"The Knight" is the excellent instrumental debut from Australian guitar virtuoso Khan Manuel. Like Joe Satriani and Steve Vai before him, Manuel uses the classic rock sound as the basis for his compositions. The first three tracks on this album – "The Knight," "Down 'n' Dirty," and "Space Travel" – exploit this passion with blistering guitar solos and perfect, clean execution. Manuel is versatile though, and he knows how to control the guitar to unfalteringly change harmony or tempo and to make the guitar cry, as he does in the emotive "Now And Forever." "The Knight" is well-produced, bringing Manuel's guitar work to the forefront, and ready to be turned up loud. "Flamenco Nights" begins with ambience and Latin guitar, then continues with great Flamenco-style guitar work, hand claps, and a nice groove. "Midnight Jazz" couples a nice drum beat with great mellow jazz guitar work. Khan Manuel is an excellent guitarist, well-trained, and a hidden talent that deserves to be discovered. Fans of classic rock and superb instrumental guitar work should definitely pick this one up.
-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team Check out Khan Manuel 's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites
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