I’ve always been a big fan of progressive rock. Always. In fact, the years I spent listening to prog are responsible for my weird musical philosophy. The band I was part of during that time suffered my composition deliriums. Extremely long tracks with different parts that eventually go back to the main riff and somehow finish in a “glorious finale”, complex rhythms and all those little ingredients that make me love that music style.
For a few months now I’m experiencing a way back to the past, and I’m truly happy listening to albums by Yes and Gentle Giant again, and enjoying new albums by Transatlantic (The Whirlwind) or Porcupine Tree (The Incident).
My guitar (and even more, my long hair) were never happier…
Big times are coming…
Little by little I’m wrapping up the tracks that will be part of my new album. I’m already getting Pepe’s head to fume, which actually means everything is just as I expected it to be. I’m also visualizing the different sounds that each track has to have. This time, I’m going to try to experience with acoustic guitars, resonators and stuff like that, which will give a vintage touch to the tracks, without leaving my Rotosphere sound behind of course. I’m looking forward to getting to that phase in the recording process in which everything starts sounding exactly the way it does in my head.
In the next couple of month I’ll have everything ready for Bryan Beller to start his base work.
Here I go!!
New collaborator in ISP Magazine
In the meantime I have had the pleasure to start collaborating in ISP magazine with an article on the new Gibson Dusk Tiger. A peculiar instrument that is making people talk. I was able to do all sorts of tests and… well, I guess you can read about the results in the article.
Thanks to Davir Martín, ISP Director, for his trust.
My new Egnater Rebel 30
I already knew about Bruce Egnater’s great job in the field of amplificación, but I hadn’t had the chance of testing any of his “creatures”. It was a few months ago when I crossed paths with one of them… and I couldn’t resist the temptation. I loved the retro style of the amp at first sight, but when I plugged it in, I noticed that what I had in front of me was something really serious, light and with impressive sound possibilities. So there it is: being part of my group of gadgets and exchanging gossips with them. I think it’s settling in just fine.
Rotonova in Guitar Player magazine 11-November-2009
...It feels like being a futuristic movie. You are reading a really old magazine and suddenly you are there, among pictures of Kiss, Par Martino and other “unknown” people. You look and look again at the front cover and questions start coming out of your head (like in a comic). This is the feeling I had when I saw Rotonova in the middle of Guitar Player magazine. A feeling of… “ehh… what am I doing here?”. It was really something I tell you.
My thanks to Barry Cleveland (note author) and Anil Prasad (my secret link).
Razl, Gibson´s new endorser
If what I’ve told you so far sounds weird, turns out I also have the pleasure to announce that I’m Gibson’s new endorser, the guitar brand I’ve lived with for the past few years and that define my style. A collaboration that fills me with enthusiasm and makes me work even harder.
Thanks a million to Raquel Collar.
3-October-2009
I have started to put together new tracks for my second record!
New album with Mauri Sanchis Trio
This idea came up the first time we met. Mauri wanted to do a trio album and the ones who know him well just know that when something gets into his head...
So, here I am, working on some drums for his tracks and recording guitars. It’s really a lot of fun. Besides, this album probably hides a few surprises when it comes to guests... but I guess you will see that shortly! In the meantime, someone took this lovely picture of us... well... lovely...
My new toy eardrums smasher: Z - Vex Distortron
My beloved Rat died and I panicked. I didn't think I'd be able to get over it since it is (was) a fundamental aspect of my sound. The easiest thing would have been to get another one right away but what can I say? I’m quite curious so I went to try some new pedals in my favourite music store. There wasn't really a lot to try. This little monster has what it takes: presence, bass tones and doesn't sound like a crazy cricket. I loved it and it's already well placed in my pedalboard.
Cool Zach!
Ok then, if I don’t manage to put my brain at ease, I’ll look for some shock treatments…
Take care!