‘Yossi Sassi’ Discusses Debut Solo Album In Audio Interview

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Marko Guevara of Hard Radio Mexico recently conducted an interview with acclaimed Middle Eastern guitarist Yossi Sassi [Orphaned Land] about Sassi‘s debut solo album, Melting Clocks. You can now listen to the chat in three parts below.

Melting Clocks was released via Verycords. The CD, which was produced and composed by Sassi, features guest appearances by several known musicians, including former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman.

Familiar to numerous music fans all over the world by his unique trademarked signature sound, Sassi blends east with west, rock with world music, melodic tunes with progressive passages, and traditional folk instruments with roaring electric riffs.

With over 20 years of experience as a producer, composer/arranger and founding member of Orphaned LandYossi continues to soar to new horizons.

Yossi is known for being the constant explorer of sound and musical boundaries, driving inspiration from different cultures around the world. Yossi plays 17 (!) different types of guitars and traditional instruments, and has been invited to play live and share the stage with artists such as MetallicaMarty FriedmanSteven WilsonYehuda Poliker and many others.

Yossi has cooperated and recorded with artists from Kuwait to Portugal. He is a veteran performing artist, with hundreds of global shows and major festivals in his record.

Featuring world-known musicians, this album takes you to a journey around the world with traditional instruments such as saz, bouzouki, oud, chumbush and many more.

Melting Clocks track listing:

01. Drive (6:18)
02. Fields Of Sunrise (5:07)
03. The Calling: Rush Hour (4:51)
04. Numbers’ World (5:10)
05. Melting Thoughts (3:38)
06. Another Day In The Office (4:18)
07. Ain’t Good Enough (3:56)
08. The Routine (4:43)
09. Sahara Afternoon (6:56)
10. Sunset (2:16)
11. Simple Things (4:54)
12. Melting Clocks (3:38)

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Related articles:
‘Orphaned Land’ Guitarist Working On Solo Album [Sept. 2011]
‘Orphaned Land’ Guitarist ‘Yossi Sassi’ Releases Solo Debut [March 2012]

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