Harris, Michael - Sketches From The Thought Chamber


Year of Release: 2001
Label: IMF
Catalog Number: IMF 2278
Format: CD
Total Time: 52:11:00

Michael Harris is being touted as one of the best guitarist around, right up with the Satriani's, Vai's, and other guitar Gods of our age. You're probably saying, "Yeah right; the second coming of Clapton, sure." Well probably not, there is only on Clapton. As far as I am concerned there aren't that many guitarists around that can play clean, fast, and with plenty of technical expertise. Harris can, and he will turn your head in a heartbeat. If you're a prog-rock head or an instrumental freak (like me) you will appreciate this CD.

The sound and engineering is courtesy of Kol Marshall, and it's fabulous. Harris's proficiency on the six-string deserves the extra attention in the control room from those guys turning the knobs. Harris also has a hand in the production with help from John Purdom.

The first track, "Prognosis," is an ever-changing dynamo stopping the clock at 8:03; it's a typical multi-part prog song reflecting the general time frame of the genre. "Regroovination" -- what a title for a song -- is just beautiful. Harris makes sure you are re-grooved forever with that track. "Voyage To Xyrethius" is five part journey to another land, the guitar playing makes sure that the story is told in all five parts, just as the song is listed.

You may never listen to instrumental guitar the same way again after hearing this. Was I blown away? You bet. You know, with all the music that I hear, it takes a helluva lot to knock my socks off ... this did with ease. This is a great CD. Get it now. If you think that this may not be as good as I say it is? You will "Eat Your Words."


Tracklisting:
Prognosis (8:03) / Neuro-Transmitter (5:17 / Regroovination (5:11) / Two Worlds Beyond (6:27) / Shibboleth (3:48) / Voyage To Xyrethius (6:52) / Ideo Symphony (4:22) / Madfingers (2:04) / Eat Your Words (4:01) / A Soul's Torment (5:43)

Musicians:
Michael Harris - guitars, e-bow, synthetic percussion, bass, keyboards, production
Adam Nitti - bass
Mike Haid - drums

Guests:

Brian Harris - drums
Matt Thompson - drums

Discography:
Defense Mechanizms (1991/1999)
Ego Decimation Profile (1996)
Distorted Views (1999)
Sketches From The Thought Chamber (2001)
Hurricane X (2003)
Words Collide (2003)

Genre: Progressive Rock

Origin US

Added: October 20th 2001
Reviewer: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck
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Artist website: www.michaelharrisguitar.com
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Language: english

  

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