Guerin, Shawn - By The Dark Of Light
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C8M-400
Shaun is a native of Los Angeles, California and grew up in a musical household with his father John Guerin, a top session drummer (Joni Mitchell/Frank Zappa). Like his father, Shaun is anaccomplished drummer/percussionist but also is a powerful vocalist and skilled keyboardist/composer. These talents were most recently visible as lead vocalist and second drummer for the Genesis tribute band, Cinema Show. This ensemble focused on the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis and counted Paul Whitehead and Armando Gallo as fans and attendees of their live performances. After a three-year stint playing to large and appreciative audiences, Guerin decided the time was right to focus on his own original progressive compositions and consequently began work on his first solo album. Besides playing the drums and keyboards, the multi-instrumentalist/vocalist also plays guitar and flute. Primary influences include Peter Gabriel and Genesis, of course, as well as King Crimson, Hatfield and the North and Brian Eno. While all these musicians exert an influence, this writing is original and progressive without being overly derivative. This is music that contributes to the progressive canon rather than copying it. By the Dark of Light establishes Shaun Guerin as a leading new force in progressive jazz/rock/fusion music. A very credible first album of solid progressive rock [Clearlight]