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Mike Gallagher
Extreme Guitar II Independent

by Matthew Hoffman
Staff Writer

Comments: Want a kick ass CD to cruise to? Have a short attention span like most Americans? Well, Extreme Guitar II from Mike Gallagher is the album for you. What you'll receive is some of the best instrumental expert guitar music since Satriani. Yep that's right.

This man's music has been heard on television shows, movies and video games. You hear him on everything from Good Morning America, General Hospital to ABC's college football broadcasts and much more. You will be amazed at how familiar this music is to you as you have been around Gallagher's riffs and leads for years. The album's guitar work is in the vein of a slightly faster, more aggressive Satriani, with a feel of both George Lynch and Vinnie Moore as well.

He shows all the techniques, fast speedy tapping, exquisite rhythm to lead exchanges, and an unbeatable clarity. The best part though is they are all about two minutes long and rather explosive. So, you will not be bored by this man's guitar virtuosity, unlike many of the other "Guitar Gods' endlessly ripping and shredding for 6-10 minutes per song. This CD is 12 songs that all pack a hell of a punch and the rhythms are unique and very catchy.

Gallagher currently teaches guitar at Napoli Music School in Ardmore, Penn., where he has been an instructor for more then 10 years. He certainly has perfected pure melody mixed with shred.

Do yourself a favor and go to www.mikegallagheronline.com and buy this cd today. You won't regret it!Be careful though, cause it is easy to forget how fast you are driving to some of these powerful speedy tracks.

HRH Rating: 8.3/10


 

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