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Carlos Lichman
Intense Brazilian Instrumentalist
Brazilian
metal man Carlos Lichman submitted his three song demo CD-R, the
appropriately named Intense Guitar Playing. All instrumental, Lichman
chose these tunes because they were well accepted by the audiences at
his workshops and master classes. The opening track "Drug Dealers" is a
heavy quick hitter in the Paul Gilbert and Jason Becker tradition, with
double-bass drumming setting the stage for fiery, hi-volume sweeping and
a snarling solo befitting the title. "Heavy Influence" follows, a
longer track more in the progressive rock vein, and it blazes with
ultra-fast solos, and intense, in-your-face arpeggios influenced by
Michael Angelo Batio and Francesco Fareri. Closing out the demo is the
title track, a groove-fueled hard rock track with tough guitar sounds,
funky wah-wah and slamming, bowel-bruising solos. Lichman is well on his
way to his goal of writing the most intense melodic guitar songs yet.
Carlos
was born in Porto Alegre City, Brazil. He began his musical education
as a classically trained guitarist; his subsequent rock recordings
retain a pronounced classical influence, incorporating elements of jazz,
fusion and MPB as well. He recorded the "Wake up the Dragons" EP with
Neverland (heavy metal) in 2001. Local radio stations accepted this EP
very well and Neverland had great opportunities to play in big events.
However, the group dissolved and Lichman decided to concentrate on his
instrumental solo career. Influenced by Steve Vai, Marty Friedman, Paul
Gilbert and Richie Kotzen, Carlos recorded a demo CD called "Planet
Rock" in 2003, where Carlos' songwriting and guitar skills shined.
Lichman
currently organizes guitar workshops and master classes, develops
background music for plays and movies, and gives guitar lessons. He also
writes guitar columns for several web sites and a music newspaper.
Be my private student: www.carloslichman.com