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After Guthrie Govan in last episode, it is now the turn of Bryan Beller, also a member of the Aristocrats to answer my questions. I had already had the opportunity to interview Bryan in this episode, this time we talked about "Culture Clash" The Aristocrats 2nd studio album, his role as bassist scene behind Joe Satriani and many other things. Extracts from "Culture Clash" played before the interview: * Cocktail Umbrellas * And Finally As the last time we spoke via Skype, it was a lot of fun to interview Bryan who is very open about how he approaches music. It was even more fun this time because I actually get to do the interview face to face in the lobby of his hotel. For the Backstage pass owners: the original backing track of the song "Dance of the Aristocrats" is available in this article. A code reduction of 10% is also included to buy other backing tracks and transcriptions of the Aristocrats jamtrackcentral.com site.

I already had the great pleasure of interviewing Guthrie Govan in this episode, I even met him during the soundcheck before their concert in Paris last year. This time we talked about the second album of this infernal trio which is The Aristocrats. It was of course also the opportunity to talk about the evolution of the group since its inception almost by chance during a NAMM show, his conception of music and many other things. Warning this album is intense! It is not to for everybody. We feel that the three friends have pushed a little further how they compose and play together. It will be an explosive tour. Normally they will come back to Paris in the spring of 2014. Excerpts from "Culture Clash" played before the interview : * Dance Of The Aristocrats (the original backing track of this song is included in the bonus Backstage) * Culture Clash In the next episode I will present you with an interview with Bryan Beller. Enjoy, Pierre. For the Backstage pass owners: the original backing track of the song "Dance of the Aristocrats" is available in this article. A code reduction of 10% is also included to buy other backing tracks and transcriptions of the Aristocrats jamtrackcentral.com site.

Here's an audio Steve Hackett interview. Steve is a true superstar of the guitar, whether because of his work with in Genesis or through various solo projects or group, he has a touch of his own. Whether you're a fan of progressive rock or not, the music of Steve can not leave you indifferent. His touch and phrasing are unmatched. The release of his album Beyond The Shrouded Horizon in 2011 was the opportunity to make this telephone interview that I publish now. Steve Hackett website: www.hackettsongs.com Extracts from "Beyond The Shrouded Horizon" played before Steve Hackett interview * Loch Lomond * The Phoenix Flown * A Place Called Freedom * Catwalk Subscribe for free to The Guitar Channel podcast If you enjoyed this audio interview, you can subscribe to The Guitar Channel podcast to get the latest show directly on your smartphone. The subscription to a podcast is completely free. The 100 last episodes of the show are available for your listening pleasure with interviews of Tony Macalpine, Grover Jackson, Bruce Kulick, Derek Trucks, Greg Koch, Glenn Hughes, Leslie West and many more. Until the next interview in the audio podcast feed or in video, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre.

The metal guitarists are plenty, let's face it, but those who have a wide range of expression are not that many. Kiko Loureiro is one of those, that's why I wanted to interview him for his solo album "Sounds of Innocence". It has plenty of musicality and strong melodies all over the record and, of course,  with a breathtaking technique. Well known to play in the progressive metal band Angra, Kiko delivers with a great solo album of instrumental music. You can judge for yourself by listening to the extracts played before the interview. Extracts of "Sounds of Innocence" played before the interview * Conflicted * Reflective * Ray Of Life * A Perfect Rhyme Enjoy, Pierre.

For the second time I had the pleasure of interviewing Heike Matthiesen. We talked about her new album Serenade, her guitar playing, her use of the Internet in her career, the evolution of the classical guitar and many more. As Heike is very advanced in her use of the Internet, I found interesting to examine in depth this subject because I think her example is to be followed seeing the results she is getting to play more and to sell her albums. This interview is available in video on YouTube (see player below) and as an MP3 file in the podcast feed. Extracts from the album Serenade played before the interview : * Pianto dell'amante * Preludio Chopin op.15 * Secondate,aurette amiche ( Mozart, Cosi fan tutte) * Grands variations sur Don Juan op.6 Enjoy, Pierre.

My first contact with Rodney Branigan was through this amazing YouTube video of the song "Body Language" (see below) where he can be seen playing simultaneously a guitar and a mandolin while singing! When the opportunity arised to interview him I jumped on it. Rodney Branigan is part of this new generation of guitarists which completely revisit the field of acoustic guitar bringing a very personal approach which gives great music. From the album "Sketches" played before the interview: + The Songwriter + Body Language + Going Gone + Muddy Jesus Enjoy, Pierre. Enjoyed this episode? Get the Backstage Pass for more! Amplify your passion and support the show.

When I stumbled onto Mika Tyyskä (aka Mr Fastfinger) in Hall 4.0 of the MusiMesse, I immediately asked him to do a video interview and he accepted at once. We talked about his upcoming album "Stringweaver" to be released May 21st 2013 (listen to the extracts played before the interview). The interview is available on YouTube (see viewer below) and in mp3 in the podcast feed. The superb visual for "Stringweaver" : Extracts from "Stringweaver" played : * Awaki-Waki * Practice Heart * Nightvisions You can also check the interview I did with him via Skype in episode #173 in 2012. Enjoy, Pierre.

Here's an interview I did at the MusikMesse 2013 with Mattias IA Eklundh. I met him for the first time in 2009 for an audio interview you can find in episode #38. This time we talked about his latest solo album "The Smorgasborg", his True Temperament equiped Caparison guitars, his next projects and many more. The video of the interview is available online on YouTube (see player below) and as an MP3 file in the podcast feed. Extracts from "The Smorgasbord" played before the interview in the MP3 version : * Musth * Hells Bells * Crossing The Rubicon * That's Amore Yes you HAVE to make a stupid crazy face pic when you meet with Mattias, it's mandatory so here you go : Mattias Apple Horn model from Caparison : Enjoy, Pierre.

Here's a special episode for you with an international conversation among guitar bloggers and podcasters from Australia, the US and France ! As a long time fan of what those guys are doing I thought it would be a good idea to setup this talk, they all agreed immediately to the project. Participants : * Jonathan Bloomer from GuitarNoize * PT from Six String Bliss * Semi from Muzicosphere * Myself, Pierre for The Guitar Channel We talked about : * The origin of our respective sites * Why we enjoy doing it * The current projects * Some war stories I hope you will enjoy listening to this as much as we had fun doing it. Thanks Jon, PT and Semi for your collaboration. Pierre.

If you're a fan of the electric guitar, you must have seen on stage without knowing it at one time or another the guest of this episode, Mike Keneally. In fact, Mike has played behind Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Frank Zappa and many others. During the interview we talked among other things about his excellent solo album Wing Beat Fantastic which I offer some excerpts before the interview as usual. Extracts from Wing Beat Fantastic: + Wing Beat Fantastic + You Kill Me + Inglow + Bobeau Until the next time, keep on playing the guitar ! Pierre. Enjoyed this episode? Get the Backstage Pass for more! Amplify your passion and support the show.  

Here's a legendary bass player in that episode #185 with Glenn Hughes (aka @glenn_hughes on Twitter) who is currently playing with Black Country Communion with Joe Bonnamassa. He is not only a great bass player but also a very unique singer with a voice you recognize at the first word of a lyric. Extracts from "Afterglow" played before the interview : + Cry Freedom + Afterglow + Common Man + Crawl Enjoy, Pierre. Enjoyed this episode? Get the Backstage Pass for more! Amplify your passion and support the show.

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