Danish guitar virtuoso SOREN ANDERSEN – renowned for his work with Glenn Hughes, Electric Guitars, and Pretty Maids – delivers his electrifying first live album, “Live In The Homeland”, out today. This marks the follow-up to his critically acclaimed instrumental record Guilty Pleasures (2019) and captures the raw energy of a high-octane performance in Fredericia, Denmark.
Recorded on May 28, 2021, at Eksercerhuset, this show was the pinnacle of a 100+ date tour, where Soren, alongside Michael Gersdorff (Grammy-winning bassist) and Allan Tschicaja (Pretty Maids, drums), unleashed an explosive set of soaring guitar melodies, intricate bass grooves, and thunderous drum solos. The result? A night so powerful it demanded to be immortalized.
“I’ve rarely been prouder of an album”, says Søren. “Live music is where I feel most at home, and this show was pure magic. The energy, the chemistry – it was all there. Michael and Allan played like it was their last night on earth, and I couldn’t ask for a better rhythm section”.
Fans of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Soren Andersen himself will revel in this electrifying display of instrumental rock at its finest – unfiltered, dynamic, and packed with virtuosic performances.
“Live In The Homeland” is available now on gatefold double LP (black vinyl limited to 200 copies, transparent white vinyl limited to 300), CD and digital. Orders are available here. It will be followed by a tour in the Spring – dates below.
“Live In The Homeland” tracklist:
01. Intro 02. City Of Angels 03. Agent Wells 04. Guitar solo 05. Satori 06. The Kid 07. Skybar 08. Bad Weather 09. Beirut 10. Drums solo 11. Birdfeeder 12. Bass solo 13. 1983 14. Bipolar 15. The Man In Black 16. Outro
You know him well. The ubiquitous guitarist, songwriter and producer SØREN ANDERSEN – or Soren Andersen, as they call him outside DK. If you haven’t heard him live with Electric Guitars or Glenn Hughes (ex Deep Purple/Black Sabbath), then you might have seen him on YouTube in an episode of Soren’s Sunday Sessions? You can also come across him in the Medley Studio in Copenhagen where he does his daily routine.
Soren Andersen is a world-class guitarist/producer/songwriter, residing in Copenhagen – when he’s not on a world tour. He’s one of the most used rock guitarists in all of Scandinavia. He is – and has been – on some of the biggest stages around the world and in the company of some of the greatest musicians in the industry. Over the past 15 years, Soren has been a regular guitarist for Glenn Hughes and played with Mike Tramp (ex-White Lion), Marco Mendoza & Tommy Aldridge (ex-Whitesnake/ Thin Lizzy), Joe Lynn Turner (ex-Rainbow), Pretty Maids, The Dead Daisies, The Answer, Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Eric Martin & Billy Sheehan (MR. Big), Electric Guitars, Jesper Binzer (D:A:D) and Sanne Salomonsen… Add to this a lot of guest appearances with people from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joe Bonamassa, Myles Kennedy and yes, the list could go on. There was praise from a guitar colleague after the release of Glenn Hughes’ “Resonate”, on which Soren of course also plays guitar. Mega star and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani said the following about Søren’s playing on: “This guitarist is somebody I don’t know and who’s also the co-producer, Soren Andersen. And man, he’s so good… Soren is up there with the classic guitar greats, but Soren is totally into the future. His playing is very natural-sounding, and he manages to perform to the songs while still putting in some crazy textures. His choice of notes is interesting… Every time I put the record on, I go: Hey, I didn’t hear that before”- Big words from a true guitar legend…
But now Soren Andersen is album current with his first live record under his own name: “Live In The Homeland”. We’re talking about the follow-up to his critically acclaimed instrumental release from 2019, “Guilty Pleasures”. The album was followed by a longer tour in trio format consisting of the man himself on guitar, Grammy award winner Michael Gersdorff on bass and not least powerhouse drummer Allan Tschicaja from Pretty Maids behind the drums. A little over 100 shows were made and one of them was fortunately immortalized, both in picture and sound. On Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:00 PM, Soren Andersen and the boys took the stage in his hometown Fredericia, in front of a packed hall in Eksercerhuset. The cameras were rolling and the multitrack system was a blessing on this magical evening – because it was namely the best show of the tour, and it was clear to the trio that it was a release worth it after the first listen. The concert is an entertaining trip into the instrumental guitar universe with forbidden long guitar solos, virtuoso bass performance – and of course the classic drum solo with everything that goes with it. In other words: Everything we LOVE. It’s all delivered with an irrepressible joy of playing and a rare energy that you only hear from top professional musicians.
“Live In The Homeland” will be released on gatefold double LP (black vinyl limited to 200 copies, transparent white vinyl limited to 300), CD and digital on 14.03.2025. Pre-orders are available here. It will be followed by a tour in the Spring. Check the dates below.
“Live In The Homeland” tracklist:
01. Intro 02. City Of Angels 03. Agent Wells 04. Guitar solo 05. Satori 06. The Kid 07. Skybar 08. Bad Weather 09. Beirut 10. Drums solo 11. Birdfeeder 12. Bass solo 13. 1983 14. Bipolar 15. The Man In Black 16. Outro
The first single from the album, “Bad Weather”, is available now to stream via this link. Check also the official video below.
“I’ve rarely been as proud of something as I am of this album”, Soren says. “I live and breathe live music, and it’s on the slant boards that it really applies to me. That we delivered SUCH a good concert that night in my hometown, puts me in a really good mood. When I listen to the recordings I hear a trio in top form, we were well into the tour, so I can once again see that hard work pays off in the end. Michael and Allan play like it was the last time in their lives – I couldn’t wish for a better rhythm section. It’s a pleasure to play with the boys. Top-shelf musicians”.
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