Recent content by RandyEllefson

Please check out my latest video: http://youtu.be/YFROZTU3Q4Y It’s called “Ostinato” because it’s based on a recurring line in the riff, though some variations comes into play.

Please check out my latest video, which shows all the parts onscreen at once: http://youtu.be/urz173o4OpQ The entire song written from one idea, which is found in the opening riff. If you’re interested in classical composition techniques being used in rock, you might find it interesting to...

Hey guys, Is there another song with that title? I haven’t seen one. Would be surprising if no one’s done it before me. Here’s my video if you’re curious - Rand

Hey guys, If you’re into instrumental guitar, check out my song “Keeping Pace” on YouTube: http://youtu.be/Ai5sEyrr6cc The video shows all riffs, leads, acoustic, bass, and drums onscreen at once. It was edited together using both PowerDirector and Sony Movie Studio. And a few beers. Rand

I've never liked wiring either. It's a pain.

Hi All, Please check out my video on YouTube for “Crunch Time”, a new song of mine. It shows all leads, riffs, bass, and drums onscreen at once. http://youtu.be/6tFYwioGLOQ Thanks, Rand

Have any of you built a guitar? I’m curious to hear your experiences. I’ve assembled three, usually with some help. Every time I buy parts, even from the same place (so they know they’re going together and should not screw it up), there’s something up with the parts. For example, my 3rd...

Hi Guys, Please check out my new song, "Keeping Pace" from my new album, "Now Weaponized!". It's in 6/4 time with a somewhat odd feel. I did all guitars, bass, and drums. There's a little guitar synth (with the 12-string acoustic lead part) but it's probably too quiet to notice...

Jeff is one of the most important metal guitarists ever. I wrote a blog about who among the big four is most valuable and why. Check it out if curious: http://wp.me/p3pfsu-3A RIP Jeff

Been digging Kamelot's "The Black Halo" lately.

There's a lot of extra expense to having CDs produced and it's increasingly not worth it. But I like a physical CD, too. It just stinks when people don't buy them and you have boxes of them sitting in your garage for years :)

Here are 4 songs from my new band's debut album, though this is with the previous singer (we're looking for a new one): http://www.reverbnation.com/zorder Thanks for listening!

I thought your title meant a mutiny happened during a drummer audition. Also, aren't all mutiny's from within? Just sayin....

I wouldn't waste money on Tshirts. The odds of anyone wanting one is pretty slim (no offense). The same goes for other "products". Your band will also spend thousands on a CD (if not then it will suck) and are unlikely to make the money back. If you want to make money, be a cover band...

Hey All, Just thought I’d announce my 2nd album of hard rock/metal is out with a free track for downloading: http://www.randyellefson.com/BlueSky_RandyEllefson.mp3. You can stream two more from the music player on my site at www.randyellefson.com or of course www.myspace.com/randyellefson...