KEVIN FERGUSON / EXOTIC EXTREMES:

GYPSY, BALKAN & MID-EAST TUNES ON ELECTRIC GUITAR

NEW AUDIO SAMPLES BELOW:

Ferguson's second CD release, "EXOTIC EXTREMES," includes fiery traditional tunes from gypsies and others from lands of the former Ottoman Empire (the Balkans and Middle East) transcribed for and performed on a electric guitar. As with his first CD, "STRAT TO STRAT," classical violin music performed on electric guitar, the transcriptions are true to the melodies, ornamentation, phrasing, etc. For a last few years around the time of this CD's release, Kevin had performed the music on this CD with the ensemble "Teshkoto," which consisted of Chris Golthorpe on bass, Craig Carney on drums and Michael Beach (Brothers of The Baladi) on native percussion (tapan, dumbek, etc.).

Music of EXOTIC EXTREMES Includes:

• 1) Revisko Oro (Macedonia, trad.: 11/16) 1:49
  • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (1566K)
  • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (251K)
  • 2) Romanijada (Macedonia, trad.: 4/4) 5:47
  • 3) Gazaira (Egypt, trad.: 4/4) 3:56
  • 4) Triti Puti (Bulgaria, trad.: 2/4) 2:13
  • 5) Diachovo Oro (Bulgaria, trad.: 9/16) 3:40
    • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (476K, 30 sec)
  • 6) Balkan Melody (Balkans, trad.: 2/4) 3:49
    • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (582K, 37 sec)
  • 7) Olimpijski Chochek (Macedonia, trad.: 9/16) 3:18
    • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (420K)
  • 8) Gabrovska Rachenica (Bulgaria, trad.: 7/16) 3:51
    • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (322K)
  • 9) Osogovsko Oro (Macedonia, trad.: 11/16) 3:08
  • 10) Bistrica Kopanica (Bulgaria, trad.: 11/16) 4:20
    • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (476K)
  • 11) Sitno (Bulgaria, trad.: 3/4 on 6/8) 2:56
  • 12) Kukunjesce Kolo (Serbia/Rumania, trad.: 2/4) 3:13
  • 13) Shopska Rachenica (Bulgaria, trad.: 7/16) 1:51
  • 14) Teshkoto (Macedonia, trad.: 4/4, 7/8) 5:38
    • Sound Sample-- .mp3 file (625K, 40 sec)
  • 15) Debka Druz (Israel/Syria/Lebanon, trad.: 4/4) 2:27
  • 16) Shatty Ya Denny (Middle East, trad.: 4/4) 3:18
  The time signatures follow the origin of the track titles listed above. The odd time signatures (for example 11/16, 7/8, 7/16, etc.) are mostly a result of following the rhythm of corresponding folk dances.

  The above traditional dance and folk music was arranged for and performed on electric and acoustic guitars (Kevin Ferguson), bass (Chris Goldthorpe) and native percussion & other instruments.

  Arrangements by: Kevin Ferguson or Kevin Ferguson & Chris Goldthorpe

  Produced by: Kevin Ferguson

  REVIEWS

  • "I loved it. I was amazed at (Ferguson's) technique" -- Tim Rice, Ethnomusicology Dept. Chair UCLA & author of "May It Fill Your Soul," Bulgarian Music
  • "Ferguson is up to the dizzying...speed standard...Exotic Extremes is a lot of fun and an interesting foray into the Alterno-Balkan world." - Judith Gennett, Green Man Review
  • "With this CD, Ferguson has reached new musical peaks." -- Vtozos, Guitar Nine Word of Mouth
  • "Exotic Extremes is a lively, colorful musical rendezvous for World Beat fans and guitar enthusiasts alike." -- Robert Silverstein, MWE3.com
  • "Excellent and creative" -- Biljana Milkovska, Macedonian

  ---

  EXOTIC EXTREMES DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

  • Payplay (http://payplay.fm/kevinferguson2)
  • passalong (http://www.passalong.com/Music/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumId=126021)
  • Sony Connect
  • Apple iTUnes
  • Many more including: Napster, BuyMusic, Rhapsody, HearMusic, Puretracks, Interia, MusicNet, MP3-Extension, MusicIsHere, MOD Systems, Destra, Tradebit, QTRnote, Choice Records, Inprodicon, MSN Music, MusicNow, Daiki, Arvato, Verizon, MP3tunes, Bitmunk, DigitalKiosk, GreatIndieMusic, USEN, MPGreek, Ruckus, Muze, RuleRadio, PlayIndies, Intent Media Works, Mouzika, Nareos, NTT, Goodstorm, Starzik, GroupieTunes, MOL, rVibe, AudioLunchbox, All About Jazz, Liquid Digital Media, Apple iTunes, iMusica, Mix And Burn, Last.fm

  How To Order EXOTIC EXTREMES

  On Line:

  • Order via Guitar Nine Records (http://www.guitar9.com/exoticextremes.html).
  • Or CD BABY! (http://www.cdbaby.com/kevinferguson2).
  • Order via Timbuktunes in Portland, Oregon.
  • Or via ZNR CD's in Kentucky.

  By Phone:

  • Call Timbuktunes (Portland, Oregon, USA): 1-503-239-0179 4726 SE Hawthorne Boulevard • Portland, Oregon USA 97215 •

  By Mail:

  • Or send $12.00 + $2.00

  • Order from Debone Music: debone.com

  ---

  Mailing List

  To get on the email mailing list for performances and recording releases, email

  mailinglistexex@debone.com

  ---

  Performance Dates

  Click Here for performance dates of steel string guitar arrangements of music from around the world.

  Also, Ferguson's band plays a mix of progressive world music including modern versions of Balkan, Mid-Eastern, Indian and other world music as well as electric guitar versions of classical violin and a wide mix of original music in other genres.

  

  ---

  Sheet Music Transcriptions For Electric Guitar

  Click here for sheet music transcriptions.

  ---

  Back to Debone Music's Home Page

  ---

  OTHER SLIGHTLY RELATED URL's

  • DeBone Music's Catalog including other CD's by Kevin Ferguson.
  • Violin music (Bach, Paganini, more) on electric guitar: STRAD TO STRAT, Kevin's first CD.
  • Progressive world, classical, neoclassical and other original tunes on electric and acoustic guitars: SUBTLE HINT, Kevin's third CD.
  • An original fusion of energetic and adventurous rock, world, classical and other genres on electric and acoustic guitars: RESTLESS RECKLESS AND WILD, Kevin's forth and latest CD.
  • CD 5: LATEST CD: Piano Concerto, Symphony & Sonata Just released (April 22, 2008)! All original classical genre compositions.
  • CD 6: LATEST CD: Balkan & Beyond/Live At Costello's Just released (April 28, 2008)! Balkan, Near and Middle Eastern dance music on acoustic guitar and percussion.
  • How To Learn To Play Music Of Unusual Genres , Ferguson's column for Guitar Nine. .
  • Kevin's Contribution to a Deep Purple Tribute: Woman from Tokoyo + Saint Saens' Samson and Delilah/Bacconale = Woman from Gaza
  • Kevin's Approach To Learning And Teaching Guitar
  • Kevin's Interview with Steve Morse
  • "Guitar Nine" interviewed Kevin (Feb. '97 Issue).
  • Equipment Kevin Uses
  • World Music with many links and audio samples.
  • Folk (sheet) music of The World: Richard's Tunebook listed by Country & Type.
  • rec.music.progressive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Heavy Guitar Tabs " - Only hosting high quality tabs for heavy bands"
  • TabHeaven "is the place to find all kinds of tabs for popular bands."
  • Guitar Tab Sites"We review all our links to provide you with the very best guitar and music sites available."
  • The MIT List of Radio Stations on the Internet
  • The 'Ever Expanding Web Music Listing!' The
  • PROGRESSIVE METAL PAGE
  • List of Guitar Societies in U.S.
  • The Flamenco Guitar Home Page
  • The Portland Guitar Society
  • Guitar playing (Lots of Tab, misc.)
  • The Classical Guitar Home Page
  • NW Music (Music of Oregon, Washington, Idaho)
  • Guitar Player Magazine via goper
  • Guitar Player Magazine Archive: World Music on Guitar
  • Vintage Guitar® magazine
  Kevin Ferguson's Home Page