Thursday, December 19, 2013

Greensleaves/ What Child Is This: Jeff Beck


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone.

When The Children Cry: White Lion


From their 1987 album, "Pride" this is my version of White Lion's amazing hit, "When the Children Cry."  Long been one of my favorite songs.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love: Queen


My version of Edgar Cruz's version of Queen's 1980 classic, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" off of their album "The Game."

Living on a Prayer: Bon Jovi


My interpretation of Tommy Emmanuel's adaptation of Bon Jovi's mega-hit "Livin' on a Prayer" from the Slippery When Wet album.

Faithfully: Journey


The second single from Journey's album "Frontiers," this is my arrangement of "Faithfully."

The First Song I Ever Wrote: Spanish Night

This one goes back to the early 1990's and is the first song that I ever wrote. I call it, "Spanish Night."

Surrendel: Sir Isaac Guillory


A beautiful piece by the late great Isaac Guillory. I dedicate this performance to my beautiful and wonderful bride, Melissa.

Guitar Boogie: Arthur Smith


Walk Don't Run: Johnny Smith and the Ventures


Thursday, December 12, 2013

The Unforgiven: Metallica: chord melody cover

Dipping back into the deep well of music that is Metallica. This is another one off of their tremendously successful fifth album, the Black Album, released in August on 1991.

One more that was arranged by Kelly Valleau

A little Rockabilly Improve

This is what happens when one of my strength and conditioning clients has to cancel and I have free time. I thought I'd turn on the camera and just jam. I think I'll call it, "Playin' Around."

Not the sharpest playing I've done, but not bad, lol.

Enter Sandman: Metallica: Chord Melody Cover

Alright, this was the opening track off of Metallica's tremendous Black Album, which was the band's fifth album and was released on August 12, 1991. Go out and get it if you don't have it.

This arrangement was done by Kelly Valleau.

I also toyed around with the intro a bit and the outro.

I dedicated this one to my good buddy Jason. It always reminds me of sitting on top of his roof, eating pizza and jamming to amazing bands.

Alone: Original Insturmental

I wrote this piece after seeing a drawing that one of my ex-girlfriends had done. It was beautiful, yet full of sadness. 10 minutes later, I had this. I hope you enjoy :)

Stairway To Heaven: Led Zepplin: Chord Melody Cover

"Stairway to Heaven" is a song by Rock legends, Led Zeppelin and was released in 1971 on the bands fourth, untitled, album. Largely considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time, Stairway has been a favorite of mine for years.

This particular arrangement was done by guitarist Kelly Valleau. Check it his website and youtube channel for some amazing guitar work.

Also, check out all of Led Zeppelins albums and DVDs. Awesome band.


I screwed up the guitar solo a bit, so I apologize for that  :(

Been A Slow Night: Original Insturmental Piece

This piece came about while I was just focusing on getting into a particular groove, not trying to use any speed or tricks, just grooving it out. Hence the title, "Been a Slow Night."

It's dedicated to my mom and dad for always encouraging my love of music, my love of guitar and my love of Blues. And for taking me to see concerts like B. B. King, letting my buy (and getting me a bunch of) blues albums and never seeming to mind me blaring the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert Collins, Robert Johnson and Eric Clapton. Thanks mom and dad.