Steven Meyer Releases New Solo Guitar Album: Guitar Au Naturel

MADISON, Wis. - Nov. 22, 2018 - PRLog -- Guitarist Steven Meyer proudly announces the release of "Guitar Au Naturel" on October 28, 2018. Meyer follows up after nearly ten years after his first solo guitar CD, Choice Selections for Solo Guitar, with a collection of intimate solo interpretations of 22 pop classics, standards, world, classical and original compositions. The album also includes an outstanding fingerstyle version of "Over the Rainbow," the endearing tune from the Wizard of Oz.

Meyer states, "The original guitar compositions were completed at a time that coincided with some live concert events, and the other guitar arrangements were both interesting and challenging, so that making a new solo guitar album was the natural thing to do. On "Guitar Au Naturel", Meyer puts his unique approach on well-known tunes such as "Blue Eyes," "Blackbird," "Pipeline" and "Harlem Nocturne," plus classical pieces by Bach. Original guitar composition highlights by Steven Meyer include "Guitar Au Naturel", "Baroque Puree" and "Rhapsody in Red, Silver and Nylon."

Reflecting on the making of "Guitar Au Naturel," Meyer says, "The guitar is a polyphonic instrument that has a long and exciting history.  It can be approached in a simple or complex way to develop one's own identity and to allow unlimited creative potential. Many of the original compositions are about natural flow and being in the moment.

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About Steven Meyer

Steven's extensive musical background began in Milwaukee, WI with formal education at Academy of Music and Guitar Shop LTD, and progressed to UW-Wisconsin Milwaukee. Years of rigorous sideman work with a variety of bands contributed to Steven's knowledge of improvising on jazz and popular standards. Steven's guitar journey includes two years in Oahu, Hawaii, performing at local establishments and beginning fingerstyle techniques that included slack-key and open tunings, with classical guitar following soon after. Steven enjoyed experience with local Milwaukee bands D'Kota, Ain't Misbehavin' and the Encores before moving to Madison, WI. Experience performing Latin Jazz and Bossa Nova grew as a result of extended engagements at the popular dining establishments for many years.

Steven released his first CD album, "Choice Selections for Solo Guitar" in 2005. Steven's music is a strong representation of solo fingerstyle guitar versatility and creative options. Arranged by Steven Meyer, the varied selections range from the contemporary to the classical. The album continues to be popular in downloads and streaming format.

Steven's Newest CD Release is Guitar Au Naturel, which is an easy listening mix of contemporary solo guitar arrangements from popular to light jazz to classical to world music.

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