So much of what we might refer to as “guitar music” is simply en excuse for an ego trip, this is simply NOT the case with Donster. The melodies and sense of harmony are fully formed here. This is a true musician who happens to be a guitar virtuoso as well.

His recordings are dense, very well produced and full of different textures. Apart from a very recognizable central guitar tone, there is also great use of the guitar in various other support roles that create the sonic landscape over which the main lines are laid. That said, this is not simply soundtrack music for guitar, there is plenty of shredding here for the guitar junkie as well. The real feat achieved by Donster is that rare combination of guitar virtuosity and solid musical composition as well. Too often one becomes subservient to the other and the is a trap that Donster never falls into.

There are definite comparisons that could be made her to Steve Vai or Joe Satriani but not just because of the great guitar playing but because like these giants of the instrument, Donster has a real sense of the entire composition rather than just where his guitar fits into the scheme of things.

So, if you want guitar music where the rest of the music is fully formed as well then check out Donster, you won’t be disappointed!