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ROBOT
Progressive / Rock / Other

Allen Van Wert / Instrumental guitarist



SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
United States

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Member Since10/25/2004
Band WebsiteAllenVanWert.com
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Sounds LikeSatriani...Johnson...Buckethead...Vai...Ron Thal...Al DiMeola...Micheal Batio...a nintendo gone berzerk
Type of LabelIndie


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NEWS!!! 10/30/09~~~ The debut album "ROBOT" from 2005 has just been remastered and is being released for a special sales price via digital download only!! Get yours today! The new quality on it is wonderful and there are parts you probably never knew were there. This is the way it was meant to be heard! NEWS!!! ROBOT is on the up-coming UNREAL TOURNAMENT 3 VIDEO GAME SOUNDTRACK ON ALL PLATFORMS!!! the song is called "Urban Anarchy"

Here are some reviews. the first is from the programmer/host of a radio show in Austrailia (FM 106.7 ) that plays mostly guitar based music...they did a ROBOT CD giveaway and are still playing some of the tracks from the cd.
Hi Allen,
The package arrived yesterday (Tuesday) and I'm just giving the CD a listen now. So far so good! There's plenty of material here that's suitable for my show. You've got a great sense of melody to go with the awesome chops, and a unique style which is probably the most important thing.
I'll play a cut or two on the 18th, and follow it up with air play over the next few shows. I'm sure the listeners are gonna love it!
Cheers, Steve Passiouras .. FM 106.7 greater Melbourne Australia

Here are some other CD reviews...

Genre: [Guitar-oriented Instrumental Rock/New Age/Electronic] Music: 8.5 Production: 7.5
The first thing that crossed my mind when I received Allen "Robot" Van Wert's debut solo album 'Robot' was that here's a guy who's definitely into Buckethead. That really drew my attention, since I'm into freaky guitar instrumentals in the vein of Buckethead, Mattias 'IA' Eklundh and the like. I assume Van Wert has also listened to the big names of instrumental rock (namely Joe Satriani and Steve Vai among others), since there are some similarity in his guitar licks to the aforementioned artists.
The material on 'Robot' is quite diverse guitar-oriented instrumental music. At times there's over-the-top experimentality but from time to time Van Wert refrains from shredding and concentrates on melodic, laid-back guitar playing instead. Basically with 'Robot' Allen Van Wert proves that he has both sense of melody and some chops, but at times he slightly overdoes the guitar shredding part. Nonetheless, the album as a whole is rather intriguing recording to listen due to its variety (let alone its experimental edge). In addition, there are some really cool parts here and there making the album somewhat inspiring record to listen from guitarist's point of view.
The weakest aspect of 'Robot' is the production, although it's quite good. However, the distorted rhythm guitar tone could have been thicker, and also some other sounds could have been more to the point. Nevertheless, mostly the sounds are atmospheric and the guitar leads are occasionally rather apposite (both tone-wise as regarding the performance). Unfortunately, slight distortion occurred few times, but nothing grave.
Allen Van Wert's 'Robot' is an album that favourably surprised me... I didn't know what to expect although I had my presumptions about it. There are a lot of great songs on 'Robot', and in case you listen to guitar-oriented instrumental music you should definitely give this album a try. If I was to name some highlights on this album, I'd stress 'Magnets', 'Boundless', 'The Rift', 'Turbo and Ozone', 'Rain on the Window', 'The Others' and 'Sweet Dreams'.
- MAGE (April 7th, 2005) www.RockReviews.info


Allen “Robot” Van Wert can play guitar, and on his debut he plays it with abandon. His chops are worthy, and the multiple tones and lead variations he plays are reminiscent of axemen like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson.
The 18 tracks here represent a broad range of styles and moods. There are techno and electronica elements on more than a few of the songs, giving the album a sci-fi, futuristic sense about it. This album is highly recommended for devotees of progressive rock guitar. One never knows; this guy might be a third of G3 someday.
Favorite Track: Track 13, “Shouting into Waves”
OnlineRock CD Review by Roland Goity www.onlinerock.com

I recently recorded some lead guitar for Jesper Kyd. He is the composer of some big name video game release soundtracks... Hitman 1 2 and 3 and Splinter Cell 1 2 and 3 to name a few. The recordings I did with him will be on a new game due out around christmas 2005 or early 2006. Its by the same development team as Hitman and should be another big name title. His website is www.jesperkyd.com. He listened to my cd and called me immediatly to start working together on some music.
I have been a top 5 guitarist on guitar challenge type websites but stopped doing that about 2 years ago. Was world champ on www.guitarwar.com before I left... it was fun .. but they didnt promote creativity enough for me. I see music as an art.. it cannot be judged.
Things some nice ROBOT fans have said...
Deric DeRoos: I'll tell you what. When i saw you play those robot tricks live it sent more chills down my spine than any other player I've ever seen live. Every one was real freaked out when you did that, i could tell by the looks on their faces, I heard people saying "what"!, and oh my God when your where playing those. Hide Myspace music player
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Nov 5 2009 2:14 PM




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Aug 18 2009 8:49 PM

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Aug 18 2009 4:50 PM


 
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Violence On Silence



Aug 4 2009 4:27 PM

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Jul 28 2009 12:35 PM

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Jul 24 2009 9:53 AM

No matter how bad things get,at least you're not this guy
ALI

ALI



Jul 7 2009 6:59 PM

Thank you for your friendship peace and love and blees on earth.
Worm Radio

Worm Radio



Jul 3 2009 11:22 AM

HOPE all is good. I would love to put some of your stuff on my site WORMRADIO.COM, check it out. Send me a clip or two. Met you a few years ago, maybe you remember me, FISH  Thanks
Joelson Ethridge (MUSIC)

Joelson Ethridge (MUSIC)



Jun 29 2009 10:36 PM

well, honestly im not the biggest fan of your music, the techno-ish dance beat stuff anyways, but i love to watch you talk about stuff on youtube, like the rant about world record speed, and i usually learn something from your videos.... you are very skilled.
Beyond Violate

Beyond Violate



Apr 27 2009 4:38 PM

ROBOT! Dude your the greatest ever!
Love the tracks you got up, sound awesome ;)
Rgards
-rob-
-BV
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Apr 23 2009 8:11 AM

Atelier-Galerie Meyer [art+music]

Atelier-Galerie Meyer [art+music]



Apr 2 2009 8:23 PM

Hi, morgen abend schon was geplant?
Wenn nicht würde ich mich freuen wenn Du in die Weingalerie
zu meiner Finnisage-Party kommst.

Ab 20 Uhr gehts los, es gibt ne Menge Bier und Wein! :-)

Bis dann, Rob


"Robert Meyer - Fotografien, Zeichnungen, Objekte"
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Mar 25 2009 5:13 PM

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Beyond Violate

Beyond Violate



Mar 15 2009 1:12 PM

ROBOTTT!
Epical music ;D Much respect!
-Rob-
-BV-
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Mar 3 2009 9:15 AM

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Thanks for the add!!!! :)
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Feb 3 2009 6:38 AM

Wheres your next cd!! Get to it!
Diana

Diana



Jan 22 2009 7:55 PM

hey Allen
it's so nice to see how an old chat friend of mine ( must be 10 years by now )still is so dedicated with his guitar
I feel honnerd to be 1 of the people who heard you growing over the years ....
hugs from Belgium
Diana
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My Own Armada (NEW SONG UP NOW!)



Jan 17 2009 8:34 PM

Hey! thanks for being our freind! hope we talk more! get to know us! let us know what you think of our tunes! and please keep posted on new shows!!
Nizam

Nizam



Dec 26 2008 9:13 AM

thanks for the approved..!!!nice to meet u..!!hope u doing well..merry chrismas and happy new year..!!!!!
Superpowerless

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Dec 12 2008 2:45 PM


Hey! just letting you know my CD's out! :)

It's £2 + £1 P&P (UK)/ £2 P&P (Rest of the world)!
There are only 200 of them and they're all hand-numbered. I'm sending out badges with the next 50 orders!

Cheers!
Superpowerless - Oliver :)
nikk (I lied...23 tats)

nikk (I lied...23 tats)



Dec 11 2008 10:10 PM

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Nov 17 2008 9:31 PM

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Sep 21 2008 4:44 AM

Losing Caufield CD Release!!! October 4th, 2008 at The Darkest Side Of Town Cd Release Show @ Scranton Cultural Center's Jr. Ballroom. 420 N.Washington Ave, Scranton, Pa. Cost-$7 Performing with Livingston, So Long Pluto and Tiger's Jaw. All ages, 21 to drink. 7:00 pm, doors at 6:30. I figured I'd help get the word out a bit, I obviously support the local music scene. Check out my band (www. myspace. com/everrage1)
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Sep 20 2008 7:11 PM

Wilkes-Barre area cover/tribute act "Citizen DICK", in need of a second guitarist. Will need to play both lead and rhythm in several alt. rock/Grunge cover songs for an early 90's music tribute. Must have pro equipment and pro attitude. Presently the act consists of four professional, seasoned musicians. There are large venues as well as established management/booking agencies anticipating the completion of this act. We currently rehearse twice weekly and sometimes three times. We have pro rehearsal space and pro equipment for practice. The venues we will be interested in playing will be the bigger venues along the east coast.
And in time, possibly traveling out the westward way(depending on the success of the act here on the east coast).
This is a great opportunity for a musician to get stage experience, as well as performance time with truly PRO musicians.
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