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Chill by Clusterfunk (Newry, Ireland)

We (Clusterfunk) wrote this song in the mid-90’s.

I thought it would be nice to try adding some orchestration to the stereo track for something to do and also to educate myself more on computer based music, during the Covid lockdown.

Hope my bro Sean (RIP) and the rest of the band – and everyone else who listens, like some of it!

Orchestration sounds come from the most excellent Spitfire Audio.

Clusterfunk (Newry, Ireland)

Vox – Sean Smith

Bass – Paul McMahon

Drums – Mark Hughes

Guitar – Kieran Smith

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Guitarist Ireland – improvs 2 & 3

Breath of fresh air during Covid lockdown trying these guitar improvs / jams over at the Guitarist Ireland Facebook page over the last few weeks. Great participation from the members – Ireland is coming down with great musicians!

Thanks to Dave Molloy & Anto Drennan for supplying the backing tracks for 2 & 3!

Hope you enjoy some of this!

Guitarist Ireland Improv 2

Guitarist Ireland improv challenge no. 3

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Tribute to Eddie Van Halen

I recorded this attempt at Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’ a few days after the untimely passing of Eddie Van Halen on 6th October 2020.

Eddie changed rock guitar forever – he was a huge influence.

We used to play this one in Backlash around 30+ years ago.

May he rest in peace – legend.