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This is a compilation of Michael’s 3rd and 4th solo CD’s, remastered and repackaged onto one CD. This CD includes studio versions of Michael’s classic instrumental songs “Prog” and “The Finish Line” plus great songs like “She Doesn’t Live here Anymore”, “Full Force” and “Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity”. 14 tracks total!
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Track listing in order: 1. China 2. The Finish Line 3. Prog 4. Stop Complaining 5. She Doesn’t Live Here Anymore 6. Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity 7. Full Force 8. Diary of an Empty Life 9. Prog Revisited 10. East Side Story 11. Instant Glamour 12. Video Jam 13. Avalanche 14. Take a Look Around
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Track listing in order: 1. Deck the Halls 2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 3. Joy to the World 4. The First Noel 5. Shalom Chaverim 6. O Holy Night 7. What Child is This? / We Three Kings of Orient Are 8. Away in a Manger 9. Do You Hear What I Hear? 10. Silent Night 11. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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Michael Angelo Batio’s C4 project “Call to Arms” CD
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"Call to Arms" is the 1st all vocal CD since Michael Angelo Batio was in "Nitro". The CD was recorded and produced by Michael Angelo Batio at Monster Mix Studio. Chris Djuricic mixed the entire record. The CD was mastered at Mastermind Productions by Trevor Sadler who has worked with Nine Inch Nails, Tony Levin and where many of Virgin Records releases are mastered. The CD graphics were designed by Phil Carlson.
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“Call to Arms" begins with the song "Gotta Run". The intro starts with a signature clean guitar riff then the vocals. Progressing from dynamically soft, the song blasts into the "Gotta Run" chorus. This is a great tune. The guitar solo starts out very tasteful then Michael rips into an incredible A minor 2 handed arpeggio ending on one of his signature super fast, clean, high alternate picking runs. All this in a song that is a little over 4 minutes! Track 2 "Love in on Time" begins with a neoclassical guitar lead played at blinding speed then breaking down into the main lead vocals. The lead and background vocals are exceptional as both parts interact and are woven together into the texture of the verses. Some of the other stand out tracks include the haunting "All I Want" and "High Life". "Basics of the Bullet" begins with a signature bass and drum groove then explodes into a high octane guitar rhythm motif. This heavy, funky song has a great feel, is well written and again has a devastating guitar solo by Michael. This is a strong debut from a great new band. After one listen you will be humming the songs and shaking your head as to how Michael played so tasteful, yet ripped and didn't hold anything back. The production sounds thick, loud, clean and punchy. A fantastic record.
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The full cover art (pictured above) at first glance seems disturbing, but the meaning is a very positive one. The graphics artist suggested it and the band liked the idea. The artwork is based on an actual photo of a Church in Texas that was completely demolished by a natural disaster. The only things left standing are 2 figures. One of Jesus and one of his disciples. The meaning- when everything else is gone, there is still faith
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Track listing in order: 1. Gotta Run 2. Love in on Time 3. Call to Arms 4. All I Want 5. That's When It Hurts 6. Heartbeat 7. Basics of the Bullet 8. High Life 9. I Want It 10. Crazy Love
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© Copyright 2008 M.A.C.E. Music, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Hands Without Shadows ® is a registered trademark of Michael Angelo Batio and M.A.C.E. Music
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HWS ® is a registered trademark of Michael Angelo Batio and M.A.C.E. Music
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ASSUME THE SHRED POSITION is a trademark of Michael Angelo Batio and M.A.C.E. Music
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