Whether you love or hate the genre of music he specializes in, you've got to give the man credit.
Even during arguably the all-time low point for "guitar shredders" -- the mid- to late '90s -- Greg Howe stuck to his guns, issuing album after album of technically astounding guitar rock.
And with the genre experiencing a resurgence circa the early 21st century, Howe is still all about showing off his six-string gymnastic ability, as evidenced by his 2008 release, Sound Proof.
If you're seeking carefully constructed, melodic songs -- move along.
But, if you're into all-instrumental prog metal with guitar at the forefront, then Sound Proof should meet your requirements.
Look no further than the album-opening "Emergency Exit," which has some very heavy '70s fusion elements (especially due to the Jan Hammer-esque keyboard doodling of David Cook), while other tracks such as the Steve Vai-esque "Morning View" and the funky "Side Note" are also standouts.
Musical trends may come and go, but you always know what's in store with a new Greg Howe release, and this veteran shredder certainly doesn't disappoint with Sound Proof.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IntroGreg Howe | Greg Howe | Play | 00:13 | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| 2 | Tell Me Something GoodStevie Wonder | Greg Howe | Play | 05:37 | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| 3 | ReunionGreg Howe | Greg Howe | Play | 05:53 | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| 4 | Morning ViewGreg Howe | Greg Howe | Play | 04:36 | 10 MB | 32 MB |
| 5 | Rehearsal NoteGreg Howe | Greg Howe | Play | 00:16 | 0 MB | 1 MB |
| 6 | Side NoteGreg Howe | Greg Howe | Play | 07:14 | 16 MB | 51 MB |
| 7 | Child's PlayGreg Howe | Greg Howe | Play | 04:23 | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| 8 | Sound ProofGreg Howe | Greg Howe | Play | 06:42 | 15 MB | 43 MB |
| 9 | Connoisseur Part 1 | Greg Howe | Play | 00:29 | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| 10 | Connoisseur Part 2 | Greg Howe | Play | 02:29 | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| 37 mins | 86 MB | |||||
| 37 mins | 244 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cassandra Childs | Graphic Design, Packaging, Photography |
| 2 | David Austin Cook | Keyboards |
| 3 | Jason D'Ottavio | Engineer |
| 4 | Dennis Hamm | Keyboards, Soloist |
| 5 | Greg Howe | Composer, Guitar, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 6 | Jon Reshard | Bass |
| 7 | Stevie Wonder | Composer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |