{"id":4520,"date":"2014-07-29T22:47:05","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T22:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/administrator_wordpress\/index.php\/2014\/07\/29\/richie-kotzen-set-to-release-the-essential-richie-kotzen-2-cd1-dvd-collection-september-2\/"},"modified":"2014-07-29T22:47:05","modified_gmt":"2014-07-29T22:47:05","slug":"richie-kotzen-set-to-release-the-essential-richie-kotzen-2-cd1-dvd-collection-september-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2014\/07\/29\/richie-kotzen-set-to-release-the-essential-richie-kotzen-2-cd1-dvd-collection-september-2\/","title":{"rendered":"RICHIE KOTZEN SET TO RELEASE \u2018THE ESSENTIAL RICHIE KOTZEN\u2019 2 CD\/1 DVD COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 2"},"content":{"rendered":"


When RICHIE KOTZEN plays his guitar, you know it\u2019s him. The guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter possesses an inimitable style that\u2019s both instantly recognizable and immediately striking. This unique style courses through THE ESSENTIAL RICHIE KOTZEN, a career retrospective collection set for release September 2 on Loud & Proud Records. It encompasses this iconic talent\u2019s entire career of his most essential work and includes two CDs of classic material, acoustic performances, bootleg material and two brand new songs (\u201cWar Paint\u201d and \u201cWalk With Me\u201d), and a DVD of music videos, acoustic performances and bootleg material. A three-song sampler, including the two new songs along with \u201cLie To Me,\u201d is being serviced to rock radio stations later this month. Fans can pre-order the album at http:\/\/bit.ly\/1oXRsUX<\/a>. <\/p>\n

KOTZEN personally curated THE ESSENTIAL RICHIE KOTZEN from his 18 solo albums in order to give listeners the most comprehensive, cohesive and concise introduction to his extensive body of work. \u201cI\u2019ve really changed and grown as an artist and as a person,\u201d he says. \u201cI hand-selected songs so newcomers can get into my music and learn who I am as a recording artist.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWar Paint\u201d builds from an opening bluesy riff into a bombastic chorus punctuated by KOTZEN\u2019s gravelly delivery and impeccable lead playing. He explains, \u201cIt was a challenge to make a studio recording sound like a live band with only one musician playing all the instruments. I think I accomplished that on this track.\u201d At the same time, \u201cWalk With Me\u201d sees KOTZEN evolving once more and incorporating a Theremin, an antique electronic instrument, into an emotive and engaging anthem. \u201cThere was a specific sound I was hearing in the song,\u201d he reveals. \u201cI realized it was a Theremin, so I bought one. I spent a couple of weeks learning it. I used that where the lead guitar would normally go. It was a really rewarding departure for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

With his guitar styles ranging from rock, blues, jazz and fusion to pop and soul, RICHIE KOTZEN has built a remarkably diverse 20 year career as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. During that span, KOTZEN toured with his trio extensively outside the United States, building a loyal fan base and selling out shows throughout Europe, Latin America, and Japan. In 1996, Fender guitars honored him with not one, but two signature model guitars. His signature model Telecaster is available worldwide and continues to be a top seller for the brand. In 2006, KOTZEN received one of his biggest personal honors when The Rolling Stones chose him to open up a string of Japanese shows placing him in front of some of his biggest crowds to date. He has not only built an incredibly successful solo career, but has also found himself writing, recording and playing live with a variety of different artists, including Jazz legends Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. He currently plays guitar and fronts the band The Winery Dogs with bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Mike Portnoy (the band\u2019s self-titled debut album debuted at #27 on the Billboard \u201cTop 200 Albums\u201d chart).<\/p>\n

With his 20th full-length solo album on the horizon for 2015 as well as countless gigs, RICHIE KOTZEN\u2019s legacy is only continuing to expand. \u201cWhen you perform, record or write, you go to a different place,\u201d he concludes. \u201cIt\u2019s another world. I love hearing people react to the music and lyrics. That\u2019s the ultimate reward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for solo touring news, which will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the complete track listing of THE ESSENTIAL RICHIE KOTZEN:<\/p>\n

CD1:
1. War Paint *
2. Walk With Me *
3. Love Is Blind
4. Go Faster
5. Fooled Again
6. OMG (What\u2019s Your Name?)
7. Help Me
8. Bad Situation
9. Lie To Me *
10. Fear
11. You Can\u2019t Save Me
12. Doing What The Devil Says To Do
13. Remember (Reprise)
* never before released *<\/p>\n

CD2:
1. What Is (2014)
2. High (2014)
3. Change (2014)
4. Special (2014)
5. Paint It On (Acoustic Version)
6. Holding On (Acoustic Version)
7. Until You Suffer Some (Fire And Ice) – (Acoustic Version)
8. The Road (Acoustic Version)
9. Regret (Original Demo Version)
10. Damaged (Original Demo Version)<\/p>\n

DVD:
1. Walk With Me (2014)
2. Paying Dues (2009)
3. 24 Hours (2011)
4. Larger Than Life (2009)
5. Losing My Mind (2005)
6. Help Me (2012)
7. Chase It (2008)
8. Player (2011)
9. The Shadow (2011)
10. My Angel (2011)
11. I Would (2008)<\/p>\n

Source: Loud & Proud Records<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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