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Special Thanks
by Fraser John Lindsay

I’d like to thank all the fantastic musicians for playing on my record. You
helped to make my vision a reality, thanks for taking the time to help me out.
Thanks to all the engineers for their input, and for being so patient.
I’m also grateful to those who were kind enough to let me borrow guitars and
equipment, without them I could not have created such a wide range of sounds.
Finally I’d like to thank my friends and family for their support and advice.

1. Fuzz 48
       0:53
      Drums: Kevin Dunne
      Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman

2. Melodic Relief
       1:40
      Drums: Kevin Dunne
      Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman

3. Flamenco Blues
       2:02
      Drums: Kevin Dunne
      Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman
      Trumpet: Michael Anthony

4. Acoustic Vengeance
      1.43
     Violin: Catrina Fleming
     Cello: Calum Ingram

5. Devastator
      1.22
     Drums: Kevin Dunne
     Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman
     Hammond Organ: Tom Livingstone

6. Electric Vengeance
       3:36
      Drums: Kenny Robertson
      Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman

7. Harmonic Lullaby
       3:40
      Drums: Kenny Robertson
      Bass Guitar: Tim Clarke
      Piano: Suzanne McKenzie
      Violin: Catrina Fleming
      Cello: Calum Ingram

8. Mexican Sunshine
       3.10
      Drums: Kenny Robertson
      Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman
      Trumpet: Michael Anthony
       Saxophone: Alistair Scott
       Violin: Catrina Fleming
      Cello: Calum Ingram
      Harmonica: Fraser Speirs

9. Munro Blues
       1:53
      Drums: Kenny Robertson
      Bass Guitar: Tim Clarke
      Harmonica: Fraser Speirs
      Hammond Organ: Jack Webb

10. SWB
          2:18
         Drums: Kenny Robertson
         Bass Guitar: Tim Clarke
         Hammond Organ: Jack Webb

11. Crosstown Drive
          2.38
         Drums: Kenny Robertson
         Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman
         Harmonica: Fraser Speirs

12. 16 Bar Bliss
          2:32
         Drums: Kenny Robertson
         Bass Guitar: Tim Clarke

13. Overture
          3:51
         Drums: Kevin Dunne
         Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman
         French Horn: Jamie Shield
         Clarinet:: Joanna Lindsay

14. The Menace
          4:20
         Drums: Kevin Dunne
         Bass Guitar: Carl Esprit Bridgeman

15. Sad theme
         2:30
        Drums: Colin Robertson
       Bass Guitar: Fraser John Lindsay
        Violin: Stephanie Strachan

Radio Interview

Fraser is interviewed by
Funky Dunky on Pulse 98.4
Community Radio

28.02.2011

Produced by
Fraser John Lindsay
C & P 2011 Fraz Records
All Rights Reserved

Compositions & Arrangements
Fraser John Lindsay
C 2011 Fraz Music
All Rights Reserved

Guitars
Balalaika
Mandolin
Banjo
Percussion
Programming
Fraser John Lindsay

Engineering & Mixing*
Fraser John Lindsay
Chez Fraz studio,
Elderslie, Scotland

Engineering (Drums)*
Colin Cameron
Standing Stone Studios,
Barrhead, Scotland

Additional mixing
Chris Dickinson
Carrier Wave Studios,
Glasgow, Scotland

Mastering
Peter Mew
Abbey Road Studios,
London, England

*Hammond Organ on track 5;
Piano on track 7; Everything on track 15 -
Recorded by Fraser John Lindsay at
James Watt College, Greenock, Scotland

Effects

Fuzz Fz-5
Cry-Baby Wah Wah
Rory Gallgher Hawk
Super Overdrive SD-1
OC3 Polyphonic Octave

Electric Guitars

Fender Telecaster
Fender Stratocaster
Gretsch Electromatic
Gibson SG USA Special
Gibson Les Paul 1984

Amplification

Super 100JH Marshall
Roland Micro Cube
JCM 900 Marshall
RAK DH-25

Acoustic instruments

Tanglewood TM0 7N0
Gibson Humming Bird
Crafter M70 E Mandolin
Kazukio Yairi Classical
LAG 4 seasons GLA 45100DCE
Freshman 12-String FA1DCE12
Stagg BJW24 DL 5-string Banjo
Joan Castimica 56E 0403 Classical
Martin 000CXIE Auditorium Solid Spruce

Guitars & Equipment
Supplied by:

John Caldwell
Andy Hainey
Duncan Hunter
Jim Keilt
Craig Mackie
Andrew Macmillan
Steve McLardie
Samuel Riches
Colin Scott

Album Credits

< Discography

Buy Now from our online store via mail order

Fraser’s debut instrumental album is now available
to download from iTunes & Amazon MP3

CD is available from:
Fraz Records online Store
Love Music, Glasgow city centre
Apollo Music - Paisley
F J L GIGS

A fusion of genres - a vast muddle of moods, string arrangements,
and blues guitar licks. An interesting and varied blend of instrumentation,
which underpins the multitude of electric and acoustic guitars. An extremely
dynamic, modern and exciting 15 piece suite; A captivating debut instrumental
album from blues-based guitarist Fraser John Lindsay.

WEBSITE PRODUCED BY FRASER JOHN LINDSAY - FRAZ MUSIC - WEB PRODUCTION

2013 FRASERJOHNLINDSAY.COM

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Review by LJ - Cathouse.co.uk

And now for something a little bit different. Fraser John Lindsay‘s Melodic Mayhem is

probably the most unique album you’ll hear all year – mixing acoustic tracks with blues

rock right through to a more grungy rock ‘n’ roll style. Most unique thing about it though

is that there are no vocals on any of the tracks – it’s 100% instrumental. Before you

decide it’s not for you, wait, read on, and check out the teaser tracks at the bottom

because it really is a damn good album. For instance, the arrangement of the tracks is

well thought out, as a number of individual tracks blend seamlessly into the next to

produce an eclectic mix and the variation of styles is also impressive.

Fuzz 48 gets it off to a sizzlin’ start, with sweet guitar riffs and a kick-ass drumbeat.

The only possible criticism would be that it’s too short, but that just leaves you wanting

more and that’s exactly what you’re in store for.

With a slightly more relaxed style comes Melodic Relief. The guitar riffs are pretty epic

and if you close your eyes you can almost feel it take you on an audible adventure.

Offering a more exotic style is Flamenco Blues, with good use of the percussion to

recreate a real flamenco vibe. There’s still a good ‘rock n roll’ feel to it though with

powerful guitar riffs and energetic drum beats.

Chill time has never been so hardcore than with Acoustic Vengeance.

A very relaxing song with good use of the violin as well.

Don’t get too relaxed though, because Devastator comes crashing through next.

Love the bass on this one, very upbeat and punchy. In fact I can’t say a bad thing

about it, it’s definitely one for the playlist.

Electric Vengeance will be a hit with the ‘air-guitarists’ among you, because there’s

lots of mixed guitar action in this one. Solid drumbeat too with a more subtle bass

and good use of the reverb on the outro.

Add Harmonic Lullaby to your bedtime playlist and fall asleep in true rock ‘n’ roll style.

For the most part a very gentle and relaxing track, but like a true rock star it just can’t

contain itself and inevitably hits out with a crackin’ burst of energy.

Turning up the heat is Mexican Sunshine. Possibly the most ‘complete’ song on the

album with a consistently solid drumbeat and rhythm guitar combo from start to finish.

Catrina still shakes things up a little though with an impressive violin solo.

Overall a bloody great track!

Time for some good old fashioned harmonica action with Munro Blues. Just close

your eyes and let it take you back to a simpler time when men were men and land

disputes were settled with the trade of live stock.

SWB can be summed up in three words – Subtle. Wild. Beautiful. It’s a chameleon

type song, it can be laid back and relaxing or it can really perk you up. It has some

epic keystrokes and enticing riffs with a deceptively subtle energy.

You can’t beat a Crosstown Drive, and this is the perfect soundtrack for such an

occasion. ‘Nuff said.

16 Bar Bliss, if you’re old enough to remember it, may remind you of The Equaliser

theme tune. Either way it’s super-smooth in all the right places with enticing guitar

riffs out the wazoo.

The opening line of Overture shares some subtle similarities to Poison by Alice Cooper,

but don’t worry, no chickens were harmed. The song itself though is one funky chicken,

just erratic enough to hold your attention yet not so much that you lose interest.

Epic tune. Just as any good pest should be, The Menace is rough and chunky with a

Well of depth. It has its smooth moments though with some epic guitar riffs.

Sad Theme is deep, if you let it it’ll grip you by the nards and make your eyes explode

with emotion. Simple yet complex at the same time, you’ll either love it or hate it.

You can buy the physical release from various resources on Fraser’s official website,

or you can download the digital album from Amazon and iTunes. However, we recommend

the CD version due to the mixed structure of the album.

FRASER JOHN LINDSAY