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Brian Tarquin and His Heavy Friends Release Veteran Benefit Album 'Beyond the Warrior's Eyes'

Lifting up our veterans through music is something that Brian Tarquin & his Heavy Friends will do until there are  no more wars. Brian’s friends include superhero musicians that love working with him on a number of albums he’s  released from hard rock to jazz over the past (20) years). “‘Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” (released January 19, on  Downtown Music/Dashgo Distribution) honors military soldiers who defend our freedoms. I wanted a true star studded musician tribute of soaring instrumental songs. So, I was very fortune to get such iconic players as Jean Luc Ponty, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford and Steve Morse to help me express our gratitude.”  

A heavy and glorious fusion-prog collection, “Beyond the Warrior’s Eyes” is Brian and his friends (Jean Luc Ponty, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal  Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler (Jeff Beck), Carl  Verheyen (Supertramp) & Larry McCray (John Mayall), the late Phil Naro, and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra)  latest collaborative album. “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” mission is to support the charity, Hope For The  Warriors, who provide medical care, mental health counseling, professional training and education, physical  conditioning and transition services for wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Navy members.  hopeforthewarriors.org 

“Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” Special Donation Page: support.hopeforthewarriors.org/Beyond-The-Warriors-Eyes

The album “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” was produced, engineered and composed entirely by Brian Tarquin. Well connected with star musicians, he is a one-man army playing all instruments except drums where studio drummer  Reggie Pryor lends his services. The album was recorded in Tarquin’s Jungle Room Studios on 2” analog tape  through a vintage Trident London 24 console and a host of analog outboard gear. Brian transferred the recording to  either Pro Tools or Logic, finishing the recording digitally. He lastly recorded all final mixes down to an Ampex  440C ¼” 2 track analog tape. Tape Op Interview on process: https://tapeop.com/interviews/158/brian-tarquin/ 

Tarquin has won 3 Emmy's for “Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series”  and has been nominated for an Emmy 6 times. In 2022 & 2023 the Josie Music Awards nominated Tarquin for  "Musician of the Year (Guitar)" and "Music Producer of the Year." Additionally, in 2023 the Josie Music Awards  nominated Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends: Brothers In Arms for "Instrumental Album of the Year" and "Music  Video of the Year" for “Speed of Sound” featuring Joe Satriani. Resulting in Satriani and Tarquin winning Best  Video award in 2023. In 2019 Tarquin received a Global Music Gold Award for his release Orlando In Heaven for  “Best Album.” In 2023 the Hollywood Independent Music Awards nominated his company BHP Music-Guitar Trax  Records for "Independent Record Label of the Year." 

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Track Listing 

01 “Beyond the Warrior’s Eyes” w/ Jean Luc-Ponty 

02 “The Gates of Valhalla” w/ Eric Johnson & Dean Brown 

03 “Quiet Desperation” w/ Robben Ford 

04 “Behind the Iron Curtain” w/ Chris Poland 

05 “Faith & Hope” w/ Steve Morse & John Tropea 

06 “A Soldier’s Journey” w/ Steve Kindler & Budapest Symphony Orchestra 

07 “La Sierre Del Norte” w/ Carl Verheyen 

08 “Common Valor” w/ Larry McCray 

09 “These Colors Don’t Run” w/ Steve Morse & Phil Naro 

Quotes from Artists on “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” 

“Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” is the song that inspired me the most to play on when Brian asked me to collaborate  on his album, and I am very happy to be part of this project to help U.S. Veterans get what they need.  -Jean Luc Ponty 

Brian Tarquin’s superb latest offering is brimming with fresh, funky, killer grooves and majestic soaring guitar  melodies featuring French virtuoso violinist Jean Luc Ponty, shredding it up on “Beyond The Warrior Eyes.” -Hal Lindes (Dire Starits) 

It's always my pleasure to play on anything Brian brings my way, but this particular project I felt was a bit more  important. Here we honor our veterans for their courage and sacrifice 

-Chris Poland (Megadeth) 

Brian is a great guy to work with and is very versatile at all parts of this music business. Kudos to Phil Naro,  coming up with another great vocal part for “These Colors Don't Run”!  

-Steve Morse (Deep Purple) 

Collaborating on “La Sierra del Norte” with Brian was a joy. The challenge was to play as melodic as possible in  6/8 time with a completely different tone than the melody.  

-Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) 

Brian has put together a stellar group of guitarists and provided wonderful vehicles for creative improvisation. I'm  thrilled to be a part of the project and this worthy cause.  

-Dean Brown (David Sanborn) 

Note: Tarquin is pronounced -- “Tar – quin” 

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