Hands Without Shadows

Infobox Album
Name = Hands Without Shadows
Type = studio
Artist = Michael Angelo Batio


Released = October 27, 2005
Recorded = July 2004–October 2005 at Studio One Racine
Genre = Instrumental rock, neo-classical metal, progressive metal, shred
Length = 45:08
Label = M.A.C.E.
Producer = Michael Angelo Batio
Reviews =
Last album = "Lucid Intervals and Moments of Clarity Part 2"
(2004)
This album = "Hands Without Shadows"
(2005)
Next album = "2 X Again"
(2007)

"Hands Without Shadows" is the fifth studio album by American shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio. The album consists of four covers, two 'tributes' and two original compositions by Batio. The name refers to the speed at which his hands move when playing guitar, leaving "no shadows".

Batio has said that he wanted the album to be "cohesive" and have "a central theme, sound and continuous atmosphere from beginning to end". He has also said that "Hands Without Shadows" is " [his] uncompromising vision" [cite web |url=http://www.angelo.com/html/hands_without_shadows.html |title=Hands Without Shadows |accessdate=2008-05-25 |publisher=Michael Angelo Batio ] .

Track listing

tracklist
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headline =
total_length = 45:08

writing_credits = yes

title1 = Burn
note1 = Deep Purple cover
writer1 = David Coverdale, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
length1 = 5:29

title2 = Tribute to Randy
note2 = contains elements of "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley"
writer2 = Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, Michael Angelo Batio
length2 = 6:07

title3 = Zeppelin Forever
note3 = contains elements of various Led Zeppelin songs
writer3 = Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Batio
length3 = 7:10

title4 = Hands Without Shadows
writer4 = Batio
length4 = 5:26

title5 = Wherever I May Roam
note5 = Metallica cover
writer5 = James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
length5 = 5:31

title6 = Dream On
note6 = Aerosmith cover
writer6 = Steven Tyler
length6 = 4:36

title7 = Pray On, Prey
writer7 = Batio
length7 = 5:15

title8 = All Along the Watchtower
note8 = Bob Dylan cover; inspired by Jimi Hendrix
writer8 = Bob Dylan
length8 = 5:34

Credits

* Michael Angelo Batio – lead guitar, rhythm guitars, keyboards, production, arrangements
* William Kopecky – five-string bass, fretless bass
* Bobby Rock – drums
* Mark Tremonti – guitar solo on "Burn"
* Bill Peck – guitar solo on "Zeppelin Forever"
* Doug Marks – guitar solo on "Zeppelin Forever"
* Stuart Bull – guitar solo and jamming on "All Along the Watchtower"
* Rudy Sarzo – bass on "Tribute to Randy"
* Chris Djuricic – engineering, mixing
* Trevor Sadler – mastering
* Stephen Jensen – art direction and design
* Dan Machnik – photography
* Dean Zelinsky – executive production
* Elliot Rubinson – executive production [cite web |url=http://www.guitar9.com/handswithoutshadowscrd.html |title=Michael Angelo Batio "Hands Without Shadows" Artist Credits |accessdate=2008-05-25 |publisher=Guitar Nine Records ]

References

External links

* [http://www.guitar9.com/handswithoutshadows.html Hands Without Shadows on Guitar Nine Records]