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| "Lightning" was Johnny's first studio recording. Like his other songs, Johnny first sketched out the idea on his Zoom digital eight-track recorder before recording the studio version of "Lightning." At one point, the song was called ACED (after the primary chord progression) and then Thunder. Johnny finally settled on "Lightning." Written by Johnny Recorded: November 2007 Johnny: All Guitars Dad: Drums and Bass |
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| "Pepper Drive" is Johnny's second studio recording. As with "Lightning," his father served as the recording boss. In addition, Dan Leonard gave Johnny some excellent pointers. Dan's input greatly improved the final product. Written by Johnny Recorded: March 2008 Johnny: All Guitars Reagan (sister): Keys Dad: Drums and Bass |
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| Listeners will agree that this isn't your typical Sunday rendition of Amazing Grace. Although the intro is very traditional (3/4 time, pipe organ, etc), the song veers away from the traditional very quickly. Even still, Amazing Grace is an absolute classic with deep meaning to many Christians. Written by John Newton (1725 - 1807) Original arrangement and performance by Johnny and Dad Recorded: February 2009 Johnny: All Guitars Dad: Drums and Bass |
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| What a great arrangement of two absolute Christmas classics: O Come All Ye Faithful; and O Holy Night This is an original arrangement by Paul O'Neill of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Johnny sticks closely to the TSO version most of us know so well. He was scheduled to record this piece on Thanksgiving but broke his right hand that same day delaying the song for several weeks. It was necessary for him to learn new techniques in order to play with a cast up to his elbow. Ever try to dampen the strings with a fiberglass cast? It is a challenge to say the least. Arranged by Paul O'Neill Recorded December 2009 Johnny: All Guitars Dad: Drums, etc. |
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