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Melvin Taylor and his Star Spangled Blues takes us on a kinetic musical journey, blasting through existing musical genres and creating something unique – something never heard before. Taylor’s blazing guitar work is accompanied by the magnetic performance of Reverend Xavier Chance whose unique spoken words re-conceive the words of Francis Scott Key as they were originally posed – as a question.
Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Melvin Taylor discuss the following:
- Star Spangled Blues – what makes it unique?
- How did you come up with the idea to redo the star spangled banner – integrating your unique approach to orchestration and guitar playing?
- How would your star spangled banner rendition differ from Jimmy Hendrix’s rendition, is that the same idea that like him you’re integrating your music vision and genius just like Hendrix did in the 60s?
- Why did you decide to integrate a spoken word performance as well to the star spangled banner rendition?
- Why did you decide to record the music live when producing the final guitar tracks?
- You mentioned that making star spangled blues was a political, patriotic and social act, why so?
- Can you tell us the power of art and being an artist while playing and putting together star spangled blues – what was the experience like for you?
- Where can you hear or purchase star spangled blues and are you performing star spangled blues at different venues etc.?
- What are some new projects that you are currently working on?
Duration: 11:43
Melvin Taylor is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock, blues and jazz. This self taught master was influenced by many of histories true guitar pioneers including – Albert King, Jimmy Reed, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix. So it won’t surprise you to know that Melvin’s ability has been recognized by many of his fellow guitar and rock greats. In fact, he’s appeared on the same ticket with Carlos Santana, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, George Benson, Al DiMeola and Chick Corea. He can count among his fans the likes of Mick Jagger and Patty LaBelle.
Melvin has performed in front of thousands of fans all around the world. Indeed, music fans in Argentina, Canada, China, Chile, France, Germany, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Turkey, the Ukraine, and of course the United States of America have all enjoyed his virtuoso guitar style, and breathtaking solos.Needless to say Melvin is an amazing recording artist and an absolutely stunning live performer.
So whether you want to listen to great rock, jazz and blues classics, or you want to hear Melvin’s new, original material, this is the place to be. Read on, rock on and welcome to the mesmerizing world of Melvin Taylor.Melvin’s recent burst of creativity has resulted in two new CD’s, Beyond the Burning Guitar 2010 and Sweet Taste of Guitar 2012.
Beyond the Burning Guitar contains 23 original, instrumental guitar songs plus Melvin’s arrangement and adaptation of Beethoven’s Fifth. Melvin’s 2012 release, Sweet Taste of Guitar is a splendid accomplishment for this virtuoso – he composed, arranged, produced and recorded 10 songs. What really makes this project unique is that Melvin plays all of the instrument on the CD. Both of these are available on iTunes and other digital sites.
You can follow Melvin Taylor on Twitter @mlvntaylormusic.
Related Web Site: www.melvintaylormusic.com
