Nick Johnston "Child of Bliss" CD

Nick Johnston, a leading Canadian guitarist who has consistently attracted attention in the guitar music scene since the 2010s, having participated in albums by Polyphia and Intervals, and featuring super guitarists such as Paul Gilbert and Guthrie Govan in his own songs, is set to release his long-awaited 7th album, ``Child of Bliss''!

The sound played by this world-class guitarist, ranked 9th in the "TOP 100 Guitarists 2023" selected by GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE, is not only a skillful performance that captivates with its technical high-speed phrases and impeccable picking, but also a transcendent emotional sound that permeates the listener with its heart-touching melodies, lyrical vibrato and choking!
Australian drummer Thomas Lang, known as one of the best players today for his flawless drumming and superb pedal action, provides a tight and elegant groove. The sophisticated arrangements and chord work, which also include strings and horn sections, give this superb instrumental music a progressive feel that is a must-listen!

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