Artist: Ariel Posen
Album: Reasons Why (Independent Release)
Many would agree that seeing Ariel Posen live is an unforgettable experience. His understanding of all the elements that go towards creating great guitar tone – whether it be in standard tuning or dropped to the depths of his custom baritone – have gained him the respect of both his peers and audiences alike. His latest album, Reasons Why, came out in the autumn of last year and the ensuing European tour saw him playing in our very own backyard. And so the invitation went out for him to join us for a debrief – plus an accompanying video – about his latest venture.
What sort of mindset did you have when entering the studio to record Reasons Why?
“The impetus was not to do the things I always do. I’ve done a lot of ‘put tremolo on this, put a lot of fuzz on this…’ And
