Christopher MacAlpine
I have studied, performed and recorded jazz, Indian Classical Music, blues, rock, metal, reggae, folk and a host of other forms. Now I am blending all of these influences into a multi-faceted approach that is about music and its special connection to our lives.
For me, it is less about being a 'guitarist' then it is about being a musician. For me, music has texture, color, taste even shape. Everything that I have learned is used to convey those attributes in my music so that everyone else can hear it as well.
I think that I am getting better at it, but the journey is just beginning.
Welcome along.
Chris MacAlpine
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I am preparing to in the near future.i am in the process of forming a live unit and even more importantly - redesigning my rig so that it works in as many places with as little hassle as possible.
Your musical influences
Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Allan Holdsworth, Claude DeBussy, Miles Davis, L. Shankar, Kit Watkins, Steve Vai, Ludwig Von Beethoven, Maurice Ravel, Clifford Brown, Salif Keita, k.d. laing, bebop, fusion, rock, metal, blues, country swing, big band jazz.
What equipment do you use?
Fender Classic Player's 60's Strat, Peavey EVH Wolfgang, Marshall 2266 Vintage Modern, Marshall 1936 cabinet, MI Audio Neo Fuzz V2, MJM 60's Vibe, Blackstar HT Drive, TC Electronics Vortex Flanger Rocktron Intellifex, Dunlop GCB 95a Wah.
Anything else?
I use my heart, soul and spirit to let what I hear in my head come into the world.
