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These days, it's still considered "UNCOOL" to be able to play and tune your instrument... Midwest Independent Records is proud to present the most "UNCOOL" guitarist in the Midwest. Since his solo debut release in 1992, James has made a career of both entertaining and impressing, not to mention scaring the hell out of other guitartist!
Michael Angelo Batio says James "has a gift of mixing over the top shred guitar with really creative melodies, as well as arpeggiated lines", & calls James "a true guitar great!". Steve Vai has compared James' style, feel, & technique to that of Yngwie Malmsteen's. Also, the local, national, & world press have compared James' playing to many great guitarist including David Chastain, Yngwie Malmsteen, & Joe Satriani as well, but also state that "he has his own style & that his ability certainly ranks up there with his hero's." Term's like "Virtuoso", & "Master" are often used by peers, & press worldwide to describe James' talent.
A playing pro with over 30 years experience, James has released 5 full length solo CD's, plus a DVD on Midwest Independent Records, & has worldwide distribution with over 50 online distributors, & over 2,400 stores in the U.S.. His CD's have received radio airplay in over a half dozen countries to millions of listeners. A Song Writer & Music Publisher with BMI, he's also an accredited Studio Engineer & Record Producer, & is the Owner & Chief Sound Engineer of J.D.G. Studios as well. He has Recorded & Produced on demo's & other projects with members of Unbound, Chastain, & CJSS just to name a few, and has also recorded music tracks for commercials on TV & Radio as well.
James also has over 25 years experience as an instructor & clinician, including 3 years as "Head of the Rock Guitar Instruction Dept." in the "Masters Lesson Program" at CSM in Cincinnati, & even appeared in their TV commercials! He has literally taught hundreds of guitarist how to be better players. He's also appeared in several national rock magazines such as "Musician" & "Metal Edge", doing everything from interviews, to giving touring tips.
James is currently promoting his new all instrumental DVD - "Inside The Madness", & writing is already underway for the next studio release. The new special projects CD - "Jam Session-Volume 1" is also now available!
These solo CD's/DVD's serve as proof of James' monster shred ability.
BREAKING NEWS: Catch James live in concert at Virtuosity '09 with Bruce Bouillet, Joe Stump, Michael Harris, & others! All dates & details will be announced on this page as they become available!
NEW! This DVD offers a close look at the man "Inside the Madness" with 9 live performances in the studio. Tracks include Shred Masterpieces such as Return II Madness,
Middle of Nowhere, & Resurrection, as well as 6 others. Before each performance JDG gives viewers comments, & insight into the insanity as only he can! An inventive
& innovative master of the guitar, this work captures not only his phenomenal technique, but the intense passion & fire he puts into his music!
Format: NTSC (ALL Region) / Stereo / Standard Definition
Track List & Chapters:
1. Intro
2. Return II Madness
3. Axe to Grind
4. Middle of Nowhere
5. Full Shred Ahead
6. Shred Factor 10
7. Transitional Timing
8. Saying Goodbye
9. Resurrection
10. Method 2 Madness
11. Credits
***New DVD Review from Belgium just released! Read an excerpt in the "blog"!
"JAM SESSION - VOLUME 1" Calling All Guitarist's! This is your chance to jam with guitar virtuoso James D. Gilmore, regardless of your skill level. This CD is like "Guitar Hero", but for REAL GUITARISTS! Six tracks from James' CD catalog will help you develop your chops at your own pace. James gives you the album version of each song to inspire you & to give you concepts on how to approach each track. So even if you've never heard one of his CD's before, you'll have some great idea's. Then YOU have a chance to take the spotlight. This is a great way to train yourself to play with audio tracks in real time. This disc contains 12 tracks, the first six are full album cuts, and the last six are the same, but without the main guitar! Now it's your turn to burn! (Plastic toy guitar not required.)
Track List -
1. Return II Madness (Remastered)
2. Axe to Grind (Remastered)
3. Middle of Nowhere (Remastered)
4. Full Shred Ahead (Remastered)
5. Resurrection (Remastered)
6. Method 2 Madness (Remastered)
7. Return II Madness (Rhythm Track)
8. Axe to Grind (Rhythm Track)
9. Middle of Nowhere (Rhythm Track)
10. Full Shred Ahead (Rhythm Track)
11. Resurrection (Rhythm Track)
12. Method 2 Madness (Rhythm Track)
"RESURRECTION" James' first mostly vocal release! Impressive, Bombastic, and Intense, are terms that have all been rightfully used to describe this 14 track- over 1 hour Metal Masterpiece! "Resurrection" Features the talents of John Harper-Keys, Colin Frazier-Drums, Jay Klein-Bass, and Doug Bertram-Vocals. Along with virtuoso guitar solos, this release also showcases amazing vocals, song writing, musicianship, and fantastic production. Available worldwide!
Track List -
1. Land of the Free,
2. Resurrection,
3. Paradise Lost,
4. Come to Me,
5. Runnin' Out of Time,
6. Hearts on Fire,
7. Eye of a Fool,
8. Wicked Nights,
9. Don't Stop the Night,
10. The One,
11. No Sanctuary,
12. Legacy,
13. Critical Mass,
14. Ground Zero
"RETURN II MADNESS" If you thought shred was dead, then consider this the second coming! James combines elements of classical, blues, funk, and jazz and places them all in the realm of metal. "Return II Madness" makes for a very memorable guitar driven tour de force featuring tributes to Chastain / Harris and Michael Angelo. A must for fans of extreme shred guitar. *WARNING* should not be played close to flannel or other plaid materials that are highly flammable.
Track List -
1. Time Traveler,
2. Return II Madness,
3. Melodic Turbulance,
4. Shred Factor 10,
5. Full Shred II,
6. Transitional Timing,
7. Instrumental Warfare,
8. Speed Kills,
9. Movements Thru Time,
10. Paradise Calling,
11. Saying Goodbye,
12. Sin City Solo (Live Solo Excerpt)
"METHOD 2 MADNESS" Talk about a RE-EVOLUTION! Newly recorded for the 21st century! James first solo CD, originally released in 1992 has been completely re-recorded, mixed, and mastered in state of the art digital! This CD also features a killer new bonus track and the production is amazing. Hearing these incredible melodies with powerful new arrangements is like listening to the original "92" release on steroids!
Track List -
1. Method 2 Madness,
2. Axe to Grind,
3. Middle of Nowhere,
4. Dissonant Reasoning,
5. The Maze,
6. 9-1-1 (studio solo),
7. Full Shred Ahead,
8. Tearin' Up The Pavement,
9. De'ja' Vu,
10. Classical Mirage
Look in the Blog for new Reviews from Belgium & Warsaw!
Just added to "CD Reviews" in the Blog is an excerpt from the "Spotlight Feature Artist Review" on The Revolution Music.com site!
Also, a new DVD review from Belgium added to the Blog as well!
Links to get CD's, Downloads, Merchandise, Ringtones, Interviews, & More can be found in the "Blog" on this page!
James, Received the Dvd/cds today - just wanted to say thanks! You're the best!!! Nice to be the ones performing instead of watching a clinic. Ha! James absolutely "shreds" - look forward to doing it again!!!
Our first album "King of the Universe " is available on Brennus website! YESSSSS! A fucking metal album ! Enjoy yourself and get on with it ! http://www.brennus-music.com/boutique
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