Wim Roelants - Burn (2006)Self-released

This Belgian musician studied classical guitar for five years and graduated from rock school "The Till" in Antwerpen. Mr. Roelants supplemented his education with aforementioned instrument in Spain. Currently, he is a music teacher at Antwerp High School and Hammerow as well. Besides, Wim is a session player and highly valued clinician in his country. You could hear his name from the lines-up of such bands like In-Quest, Askari and a solo project Mr. G. It's worth mentioning that Mr. Roelants was a support live artist to the likes of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Billy Sheehan, Eric Sardinas and others.

"Burn" is Belgian's first solo stuff recorded alongside Bruno Meeus (drums), Roman Korolik (bass) and Vander (keys, Hammond). Straight away, I'd like to write that if you want to get the adrenalin going, you'd better go on to another review somewhere in the DoV. Generally, Wim's offer is a quiet instrumental rock guitar music wrapped up with melodic fusion that acts like an unwinding massage. Obviously, here are also more dynamic fragments with faster chops, but they are only exceptions to the rule. Tracks like "Burn", "The Quickening II" and "Midsummer Madness" are performed in the classic style of Satch. Is there any differentia specifica? I beg your pardon for this Latin expression, actually I mean - any distinctive feature in Wim's music? Yeah, here is a compositon called "Karnak Karma" that refers to Indian music and is strongly connected with Hinduist and Buddhist theories of incarnation.

Undeniably, "Burn" is best stuff to calm down after a tiresome working day. Wim is a kind of silent amd romantic guitarist, that's why his music is reflective, stilling and has a soporific effect. As far as "Burn" is concerned, I can hear some musical similarities to the likes of Alessandro Benvenuti, Elewout de Raad, Davide Marrari, Edward Box and Simone Fiorletta. I am pretty sure that Wim's catchy and accessible melodies will easily appeal to the fans of aforesaid artists. If you go on a journey by car, let's play "Burn" and try to vary your expedition with this stuff!