Shoot from the Hip

Shoot from the Hip Artist: Lee Nysted
Label: NystedMusic
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 669910450864
EAN: 0669910450864
ASIN: B000BLI3SE


Release Date: 2005-09-27

Shoot from the Hip


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Tracks:

  1. The Semantical Consort
  2. Colorful
  3. Shoot From The Hip
  4. Spheres
  5. Fire In The Hole
  6. WIndows
  7. All God's Children
  8. I Surrender
  9. Once And Forever
  10. Morning
  11. Friends & The Loved Ones
  12. Snow

Product Description

Lee Nysted is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. His work on this album is pure genious. He flies, he floats, he attacks, and he teaches. He has taken guitar to a new level and he has advanced the work of many great guitarists that have gone before him. Lee's synthesizer work is new, and creates a higher standard which accomplished guitarists will want to reach. Lee writes, plays, and sings music that is melodic, creative, innovative, and truly a pleasure to experience. The Lee Nysted Experience should be experienced. All songs BMI. The Band......Matt Walker: Drums and Percussion; Scott Bennett: Keyboards and Percussion; Alan Berliant: Bass Guitar

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Muzikman Reviews Lee Nysted's "SHOOT FROM THE HIP".......2006-02-24

Artist: Lee Nysted
Title: Shoot From The Hip
Genre: Rock-Jazz Rock Fusion
Label: Nysted Music
Website: http://www.leenysted.com

Lee Nysted takes music and words, does it all his way, and calls his new album Shoot From The Hip. That expression refers to a person that tells it like it is and Nysted does that on all 12 tracks. Having traversed his own spiritual path over the years, awakening on the other side a new man, he speaks from his heart and lets his guitar do a lot of the talking with a combination of potent rock and jazz-rock fusion.

The opening track "The Semantical Consort" is a real rocker, an obvious choice for an album opener and the title track is another earth shaker, it features some nice guitar licks that puts Nysted in a good light as a real craftsman with the six-string. "Fire InThe Hole" is a nice jazz-rock fusion track. The combination of the two genres that play off each other is like the yin and yang of music at work. "All God's Children" is a great message with some of the best guitar work on the album.

The reason I can appreciate this album so much is the two-fold purpose it serves. The music lets you cut loose emotionally and the words get to the heart of the matter with a beeline right to your soul. So not only did the music touch me, it was Nysted's heartfelt message, and one I could understand perfectly. I know from whence he came. In the track "Windows" he says "I know hope, and I know you," he is talking about the spirit in the sky, the higher power, God, whatever you choose to call it, a power greater than mankind, whatever works for you. "I Surrender" is the most prolific song and it's a statement from a man that changed his life forever by making one decision, giving up the substances that took precedence over everything and turning it over to someone or something more capable of handling it. This may be too heavy for some of you that cannot relate but I had to express all of this because that is what this music revolves around. It is easy enough to apply any of it to your own life even though you may have walked a different path than Lee Nysted.

If you look at the cover you see two very colorful birds in flight, which Nysted refers to in the music, the message is very clear, free your soul and you can fly. It is apparent the artist let his hair down on this impressive release. The sound and production are excellent and so is the musicianship. Whether or not you can relate to the lyrics, although it is a bonus if you can, the music will set you free.

© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com

February 22, 2006

01. The Semantical Consort (3:33)
02. Colorful (4:50)
03. Shoot From The Hip (3:50)
04. Spheres (3:07)
05. Fire In The Hole (4:50)
06. Windows (4:40)
07. All God's Children (4:44)
08. I Surrender (5:19)
09. Once And Forever (5:56)
10. Morning (6:08)
11. Friends & The Loved Ones (3:55)
12. Snow (3:45)

Rating-8.5/10

Credits:

Lee Nysted-guitar, guitar synthesizers & vocals
Matt Walker-drums & percussion
Scott Bennett-keyboards & percussion
Alan Berliant-bass

4 out of 5 stars /Progressive Guitar, Life Songs..........2006-02-06



Shoot From The Hip
Artist: Lee Nysted
Label: NystedMusic / The Orchard

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/Progressive Guitar, Life Songs...
I would classify this album as progressive rock revival, with an
emphasis on searing guitar work. Nysted's axe work is simply great
(think JH, EC, etc.). The synthesizer blends and weaves through the
music, but never threatens to overwhelm it. Yet the songs/lyrics
themselves are mature, focusing on the greater themes of our lives:
struggles, relationships, and faith. Nysted's voice is remininscent of a
Harvest Moon Neil Young, with that straight-forward from gut-and-heart
lament. It is honest, yet never preachy, reminding one of Glass Harp and
Phil Keaggy on the one hand, Randy California and Spirit on the other.
IMHO, those who remember the artists cited above will enjoy Nysted's
debut, as well those looking for great rock carrying deeper reflections
on life.// /

5 out of 5 stars "Masterpiece".......2005-12-27

"Masterpiece" by Musicritical
Pros: Very technical and tasteful / melodic. Soulful and heartfelt. Classic rock, yet progressive for young and older audiences. Lightning fast; real four finger work. Cons: Too many songs

This is a must listen, ladies and gentlemen! It could have been released in the 80's 90's or 10 years from now. There is a lot of talent here. It has been ages since I could laugh, cry, dance, and relax all in the scope of one hour of pure listening enjoyment. Lee plays like Hendrix but writes lyrics that speak to the child in us. He runs around the guitar like Al Dimeola, yet there are voices! Yes vocals! A little soupy sweet sometimes, but Chic would be proud. Lee gives credit to a handful of players, Al included. This band is going places if they want to! They are all studio guys so we may not get a chance to see them. I will buy a ticket if there is a venue! ...

5 out of 5 stars Best new artist, guitarist, songwriter, singer on the market........2005-11-16

Lee Nysted really knows how to work his way around a guitar. He plays like lightening on his rock tunes. His talent doesn't end there as his music is totally versatile ranging from rock and roll to melodic ballads to sexy dance music. Vocals, lyrics and technical sound are dynamite. Lee and all the musicians on the CD are proven, serious artists. This CD has it all.

5 out of 5 stars

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  7. Live 1974 ~ Biglietto Per l'Inferno
  8. The Networks, the Circuits, the Streams, the Harmonies ~ Burnside Project
  9. All the Pain Money Can Buy ~ Fastball
  10. Breaking God's Heart ~ Hefner

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