In Search Of Higher Ground (Re-Mastered)

by Neil Citron

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1.	Channel 20 03:00	buy track
2.	Brave New World 03:32	buy track
3.	7 to 9 03:28	buy track
4.	C 12 00:46	buy track
5.	Feeling Too Good "To Sing The Blues Over You" 03:37	buy track
6.	Rebel Rock 03:30	buy track
7.	Saturday Night 05:01	buy track
8.	Feet Don't Stop 04:16	buy track
9.	Hard Too Say Good-Bye 01:36	buy track
10.	Too Moody 04:16	buy track
11.	B-3 Waltz 05:07	buy track
12.	Ballad #1 03:06	buy track
13.	Why 04:13	buy track
14.	Brave New World (Demo) 03:32	buy track
15.	Feet Don't Stop (Demo) 03:57	buy track
16.	Too Moody (Demo) 03:46	buy track

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“In Search Of Higher Ground” is the debut solo CD from Grammy winning guitarist, engineer and producer Neil Citron. Originally recorded in 1994, the Digital versions of the record offered here have been re-mastered from the original master tapes to further highlight the sonic beauty of this musical masterpiece. The 13 track album also features Keyboardist Erik Norlander, Drummer Walter Garces, Tony Franklin on Fretless Bass, and one track (Why) with symphonic rock singer Lana Lane on vocals.

Neil Citron delivers an instrumental magnum opus of guitar virtuosity and acrobatics mixed with his familiar melodic sensibilities, all of which keeps his music with the listener long after the songs have stopped. His fluid yet commanding guitar style weaves through heavy rock arrangements with memorable phrasing and intrepid tonalities.

Joining Neil on “In Search Of Higher Ground” is veteran keyboardist Erik Norlander (Lana Lane, Rocket Scientists), whose growling Hammond organ and lush synthesizer, paint a vast and spacious sonic landscape behind the bold lead work of Citron's guitars.

Citron’s aggressive melodic lines coalesce with the undulating heavy rhythms from drummer Walter Garces (The Electric Prunes, BangTower), drawing in the listener with endless energy. Walter also appears with Neil (and Percy Jones) on the recent releases from the fusion trio BangTower and is known as “the L.A. Drum-Guru” having taught students at all levels for decades.

Accomplished rock bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder, Kenny Wayne Shepherd), rounds out the ensemble. Franklin’s bass expertise is legendary in the rock world, and this album is no exception with fretless harmonies and grooves unique to the “Fretless Monster”.

Guest appearances by Joachim Cooder and Don Allen on percussion bring additional dimension to this timeless album.

Known for his amazing guitar work with such great artists as BangTower, Quiet Riot, Lana Lane and others, Neil has also engineered and produced records for some of the greatest modern musicians such as John 5, Slash, Joe Satriani, and John Waite. His work with Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather earned him his first Grammy in 2001 for the record "Live in Osaka” (Best Pop Instrumental Record). In addition to his album releases, Citron has worked on several films including “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, "That Thing You Do" with Tom Hanks and a new film due in 2015 featuring Academy Award winner Meryl Streep and actor/musician Rick Springfield. Neil has also engineered/produced numerous records and DVD’s from guitarist Steve Vai.

Citron plays guitars by Tom Anderson and Ibanez. He also uses Red Plate Amplifiers, Morley Pedals, DiMarzio Pickups and Dean Markley Strings to get his unique, signature tone that is both aggressive and liquid at the same time. His signature tones and amp setups are featured in several high end recording products from Line 6 and Waves.

Released by Declassified Records, the Digital versions have been recently RE-Mastered by Neil in Hi-Resolution (96/24) with 3 “BONUS” tracks (demo versions of included songs) which are only available HERE!

With its rich, textural audio colors and impressive lineup of stellar musicians, Neil Citron presents an instrumental rock experience to remember “In Search Of Higher Ground”.

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released May 12, 2015

Neil Citron - Guitars, Songwriter, Producer, Engineer
Tony Franklin - Fretless Bass Guitar
Walter Garces - Drums/Percussion
Erik Norlander - Keyboards/Synths
Lana Lane - Vocals (Why)

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Neil Citron Los Angeles, California

As a guitar player, Citron has worked on many recordings of artists from all over the world including BangTower, Quite Riot, Lana Lane and others, Neil has also engineered and produced records for some of the greatest musicians such as John 5, Slash, Joe Satriani, and John Waite. His work with Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather earned him his first Grammy in 2002 for the record "Live in Osaka”. ... more

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