Guy D’Angelo is a musician based in London, England. He has worked as a session musician covering literally every kind of music from rock, blues, reggae, pop, funk to fusion and country. He also leads his very own mid-late ‘60s/early '70s influenced rock band Crow Jayne. He also works full-time as a guitar teacher in London and surrounding areas. D’Angelo brings his expertise with brand-new solo material with the release of Lightning in A Bottle, a five-track instrumental filled with a variety of moods, styles and emotions.
Due to an injury in his ring finger on his left hand, D’Angelo found it hard to bend strings and ended up playing more acoustic guitar, something he has always been drawn to anyway. He started experimenting with the DADGAD tuning and within two weeks wrote five instrumentals. It all happened very fast: he called a studio, booked it and recorded these songs, hence the EP and its title “Lightning In A Bottle.” Lightning In A Bottle hits it off with “The Troubadour,” where the warm and tight-knit guitar sounds evoke sounds of a babbling brook and other scenes from nature. The vibe gradually grows in momentum becoming more exciting. The track has different movements to it with each stage showcasing different images and scenes. “Fleur-De-Lis” is a rudimentary piece that slowly builds in flavor and attitude. The song is melodic and has an upward lilt that is bewildering. I felt at peace listening to this piece of music. I was lulled by the beauty of the instrumental and I found I could easily get lost in the acoustic layers. Up next is “Mortimer House.” The guitar melody almost had a flamenco vibe to it. I felt really anchored to the fiery and fierce attitude coming from the song. On “Malling Tower Stomp,” the moody guitar rhythms will put listeners in a contemplative mood. The finger-picking on this track is astute. The acoustic layers on “Love Is” lean into a meandering melody. The sounds are engaging and listeners will find themselves invested in this closer. With a sound heavily influenced by Bert Jansch, Davey Graham, John Renbourn, Steve Howe and Jimmy Page, D’Angelo expertly weaves in his deft maneuvering of the guitar. Without a doubt his sound harbors the sound of a virtuoso musician, who knows the instrument in and out. With a background as a guitar teacher, the way D’Angelo relinquishes the searing notes on this album is almost didactic in nature – it is not only entertaining, it is also informative, inspiring us through his riveting performance. These five instrumentals are pensive accounts that offer up an introspective look into the mind of a musician. Powered by acoustic movements and powerful crescendos the EP is worth listening from front to back. Give it a listen.
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Gsitle Gsitle
8/30/2020 03:19:07 am
Great***music***
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Tom Ferry
9/4/2020 03:16:49 pm
Guy is a true master of his craft & deserves international recognition. This EP marks a departure from his usual blistering electric guitar work with London based classic rock outfit Crow Jayne, "Lightning in a bottle" showcases his folk sensibilities. There are nods to Led Zeppelin, Richard Thomson & Bert Jansch, but Guy retains his own unique voice throughout. There is nothing mundane here, nothing commonplace. His approach to the guitar is always adventurous, playful, inquisitive, asking questions both of himself & the listener & finding surprising answers. This EP requires repeat listening.
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Guy D'Angelo
9/17/2020 07:00:38 am
Thank you from the bottom of my heart: I am absolutely humbled, and motivated.
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