An original sixties style surf guitar instrumental inspired by the Ventures.

Surf's Up!

Rip Currents

An original instrumental.  Part of my EP, "Endless Horizon".

Breezin'

A four part arrangement of a 16th century English carol for classical guitar.

Coventry Carol

This is an instrumental arrangement of the popular Christmas carol, "In the Bleak Midwinter", featuring electric guitar and flute.

The lyrics for "In the Bleak Midwinter" are from a poem written by Christina Rossetti published in 1872.  The carol was first published in 1906 in "The English Hymnal" with a musical setting composed by Gustav Holst.

In The Bleak Midwinter

An original song of praise and thanksgiving based Psalms 86 and 145.

Steadfast Love

No Man's Land

Lonely Traveler

An original instrumental combining elements of Jazz and Rock.

Beginnings

Rock Instrumental featuring electric guitars and organ.

Summer Days

A bluesy arrangement of O Holy Night for guitar.

O Holy Night

An upbeat rock-influenced arrangement for electric guitar of a traditional Christmas tune.

Greensleeves

Rock instrumental arrangement for electric guitar and organ.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

An easy, peaceful tune for electric guitar and organ.

A Lonesome Winter's Eve

An original composition featuring electric guitar and organ as lead instruments.  Written and recorded during the sub-zero freezing temperatures of Christmas 2022, hence the name.

The Sub - Zero Blues

An original song featuring electric guitar and organ.

The Long Road Home

Instrumental blues featuring electric guitar and organ.

No Worries

A mellow, romantic instrumental featuring a classical guitar.

A Cordoba Romance

An original composition featuring electric guitars and piano

Wistful Autumn Days

An original, light rock instrumental featuring electric guitar and organ.

Above The Clouds

A upbeat acoustic Latin instrumental featuring my Cordoba Fusion Orchestra CE nylon string guitar.

Escape To Paradise

An original arrangement of "The First Noel" and "Away In a Manger" on solo classical guitar.

Medley: The First Noel - Away In a Manger

An original arrangement of three Christmas Carols for solo classical guitar: "What Child Is This?", "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", and "Angels We Have Heard on High".

A Christmas Medley

A mysterious, haunting instrumental for acoustic guitar

Lost In the Shadows

An original composition featuring nylon-string acoustic guitar.

Canción De Fiesta

An upbeat song telling of the singer's relationship with the special woman in his life.  Inspired by my lovely wife, who is truly my "Heart and Soul".

This is an original Blues-Rock tune using a simple four-piece band (bass, lead, and rhythm guitars, drums, and a single vocalist.  All guitar and vocal tracks are mine.  Drums are from Steven Slate Drums 5 with some of my own custom drum patterns.

Heart And Soul

This an arrangement of RESIGNATION, a nineteenth-century tune from southern Appalachia.  It is perhaps best known as the musical setting for Isaac Watts’ "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need", based on Psalm 23.

The first half of this song is done entirely acoustic using a nylon string guitar through a small diaphragm condenser microphone.  The second half uses more electric instruments.

RESIGNATION

"All Creatures of Our God and King" is an English Christian Easter hymn by William Henry Draper.  This hymn is one of my favorites (if not THE favorite).  The text with its repeated "Alleluias" and its admonition for all creation to sing praise to God make it a praise and worship anthem without equal.

I have attempted to capture the grandeur and joy of this hymn in an arrangement featuring multiple electric guitars, building up to a crescendo of three-part harmony in the third (and final) verse.

All Creatures of Our God and King

"God of Mercy and Compassion" was written by Fr. Edmund Vaughan, a Redemptorist priest who led a mission to Australia in 1882.  The actual composition date is not precisely known; however, we do know it was published in 1849.  With its themes of repentance and contrition, this hymn is well suited for use during the Season of Lent.

This is an arrangement primarily for acoustic guitar, using overdubbed three and four-part harmonies.  The final verse and refrain are done with an electric guitar.

God of Mercy and Compassion

A medley composed of two hymns, "All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name" written by Edward Perronet and "Crown Him with Many Crowns" written by Matthew Bridges.  Both hymns share a common theme, crowning Jesus as Lord.

My arrangement uses both acoustic guitars (nylon and steel strings) and electric guitars (six-string and bass) all played by me.  Drum parts were generated in software.

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - Crown Him with Many Crowns

"My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" is a Christian hymn written by Edward Mote, a Baptist Minister, in 1834.  It is sung to SOLID ROCK, a tune composed by William B. Bradbury in 1863 specifically for this hymn.

While my arrangement features electric guitars, it is anchored by a bass guitar riff that opens and closes the song.  As usual, all guitar parts were played by me; drum parts were generated in software.

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

"Ah, Holy Jesus" is a Lutheran Passion hymn originally written in 1630 by Johann Heerman. The most common English translation of this hymn was written by Robert Bridges in 1897 and begins with the first line "Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended?"

The hymn is set to the tune of "Zahn No. 983", written by Johann Crüger in 1640. The tune has been arranged many times, most notably by J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms.

My arrangement is rather simple, based on a printable score available on the Hymnary.org website. The opening verse is played by a MIDI-generated string quartet; the second and third verses are played on my Cordoba Fusion Series Orchestra CE nylon string guitar with a MIDI-generated string background.

Ah, Holy Jesus

Bob is an accomplished musician and guitarist from Indiana whose versatile style spans several diverse genres such as surf guitar, Latin, classic rock and contemporary Christian. Drawing inspiration from influential artists such as Phil Keaggy, John Michael Talbot, the Ventures and Chet Atkins, Bob has honed his craft to create his own unique sound.

Bob grew up surrounded by music. His mother and her siblings were all musicians, so it was only natural for he and his brothers to be so inclined. He began performing at a young age, playing rhythm and occasionally lead guitar in an instrumental band styled after the Ventures.

Bob has recorded five albums, two EPs, and nine singles. He collaborates, records and performs with his brother Tim Consley as a duet known as the Sons of MayBill. Bob is an active church musician; he is the lead guitarist in an acoustic worship group and serves as the music director of his parish.

Bob remains dedicated to his musical journey with ongoing projects that showcase his diverse range of musical influences. He continues to explore various genres and styles, with several new projects in the works. His latest release, "Escape to Paradise", is an all acoustic EP with a pronounced Latin influence.

With his rich musical background and dedication to his craft, Bob Consley is undoubtedly a musician to watch. His music speaks directly to the hearts of his audience. With each new project, Bob continues to push boundaries and explore new territory.

Bob Consley

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