George Solo

One of the very first things a listener notices about George’s songs is a prominent place of his acoustic guitar. Music connoisseurs may find his playing a real treat, especially those who like the “unplugged” Eric Clapton sound. In language of a wine lover, George’s style could be perhaps described as “with pronounced adult contemporary bouquet, crisp well-bodied melodies and smooth bluesy finish”. Yet, these songs are very different from traditional blues. They feature modern chord structure, syncopated rhythm as well as melodies that describe personal reflections, hope and a joy of life (with some melancholic overtones), rather than hardship and despair.

George is not a newcomer to the music world. A seasoned session musician, he toured extensively. His guitar took him all over the world – his playing was heard on stages in Singapore, Korea, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Yugoslavia, Greece, Brazil and Canada - and it shows. Sound-wise, everything about George changes frequently, and when it does, it brings unexpected, refreshing results. Somewhere between music and atmosphere, articulate guitar lines build clear soundscapes that stimulate the mind, making them great companions for one’s sound journeys.

Now in his thirties, George is in a perfect position to combine all his energy, skills and experience into a well-rounded, dense music. Today, his music lost all the baby fat arguably in evidence in his earlier works. With his captivating fingerpicking guitar technique, George brings back acoustic guitar right into the center of a modern, contemporary song. His works demonstrate that fine artistry of guitar playing is not confined to some niche, artsy or obsolete music genres. It can be an essential ingredient in creating a memorable, commercially viable song, easily receptive by a wider audience