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Query: Malmsteen on a Middle Eastern Kick

In short, this is an excellent instrumental release by a skilled guitarist playing heavily Middle Eastern influenced neoclassical compositions. His technique, tone, and approach scream Malmsteen, and his skill is at a similar level. However, his note/scale selections sound like stuff that Marty Friedman would play. The good thing about this cd is that it is not all out shred. There are some fast songs with runs that will make your jaw drop, and then there are slower more emotional songs that exhibit the writing abilities of this young guitarist. The bass playing and the drumming are average, but the guitar and other stringed instruments are the focal point. A good purchase for fans of Malmsteen and any of the other Shrapnel neoclassical artists.