Music: Mario Parga
A somewhat reclusive master demonstrates how it is done.
In the late 1980’s, there emerged a stunning player of guitar. He was a shred-monster, but he always had a melodic touch that was closer to Vinnie Moore1 than Yngwie Malmsteen, and that made him seem more human to my ears.
Mario Parga was introduced to me circa 2002 when I picked up a copy of a Guitar compilation collection titled “The Alchemists”. Buried in some truly outstanding players (Russ Cooley, Guthrie Govan, Bumblefoot, and Marc Pattison) was a gem by Mario Parga. titled “Valse Diabolique” it is a meandering tour de force of playing that weaves motifs and themes into a melodic wall of soulful playing.
I hope you enjoy the listen:
If you want to be floored by great guitar music, I can highly recommend picking a copy of this up. You will NOT be disappointed!
Check out Vinnie Moore’s tune “The Maze” to get a feel for the genre.
Hi Geoff,
Thank you so much for your kind words about my playing and the track 'Valse Diabolique'. I'd not seen this review until today, thank you very much 🙏❤️🎸
On a separate note, my new guitar instrumental album 'Shadows & Light' was released yesterday (May 20th), it's available on all major streaming sites, but if you email me directly through my website I'll send you a link to download it. Again, thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
Very best wishes,
Mario Parga
www.MarioParga.com
Fantastic😈🤘🏼Road trip tomorrow by myself so yay new music!! Thanks😘