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Artist
Bob Guido
12+ albums
ambientchilloutdroneUSAhope for japan
about
Bob Guido - composer and multi-instrumentalist is completely committed to the joy of discovery, and the pleasure of wandering down a road with no expectation of where it might lead. On his first self-titled solo album, Guido followed those roads to create 12 stunning pieces that affirm his place among the leading voices within Canada's ambient music scene. Since his first violin lessons at age 4—given by a Catholic nun who did not spare the rod—Guido has been chasing new and innovative ways to create sound and, more importantly, enhance its emotional impact. That may be the simplest way to describe Guido, but it barely scratches the surface of what the album offers in terms of his journey to reach this point. Having followed in the footsteps of his primary inspirations in ambient, experimental and avant-rock music, Guido crafted the album out of many sessions held in various locations ranging from old cathedrals, small theatres, an abandoned silo, and even field recordings made in Iceland. No idea was off-limits, as long as they conveyed his unique vision. Although Guido handles the bulk of the instrumentation himself, the album also includes a guest appearance from renowned Daniel Lanois collaborator Bill Dillon on guitar, along with several notable drummers. Mixes were divided between Guido, multi-platinum award winning producer Warne Livesey (Midnight Oil, Matthew Good), and Producer/engineer Julian Kindred who's worked with ambient stalwarts Hammock. Mastering was hand
