{"id":49698,"date":"2015-06-18T20:27:57","date_gmt":"2015-06-19T01:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=49698"},"modified":"2015-06-18T20:27:57","modified_gmt":"2015-06-19T01:27:57","slug":"steve-coyne-conspiracy-feelings-of-euphoria-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/steve-coyne-conspiracy-feelings-of-euphoria-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Coyne Conspiracy | Feelings Of Euphoria<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by John Kindred<\/span>
\n– Publisher —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"SteveThe Steve Coyne Conspiracy arrives with the debut album Feelings of Euphoria<\/em> via Shredguy Records. Guitarist Steve Coyne is joined by fellow guitarist Jimi Bell; bassists Chris McCarvill, Steve Buskowe and Rob Liptrot; drummers BJ Zampa, Tom Swift and Ralph Sacco; keyboardist Bill Hardwicke; and Ralph Sacco on brass. Coyne takes his training at Berklee College of Music alongside years of studio and live performances to create 10 instrumental compositions, driven by his guitar virtuosity. <\/p>\n

Feelings of Euphoria<\/em> is a multi-genre excursion that covers Rock, Metal and Fusion, and with the inclusion of brass instruments, it also produces a Big Band vibe at times. Co-produced and mixed Rob Barone at The Bedroom Recording Studios, the combination of years spent working in the music industry allows the duo to deliver a very polished product.<\/p>\n

Coyne\u2019s fretboard skills on display throughout Feelings of Euphoria<\/em> are matched with a keen sense of melody and interesting compositional arrangements that make for an album that is easy to listen to. Even when the technicality of the playing is prominent in the music, it doesn\u2019t derail the listener. Coyne\u2019s guitar tone shines throughout the album; it\u2019s crisp, clear and easily audible, and his playing is fluid, controlled and melodic.<\/p>\n

While Feelings of Euphoria<\/em> is a mixed bag of genres, Coyne makes the stylistic changes without the music clashing. You get a little Funk and Big Band feel on the opener \u201cFunk You Very Much.\u201d \u201cThe Green Scuzz\u201d is a cruiser that kicks off at a brisk pace and carriers the listener along with its head-bobbing groove. \u201cRedline\u201d drops a metallic edginess with deliberate rhythmic crunch. The title track, \u201cFeelings of Euphoria,\u201d evokes a state of melancholic reverence. The guitar theatrics produces moments of blazing shred fest on the 17-second \u201cShredding Action Mania,\u201d which leads into Neo-classical mania of \u201cSleeping Giants.\u201d The song \u201cMi Corazon (No Puede Vivir Asi)\u201d has a strong Latin vibe and is energetic and uplifting. \u201cTongue Lashing\u201d is spunky tune with a groove that is easy to latch on to. \u201cCircadian Rhythms\u201d is an airy AOR-driven instrumental song with soaring guitars and prominent bass. \u201cApo in the Clouds\u201d closes out the CD and is another uplifting song, as each instrument is introduced and produces a heavenly musical ascension. <\/p>\n

Coyne delivers a very strong debut album in the guise of Feelings of Euphoria<\/em>. Coyne, backed by an amazing group of musicians, offers music fans a compilation of songs that are accessible and listenable. The presentation of the instruments acutely balanced, creating a space where all are equally audible. Obviously, the lead guitar is the voice of the music; all elements of the compositions build upon each other, creating a sonic landscape with plenty of aesthetic appeal for music fans.<\/p>\n

Genre: Instrumental Rock, Metal, Fusion<\/p>\n

Band:
\nSteve Coyne, Jimi Bell – Guitars
\nChris McCarvill, Steve Buslowe, Rob Liptrot, Fred Rathburn – Bass
\nBJ Zampa, Tom Swift, Ralph Sacco – Drums\/Percussion
\nBill Hardwicke – Keyboards\/Arranging
\nRalph Sacco – Brass<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1. Funk You Very Much (feat. Bill Hardwicke Keyboards, Rob Liptrot Bass, Ralph Sacco Trumpet & Flugal, BJ Zampa Drums & Tom Knapp Alto Sax)
\n2. The Green Scuzz (feat. Chris McCarvill Bass, BJ Zampa Drums & Ralph Sacco Percussion)
\n3. Redline (feat. BJ Zampa Drums & Chris McCarvill Bass)
\n4. Feelings of Euphoria (feat. Tom Swift Drums, Fred Rathbun Bass & Bill Hardwicke All Keyboards)
\n5. Shredding Action Mania (feat. Steve Coyne Guitars)
\n6. Sleeping Giant (feat. Chris McCarvill Bass & Bj Zampa Drums)
\n7. Mi Corazon (No Puede Vivir Asi) [feat. Fred Rathbun Bass, Ralph Sacco Trumpet & Flugal, Bill Hardwicke Keyboards & Tom Swift Drums]
\n8. Tongue Lashing (feat. Jimi Bell Guitar, Bj Zampa Drums & Chris McCarvill Bass)
\n9. Circadian Rhythms (feat. Steve Coyne Guitars, Tom Swift Drums, Rob Liptrot Bass & Bill Hardwicke All Keyboards)
\n10. Apo in the Clouds (feat. Tom Swift Drums, Bill Hardwicke All Keyboards & Steve Buslowe Bass)
\nLabel: Shredguy Records<\/p>\n

Online: http:\/\/www.stevecoyne.com\/<\/a> – http:\/\/shredguyrecords.storenvy.com\/products\/9948112-steve-coyne-conspiracy-feelings-of-euphoria-cd<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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