Guitar Techniques

ERIC JOHNSON

GT These two albums were a product of lockdown, looking though older recordings and choosing the best from them. How much music is in your vault and how did you quantify what was to be released here?

EJ: I have quite a few more pieces of music in the tape vault. I just started pulling stuff out and I think I pulled out 28 pieces of music. Three of them were not worth finishing particularly. So I ended up with a double album of 18 songs plus a seven-song outtake record which will also be released.

GT: How did you decide what pieces were going to go on each album, and have you themed or fitted them into

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