Jim Vallance

Photo credit : Otto Taikyn

Jim Vallance, the man who has co-written numerous worldwide hits with Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne to name a few, has revealed his personal accounts on working with his longest and most notable collaborator, Bryan Adams. Upon the 30th anniversary since the release of “Reckless” album, the pair has continued to entice savvy rock fans with their powerful musical works over the decades. MUSE ON MUSE asked Jim on his musical background, thoughts on songwriting and working with Bryan.

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Jeff Kollman

90年代に活動していたハードロック・バンド EDWINDAREではジャズ／フュージョンのテイストを持ち合わせたユニークな音楽スタイル、そして聴く者を惹きつけるギタープレイで音楽ファンの注目を集めたJeff Kollman（ジェフ・コールマン）。ジェフはEDWINDAREでの活動を終えた以降も自身のソロ活動は勿論のこと、マイケル・シェンカーやB’zのサポートメンバーとしての活動でも知られているShane Gaalaas（シェーン・ガラース）などと結成しているCOSMOSQUADや、RED HOT CHILI PEPPERSのメンバーであるCHAD SMITH（チャド・スミス）とのプロジェクト BOMBASTIC MEATBATSなどで素晴らしい活躍を続けている。
BOMBASTIC MEATBATSによる最新ライヴアルバム「Live Meat And Potatoes」やジェフの最新ソロアルバムである「SILENCE IN THE CORRIDOR」、そして音楽・ギタープレイにおけるオリジナリティを確立するための取り組み方等についてジェフが語ってくれた。

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Jeff Kollman

Back in the 90s, guitar player Jeff Kollman of EDWIN DARE fascinated the rock fans with his unique style of a jazz/fusion taste blended with hard rock music. Jeff Kollman went on as a solo musician after working with EDWIN DARE, as well as forming COSMOSQUAD with drummer Shane Gaalaas, who is known for his work with big names such as MICHAEL SCHENKER and B’z. Jeff also joined THE BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, a project formed by Chad Smith from the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS.

Jeff Kollman talked to us about his recently released live album with THE BOMBASTIC MEATBATS “Live At The Baked Potato” and his new solo album “Silence In The Corridor”. Jeff also took time to tell us about some of his insights on music and playing guitar.

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Michael Landau

Photograph : Miles Overn

11 years from his last album, and his first all instrumental album since his first album “Tales From The Bulge” released in 1990, Michael Landau now releases his newest studio effort “Organic Instrumentals”. The new album can be described as high quality hard fusion, and Michael Landau explains to us about his approach to playing guitar on this new album filled with superb music and quality sound production.

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病を乗り越えアメアイで初めてメタルを歌い4位を獲得したジェームズ・ダービンが日本デビュー！ 数々のアーティストが絶賛する中、その才能に惚れ込んだミック・マーズがアルバムにゲスト参加！

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Paul Mahon (THE ANSWER)

Produced by Grammy nominee producer Chris Frenchie Smith, THE ANSWER have released their 3rd studio album “Revival”. Paul Mahon is the guitar player of the band, making up an important part of the band’s sound with his thrilling and energetic performances. Paul talked to us about the new album “Revival”.

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