Description
Testimonials
"An explosive album in the vein of Joe Satriani or Eric Johnson: a booming soundscape of high decibel detonations and fretboard fireworks." -Michael Dunn, Tampa Tribune.
" ...the skills and diversity of a player who has studied with jazz master Joe Pass, won a contest as Florida's best acoustic guitarist, mastered the smooth legato stylings of Eric Johnson and Allan Holdsworth and cranked out blues rock . . ."
Tracks
1) The Intro
2) Stand Alone
3) Texas Twin
4) Good Day's Rain
5) Mind Flight
6) A Winter's Visit
7) Alleycat Toys
8) The New Planet
9) Blow Your Mind
10) Holiday Frenzy
11) Mr. Politician
12) Paul
Artist Profile
Mike Pachelli has a wealth of musical experience gained thru years of touring, recording and studying all aspects of the guitar. He received a Bachelor's Degree in classical guitar from Youngstown State University. His own style mixes rock, jazz, classical and blues and reflects the variety of players he has gigged and/or studied with including bebop organist Jack McDuff and guitar luminaries Joe Pass and Pat Martino. Guitar World Magazine compared Mike Pachelli to Eric Johnson and Allan Holdsworth. World renowned jazz critic Leonard Feather wrote, "Pachelli has a loose, extrovert style with chops to spare, and a mature blues feeling."
Pachelli has won the JAMMY for best guitarist in the state, the BAY AREA MUSIC AWARD for #1 guitarist, and the 6-STRING MUSIC AWARD for best acoustic guitarist in the state.
Credits
(p) 1994 Geosynchronous Records
Label: Geosynchronous
Mike Pachelli, electric and acoustic guitars and vocals; Tim Graziano, bass; John Sferra, drums; Rich Russo, drums; Mike Conway, drums; Phil Keaggy, guitar; Michael P. Soffos, bass.
Mastered by Bernie Grundman, produced by Mike Pachelli