Featuring “Out of my Mind”. Melodic Santana style guitar style coupled with a story of the struggles of letting go. Multiple percussion, driving bass line and passion.

“Sol Celebration”, and instrumental track featuring classical, electric and etherial qualities about allowing one self to let go and celebrate the rising and setting of their sol.

“Somebody” a contemporary mix of styles about a story of one confused about the disarray of a past relationship, and finding peace to move on.

Sol Celebration_EP

A follow up to his sophomore release, "Where do we go from here", Gil introduces a sonic world of an eclectic blend of reggae, funk, groove-driven, and raw rock, coupled with lyrics focusing on positive and tongue n' cheek suggestions.

My World_EP

My World

Do Ya Thing

DoYaThing

A little bit of ska, latin, and driving rhythm girl, coupled with a nice mix of percussion and vocals under the starlight. 

A follow up to his sophomore release, "Where do we go from here", Gil introduces a sonic world of an eclectic blend of reggae, funk, groove-driven, and raw rock, coupled with lyrics focusing on positive and tongue n' cheek suggestions.

My World Your Fantasy

MyWorldYourFantasy

Rock riff/funk beat with psychedelic spots of vocals and sonic flavors.

A follow up to his sophomore release, "Where do we go from here", Gil introduces a sonic world of an eclectic blend of reggae, funk, groove-driven, and raw rock, coupled with lyrics focusing on positive and tongue n' cheek suggestions.

Poly 527

Poly527

An instrumental featuring the guitar blended with a cool urban smooth feel as you drive through the city streets late at night.

A follow up to his sophomore release, "Where do we go from here", Gil introduces a sonic world of an eclectic blend of reggae, funk, groove-driven, and raw rock, coupled with lyrics focusing on positive and tongue n' cheek suggestions.

Urban Calm

Need Some Air

NeedSomeAir

A rock flavored theme track for spinning tires and movement. Wah guitar introduction with a repeated pattern throughout, followed by a breakdown of just guitar and kick drum. Additional texture varieties of the pattern and button ending.

Hit License Submission Car Ad

Rollin In

Basic rock-flavored track with a button ending. Tom and kick drum introduction with a classic rock pattern of guitar and bass till button ending.

Hit License submission 2014

Attitude Driven Rock One

Melodic Santana style guitar style coupled with a story of the struggles of letting go. Multiple percussion, driving bass line and passion.

Sol Celebration

Out of my mind

Out of My Mind

“Sol Celebration”, an instrumental track featuring classical, electric and etherial qualities about allowing one self to let go and celebrate the rising and setting of their sol.

“Somebody” a contemporary mix of styles about a story of one confused about the disarray of a past relationship, and finding peace to move on. The simple piano introduction leads into a contemporary build with Santana flavored guitar lines and electronic drum hits. Continues on to a guitar solo wrenching of pain and confusion.

Somebody

Approaching the nebula in awe and anticipation of discovery.

TV Film Tracks

In and Through the Nebula

In And Through The Nebula

This latin-infused track, flavored with some contemporary rock and urban teases was featured on my debut CD "My Introduction".
©Gilbert Velazquez 2013

My Introduction

Calling 4 an Answer

Calling 4 An Answer

Santana influenced rock instrumental. Two people meet and fall in love on the dance floor. Timbales, percussion, guitar, bass lines and building to a climax of love and dance.

Bonita Love Swing

With each new piece he writes, Gil feels a story is essential to the writing process. “As a songwriter, the challenge is always to visualize an event, emotion, a point in someone’s life, something that can be translated into music.

In the GuitarPlayer Magazine January 2009 Issue, Gil Velazquez was selected as one of the Editors Top 8 Guitarist based upon a submission of hundreds of guitarist nationwide. His style has been compared to a touch of Santana, Satriani, and Jeff Beck, with hints of Zeppelin. His style is also focused more as a “melodic” approach to his guitar phrasing as opposed to a technical, shredding approach.

While performing, Gil also sees the live experience as a part of his method of songwriting and composing. Whether engaged in open jams, or solo performances, he is always looking to make his compositions accessible to his audience, while never entirely predictable. His credits are such as a featured indie artist on WCRX in Chicago, RadioUgly-New York, and HomeGrown Radio NJ to name a few. Also, his performances span the gamut of famous clubs and stages in the New Jersey area.

He has shared the stage both as a jam artist and band member with a fantastic array of musicians from all styles and experiences. He has performed along with New Artists such as Poppa John Bug and the Jam Band (former Richie Havens band member), Michael Ghegan, Jack Daley, David Rhee, Rob Dye, Woodfish, Jennifer Jordan, and countless others in the New Jersey music scene.

Gil’s style has touched upon a variety of genres, but in the end, the foundation of his influences indeed appear once the tracks are final. While his guitar instrumental writings over the years have been greatly influenced by the likes of Joe Satriani, Jimmy Page, and Carlos Santana. He states he is always looking for just a little something to separate his work from his influences just enough. Looking for his “mark” is always a quest every musician strives for, and Gil doesn’t believe any “one sound” really needs to be his mark. As he puts it, he would like that to be more of a subconscious process that reveals itself over time, rather than a “forced” intention.
Also, customized tracks are written and recorded for both TV and Film usage.

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