Today, GuitarWorld.com and Andy McKee present the exclusive premiere of McKee's new "Art of Motion" performance video.
"[It's] a piece full of movement and dynamic changes," McKee says of the new clip. "I've been enjoying playing it on the baritone guitar lately as opposed to the standard, so here is a different take on this tune from what you've heard before."
"Art of Motion" is the title track from McKee's 2005 album. The song is featured on McKee's new live album, Live Book, which is set to be released April 22.
The album, McKee’s first live record, will be released through CGP Sounds. Live Book was recorded live in December 2015 at The Melting Point in Athens, Georgia; the Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth, Georgia; and Workplay in Birmingham, Alabama.
“I’ve always wanted to do a live album," McKee says. "For quite a few years, I’ve felt it’s something that has been missing from my collection of releases.
"This album will feature some of my YouTube hits like ‘Drifting’ and ‘Rylynn,' some songs from my 2014 EP Mythmaker, and a cover of a Michael Hedges song called ‘Because It’s There’ played on harp guitar that I haven’t released yet.”
McKee is the first artist to be signed CGP Sounds, the record label founded by fellow guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. “I’m honored to be a part of his label. I heard Tommy 15 years ago at a festival in Kansas and was blown away by his playing and performing, and I still am,” Mckee says. “To be the first person on his label is surreal, and I’m excited and proud to be a part of it.” Live Book is available now for preorder.
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In support of the new album, McKee will embark on “The Next Chapter Tour” in the U.S. in April and May. You can check out the dates below the video.
01. Drifting 02. Ouray 03. She 04. Nocturne 05. Africa* 06. The Reason 07. For My Father 08. Rylynn 09. Because It’s There 10. Into the Ocean 11. Art of Motion 12. Ebon Coast 13. Tight Trite Night
Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.
