Episode description
EX05 - Anysley Lister UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarist with two songs, Purple Rain - Live (Prince Cover) and Free
In this episode of the Add To My Playlist Podcast we feature Aynsley Lister.
Aynsley Lister is one of the UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarists – many consider him to be among the best in the world. His unique brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary songwriting fueled with the kind of heart and soul that’s missing from so much modern music.
Whether passionately writing and recording his own material or mesmerizing audiences at his live shows, one thing is abundantly clear: music is hard-wired to his DNA and flows from his fingertips like sonic bolts of lightning. With over 100,000 albums sold, lashings of critical acclaim and years of high profile touring, Lister’s resumé speaks for itself and firmly secures his position as a leading light in the resurgence of British blues-infused music.
Lister started playing guitar at 8 and played his first concert in a bar band at the age of 13. He had learned guitar by playing along to his father's old 45s of Freddie King, John Mayall and Eric Clapton. By the time he was 18, having already been in several bands, he formed his own, which recorded two albums - Messin' With The Kid (1996) and Pay Attention! (1997).
“Music is a release for me. When I play I get lost in it and it's a very happy place to be” - Aynsley Lister
Aynsley Lister - Purple Rain - Live (Prince Cover)
As a fender strat guitar player, I really enjoyed Aynsley’s version of Prince’s Purple Rain - Spotify suggested it to me awhile back and i fell in love with his version!
Another great song I am playing over and over is his song Free - check it out… I love the solo portion from 3:49 - 4:59
4:06 - 4:30 sounds like an Ebow - I will have an episode soon on 2 of my favourite songs featuring an ebow… Take a listen to Free - a great example of a song with dynamics. I just want to get my guitar out and play along, here it is - consider adding to your Spotify playlist….
Aynsley Lister - Free
Please add Aynsley Lister’s cover of Prince’s Purple Rain and his tune Free to your playlist - if you are a bluesy guitar fan - check out his entire catalog!
Aynsley’s links:
http://www.aynsleylister.co.uk/
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