CHRIS BASENER

Here is a fun little solo I've been spending some time on recently. It's part of a 'cover song' that I'm working on with the REDLINE boys.

It's a classic 80s pop song that's getting the REDLINE treatment and will…

The other day I was reflecting on how interesting it is that a seemingly small choice or decision at one point in our past can have a dramatic impact on our future.

For me it was the decision of wanting…

 Today I'd like to share a few of my favourite licks from the track "UNLEASH THE FAIRY" from my album "BEYOND THE SKY".

The song title is a play on words on Yngwiew Malmsteen's (in)famous phrase 'Unleash the Fury'…

I have been getting a few comments and emails about what kind of guitar and amp I’ve been using on my song “FROZEN STAR” so I thought I’d do a bit of a ‘Rig Rundown’ and share with you some…

During my formative years I’d often go to the newsagents in the train station of my hometown to pick up international guitar magazines. One of those magazines was the UK’s ‘Guitar Techniques’ and it often featured a small interview section…

My song "FROZEN STAR" is a bit of an emotional, ballad-type track that builds in intensity over time. It also has a somewhat uncommon time signature - 7/8 time.

Funnily enough, I didn't plan to write in that time signature…

My song "FROZEN STAR" is now available as a backing track without the lead guitar for anyone who fancies jamming to it. 

Click on the audio player below to check it out:

I am delighted to announce that my latest single "FROZEN STAR" is now available on all mayor music distribution platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Deezer, etc.) 

Check it out and let me know what you think! 

Tracking the solo for the REDLINE Song "PRAYER FOR THE DYING" at Rockfield Studios under the watchful eye of our producer Nick Brine during the recording session for "GODS AND MONSTERS".
 

Check out the video for the track "PRAYER FOR THE DYING" from the REDLINE album "GODS AND MONSTERS"