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The guy released his debut album Only Human, in September 2008. The track Icarus earned his a spot as one of ten finalists for Guitar Player Magazine’s [[Guitar Superstar]] Competition in 2008 at the Great American Music Hall. <ref name="RS4">{{cite news | title = Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist| url = http://www.musicalescapades.com/rising-stars-india/chris-schreiner-guitar-player-usa.htm|date=2008-10-10|work=Musical Escapades}}</ref> |
The guy released his debut album Only Human, in September 2008. The track Icarus earned his a spot as one of ten finalists for Guitar Player Magazine’s [[Guitar Superstar]] Competition in 2008 at the Great American Music Hall. <ref name="RS4">{{cite news | title = Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist| url = http://www.musicalescapades.com/rising-stars-india/chris-schreiner-guitar-player-usa.htm|date=2008-10-10|work=Musical Escapades}}</ref> |
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The competition was held at the [[Great American Music Hall]] in San Francisco on September 13, 2008. [[Steve Vai]], [[Joe Satriani]], |
The competition was held at the [[Great American Music Hall]] in San Francisco on September 13, 2008. [[Steve Vai]], [[Joe Satriani]], [[The Cars]] [[Eliot Easton]], [[Brendon Small]] of [[Adult Swim]] Metalocalypse, and [[George Lynch]] were the judges. [[Andy Summers]] of [[The Police]] was the MC. |
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Chris toured in India and Nepal immediately after the release of Only Human and was honored by the U.S. Department of State [[U.S._Department_of_State]] for Bridging the Cultural gap to Nepal after performing at Garden of Dreams in Kathmandu. A tour of India beginning in Mumbai was scheduled, however canceled due to the terrorist attacks on the cities hotels. |
Chris toured in India and Nepal immediately after the release of Only Human and was honored by the U.S. Department of State [[U.S._Department_of_State]] for Bridging the Cultural gap to Nepal after performing at Garden of Dreams in Kathmandu. A tour of India beginning in Mumbai was scheduled, however canceled due to the terrorist attacks on the cities hotels. |
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Christopher Andrew "the guy" Schreiner (born 16 February 1983) is an American composer/guitarist.
He was described by the Wall Street Journal as “Spacey, quietly flashy and intense.” [1]
“The epitome of a Berklee trained guitarist.” by Perfect Porridge. [2]
“Schreiner’s guitar work blends together modern rock-fusion elements with bluesy, jazz based harmonies and melodic material. Songs like “Icarus” draw up images of Vai, Satriani, Holdsworth, Metheny and Scott Henderson, with just enough Malmsteeneqsue sweep picking to keep shred heads happy, an homage to the diversity in Schreiner’s playing and in his musical influences. Overall Schreiner’s guitar playing is sophisticated, energetic and aurally stimulating…” -Guitar International [3]
Career
The guy released his debut album Only Human, in September 2008. The track Icarus earned his a spot as one of ten finalists for Guitar Player Magazine’s Guitar Superstar Competition in 2008 at the Great American Music Hall. [4]
The competition was held at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on September 13, 2008. Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, The Cars Eliot Easton, Brendon Small of Adult Swim Metalocalypse, and George Lynch were the judges. Andy Summers of The Police was the MC.
Chris toured in India and Nepal immediately after the release of Only Human and was honored by the U.S. Department of State U.S._Department_of_State for Bridging the Cultural gap to Nepal after performing at Garden of Dreams in Kathmandu. A tour of India beginning in Mumbai was scheduled, however canceled due to the terrorist attacks on the cities hotels.
Personal Life
Chris Schreiner was a child model, perhaps most widely recognized as the kid on the Alpha-Bits cereal box in 1994. [5]
Chris fractured his wrist and clavicle in a motorcycle accident in 2003. Chronic wrist pain affects his playing as a result. He also suffers from Tinnitus, a constant ringing in the ears.
Influences
Chris has cited his favorite guitarists as Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, and Shawn Lane and Buckethead. However he often names D’Angelo, Miles Davis, Radiohead, Bjork, and Aphex Twin as personal favorites.
Before enrolling at Berklee College of Music Chris studied with jazz legend Jim_Hall (musician). [6]
Equipment
Schreiner is endorsed by Bogner Amplification [7], GHS (strings) and JAM Pedals.[8] He plays a D’Pergo JK Classic guitar given to him as a present by his parents after graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2005.
Awards
Los Angeles Music Awards: Instrumental Artist of the Year - nominee 2009 Los Angeles Music Awards: Instrumental Artist of the Year – nominee 2010 [9]
Muse’s Muse Editors Choice Award: Best Instrumental – winner - An Interlude In Bléu 2009 [10]
Malibu Music Awards: Best Instrumental winner – Icarus 2009 [11]
Mid Atlantic Songwriting Competition – Honorable Mention – Icarus 2009
Guitar Player Magazine Guitar Superstar Competition: finalist 2008 [12]
Urban Music Award: America’s Next Urban Superstar – finalist 2009 [13]
Discography
Only Human – 2008 [14]
Compilations Mahavishnu Re Defined Vol. 2 - 2010 [15]
External links
- ^ "A Guitar Contest With a Winning Surprise". The Wall Street Journal. 2008-09-16.
- ^ "the guy : "Icarus" (mp3)". Perfect Porridge. 2009-02/24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Guy Only Human Album Review". Guitar International. 2010-02-11.
- ^ "Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist". Musical Escapades. 2008-10-10.
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- ^ "Berklee Alum Notes". Berklee College of Music. 2010-02-07.
- ^ "Bogner Featured USA Artists". Bogner Amplification. 2008-04-07.
- ^ "JAM Pedals Featured USA Artists". JAM Pedals. 2008-04-07.
- ^ "Los Angeles Music Awards 2010". LA Music Awards. 2010-03-08.
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- ^ "Malibu Music Awards". Malibu Music Awards. 2009-09-09.
- ^ "Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist". Musical Escapades. 2008-10-10.
- ^ Urban Music Awards. Urban Music Awards 2009. 2009-07-18.
- ^ "the guy Only Human Album". Only Human. 2008-08-12.
- ^ "ESC Records". MAHAVISHNU RE-DEFINED II. 2010-04-22.