Ethan Brosh - Live The Dream (2014) [Gorgatz]

Ethan Brosh - Live the Dream (2014) [Gorgatz]

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- I N F O -

Musician, producer, music publisher and impresario Mike Varney has been instrumental in launching the careers of some of the finest rock guitarists of the past 30 years.

Varney, who founded Shrapnel Records in 1980, was responsible for the success for some of the biggest names in shred, including Paul Gilbert, Marty Friedman and Jason Becker — to name just a few.

In the '80s, readers religiously checked out his "Spotlight" column in Guitar Player magazine to see which new, undiscovered guitarists he had found each month.

Today, Varney is the co-owner of Magna Carta Records, home of another hot new talent, Ethan Brosh. The young guitarist combines a deep musical knowledge, the ability to seduce listeners with catchy melodies and a style that makes this up-and-coming talent shine.

We recently spoke to Brosh about his background, touring with Yngwie Malmsteen and his desire to play for his favorite '80s metal bands.

GUITAR WORLD: You have quite an extensive resume that includes being a graduate and faculty member of Berklee College of Music. Can you talk about how studying and teaching have influenced your development as a player?

Thank you! Berklee is the best place to go to college. I had such a great time there. All the teachers are incredible musicians, as are as most of the students. One of the things that make it such a great experience is the fact that everyone is a serious musician, and that creates an environment where you experience and breathe music 24/7. Whenever I go back to teach at Berklee in the summers, I get back to that state of mind of focusing on music all the time, trying to learn new things and growing as a musician. I love that!

During the year I'm usually preoccupied with everything that has to do with my music career at this point. So going back to the Berklee state of mind keeps me sane as a musician. The great thing about teaching is you get to look closely at what you're actually doing and come up with explanations of what the true concept of music is. You learn a lot from that. Also, you get to watch a lot of students play and get lots of ideas from many other players. I don't ever underestimate any player. You can learn something valuable from anyone.

You have some really cool retro guitars in your arsenal. Is there one in particular that is your favorite?

I love guitars! It's hard to pick a favorite because they're all my babies. I also no longer believe in a perfect guitar being out there. There are lots of different types of tones and different neck feels that make sense for particular situations. If I had to pick one, I'd say it's my Japanese Strat with a Kahler. That guitar sounds and feels so good. I just love it.

Can you discuss how you came to Magna Carta Records?

I've known Mike Varney, co-owner of Magna Carta, for years. He's a good friend of mine and a guy I have a great deal of respect for. He's responsible for many of my favorite albums and the fame of many of my favorite players. Knowing that Mike appreciates my playing and released my first record means a lot to me.

Out of Oblivion took me two and a half years to create. I put everything I had into that record and wanted to make an album they couldn't refuse. I've gotten a great reaction for it and I'm looking forward to seeing what people will think about my soon-to-be-released second record, Live The Dream, which I think is better.

- T R A C K L I S T -

1. Live the Dream 05:06
2. Forbidden Pleasure 04:01
3. Bottomless Pit 03:28
4. Knock on Wood 02:37
5. Space Invaders 04:11
6. Suspicious Exchange (feat. Dave Ellefson) 03:33
7. Rude Awakening (feat. Dave Ellefson) 04:01
8. Dawn of the Old Era 01:41
9. Clean Slate 03:39
10. Silver Lining 05:10
11. Up the Stairway 02:05
12. When Picks Fly 04:35
13. Crying Moon 02:58

Format: Mp3, CBR 320 kbps
Genre : Neoclassical Metal/Shred
Size: 109.16 MB