No Gravity

No Gravity

NO GRAVITY CD REVIEW by Scott Thomas

The title, “No Gravity” comes from the feeling what musicians feel while playing. “The further we know and dominate the rational and mathematical part of the music, the intuitive parts take control of us and really take us to ‘travel’ with the music we’re playing. It’s at this point that the musician wants to hit and connect to the people, but he must achieve this within himself first. For this feeling I have chosen this term: ‘No Gravity’.

Awesome guitar playing, great melodies, in-depth song writing, mega compositions.. Heavy at times yet full of tasteful melodies and catchy lines. Yes, this is a rock record, but there are plenty of local traditional Latin rhythms executed with aggression, fury and utmost passion.

Once again, I have been lucky enough to be turned on to another great guitar virtuoso name Kiko Laureiro and his album NO GRAVITY. From the first song to the last, you’ll hear nothin’ but tasty melodies, catchy lead guitar lines, solid compositions, and refined guitar tone. Kiko can go from Heavy Metal to Contemporary Jazz in the wink of an eye and is very efficient at both acoustically as well as electrically. Furthermore, there are plenty of local traditional Latin, and Brazilian rhythms executed with aggression, fury and utmost passion.

No Gravity is the first solo album of Brazilian Power metal guitarist Kiko Loureiro… He’s frequently voted as one of the most talented guitar players worldwide and Brazilian axeman Kiko Loureiro shows all his versatility and musical expertise on “No Gravity”. The album also relies on the talents of producer Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Angra) and drummer Mike Terrana (Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine). Kiko not only proves he’s a guitar virtuoso, but that he’s definitely a complete musician by also handling percussion, keyboards, piano, bass and acoustic guitars on the album.

…Kiko is one of the best guitar players of today’s rock and metal scene. Are you a fan of mind-blowing instrumental guitar? Do you listen to guitar players that have a variety of styles…? Do you like guitar players w/ blistering speed and technical skills? Then this is the guitar instrumental album for you… Just make sure you’re wearing your lead boots while listening…

The Music >> ‘No Gravity’

04:02 Enfermo Instrumental
05:10 Endangered Species Instrumental
05:34 Escaping Instrumental
04:23 No Gravity Instrumental
07:00 Pau-De-Arara Instrumental
04:32 La Force De L’Ame Instrumental
02:12 Tapping Into My Dark Tranquility Instrumental
04:29 Moment Of Truth Instrumental
02:00 Beautiful Language Instrumental
05:33 In A Gentle Way Instrumental
04:12 Dilemma Instrumental
03:39 Feliz Desilusao Instrumental
01:10 Choro De Crianca Instrumental

The Artists

Kiko Loureiro – All Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Piano, Keyboards, Percussion, Programming, Arrangements, Production
Mike Terrana – Drums, Percussion
Dennis Ward – Production, Engineering, Mixing
Jurgen Lusky – Mastering
Marcelo Rossi – Art, Photography