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Terry Munday : The Human Zone
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Instrumental guitar fusion
Genre: Blues: Guitar Blues
Release Date: 2004
The Human Zone
Terry Munday
Record Label: Terry Munday
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1. Welcome To The Last Hotel 4:52 + MP3 $0.99
2. Deliverance 5:47 + MP3 $0.99
3. Long Walk Home 5:44 + MP3 $0.99
4. Natural 4:17 + MP3 $0.99
5. Road To Evermore 6:13 + MP3 $0.99
6. Twilight In The Modern World 6:41 + MP3 $0.99
7. In Search Of The Human Zone 5:50 + MP3 $0.99
8. Behind The Veil Of Ignorance 5:15 + MP3 $0.99
9. Trans-Global City Life 7:11 + MP3 $0.99
10. Deep Blue Sea 7:55 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Terry Munday's work has often been described as an eclectic mix of raw Blues, rhythmic Latin and haunting melody. "How can I pigeonhole what I do?" is the question he often asks.

In fact, from many threads of experience is Munday's musical mantel woven. From the hard rock of Blood Simple - the band formed with ex-Clash drummer Terry Chimes in 1989, which produced it's self-titled album that year - to the melancholy flamenco summers spent in Andalucia.

As a mere youth Munday was playing guitar with Sal Paradise, managed by Tony Gordon of Culture Club fame. The career of these '80s glam rockers was cut short by the tragic death of vocalist/lyricist Phil Turner in 1988. The band reinvented itself as the above Blood Simple, adding vocalist Pete Valente, grinding out a riff-laden, crypto-gothic wall of sound.

In 1990 Munday began touring the World. Tours of Europe, North America and the Far East, plus an album for Pony-Canyon in Tokyo, meant that Munday had truly gone international.

As part of a quest for a more diverse and worldly vocabulary he spent the winter of 1998 in the Middle East, and the summer of 1999 in Spain, adding a Moorish vibe to much of his work. At the end of 1999 he released his first instrumental collection, Eurasian, followed in 2001 by the more accomplished Liberty Project, and now the new The Human Zone in 2004.

In addition to his musical work Munday has acquired an MA in Politics and is a qualified college lecturer in that subject. He is currently based in his native London.

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Masterfully constructed solos
author: Keith Ames, Musician: The journal of the Musicians' Union
                            
London based member Terry Munday has written, recorded, performed and produced this album of guitar instrumentals which perfectly represent his considerable skill as a guitarist and arranger. 'Deliverance' exemplifies his skill in shifting from funky clean rhythms to harmonic and masterfully constructed solos. Perfect for fans of lead guitar who prefer their six string heroes to stay on the melodic side of the genre. Keith Ames, Musician: The journal of the Musicians' Union. December 2004
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Another excellent release
author: Zeitgeist
                            
Let’s see – last time I reviewed the work of Mr Munday I said. “Mixing up the various vibes of rock, blues and Latin, but tying it down with a traditional melodic sensibility, makes this an absolute peach of a CD, twisting and turning at every opportunity leaving you wondering where you'll end up next. Fortunately, it's always somewhere interesting. If the term guitar virtuoso leaves you cold, I suggest you shun your prejudices and give this a damn good listening.” And I was right – but then I usually am! This release is more of the same, fluid, melodic guitar lines, interspersed with atmospheric, neu-ambient moments, in places Steve Hackett in sound and feel. There is the occasional funky moment when the rhythms lock together, especially on my favourite “In Search Of The Human Zone”. It’s amazing how much you don’t miss vocals when the instrumental work is as compelling as this. Other highlights include the electronica meets Indian vibe of “Behind The Veil Of Ignorance”, but there’s something here for every mood. Unless you happen to be a berserker in which case may I suggest the new GWAR album. The guitars take a step back on “Trans-Global City Life”, which is a funky piano number, before it all closes down with the elegance of “Deep Blue Sea”. Another excellent release, and one which deserves a wider audience. Zeitgeist, January 2005
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Get it now!
author: Don Campau
                            
What's hot and tasty and satisfies fully? Spicy Vegetable soup? Nope, it's Terry Munday's "The Human Zone" which is the third CD from this talented British guitarist/composer. He's drawing out solid ideas, atmospheres and melodies and killing me with these burning, gorgeous leads. I am putting it in my pile as one of the best independent CDs of 2004. Do yourself a favor, don't wait, get it now! You won't stay hungry long! Don Campau, "No Pigeonholes" KKUP 91.5FM in the San Francisco Bay Area, November 2004
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Full of great ideas
author: James Turner, Rock Society
                            
An all instrumental guitar album, Terry Munday is obviously influenced by such maestros as Steve Vai and Patrick Rondat, and has put together an album of guitar music. Ranging from almost chilled out music to more rockier numbers, Munday is a very talented and versatile performer.......it's full of great ideas, and there are some superb riffs and great performance and production on the material. James Turner, Rock Society, October 2004
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