IA out, Simon and Mike in

Dan Swanö · July 20th, 2003, 03:56 AM

Due to lack of time, Mattias IA Eklundh had to leave a raincheck on the solos for Crimson II. I was lucky to find a suitable replacement in
Simon Johansson (Memory Garden/Firegod) and Mike Wead (King Diamond/Mercyful Fate/Firegod)
These guys are working as we speak and hopefully it will work out as planned, deadline is soon!!!!

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batmura · July 20th, 2003, 04:13 AM

It's a shame Eklundh won't make it. His work with Freak Kitchen is beyond godly. What a talented player. I am, however, glad to hear Mike Wead's on the bill now. He's a great producer too.

We look forward to Crimson II, Dan.

inflamer · July 20th, 2003, 04:49 AM

Oh too bad IA couldnt make it ... well i'm shure these guys will play great solos, Dan is known for his good taste

Dan Swanö · July 20th, 2003, 05:00 AM

Yeah. I think IA would have done some cool stuff, but after hearing both Simon and Wead's stuff on earlier albums..It could be even more suitable for the style of Crimson II. I hope IA will guest a little on Second Sky though..I dig his style

Inverness · July 21st, 2003, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Swanö

Yeah. I think IA would have done some cool stuff, but after hearing both Simon and Wead's stuff on earlier albums..It could be even more suitable for the style of Crimson II. I hope IA will guest a little on Second Sky though..I dig his style

Good choices, I'd say, for replacements, particularly Mr. Wead. A workaholic guy who never, ever seems to quit. Oh yeah, he's good. I don't think Diamond would have it any other way!

Bummer about IA, though. I mean, I can't get enough of his solo on "Needlefeast" by Soilwork. Ah well, at least you're still growling! Besides, Crimson version 1.0 wasn't really about the guitar leads anyway, and that album turned out a little bit better than okay. :-)

Timmeth · July 21st, 2003, 03:34 PM

This should be interesting. I can't wait to hear!

The Neckless Lobster · July 23rd, 2003, 06:39 AM

Can't go wrong with Mike Wead in there!

Staffan · July 23rd, 2003, 12:53 PM

I actually don't like his stuff... He's got some mad skills and so but I guess he's stuff is not my cup of tea

batmura · July 25th, 2003, 12:15 PM

I agree IA's playing is wild. His technique being over the top, he sometimes seems to play just to show off a bit. At least that's how his solo album Freak Guitar sounds to me. He's like Steve Vai a bit, if you know what I mean. I'm not a big fan of his playing when he goes for the weird sounds he produces with the guitar, but you have to give it to him that his technique is godly. Also, since Crimson II was written by Dan, I would guess IA would have followed Dan's instruction about how he should play on it. I highly doubt his playing would resemble any of his solo work. Like I said, IA is like Vai. He's an amazing player, he could probably play everything there is to play, it's just that his style doesn't appeal to everyone. Maybe if someone else wrote the songs for him or asked him to play in a certain style, we would enjoy it a lot more. And Crimson II could have been that opportunity. Also he played on the debut Evergrey disc The Dark Discovery on a song if recollection serves. And that solo in there is brilliant me thinks.

July 20th, 2003, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dan Swanö The Watcher Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 930	IA out, Simon and Mike in Due to lack of time, Mattias IA Eklundh had to leave a raincheck on the solos for Crimson II. I was lucky to find a suitable replacement in Simon Johansson (Memory Garden/Firegod) and Mike Wead (King Diamond/Mercyful Fate/Firegod) These guys are working as we speak and hopefully it will work out as planned, deadline is soon!!!! D

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batmura Sea of Tranquility Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,810	It's a shame Eklundh won't make it. His work with Freak Kitchen is beyond godly. What a talented player. I am, however, glad to hear Mike Wead's on the bill now. He's a great producer too. We look forward to Crimson II, Dan. __________________ Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music!

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Timmeth Secret Agent Man Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 764	This should be interesting. I can't wait to hear! __________________ T.T. †.†.

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July 25th, 2003, 12:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
batmura Sea of Tranquility Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,810	I agree IA's playing is wild. His technique being over the top, he sometimes seems to play just to show off a bit. At least that's how his solo album Freak Guitar sounds to me. He's like Steve Vai a bit, if you know what I mean. I'm not a big fan of his playing when he goes for the weird sounds he produces with the guitar, but you have to give it to him that his technique is godly. Also, since Crimson II was written by Dan, I would guess IA would have followed Dan's instruction about how he should play on it. I highly doubt his playing would resemble any of his solo work. Like I said, IA is like Vai. He's an amazing player, he could probably play everything there is to play, it's just that his style doesn't appeal to everyone. Maybe if someone else wrote the songs for him or asked him to play in a certain style, we would enjoy it a lot more. And Crimson II could have been that opportunity. Also he played on the debut Evergrey disc The Dark Discovery on a song if recollection serves. And that solo in there is brilliant me thinks. __________________ Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music!

July 20th, 2003, 04:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
inflamer I Have A Drinking Problem Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Portugal Posts: 655	Oh too bad IA couldnt make it ... well i'm shure these guys will play great solos, Dan is known for his good taste

July 20th, 2003, 05:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dan Swanö The Watcher Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 930	Yeah. I think IA would have done some cool stuff, but after hearing both Simon and Wead's stuff on earlier albums..It could be even more suitable for the style of Crimson II. I hope IA will guest a little on Second Sky though..I dig his style

July 23rd, 2003, 06:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Neckless Lobster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 322	Can't go wrong with Mike Wead in there!