 'Cruise The Nile'.

I'd recommend this CD to anyone who enjoyed Ah Via Musicom or Venus Isle. Or, if you aren't familiar with Eric johnson already, then do yourself a favor and pick up a CD. This one is as good as any of his studio albums to start off with.

hard to review.......2006-08-12

I can see why some are disappointed with 'Bloom' since a few songs aren't so fresh. Still, this CD is amazing if you make a copy of a "Best of Bloom" (Of the first six fast songs, I usually only listen to Bloom and the cooler than cool Good to Me.)

For me, this would be:
1. Bloom
4. Good to Me
7. Sea Secret
8. Sad Legacy
10. Cruise the Nile
12. Your Sweet Eyes
9. From My Heart

Not to knock the other songs, but this is the 27 minute CD I like. Perfect in the summer. I feel sorry for people who don't hear Bloom.

Getting weaker with age...EJ needs to practice.......2006-07-19

Seriously friends...I was watching a youthful EJ on the ACL DVD and he just blew my mind, lick after lick but let's be real...Bloom is a repeat of the same old thing except not as good as it used to be.

EJ, take it from one of your biggest fans who owns all of your music...if you come out with another album, don't use samples because you think that they will help you modernize the music or "relate" to the kids. Go into the woodshed and seriously, build a chair. You need to practice and learn something new if you're going to do something original ever again. Otherwise, each and every album that you put out is going to sound the same as old ones...like this one does.

Still, much respect. You are a great master of the instrument but, PRACTICE!

a musical garden.......2006-07-10

This was the first cd of its type I have brought into my audio library,but it was a good introduction. I've known about Eric Johnson for most of his career and always was fond of his sound, but just never got around to adding any of his stuff to my collection. Then I went to a joint Joe Satriani/Eric Johnson evening, and the next day there were 3 new cds in my collection. This, his latest, is a nice presentation of all of his stuff, from chicken-pickin' (the excellent "Tribute to Jerry Reed") to smooth, cool jazz ("Hesitant" ; "Ciel"), to working his pleasant tenor in one of his forays into lyricism (the also pleasant "Sad Legacy" and "Your Sweet Eyes"). My main fault with Johnson's music is I can hardly ever understand what he's singing, but his voice is so agreeable and his tunes so listenable that i'm willing to overlook it. This is a solid body of work, full of clean lilting notes and stinging riffs. A good inclusion in the library of any guitar aficianado.

Eric Johnson Delivers.......2006-07-09

Bloom is definitely one of Eric Johnson's strongest efforts. Almost every song on the album is a winner. The couple that aren't are still really enjoyable.

What I love about EJ is that first he is always very diverse with his songs. They have a wide range of feel and texture that very few musicians have.

Secondly his guitar playing is amazing. His guitar's tone is perfect for each song. Be it the signature EJ sound in Columbia, the definite twang in Tribute to Jerry Reed, the Eastern feel in Cruise the Nile or the stirring chimes in Your Sweet Eyes. And he is able to make the guitar pieces important, yet never overbearing.

This is definitely an album that gets maximum play on my iPod...

Average customer rating: The Tone King Strikes Again! Great Instrumental Rock CD straight-up rock instrumental album SIMPLEY AWSOME Drown yourself in electric guitar virtuoso

Resolution Andy Timmons Band Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: That Was Then, This Is Now Get Out of My Yard Super Colossal Live Other True Self ASIN: B000EUMNWE Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

1. Deliver Us
2. Helipad
3. Ghost Of You
4. Resolution
5. Redemption
6. Lydia
7. Gone (9/11/01)
8. Move On
9. Beware Dark Days
10. The Prayer/The Answer
11. Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

The Tone King Strikes Again!.......2007-07-02

Andy Timmons is back with another album after the huge success of "That Was Then, This is Now" and he's not showing any signs of slowing down. Being a guitarist myself, I greatly admire everything about this genius from his technical prowess, to his great songwriting, to his unmistakable warm, powerful tone. "Resolution," while not as enjoyable as "That Was Then, This is Now," certainly has its moments of virtuoso-level guitar and songwriting technique.

The first track, "Deliver Us," certainly lets the listener know what kind of music he or she is in store for. The rockin' hook combined with the beautiful tone Andy has come to be known for really sets a great mood! The solo passage is also very tastefully done and I give Mr. Timmons credit for not going over the top by shredding the whole time; the man truly knows that phrasing and sequencing are the key to a great guitar solo.

With the title track, Andy shows us his roots in blues, very melodically so I might add. Not only does the guy have great scorching high gain electric tone but his softer bluesy tone is just to die for! The songwriting is again tremendous and very melodic; he puts so much emotion in his work.

Speaking of emotion, Andy displays a great deal of it in his ode to the 9/11 tragedy: "Gone." From the beginning of the song it is obvious to tell from the minor chords just how much emotion he will be putting forth; a hauntingly beautiful elegy.

Well, I hope I have helped convinced you to buy this album because it is really great and I promise you won't regret it. If you're a fan of great guitar tone and songwriting then you will enjoy this. It's not as good as his previous attempt, so if you haven't purchased that one yet I would highly reccomend getting "That Was Then, This is Now" before this album.

Great Instrumental Rock CD.......2007-05-03

As a fan of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, I bought this CD and think it is very good. Andy plays great melodic guitar and his tone and speed are great. I recommend this CD to anyone who likes rock guitar.

straight-up rock instrumental album .......2007-02-15

The Good
"Deliver Us" focuses on melodic guitar runs and tight rhythms. "Ghost of You" starts of tame and subdued, but drives up the distortion at various intervals. There's nothing too complicated on "Resolution," just a simple down tempo progressive accented by organ tones. "Redemption" barrels along with lots of speed and energy, and displays some of Timmons' most technical and intricate abilities. "Lydia" is an emotional instrumental ballad. Emotions continue to remain somber on the moving track "Gone (9/11/01)." Timmons channels his Danger Danger days on the over-the-top rocker "Move On."

The Bad
Nothing notable

The Verdict
Resolution is a straight-up rock instrumental album with plenty of guitar flash and flare, tight rhythms, and emotional ballad pieces.

SIMPLEY AWSOME.......2007-02-12

ANDY TIMMONS IS A GUITAR MASTER,HE HAS ALL THE ELEMENTS THAT ADD UP TO GREAT GUTARISTS OF ALL TIMES CATAGORY.WHEN HE ROCKS HE ROCKS WHEN HE HAS THE BLUES HE HAS THE BLUES,WHEN ITS HEAR WRENCHING HE MEANS IT.AND A HUGE FACTOR HIS TONES ARE ALWAYS IMMACULATE,IF YOU LOVE THE GUITAR LIKE ME,AND YOUR A TONE CHASER LIKE ME GET THIS CD RIGHT NOW,YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT FOR A MOMENT.

Drown yourself in electric guitar virtuoso.......2007-02-05

I just recently had heard of Andy Timmons, and since I myself had grown up loving the styles and tones from the likes of Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, had to get this CD. The nice thing is that I think Timmons brings some diverse vision to the table when recording an album like this. Not since Eric Johnson have I heard a guitarist be able to blend rock riffs with blues and escalate it into a more sweeping, timeless feel rather than just impress me with how fast they can play the chromatic scale. A lot of these songs have a lot of soul in them but still retain an edge for any rocker to like. The changeups are great and overall I feel this album is one of the best "solo" guitar instrumentals that I've heard in some time.

I'll just quickly touch on some songs I enjoyed from this album. The album opens up with "Headed for the Ditch", a song that has its blues parts but ultimately has some really fast licks. "Deliver us" has a lot of that sound that I remember from Eric Johnson and uses a variety of tones that make the guitar truly sing to the listener. "Ghost of you" has a great groove to it and coupled with some rapid fretwork that hits a lot of high notes, the song dives down at times into a darker, swamp boogie feel. "Resolution" is an energized and magical track that is slow in its execution but still powerful on delivery.

If you are looking for an instrumental type album that is not just fifty minutes of a guy playing notes as fast as he can, then the Andy Timmons Band is where it is. There is enough diversity in sound and rhythm on this CD to have something for everyone to like. I am extremely impressed with Timmons work and look forward to listening to more of his music. Eleven tracks in all, Resolution is an astounding instrumental album.

Average customer rating: Amazing ! Johnny Hiland by Johnny Hiland Johnny Hiland CD Chick'n Pick'n Blown Away

Johnny Hiland Johnny Hiland Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nashville Guitars Telewacker Johnny Hiland: Chicken Pickin' Guitar Get Inside Two-Lane Blacktop ASIN: B0002JUX6U Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. G Wiz
2. In Your Face
3. Going Home
4. Truth Hurts
5. Swinging The Strings
6. Until We Meet Again
7. Gatton To It
8. Song For Helen
9. Celtic Country
10. Run With It
11. Opus D'Funk
12. Orange Blossom Special

Customer Reviews:

Amazing !.......2007-05-03

I play the guitar , but will never get anywhere near this man's ability .
A number of different styles are featured and it is great driving music for the open road .
A great band backs Johnny up and you can hear they had a good time making this record .
It can be a bit much to take in one sitting and I recommend you come back to it as you see fit .

Johnny Hiland by Johnny Hiland.......2007-01-12

Eponimous guitar instrumental CD. 43 mins. There are two reasons why you should check this out, (1) Johnny Hiland was/is a Nashville session guitarist and everyone knows (or should know) that they are a breed apart (all hail!), (2) it is produced by Steve Vai. Hmmm, you say, a country guitarist who can shred? And that's about right but not the whole story. I thought, at first, that the album was a portfolio or resume type affair and there is a little of that about it - more of a collection of (for want of a better word) stuff than a coherant whole. But I've come round and have enjoyed the album more the more I've played it. There is a lot of good country type stuff and some jazzier stuff, some mellow (slightly cheesy but nice) stuff but the influence of Vai is there even to the extent of the 'out takes' that creep in to certain tracks (a la Alien Love Secrets - a master piece) - I like that by the way, bit of humour never hurts. There is no doubt Hiland is up there with the best of country players and also that he can do the tapping, shred stuff although with less distortion and no wah that might be expected from the heavier shredders. I would love to see him live and would love to hear him play some blues. But most of all I think next time (I hope there is a next time) he should focus on what he regards as his 'thang'. We know he can play now let's hear what he WANTS to play. A short word for the backing musicians who are excellent, I mean EXCELLENT, with the bass solos (with harmonics thrown in for goodness sake!!) on some of the tracks totally outrageous- respect to them and to Johnny for giving them the space to be heard.

Johnny Hiland CD.......2007-01-12

Johnny Hiland is an excellent country/country swing guitar player. This CD not only showcases his country playing but also shows us he can play several other styles like Via/Satriani rock. I first saw Johnny a couple of years ago at the NAMM show in Anaheim where hes was demonstrating for Fender. There was a crowd of folks around him getting into his contry playing. I would say his rock playing and songwriting although technically excellent are nothing you haven't heard before. I think his country playing is unique and hard to beat. I would buy this CD again if I lost it.

Chick'n Pick'n.......2006-09-09

Albert Lee is still the King of Chick'n Pick'n.
But its good to see someone else do it too.
I just wished that guitar playing in Country styled music would go in a different direction for once, other than the chick'n pick'n.

Blown Away.......2006-03-10

If you appreciate great guitarist, like I do, then this is a cd you must have.
I had never heard of this guy until I was browsing amazon, and came across this debut album by Johnny Hiland.
I'm more of a Clapton, blues baby boomer, but I like, and appreciate great guitar playing of all types, and there is plenty of that here.
This guy can sound like Eric Johnson at times, and then he will play real county licks that are as good, or better than anything I've ever heard.
When I sampled the tunes online I was intrigued.
After listening the to whole cd I was very impressed, and now after listening to it many times, I find more and more to like about it.
WOW! What a talent.

Average customer rating: perfect A Hidden Gem... in spots. Good stuff. to relax Art at its finest

An Evening with John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Liquid Tension Experiment Liquid Tension Experiment 2 Octavarium G3: Live in Tokyo Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence ASIN: B0002235E4 Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Furia Taurina
2. Truth
3. Fife And Drum
4. State of Grace
5. Hang 11
6. From Within
7. The Rena Song
8. In the Moment
9. Black Ice
10. Bite Of The Mosquito (Studio Version)

Customer Reviews:

perfect.......2007-07-05

Yes, this album is as good as you think it would be (Petrucci and Rudess are the best in the business). Buy it!

A Hidden Gem... in spots........2007-03-08

Complaints: 1. a good bit of this is a bit more moody or slow than I was hoping for from these two... (not that, when the is right, those particular songs don't sound great). 2. As others have noted, Petrucci's monstrous technique on electric guitar doesn't translate seamlessly to acoustic: he's far better than most, but not "perfect" the way he usually is on electric.

Compliments: 1. Petrucci on "Bite of the Mosquito" is just plain a jaw-on-the-floor extravaganza of speed/alternate picking in vein of Flight of the Bumblebee... when you see the title and ponder the possibilities, you might wonder what Petrucci is capable of... and even with expectations very high, he still proceeds to blow you away. I can't believe nobody has singled this song out yet. Sure, it's "just shredding," but if you play guitar, then give it a listen, and then find the tab, and then add it to your practice regimen: the ultimate exercise in speed/alternate pciking AND it sounds great, unlike your usual chromatic practice runs. 2. "In the Moment" and "Black Ice" seem particularly well put together and are kind of what I expected all along.

If you like shred, get it for the last track... and if you like the moodier aspects of DT and get into the music as much as the mastery, you'll like it even more than I did.

Good stuff........2007-02-14

I stumbled upon this disc while surfing the www. Decided to purchase it based on John Petrucci's name, the name of the disc, and because it was a piano and guitar duet. I assumed that the piano player would be halfway decent because he was playing with Petrucci. The cd did not disappoint.

to relax.......2007-01-10

He's an artist, It's a good music to relax, a very clean harmony.

Art at its finest.......2006-11-16

This album is a priceless gem. I was expecting the "usual" high quality stuff when I ordered this CD but what I got initially surprised me. A semi-acoustic set played live, comprised only of piano and quitar (acoustic and electric in some pieces).

Worth every one of my dollars!
Have fun!

Average customer rating: What an incredible discovery! Peak performance THAT WAS THEN THIS IS WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great stuff A fine example of musicality shining through virtuosity

That Was Then, This Is Now Andy Timmons Manufacturer: Favored Nations ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Resolution Get Out of My Yard Freak Guitar: The Road Less Traveled Freak Guitar Paul Gilbert: Intense Rock, Vol. 1 and 2 ASIN: B000063BW6 Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. Super ' 70's
2. Pink Champagne Sparkle
3. Falling Down
4. Beautiful Strange
5. Turn Away
6. I Remember Stevie
7. Cry For You
8. Farmer Sez
9. Electric Gypsy
10. It's Getting Better
11. That Was Then, This Is Now
12. Groove Or Die
13. A Night To Remember
14. Carpe Diem
15. Donna Lee (Twist-Live)
16. Slips Away

Album Description

Guitarist from Danger Danger, this is a collection of music he recorded for Ear X-tacy Records, plus 5 stunning 2002 tracks that showcase Andy's new vision, development, and songwriting maturity. 16 tracks includes the bonus 'Donna Lee' (Twist-live).

Customer Reviews:

What an incredible discovery!.......2007-07-10

Where have I been? This CD has been out for 3 or 4 years, but I just recently discovered Andy. This disc is amazing, top to bottom. What a fantastic player and composer.

Get this one before Resolution. It's the better of the two, IMHO. "Super 70's" instantly made it to my 'Top 100 of all time' playlist on my iPod.

If you like guitar albums (Satriani, Vai, etc.), this is a no-brainer.

Peak performance.......2007-03-09

What a tour de force, far better in every way than his most recent effort, which I already quit listening to except for the first two tracks. This one just delivers song after song, week after week, it's still in my tiny 6-CD rotation in the car, each song has depth, layers, virtuosity out the wazoo...just amazing. It's almost like he's playing with his heart, not just his head, not just showing chops and licks, but "making music", go figure. How rare is that?!

THAT WAS THEN THIS IS WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-06

I BOUGHT ANDY TIMMONS RESOLUTION CD A MONTH AGO,AFTER HEARING THAT I HAD TO ORDER THIS.WHAT A CD,THIS GUY IS A GUITAR LEGEND UP THERE WITH THE GREATS,VAI,SATCH,HALEN,MALMSTEEN,ECT.HIS PLAYING IS SO TONEFULL AND SO ROCKING HE HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE BEST ALL ROUND PLAYERS I HAVE HERD.
BUY THIS CD AND RESOLUTION AS FAST AS YOU CAN,YOU WILL ONLY BENEFIT FROM OWNING THEM.

Great stuff.......2007-02-28

Andy is probably one of the most underrated guitar players out there, next to say Joe Bonamassa. If you ever get the chance to see either live, get up close. This Cd has some great licks, and as always showcases Andy's masterful use of tone, particularly with his Strat. I believe it's Marshall amps with Mesa Boogie cabinets for those curious. He plays all styles. Get each of his Cd's and you'll hear some great hidden gems.

A fine example of musicality shining through virtuosity.......2006-02-07

An unfortunate consequence of playing fast licks and scales on the electric guitar is that emotion and feeling may be lost to mathematical pattern and technique. However, this does not have to be the case. You can play fast or slow with emotion, and how well you do it judges how good a guitarist you are (well, at least, to me).

Andy Timmons is an excellent example of a guitarist who can pull this off, and these songs demonstrate that pretty clearly.

That is pretty much all I have to say.

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