Polychuck shares performance video “1316” ::antiMusic.com

October 13, 2024

(Chipster) Progressive rock guitarist Thomas Polychuck returns with one final hard-hitting new single, “1316,” just before he releases his highly anticipated solo album with world-renowned drummer Virgil Donati and legendary keyboardist Derek Sherinian. Released on October 18, 2024 via Deko Entertainment, this energetic track showcases Polychuck’s complex guitar work, combining technical virtuosity with powerful melodies, continuing his evolution as a key figure in the prog scene.

“1316,” written by Polychuck, is defined by the complexity of its 13/16 meter. With Donati’s rhythmic precision and Sherinian’s masterful keyboard work, the collaboration is an intoxicating mix of complex time signatures and dynamic interplay. Polychuck’s guitar tones shine through, balancing stirring solos and richly textured riffs, making the track a must-have for prog enthusiasts.

But that’s not all – this single is just the beginning. Thomas Polychuck will release a self-titled full-length album in just a month (on Black Friday: November 29th, also via Deko Entertainment), further expanding his prog and jazz expeditions. Fans can expect a mix of heavy, complex compositions and sophisticated musicianship that is sure to deliver one of the most exciting prog albums of the year.

Thomas Polychuck is a composer, producer and top guitar trainer from Canada. He is an active member of two prog rock bands, THE||HIMN and In Sylva. At the start of the COVID pandemic, he used social media to his advantage and took the online guitar community by storm with his short videos. Within just two years, his number of followers rose from just a few hundred to over 100,000 across all platforms.

Today, having taught and trained some of his own music heroes as well as hundreds of students around the world, Thomas has teamed up with some of the industry’s biggest players such as Simon Phillips, Virgil Donati and Derek Sherinian (just to name a few). delivering his unique work of art that encompasses the entire style he masters on the guitar. From progressive rock to metal with touches of jazz and fusion, this masterpiece is sure to amaze you.

On his album of the same name, Thomas combines modern guitar techniques and different styles while ensuring that the production sounds completely organic. Using analog tape and old-fashioned mixing methods, Thomas brings back the warmth of classic 70s records while keeping the music fresh and contemporary. Thomas plans to leave his own legacy in the field of progressive and art rock, both as a solo artist and as a member of his bands.

And in anticipation of the album’s release, there is now a very limited pre-sale. The pre-sale includes not only the complete album, but also an exclusive tablature book that gives fans a detailed insight into Polychuck’s guitar techniques and compositions. This is a must-have for guitarists and prog lovers who want to delve into the details of Polychuck’s complex and innovative playing.

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