Blessed
author: Hawken Parker
This guy has a Gift, if you like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Blackfoot or Bad Company this guy is for you. His sound has Southern Blues which he made his own. One of the best Guitarists I've ever listened to and with the deep lyrics and beautiful Guitar they make all his albums a must have.
This guy has a Gift, if you like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Blackfoot or Bad Company this guy is for you. His sound has Southern Blues which he made his own. One of the best Guitarists I've ever listened to and with the deep lyrics and beautiful Guitar they make all his albums a must have.
Stellar songs from a great guitar player
author: N. Mcgaughey
Brian Kahanek might be known in the guitar nerd circles as "the guy that has some cool songs on the guitar hero".. But that would be a disservice to all the facets that make his ability that much more awesome, outside the button pushing video game arena. 'One true thing' is Brian Kahanek's third release. This CD just goes to show that sticking to your guns, and honing your craft, instead of going for the easy money, is they way to really nurture an artists full potential. Kahanek's formidable guitar prowess is here in spades, but they definitely don't overshadow the meat and potatoes of 'one true thing': great songs. This album shows off a tasty variety of styles that are obviously close to his heart. Its got stand up and notice guitar riffs AND a tight interplay between the musicians that is the polar opposite of the 'quantize and autotune' that seems to have sucked the soul right out of music. These songs stick in your head long after the stereo is off. The bottom line is this: it's really nice to hear someone passionately enjoying themselves playing music, and offering you a ticket to ride along with... Isn't that what we all came to the rock 'n' roll party for in the first place?
Brian Kahanek might be known in the guitar nerd circles as "the guy that has some cool songs on the guitar hero".. But that would be a disservice to all the facets that make his ability that much more awesome, outside the button pushing video game arena. 'One true thing' is Brian Kahanek's third release. This CD just goes to show that sticking to your guns, and honing your craft, instead of going for the easy money, is they way to really nurture an artists full potential. Kahanek's formidable guitar prowess is here in spades, but they definitely don't overshadow the meat and potatoes of 'one true thing': great songs. This album shows off a tasty variety of styles that are obviously close to his heart. Its got stand up and notice guitar riffs AND a tight interplay between the musicians that is the polar opposite of the 'quantize and autotune' that seems to have sucked the soul right out of music. These songs stick in your head long after the stereo is off. The bottom line is this: it's really nice to hear someone passionately enjoying themselves playing music, and offering you a ticket to ride along with... Isn't that what we all came to the rock 'n' roll party for in the first place?
The Gear Page - Webzine
author: Brian Scherzer
Brian Kahanek, A longtime TGP member, has released his newest CD, One True Thing. Kahanek (the musician) has a wide range of musical credits that include recording guitar and mixing for such artists as Tim Mcgraw, multi-platinum Latin group RBD and Virgin recording artist, Betzi. When you add in that Kahanek also has numerous credits as an ADR recordist and mixer, including Pixar's Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, and Peter Jackson's King Kong, what you are left with is an incredibly talented and diverse artist.
One True Thing is Kahanek's third CD release and is, by far, the most difficult to pin down in terms of genre. Just when you think you have a sense of where Brian is heading, a new flavor appears in the tracks on this recording. The material, written by Kahanek, covers a wide spectrum of styles. The tracks are unpredictable in the best sense of drawing the listener's attention. From the very first track, Bottle Rocket, it was clear that Brian wanted varied musical textures and dynamics to stand out. He succeeded! Elements of the first cut bring forth whispers of Jeff Beck, but it's all Kahanek and nothing but Kahanek. This isn't a "I want to sound like this guy" album. Rather, you walk away from the listening experience with a sense that Brian refuses to allow himself to be painted by a single brush. Brian features both his guitar playing and his vocals in this recording. The musicians who join him are deeply talented and help to bring a strong pulse to the tunes presented. The production qualities of the CD are excellent, with no instrument pushing out the others and all blending well, while filling their own acoustic space.
Kahanek did not set out to present listeners with a fireworks display of his guitar playing. This is not a "showoff" recording. It is a selection of songs that appear to speak from the soul. Yes, there ARE some guitar fireworks to be found in the tunes, but it was obvious that Brian is more about the tune than accolades for being the next "guitar wizard". There are layers of guitar on some tracks, including some incredible sounding acoustic playing where you can almost see the wood of the guitar if you close your eyes! Effects are used tastefully throughout on the electric tracks, sometimes leaving me with a desire to hear more of the pure guitar/amp/hands that I have heard on past Kahanek CDs. Yet, the interplay of guitar textures and willingness to allow dynamics tell the story make this CD a joy to listen to. By the end of the CD I decided that Kahanek is not "just" a guitar player and vocalist. He is an artist who writes great songs and this CD is well worth the price of admission!
Great new disc from BK
author: sfmproductions
According to Brian Kahanek's bio on his website, he grew up on a Farm in Ohio, which makes it no coincidence that the first adjectives that popped into my head while listening to his new disc "one True Thing" were earthy followed closely by rootsy. You can feel the soil in every track.
Brian is an outstanding guitarist/singer/songwriter/engineer that I would be remiss to try and categorize. That said, this disc rocks from start to finish, kicking off with "bottle Rocket" a stinging guitar instrumental filled with soulful playing and guitar tones to die for all over a fat backbeat and some cool dynamic shifts. This tune has all the hallmarks of a great blues/rock instrumental without ever being derivative and foreshadows the great listening experience that is "One True Thing"
Brian has his won true thing going on and his thing is as good as it gets. The disc is filled with killer instrumentals and vocal tunes spiced with B3, acoustic guitars, smokey grooves and wide open rocking soul all with Brian's guitar screaming, crying and whispering over the top. The Hendrix dedication live track "63 Candles" captures Jimi's vibe in a very deep way that should not be missed by any Hendrix fan. Obviously Brian very much brings it live as in the studio. Go get this disc!
According to Brian Kahanek's bio on his website, he grew up on a Farm in Ohio, which makes it no coincidence that the first adjectives that popped into my head while listening to his new disc "one True Thing" were earthy followed closely by rootsy. You can feel the soil in every track.
Brian is an outstanding guitarist/singer/songwriter/engineer that I would be remiss to try and categorize. That said, this disc rocks from start to finish, kicking off with "bottle Rocket" a stinging guitar instrumental filled with soulful playing and guitar tones to die for all over a fat backbeat and some cool dynamic shifts. This tune has all the hallmarks of a great blues/rock instrumental without ever being derivative and foreshadows the great listening experience that is "One True Thing"
Brian has his won true thing going on and his thing is as good as it gets. The disc is filled with killer instrumentals and vocal tunes spiced with B3, acoustic guitars, smokey grooves and wide open rocking soul all with Brian's guitar screaming, crying and whispering over the top. The Hendrix dedication live track "63 Candles" captures Jimi's vibe in a very deep way that should not be missed by any Hendrix fan. Obviously Brian very much brings it live as in the studio. Go get this disc!