Craig S. Snyder | music

"Snyder digs in with a crab-like ascending line, backs off for some languid melodic bits, and then explodes into saturated, blistering cowabunga madness—all within the first minute or so. I was so thrilled and exhausted after that barrage, I can’t remember if I listened to the rest of the tune!" --- Reprinted from Guitar Player September 2007. Used by permission

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Earthbound | My term for tunnel vision amongst humans. When a person is fixated on daily life and takes no time to mentally explore other concepts such as life on other planets, good food, family, love, and going deeper into thought through music one is "earthbound"

Orbits | The repetitive ostinato (the clean and choused guitar part) signifies the sun. The constantly changing supportive bass and low distorted guitar symbolize movement around the ostinato or the "Orbits". The middle 3/4 section is a tonal change from the other sections; planetary alignment perhaps?

Say What You Will | We say it constantly to our loved ones, "see you later". Some day it will truly be the last time it will be said and subsequently heard. If there is something you want to express to a friend or loved one say it today. Don't put it off; "Say What You Will"...today. Think of it as Steely Ray Vaughn.

C.P.F. | Catastrophic Power Failure. When a good recording session is ruined by loss of electricity, you must redeem yourself by just tearing into the music for one long explosive take. Hear it all on "C.P.F."

Past the Limit | The best of the best jazz musicians spoke of going beyond your comfort zone when improvising and composing. I decided to write a song that existed somewhere between a ballad and a powerful rock tune, and the result is Past the Limit.