This piece took a lot of work. I wrote out all 12 guitar parts (playing them first of course, then writing out the music). This is my classical tribute to the composers of the past. Those who influenced me such as Mozart, Yngwie, Becker, Pachelbel, Rachmaninoff, Paganini, Schubert and so many others. 

I don't think that I'll create any more "crazy guitar" songs like this one. It would certainly be tough to top it technically or creativity. I certainly pushed myself for this one. But who knows what tomorrow will bring!

There are parts to this song that perhaps I would do differently now. But this was an ongoing battle for several months. So I chose to leave it in its raw, yet polished form. 

I hope you enjoy!

All parts written, arranged, recorded, performed and mixed by Daniel McBride.

The Magnum Opus

I was born one of these music gifted kids. “Singing before talking, making rhythm before walking” kinda stuff. You know.

When I was nine I learned the “4 chords” on the family’s second hand Höfner copper stringed jazz guitar and the necessary moves I learned from watching their black and white television set.

And I took it the whole way. From garage to the inner capital city club circle topping in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.

My music is Lager Rock.

Lager Rock can be viewed as a kinda Rock n Roll toolbox which style’s was strangely sandwiched in between the Rock n Roll mainstreams of its day.
Lager Rock weld three Rock n Roll mainstreams together: Punk Rock, New Wave and classic electric Guitar Blues Rock.
It emerged in London in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s and spread like a bushfire all over Europe.
Pure condensed energy my friends.

I have and I will all ways play Lager Rock!
Through out my life, besides playing Lager Rock, I’ve been doing a ton of odd jobs from business consulting to flying airplanes. But I have never ever being anything close to selling my guitar and leaving Lager Rock and in that way too Rock n Roll.

But when my life moved into its fifty’s my not so healthy lifestyle caught up with me and in the last six years it seems like Grim Reaper now and then raised his tent in my back garden. You know just to stay close in case.

As I was spending my time mostly negotiating with Mr. Reaper a strange thought came to my mind. 
I have never issued any of my music. 
Oh yes I’ve made demo’s en mas but never ever a single, EP or album. 
Then and there I took a swift decision. Now it’s time!!!!

And here I am ladies and gentlemen. In my early sixties recording and issuing - senior - Lager Rock and of course also with a classic DIY invented title: DIY Senior Lager Rock Streamer.

So what’s the big chromed shining truth here?
1. I’m still alive and well and…
2. Rock n Roll WILL NEVER DIE.

And that’s all for now folks.

Yours sincerely,
Jan

Music has always been an important element to my life and helps keep me balanced. Every since I was young I’ve been extremely creative whether it’s writing, art or music and it’s cool to have this platform to share some of my ideas

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Progressive Metal Guitarist, Drummer, Bassist, and Keyboardist.

I’ve been playing guitar for over 30 years. Feel free to connect. I love meeting new musicians especially with the possibility of collaborating.

Influences (Way too Many to List but here's a few) - 
Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker; Joe Satriani; Steve Vai; Alexi Laiho; Marty Friedman; Al Dimeola Van Halen; Vinnie Moore; Mozart; Bach; Vivaldi; Paganini; Dream Theater; Rush; King Diamond; Misfits; Iron Maiden; Agalloch; Billy Ocean; Billy Joel; Elton John; Eric Johnson; Soundgarden; NIN; Tears for Fears......the list goes on and on…

Equipment (this is perpetually changing on any given day:
Guitars - 
2010 Ibanez RG3550MZ Galaxy White 
2010  Ibanez RG3550MZ Orange Metallic
2001 Ibanez J Custom
2015 Ibanez J. Custom RG8550mz
2008 Ibanez Xiphos (Cham Red)
2008 Ibanez Xiphos (Cham Blue)
2018 Ibanez Genesis RG570
2020 Ibanez Pia 
1991 Ibanez USA Custom
2020 Fender American Mod Shop Strat
1988 Japanese Strat
Takamine Classical
Fender Acoustic 
Martin GPCPA5

Amps - 
Fractal Axe Effects 3 Mark 2
Carvin Power Amp
Mesa 4x12 Cabinet
George Lynch Wah
Boss Chorus and Delay Pedals
Voodoo Labs Midi Controller
Logic X DAW

As primarily a guitarist, I use several different guitars, Gibson Les Paul,  several PRS SE models (with some pickup modifications), Sire Larry Carlton S10, and more. I record using a Line-6 Helix processor and a Fender Tone Master pedalboard.  I use Studio One Professional DAW and have a deep library of sounds, samples, and loops to create with.  The keyboard I use for triggering sounds and playing keyboard parts is a Komplete Kontrol S-49.

You'll see on my page (below) that my music also gets posted to several other platforms. I use CD Baby to publish my music to a greater audience.

Thank you to those who take the time to listen, comment, and repost - I appreciate it.  I know what I do is not for everyone, but I am happy to reach some who may find it enjoyable to listen to.