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George Bellas third solo CD release amply titled “Venomous
Fingers,” is a tour deforce of neoclassical and progressice
guitar shredding. Having played and recorded with the likes of Mogg/Way,
Magellan, Ring of Fire, Vitalij Kuprij and John West, George has
built a reputation as a solid guitar player. His long list of influences
include J.S.Bach, L.V.Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Paganini, Debussey,
Walter Piston, Ted Greene, Robin Trower, Montrose, Van Halen, Michael
Schenker, Dream Theater, Magellan, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine
and Jason Becker.
The
CD “Venomous Fingers,” features 15 instrumental tracks
produced by George who handles all guitars, bass and keyboards.
There are plenty of over the top shredders who lack insight into
melody and phrasing. George is definitely not one of these players;
his taste for converging neoclassical and progressive styles of
music is exemplified in this release. He has a keen sense for melody
and adds musical dynamics by incorporating counterpoint, odd meters
and orchestral textures to his songs.
My
first thoughts listening to this CD, were of Yngwie Malmsteen, thankfully
though George (who has strong neo-classical influecnces) brings
more musically to the table.
Personal
Favorites: Journey To The Stars – Mayhem
Bottom
Line: This release will strictly appeal to instrumental and fans
of guitar shredding. Running time is 55:39, so there is almost an
hour of quality tracks here.
Line-up:
George Bellas (g)(k)(b)
Produced by George Bellas
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