Marty Friedman "Introduction"

Marty Friedman "Introduction"

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Marty Friedman
Introduction
The Story
Marty Friedman's "Introduction" is a richly textured musical tapestry that combines the atmospheric, ethereal qualities of keyboard-oriented New Age and space rock with a tightly woven assortment of guitars. Friedman's approach is very much influenced by Eastern and Japanese music, and other exotic elements, and the compositions on "Introduction" display his emphasis on musicality and originality. The CD is fully orchestrated with instruments such as the violin, piccolo, cello, koto, shakuhachi, and piano as Friedman invites you to burrow deep into your favorite listening chair and slumber to a set of dream-like musical waterfalls as relaxing and soothing as they are totally unexpected, smart, emotive and technically sharp. "Introduction" not only offers something to Friedman fans and guitar fans, but achieves a quality which transcends genre classification, leaving listeners in awe of Friedman's musical prowess.
The Music
04:52 Arrival Instrumental
05:27 Bittersweet Instrumental
04:51 Be Instrumental
09:14 Escapism Instrumental
05:17 Luna Instrumental
03:55 Mama Instrumental
04:08 Loneliness Instrumental
04:19 Siberia Instrumental
The Artists
Marty Friedman Guitars, Production
Brian BecVar Piano, Keyboards, Additional Sound Replacement
Nick Menza Drums
Alex Wilkinson Additional Orchestration, Additional Engineering
Don Menza Shakuhachi on "Bittersweet"
Sachi McHenry Cello on "Bittersweet"
Charlie Bisharat Violin on "Bittersweet"
Steve Fontano Production, Engineering
Mike Varney Executive Production
Jared Johnson Engineering Assistance
Seth Cooperrider Engineering Assistance
Kenneth K. Lee, Jr. Mastering
William Hames Photography
Annie Calef Art Direction, Graphic Design
Dave Stephens Art Direction, Graphic Design
Recorded at Total Access Recording, Redondo Beach, CA. Additional tracking at Alex Wilkerson's Studio, Shadow Hills, CA.

Recorded November, 93 - December, 93.

Mastered at Rocket Lab, San Francisco, CA.