{"id":71713,"date":"2023-01-22T16:34:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T21:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=71713"},"modified":"2023-01-22T16:42:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T21:42:22","slug":"the-sean-baker-orchestra-wtf-music-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2023\/the-sean-baker-orchestra-wtf-music-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sean Baker Orchestra | WTF#"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by John Kindred<\/span>
\u2014 Published \u2014<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Shredguy Records continue to be the Shrapnel Records for the current decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After battling through the Covid-era, the label has dropped release number 46, offering shred fans the latest musical journeys from the Sean Baker Orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WTF#\u00a0<\/em>features namesake Sean Baker (guitar), David Donigian (bass), and Clint Sabon (drums). The trio put forth an 11-track studio release that dabbles in a variety of genres, giving listeners a diverse collection of music to sink their teeth into. Alongside the trio are guests: Scott Schiaffo, Sammy Boller, and Rob Marcello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPast Becomes Present\u201d gets the ball rolling. First, teasing listeners with an acoustic intro, and then moving into a power chord-driven melodic interlude, before launching into a hazardous shredding frenzy. The title track \u201cWTF#\u201d is a mishmash of heavy-handed, plodding rhythms combined with a unique riff that one might consider to be the chorus section of the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tone of the CD changes with \u201cFriday Nights with Dad.\u201d <\/em>This is a genre shift as the band performs an upbeat head-bopping song. It\u2019s whimsical and shows that the musicians don\u2019t take themselves too seriously. Performing a track that lets its hair down and still highlights the trio\u2019s skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDavid\u2019s Song\u201d starts in a ballad-esque way highlighted by a melodic lead guitar melody. The song slowly builds itself up to an instrumental section that is chorus-like, before resuming its core melodic theme.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFeeling Pretty Darn Good\u201d is a Satriani-like song. Has a pep-in-its-step vibe with its very happy, uplifting melodic lead guitar melody. Big band swing comes your way via \u201cChewlies Gum Guy Boogie;\u201d another uplifting tune.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBam!!\u201d has a hard rock groove and plenty of shred guitar. \u201cJust the Way You Are\u201d is an instrumental cover of the Billy Joel classic. You will recognize this right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSelf Induced Echo,\u201d this song should have a vocal on it. You can just hear in it your head; as some of the lead work throughout the song even emphasizes a potential vocal melody. \u201cP.G.R.O\u201d features more rhythms that are heavy-handed; arpeggiated lead guitar phrasing, and a chorus-like lead guitar melody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAllegro\u201d closes the show. A nylon string acoustic guitar offers a transition from the electric-shred experience and subtly wraps up the CD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with their previous studio release Game On!!<\/em> there is plenty of musical diversity throughout WTF#<\/em>. From heavy to airy and light, the music reflects the personality of the band. Instrumental music fans will enjoy SBO\u2019s latest musical explorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Band:
Sean Baker – guitar
David Donigian – bass
Clint Sabon \u2013 drums<\/p>\n\n\n

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Track Listing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Past Becomes Present<\/li>
  2. WTF#<\/li>
  3. Friday Nights With Day<\/li>
  4. David\u2019s Song<\/li>
  5. Feeling Pretty Damn Cool<\/li>
  6. Chewlies Gum Guy Boogie<\/li>
  7. Bam!!<\/li>
  8. Just the Way You Are<\/li>
  9. Self Induced Echo<\/li>
  10. P.G.R.O.<\/li>
  11. Allegro<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Web: https:\/\/shredguyrecords.storenvy.com\/<\/a> | https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/The-Sean-Baker-Orchestra\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hardrock Haven rating: [usr 7.5 size=20]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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