August.2008



New review of SPIRALESS is now out in Department Of Virtuosity - read the excerpt below :

"Their variety of fusion is melodic, quiet and romantic.
Thanks to all instrumentalists' superior technical skills, they deserved to rise to fusion first-division status.
Believe me, they play in the same league Frank Gambale, Allan Holdsworth and Scott Henderson strikes the strings!"

Check out the full review here!

New reviews of my solo projects - "Flying Colours", "The Long Road" and "Intuition" are also out in Department Of Virtuosity - read the excerpts below :

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" If you like atmospheric and romantic guitar music, "Flying Colours" should capture your ears."


Flying Colours

Check out the full review here!

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"Upon listening to their playing, I have an impression of rain drops flowing down
into my ears and delivering delicate and romantic tones.
They represent natural acoustic twin guitar style with country, funk and Spanish music influences meant for
relaxation, so their offer should appeal to the fans of Strunz & Farah and California Guitar Trio.
If you would like to become downshifters in contemporary fast world, this item will be a perfect solution for your metamorphosis.


The Long Road

Check out the full review here!

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In a sense, this EP can be considered a herald of Spiraless' music.
First of all, I must write that it is jazz/fusion material with many more improvised parts and tricks on the guitar neck in comparison to his solo debut.
In contrast to Atanas' first two solo releases, this one is focused on distinct pulsating bass guitar,
spectacular experiments, instrumental shows and demonstration of technical skills without the loss of great guitarwork.
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I can willingly recommend this EP to the fans of Frank Gambale, Allan Holdsworth, Scott Henderson and Kosta Vreto.



Intuition

Check out the full review here!

June.2008



The new review of SPIRALESS is now out in Hard Rock House - read the excerpt below :

"Spiraless are a musical project built around the talented guitar duo of Atanas Shishkov and Todor Peev.
Joining them on this, their debut as Spiraless, is Kevin Gobin who contributes bass guitar, keyboards and drums.
The music of Spiraless has its roots planted firmly in the genre described as jazz/rock fusion.
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Atanas and Todor have great technique that they flaunt in flamboyant fashion
but thankfully never at the expense of the song.
Elsewhere “Smooth Desire” also features some almost liquid like playing
that brings to mind the spirit of Joe Satriani at his most fluid.
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All in all a great release that for the most part hits
the spot and showcases two talents that we will hear more from in the future."

Check out the full review here!

Stay in tune for more news soon and enjoy of the Summer!

Peace!
Atanas

May.2008



"If you missed out the first time, here's your chance again to enter the Greg Howe "Play For Me Contest"
and to win up to $200.00, this time using the backing track of your choice!"

It`s a great honour to participate in this contest organized from the Great One - GREG HOWE!
I have taped my version of Greg Howe`s tune "Bird`s Eye View" and really hope it will be exciting!

April.2008



"Online competition to find the hottest new guitarist
- have YOU got what it takes to be Guitar Idol 2008?
Play in front of thousands of guitar fans AND open up on the main stage for JOE SATRIANI
at the London International Music Show - and win tons of fantastic prizes! ..."

I decided to participate on Guitar Idol with one of my songs.

YOU CAN SEE MY PROFILE AND TO VOTE FOR ME HERE!!!

Thanks for your support and I hope you ENJOY!

PEACE!

Atanas

March.2008

The first review of SPIRALESS is now out in Hard Rock Haven - read the excerpt below :

"Spiraless is a three man jazz-fusion instrumental rock band
from Reunion Island (Indian Ocean). They have released their debut album,
a self-titled 10-track CD full of emotional, entertaining progressive guitar based music.
The songs range from straight up jazz to rock as well as easy listening contemporary.
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It is more similar to calmer more serious efforts from Steve Vai or Joe Satriani
or even fusion bands like Niacin or Ohm.
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Much of the record is more under the heading of “mood” music
featuring delicate deep tones from the guitars with a strong bass guitar line,
almost like what you may have heard in a lounge
in the late ‘70s (and even elevator music at times). "

Check out the full review here!

More reviews will be available soon!

Currently I`m working above new guitar lessons and will keep you informed soon!

Take care!
Atanas

December.2007

Hello there,

- SPIRALESS is available in iTunes - click below to buy it

- Last month my friend Blue2You came in Bulgaria and we had the opportunity to play together again.
We recorded a few Jam session videos and you can check them out in my video page HERE

- I have added also new tunes in Myspace page.

I`ll keep you informed regarding my new reviews, lessons, songs etc. soon!

I`d like to wish you Happy Christmas holidays!

Peace!
Atanas

January.2007

New my video clips from the upcoming project SPIRALESS are now out in YouTube.com!
Also available in my website
CLICK HERE FOR PREVIEW
These videos are recorded during the recording session of my solos on September 2006.
Just note that the album versions are more different than these ones, so waiting for the NEW album.

SPIRALESS is coming soon!