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Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and the rest is history! A fusion jazz/rock instrumental inspired by Jeff Porcaro, Mark Lettieri, Lary Carlton, Wayne Krantz Drums: Rasmus Gosell Bass : Jacob Riiser Guitars & Keys : Michael Skotte Gear we used: Tom Anderson Guitarworks – Engl Amps - Vox Amps – Lunastone pedals – Wampler Pedals – Eventide Audio – Neunaber Audio – Sonic research – T.C.Electronic – Strymon - Spectrasonics Yamaha Drums – Zildjian cymbals – Sire basses Music written by Michael Skotte arranged and produced by Michael Skotte Drums recorded at Media Sound, Copenhagen by Peter Brander. Mixed and mastered by Nicklas Sonne, at Sonne studios.
The Clarksdale Shuffle – A fusion rock track inspired by Jeff Porcaro, Mark Lettieri & Lary Carlton
To Celebrate the purchase of my new Angel Tom Anderson guitar, I wrote this Rock pop song with my Nashville based co-writer Dave Undis. I asked a bunch of Tom Anderson guitar owners to participate in the video Gear we used: Tom Anderson Guitarworks – Engl Amps - Vox Amps – Lunastone pedals – Wampler Pedals – Eventide Audio – Neunaber Audio – Sonic research – T.C.Electronic – Strymon - Spectrasonics Yamaha Drums – Zildjian cymbals – Sire basses Music and lyrics written by Michael Skotte & Dave Undis, arranged and produced by Michael Skotte Drums recorded at Media Sound, Copenhagen by Peter Brander. Mixed and mastered by Nicklas Sonne, at Sonne studios. Angel Angel, roar Angel, soar Spread your angel wings Angel, sigh Angel, cry Let me hear you sing Glorify Beautify Purify Be my savior Testify Electrify Amplify You're my angel Angel, moan Angel, groan Bend your angel strings Angel, play Angel, pray Let our voices ring Glorify Beautify Purify Be my savior Testify Electrify Amplify You're my angel You're my pride and joy You're my angel Written by Michael Skotte & Dave Undis
Tom Anderson guitar – Angel – a tribute By Michael Skotte
A Cinematic Halloween like prog-rock instrumental Inspired by Prog rock bands like Rush, Yes, It Bites, Genesis and Dream Theather Gear we used: Tom Anderson Guitarworks – Engl Amps - Vox Amps – Lunastone pedals – Wampler Pedals – Eventide Audio – Neunaber Audio – Sonic research – T.C.Electronic – Strymon - Spectrasonics Tama Drums – Zildjian cymbals – Turkish Cymbals – Warwick basses. Music written, arranged and produced by Michael Skotte
Passion,Grace & Fire-Inspired by Prog rock bands like Rush,Yes, It Bites, Genesis and Dream Theather
The Black Ice Waltz is a Classic rock instrumental Inspired by instrumental rock legends like Michael Schenker, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jeff Beck and Steve Lukather. Gear we used: Tom Anderson Guitarworks – Engl Amps - Vox Amps – Lunastone pedals – Wampler Pedals – Eventide Audio – Neunaber Audio – Sonic research – T.C.Electronic – Strymon - Spectrasonics Tama Drums – Zildjian cymbals – Turkish Cymbals – Warwick basses
The Black Ice Waltz – instrumental rock
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Trailblazer – an uptempo classic rock instrumental music.
A West Coast AOR like pop-rock song about the will to walk through Fire & Ice for true love. Inspired by bands like Steely Dan, Toto and Marillion, this song takes you from a groovy beat with “adult” chord progressions to a soaring and rocking symphonic crescendo of a guitar solo. Lyrically the song asks the question: “Are you willing to walk through Fire & Ice for true love ?” Michael Skotte: Lead Vocals, Guitars & Keyboards, Josef Aarskov: Drums & backing Vocals, Jacob Riiser: Bass. Recorded, mixed and mastered at by Nicklas Sonne at Sonnestudios. Filmed by Daniel Ankjær Clemmensen / Clemme Media Edited by Veronica Skotte Find & Follow on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tk4q7m Gear we used: Tom Anderson Guitarworks – Engl Amps - Vox Amps – Lunastone pedals – Wampler Pedals – Eventide Audio – Neunaber Audio – Sonic research – T.C.Electronic – Strymon - Spectrasonics Tama Drums – Zildjian cymbals – Turkish Cymbals – Warwick basses
Love Fire & Ice pop-rock love song
Sparks, Flames, Bonfire is a fusion jazz/rock track, taking you from the softest sparks to a roaring Bonfire in 5 and a half minutes. The inspiration for this composition came from listening to a lot of Mark Lettieri but is at the same time a nod back to 80’ties fusion greats like Lee Ritenour & Larry Carlton. It also features a ripping Vinnie Colaiuta inspired Drum solo, performed by Josef Aarskov, Michael Skotte – Guitars & Keyboards, Josef Aarskov – Drums, Jacob Riiser – Bass, Recorded, mixed and mastered at by Nicklas Sonne at Sonnestudios. Find & Follow on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3si2c78 Gear we used: Tom Anderson Guitarworks – Engl Amps - Vox Amps – Lunastone pedals – Wampler Pedals – Eventide Audio – Neunaber Audio – Sonic research – T.C.Electronic – Strymon - Spectrasonics Tama Drums – Zildjian cymbals – Turkish Cymbals – Warwick basses
A fusion jazz/rock instrumental music inspired by Vinnie Colaiuta & Mark Lettieri.
Written by Michael Skotte & Ray Weaver. Produced by Michael Skotte Mixed & mastered by Nicklas Sonne Drums recorded by Lars Rahbek Andresen at Medley studios Drums: Morten Hellborn. Backing Vocals: Josef Aarskov All other instruments & vocals: Michael Skotte Video Production: Daniel Ankjær Clemmensen / Clemme Media Veronica Skotte Find on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OpMc7ym5CyfIHaf7JWwUq?si=JjQtFJFsR_6HIQrZ_NQvZg  LYRICS: Life is a gamble, love is a game, taking our chances every day Hoping for a seven, making the most of whatever comes our way My luck changed the day I found you, I knew I was bound to win So kiss me good luck, and I’ll roll those bones again Chorus : I’m all in, I’m placing my bet No fear, no compromise Rolling for a taste of paradise A sure thing in this life of chance Every time I look in your eyes You make me wanna roll the dice I was down on my luck, out of the game, spending love’s very last dime On a hard-luck streak, makin’ bad bets and losing every time I’m high rollin’ with you by my side, sailing on the champaign cruise The odds are in our favour, we just can’t lose Chorus Atlantic City, Reno or Vegas We can play the house, no one can beat us Chorus
"Dice" from album ELEMENTS by Michael Skotte. Music genre – rock, poprock, progrock
The closing song on my album ELEMENTS. The Japanese scientist Dr. Masaru Emoto (1943 – 2014), said that water was a "blueprint for our reality" and that emotional "energies" and "vibrations" could change the physical structure of water. His experiments with water inspired me to write this song. Music by Michael Skotte. Lyrics by Michael Skotte, Ray Weaver . Arranged and produced by Michael Skotte. Mixed and mastered by Nicklas Sonne at Sonne studios. Recorded at Mikes Minor Manor, Copenhagen – Drums recorded at Medley Studios, Copenhagen by Lars Rahbek Andresen. Brittini Black : Lead & Backing vocals Michael Skotte: lead & Backing vocals Electric Guitars, bass, keyboards & programming. Morten Hellborn: Drums
Michael Skotte(featuring Brittini Black) – Water (Lyric video)
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