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Trey Gunn (born December 13, 1960) is an American musician, known for being in the progressive rock band King Crimson from 1994 to 2003. He plays Warr Guitar and Chapman Stick instruments. Biography. A native Texan who now resides in New Mexico, Gunn began playing classical piano when he was 7.
Touch Guitar Freak, King Crimson Alumnus, Multi-Media Storyteller, Music Coach
The following is the first interview Gunn gave in North America, covering his evolving solo career and his upcoming work with King Crimson. Describe the Stick for the uninitiated. It's a hybrid instrument that combines the disciplines of the drum, guitar and the keyboard.
May 1, 2022 · A maestro of the Chapman Stick and the Warr Guitar – which he plays in a horizontal position – Trey made his mark in the groundbreaking “double trio” incarnation of King Crimson with Tony Levin. In the present tense, Gunn has embraced digital technology.
Mar 22, 2024 · Trey Gunn on tour with Tu-Ner + a new release. Tu-Ner is touch guitarist Markus Reuter, alongside the powerhouse rhythm section from the renowned 2000's lineup of King Crimson: Pat Mastelotto on drums and Trey Gunn on Warr guitar. Their new double-disc release is out on 7d now.
Trey Gunn is playing usual music there - instrumental prog-rock with very specific "cold" sound of all instruments. The Band consists of additional guitarist and drumer, near Gunn himself. Strong bass line, "cold" drums/ rhytms, often african, plenty of electronic soun effects.
TREY GUNN: In addition to his eleven solo recordings, ten-string touch-guitarist Trey Gunn has toured and/or recorded with King Crimson, David Sylvian, Vernon Reid, Brian Eno, Azam Ali, Maynard J. Kennan's Puscifer, John Paul Jones, Robert Fripp and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.
Mar 11, 2016 · Trey’s unusual choice of sonic weaponry was made for him by Mark Warr - a mighty 10-string instrument that encompassed both bass and guitar ranges - which meant that he could produce anything from a thunderous low end to high melodic counterpoint for guitarists Adrian Belew and Robert Fripp.
Operates the record label 7d Media. His interest in music grew through various instruments: electric bass, electric and acoustic guitar, keyboards, and ultimately the touch guitar. Trey's web sites promote him as "Touch Guitar Freak, King Crimson Alumnus, Multi-Media Storytell, Music Coach".
He’s probably best known for his embrace of unusual instruments like the Chapman Stick and Warr Guitar, and his work with the trailblazing prog-rock group King Crimson. The Texas native is an alumnus of the University of Oregon, where he studied classical music composition.
