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A psychedelic fantasy of hallucinogenic instrumental guitar that's exotic, erotic, and ferociously melodic. From Zappa-esque progrock to surf and '70s Starsky and Hutch funk, this will rock your socks off.
Genre:
Rock: Progressive Rock
Release Date:
2005
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The Adventures of Leonid
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(783707240206)
Record Label: Mad Hands Records
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Composer/Guitarist/Songwriter Leonid brews a concoction of hallucinogenic soundscapes in a variety of settings. From classical serenading acoustic guitar and country jazz to 70's power funk; eastern instrumentals to heavy rock n'roll metal, Leonid is a modern warrior fighting for true expression, emotion, and energy through music.
Leonid is also an active advocate for animal rights, environmental, and humanitarian causes.
His latest CD "The Adventures of Leonid and the Daydreamers" is a psychedelic rock fantasy looking to rock your socks off! Features veteran drummer Mad Mike Cullens who has played with the legendary Chuck Berry, Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones, and Max Middleton of Jeff Beck group.
Leonid's music has been featured on numerous radio stations across the country, he has played in most major clubs in the tristate area, and has had international coverage including 20th Century Guitar magazine Guitar Spotlight. His cd's have been sold in over ten countries.
Highly enjoyable record of rare elegance."
*****
- Dmitry M. Epstein, DME Music Site
..."What makes of Leonid a cooler cat than those guys is his eclecticism. The tracks included here variate in shade, hue, heaviness and level of exposition; he seems destined to switch moods because that’s his mission. He can play the guitar, but can he hold out attention? This stuff says Yes, and that’s more than most guitar albums can sound off with a straight-note." -- CD Reviews.com
"Want an eclectic, ultra-unique instrumental guitar record for the upcoming summer? Well Leonid Salvaje is back with something special for your listening pleasure with the Adventures of Leonid and the Daydreamers...this is a fun diverse cd that is certainly worth the purchase for anyone that enjoys something different in the realm of instrumental guitar albums."
-- Matthew Hoffman, HardrockHaven.net
"an intriguing CD from an aspiring artist worthy of some well-earned name recognition."
- 20th Century Guitar Magazine
"Listen up….and learn something. A journey that is exotic, erotic, and electronic, this album takes you around the world in Magellan-like fashion. The sea is absolutely ferocious at times but as dawn approaches, a beautiful sunrise develops and the waters are as calm and soothing as the Mediterranean Sea, as the listener goes to shore, puts on some sunglasses, and drinks a margarita on the beach"
- Ray Phillips
A Must-Have for fans of instrumental, world, psychedelic, prog, experimental, fusion, soundtracks, etc. (Scroll down for Reviews)
Instrumentation
Leonid: electric guitar, classical guitar, electric sitar, vibes, keys, bass, kalimba, etc.
Mad Mike Cullens (Chuck Berry, Mick Taylor): drums, gong,
engineer
Produced at Mad Hands Studios, Teaneck NJ
Mastered by Willy Weist, Take Five Studios, Linden NJ
Artwork by Peter Oumanski
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"Guitartrip into the unknown of the great wide open. Highly enjoyable record of rare elegance."
-- Dmitry M. Epstein (Read full review below)
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Guitar trip into the unknown of the great wide open.
author: Dmitry M. Epstein
Not afraid to touch and embellish classic material from the likes of The Fabs and Duke Ellington on his 2003's debut, "Tasty Guitar Lines", this time New Jersey resident Leonid Muhudinov walks his own way with a variety of stringed instruments on his back. Running in with a streamline rock 'n' roll with Beethoven lurking in the shadows, there's a filigree technique on display with no sign of showing off, especially when electricity breaks down into acoustic reverie. But if jazz, country and classical guitar pieces can be expected from the master, the jangly twangy beat of "Ghost Town" comes on as delicious surprise: Hank Marvin has never been so cimenatic - and there's more to the composition, much more! And there's much humor in here, be it Hendrix-cum-Hazel-Hackett transmutations in "Funky Bitch", lush but playful guitar pile-up in "Leonid's Return" or electric sitar of "Samadhi". Highly enjoyable record of rare elegance.
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perfect blend.
author: Demi
I was always a fan of Leon's work in his band, and each album left me wanting more. There was a certain style to all the songs. And now with this album, I can see where that style comes from. This is a wonderful technical/heavy/light/classic/contemporary kind of thing, but its not just limited to those adjectives. The moods change in a natural flow, and there is a perfect blend of piano, guitar, and other instruments. The tracking may be a bit strange, but even that adds the beautifully contorted themes. the bottom line is that it is inspirational and compelling.
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author: Gokhan Balaban
I really liked this CD: the multitude of styles are intended to take you on the adventure that Leonid takes in the album: by way of meticulously organized instrumental melodies.
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author: Gokhan
I'm walking along a paved path in the small town of Krumovgrad, Bulgaria. On one side there are patches of fields owned by the townspeople. Now in this beginning Spring they are preparing the soil for the tobacco harvest. In unused land where the soil has turned into dust shepards are relaxing nice while their cows and sheep feed on grass and chill out. Beyond these flat lands there are rising and dipping valleys made of pine trees and rock.
I usually walk this way with a friend or in navigation alone with my imagination. Adventure can happen anywhere, anytime, under any circumstances. This afternoon I took the beaten path of a new journey with my lovely friend Leonid. Listening to this album in junction with the motion of my steps I felt like a solo-nomad encountering scenarios the quntessential adventurer always encounters.
The styles of Leonid's adventure develop throughout the album as elevations of charged electric riffs and durations of soft acoustic melodies. There is a story captured in musical moods of an adventurer experiencing the revelations, dangers, and triumph of adventuring. In the overture we are introduced to the soaring of an unhindered electric guitar, which represents Flying Leonid. In mid-flight he approaches the easy, slow, acoustic tune of a stranger, then flies off into his own space again. Next Leonid is clearly hallucinating as he slows the tempo of his mighty electrical weapon to the steady, funky beat of bass guitar. Before he has time to come to his senses he is thrust into a Ghost Town, where the inhabitants are trying to entice him into their blending of keyboard sounds.
And thus proceeds the adventure of Leonid, confronting the musical elements of his world with the assured powers he wields in his electrical beast: the second half of the album is influenced by eastern traditions, so we know how far this adventure streches.
The varied experimentation and delivery of the album is wonderfully unpredictable, evokes a multitude of moods for a mulitude of experiences, like any adventure should
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