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Guitar Instrumental

Chenzo joined the guitar greats with his instrumental score, The Greatest Adventure

Posted on 20 October 2024

Chenzo’s latest instrumental guitar single, The Greatest Adventure, is a dualistic triumph, an exhibition of technical skill, simultaneously standing as a testament to resilience. After a career nearly severed by hand surgeries, Chenzo returned from the brink to deliver a sound that fuses the intricacies of math rock with the timeless energy of classic rock, proving he’s earned his place in the riff-master pantheon.

The Greatest Adventure cathartically awakens your rhythmic pulses as the interwoven notes defy conventional time signatures while melt-worthy progressions strip the weight from your soul. The expansive soundscape surges with energy, punctuated by drum fills and bursts of momentum that give the track its pulse. Stick with the score, and you’ll be treated to riffs that echo the greats of the genre—proof that Chenzo’s shredding skills haven’t just endured, they’ve evolved.

Years of recovery have refined his sound, allowing for a more structured, concise approach to songwriting. No longer limited to shredding for shredding’s sake, Chenzo’s music now affectingly resonates through melodies that resolve with the clarity of a vocal line, creating a connection beyond technicality.

Stream the official music video for The Greatest Adventure on YouTube now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Dan Rochester has released their most pensively captivating single yet with “Falling Leaves”

Posted on 21 November 2019

Ahead of the release of their latest album “A Graveyard of Stars” which is due for release on November 22nd, up and coming guitar virtuoso Dan Rochester has released their standout single “Falling Leaves”.

There was no forgetting Dan Rochester after they first appeared on our radar with their captivating debut single “Nightfall” earlier this year. But this time, they’ve adopted a darker, almost haunted tone – for the prelude at least, as the track progresses and the instrumental arrangement becomes more eclectic and you’ll find yourself immersed within a semi-orchestral soundscape which boasts both melancholy and fragility. I’m not even ashamed to say I didn’t get to the end of Falling Leaves dry-eyed, and that’s definitely a first from a guitar-led instrumental single.

You can check out Dan Rochester’s single Falling Leaves for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Fredrik Pihl – Crimson Skies: Pioneeringly Paced Guitar-Driven Instrumentals, What More Could You Want?

Posted on 23 October 2018

If you’re looking for a melodically sweet instrumental mix to add to your playlists, look no further than Fredrik Pihl’s latest single “Crimson Skies”. The sweet bluesy rhythm toes the perfect line between ambience and drive to curate a sound that has no necessity for vocals or lyrics.

You’re treated to a soundscape that seamlessly switches between the progressions to paint warm and inviting imagery before Crimson Skies breaks down into the intricately sublime guitar solos. Proving that when it comes to fretboard mastery, the Swedish guitar player has absolutely set the bar. As much as I adored the track, I couldn’t help but wonder how Fredrik’s guitar work would resound over a complete arrangement including vocals. Although, I’m not sure there are many vocalists with the capacity to match the soaring heights of the riffs.

You can check out Crimson Skies for yourselves by heading over to Spotify now

Review by Amelia Vandergast