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Eivind Aarset
Guitar Moderne’s first artist article is a reprint of a piece on Eivind Aarset from the now defunct magazine EI. Michael Ross went to the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal to interview this...
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Fennesz
In early polling there has been some interest in a piece on Christian Fennesz. Until I can get an exclusive Guitar Moderne interview, here is a short video of the Austrian soundscape artist talking to...
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Stian Westerhus: Modern Guitar Legend in the Making
If modern guitar has its own Jeff Beck or Jimi Hendrix it is Stian Westerhus. Like those iconic guitarists, Westerhus explores the outer reaches of sonic possibilities available from an electric...
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Leo Abrahams
One day I was reading Leo Abrahams’ blog when I turned to my wife and said, “I want this guy’s life.” He had been describing the week’s activities, which might include a session with Brian Eno, live...
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Spotlight: Charlie Rauh
Much modern guitar focuses on atonality and noise. More rare is the forward thinking guitarist whose approach leans towards the seductive rather than the assaultive. Though fully capable of aggressive...
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Fennesz
In early polling there has been some interest in a piece on Christian Fennesz. Until I can get an exclusive Guitar Moderne interview, here is a short video of the Austrian soundscape artist talking to...
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Stian Westerhus: Modern Guitar Legend in the Making
If modern guitar has its own Jeff Beck or Jimi Hendrix it is Stian Westerhus. Like those iconic guitarists, Westerhus explores the outer reaches of sonic possibilities available from an electric...
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Leo Abrahams
One day I was reading Leo Abrahams’ blog when I turned to my wife and said, “I want this guy’s life.” He had been describing the week’s activities, which might include a session with Brian Eno, live...
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Spotlight: Charlie Rauh
Much modern guitar focuses on atonality and noise. More rare is the forward thinking guitarist whose approach leans towards the seductive rather than the assaultive. Though fully capable of aggressive...
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Dan Phelps Talks About Vessel
Vessel is the latest recording by über-modern guitarist Dan Phelps. GM has spoken to Phelps in the past about his more group-oriented projects like Modular, Arc, and Spirits Drifted, but Vessel is...
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Spotlight: David Tronzo
When I moved back to New York City from San Francisco in the late 90s, David Tronzo was playing often and, more likely than not, I was there. I watched with my jaw dropped as he played blistering,...
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The David Toop Interview
I once read a quote from Paul Klee, “Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible.” I took it to mean that a true artist made you see in a new way, one that hadn’t occurred until you...
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Joel Harrison and the Alternative Guitar Summit/Camp
Joel Harrison is a guitarist/composer who runs an Alternative Guitar Summit each year that offers concerts and clinics by many of the players featured in Guitar Moderne. We talk about many things...
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The Markus Reuter Interview
Happy New Year. My interview with Markus Reuter is long overdue. He has been a major part of the modern guitar community for decades, from his brilliant work with The Stickmen and versions of King...
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The Harry Christelis Interview
We live in a world of post Frisell-ian guitarists. A couple of generations have grown up influenced by this modern master’s use of space and effects. His influence shows more in some than others and,...
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Spotlight: Elio Martusciello
I discovered Italian guitarist/electronic musician/composer Elio Martusciello through a tip from Eivind Aarset. He, in turn, was clued in by drummer Michele Rabbia, who has played with both men. Rabbia...
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André Cholmondeley: Modern Guitar Tech Extraordinaire
André Cholmondeley has worked with some of the premier modern guitarist legends: Adrian Belew, David Torn, Pat Metheny, to name a few. Here is are a couple of great Rig Rundowns featuring guitarists...
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