Tuesday, December 20, 2011


Original Version of "Seven Oceans"


Johnny Neon - This is a special version of Seven Oceans... It was the last song I wrote while living in Europe, and traveling ever-constantly to and from the US and Asia (11 years worth 100+X). It is a semi-acoustic version with Tony Ventouris playing a solo I wrote on keyboards exactly as I wrote it, (which is impossible to do on a normal guitar). Tony has his own endorsement, and a very special guitar with seven octaves. If you play guitar, try to play along, you will find that "mid solo" you can't follow him anymore because it goes to high :o) .

Another very cool part of the history involving Seven Oceans, is that the second version (more Rush-like) is my new album, and the song shall appear at #7 on every album I do from now on (in a different style). I intend to share with my fans, and friends, the ability to transcend any style of song to any other style so desired. A great tune, with a really commercial feel to it, and the version for American Dream Part II is.... Big Band :o)
Tony Sciuto

"The Feeling" , is another special song, because yet another celbrity guest is playing the guitar solo on that track. Mr. Tony Sciuto, has his own gold record title, and has played all over the world. Tony was in Uncle Charlies band on TV "Full House" (or I should say he was the band,lol), and he was also part of one of the original line-up of "The Little River Band." 

Explanation of "Love So Far Away" track 4 from "American Dream Part I"

Demian Bell

"Love so far away" - was the song that got the record deal offer, as it was written for my son Collin, that meant a lot ! then to take it one step farther, I invited a celebrity guest to play guitar on the track. Mr. Demian Bell, has three gold records, and most of the world knows his guitar playing from the song "Brown eyed girl" , with Van Morisson.