Members rushtallica Posted May 3, 2007 Members Share Posted May 3, 2007 So far I've listed to the first few songs, and, as I totally expected, they're awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Randy Van Sykes Posted May 3, 2007 Members Share Posted May 3, 2007 i have put my ibanez up for sale. i'm selling all my metal t shirts... and cutting my hair haha but really i am inspired. i am having way too hard of a time finding what i like to play and this is helped me out quite a bit. Ah....welcome to the world of melodic, tasty playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul J. Edwards Posted May 4, 2007 Members Share Posted May 4, 2007 Bump. More people need to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks again for all the kind words and support, guys. I'm away from home and a stable connection so I get to reply only as an when I have access. So far feedback has been good, and it seems to be reaching many more people than a conventional CD release would have. Please feel free to burn CDs and pass them onto whoever you think would like listening to these songs. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 5, 2007 man amazing. did you record and master all of this yourself? Yup. Recorded, mixed and mastered in my garage : ) My brother Zorran programmed and helped mix the drums - he's got great ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 5, 2007 warren - how about making some videos of you playing these tunes for youtube and such. get a video camera and if not i'll fly out to new zealand and shoot them haha I'm away from home at the moment (recording guitar sessions in Bombay, India) but I'm seriously considering the idea once I'm back in NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -todgemistro- Posted May 5, 2007 Members Share Posted May 5, 2007 blackstratblues, do you have any idea how neck+middle Classic Stacks would sound in a strat with ash body + maple neck? Been listening to these songs a lot and I love the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STRAT TOOL Posted May 5, 2007 Members Share Posted May 5, 2007 Outstanding Warren! I wish I had your imagination. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LarriveeFan Posted May 5, 2007 Members Share Posted May 5, 2007 awesome stuff man!!! Keep up the great work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larryguitar Posted May 5, 2007 Members Share Posted May 5, 2007 I've got some jams you did saved from YEARS ago, and I still listen to them. You're really gifted; you have the 'it' that separates great players from great musicians, and I think you're as good a player as I've ever heard anywhere. Thanks for the music. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larryguitar Posted May 6, 2007 Members Share Posted May 6, 2007 Finally had a chance to listen, and here's an off-the-cuff review: "In contrast to most instrumental guitar albums, Knights In Shining Karma travels effortlessly between melodic, ethereal and beautiful mood pieces and rocking, up-tempo numbers. Warren Mendosa navigates through this varying musical landscape with a sure hand and impeccable musical instincts, creating an album both guitarists and casual listeners will find alternately touching, uplifting and energizing. Eschewing the gymnastic stunts of many high profile solo guitar artists, Mendosa's stunning technique weaves itself subtly into the musical tapestry of completely realized songs, rather than mere vehicles for a vulgar display of ability. With golden tones and unassailable taste and touch, Mendosa echoes Gilmour and Johnson without being derivative of either. Knights In Shining Karma is surely the 'I'm here!' album from an emerging master." How's that for perfechenal? Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Panopticon Posted May 6, 2007 Members Share Posted May 6, 2007 Very nice stuff, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keshav dhar Posted May 9, 2007 Members Share Posted May 9, 2007 How's that for perfechenal? Larry Its Nights and not Knights afaik, and it's Mendonsa and not Mendosa - but silly nitpicking aside, that's a really great review. Especially the second paragraph - that is what makes this album stand out - its for everyone.It's scary thinking how good his future albums are going to be, seeing this is just his first.Thanks for the music, Warren. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mysticaxe Posted May 11, 2007 Members Share Posted May 11, 2007 bump it up because I'm listening to it now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Randy Van Sykes Posted May 14, 2007 Members Share Posted May 14, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ssslayer Posted May 16, 2007 Members Share Posted May 16, 2007 Great album, you've come out with.I had been a fan of your playing after listenting to Christmas in July and Lijo from your previous album.Dude, just wanna ask one thing.You play a strat, but the tone sounded more like humbucker (except in few track like Blues for Gary). What was the amp that made single coil so "brewtal" in tone?PS: Yesterday night, I tried playing your first track: Incense.And I guess even you would know this: you appreciate a song/music the best, when you try to play it exactly like original.And believe me, playing that track - it almost felt as some sort of prayer thingie, ppl do first thing in the morining. LOLCan I have your permission to play this "Incense" for Opening any gigs in which I play? It feels just so appropriate ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sandman31774 Posted May 16, 2007 Members Share Posted May 16, 2007 one word: WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ssslayer Posted May 16, 2007 Members Share Posted May 16, 2007 PPS: I would've preferred more Classic tone (ala Ritchie Blackmore) with chime than the dark modern tone you did.Kinda feels like injustice to the Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted May 17, 2007 Members Share Posted May 17, 2007 Downloading now! Woo!I've always love your playing, and I've got a few of yer tracks on my MP3 player and in the car already (Mark My Words is pure gold!).You'll be seeing a donation from me, definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2007 blackstratblues, do you have any idea how neck+middle Classic Stacks would sound in a strat with ash body + maple neck? Been listening to these songs a lot and I love the tone. Well they're not the brightest of pickups and they have a nice solid midrange. I'd say get them if you're looking at an economical hum-cancelling choice. Look at the suhr V60LPs or their newer FL pickups if you want a more traditional single coil sound with a ton of beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2007 How's that for perfechenal? Larry Excellent. Mind if I use that on the website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2007 Dude, just wanna ask one thing. You play a strat, but the tone sounded more like humbucker (except in few track like Blues for Gary). What was the amp that made single coil so Can I have your permission to play this "Incense" for Opening any gigs in which I play? It feels just so appropriate ... Thanks dude. The amp was a JCM800 2203 boosted with a SD-1. Keep in mind my strat does have a humbucker in the bridge position. I was going for the fattest possible sound, but the spiky highs of the G12T-75 speakers made me roll off a lot of treble on the amp, which is why you don't hear a lot of that glassy strat bite. On songs like Blues for Gary I used the neck single coil. And yeah, feel free to play anything off the album, whenever you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2007 Downloading now! Woo! I've always love your playing, and I've got a few of yer tracks on my MP3 player and in the car already (Mark My Words is pure gold!). You'll be seeing a donation from me, definitely! Cheers! Thanks for that : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackstratblues Posted May 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2007 Thanks again for all the kind words and support guys. Please feel free to distribute the music freely to anyone who you think would like listening to it : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larryguitar Posted May 17, 2007 Members Share Posted May 17, 2007 Excellent. Mind if I use that on the website? I'd be honored. Please feel free to correct the errors pointed out above, of course.(You're still in the CD player, BTW-this might be a record!)Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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