REVIEW
C E Watson 2004 CLASSICAL GUITAR CD ALBUM

1 Malaguena (folk)
2 El Colibre  (JS Sagreras)
3 Le Fureur adiago (C. E. Watson)
4 Le Fureur presto ( C.E. Watson)
5  Prelude in c minor (S Rachmaninov)
6 Abstraction (C. E Watson)
5  Outside Milan (M. Kibler)
6  Variation on a Theme (A. Corelli)
7 Contradance (C.E. Watson)
8 Fantasy in a minor (C.E. Watson)

       
"Charles E. Watson Classical Guitarist ... has given the genre of Classical music new meaning ... experiencing live and listening to his CD recordings, this reviewer was profoundly drawn into the excitement of unforgettable guitar performances and music"
    
Charles E. Watson's Classical Guitar CD Album is a fine selection of surprises even knowing this is from a virtuoso guitarist: an unusually fantastic rendition of the Spanish folk favorite 'Malaguena' (Ochi Chernye) followed by  'La Fureur' , an epic of fury and a journey into other-world mysteries, here represented with an intriguing slower passage and then steps up the pace with a second passage bound to boggle most anyone's imagination, realizing the intense skill required not only to write such a profound work but also execute it ... and with such fervor;   This reviewer has heard the entire work live and I suspect this score has an obvious future among the classics of the 21st Century
    
 'Abstraction' is a thematic beauty to get lost in, sensitive, thoughtful, an immediate favorite one feels one has loved forever; 'Outside Milan'  is a tune written while waiting for a bus outside Milan ... the landscape is vivid, the daydreaming of a sunny afternoon, overwhelming, and C.E.'s rendition, immaculate.

 Variation on a Theme' by Corelli, a classic from the 1600's, is clearly performed with a knowledge of the nature of why this composition has remained a classic;  'Contradance' moves with smooth serenity, the melodic theme a stream flowing pensively through contemplative moods, curious and given to a fancifulness of resolve; 'Fantasy in a minor' just has to be heard ... images of impending suspense and magic flourish in a dark surrounding ... the journeymen on a quest of definite intent, a composition and execution of the highest order finessed as only C. E. Watson can do ...." " (Gothage Press, July, 2004, review 6feetunder)

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CLASSICAL GUITAR RECORDINGS
"Charles E. Watson classical guitar"
~ 2002 Album on CD ~



"2004 Classical Guitar Charles E. Watson"
~ 2004 Demo on CD~



"2004 Classical Guitar Charles E. Watson"
~ 2004 Album on CD~

Charles Watson Discography 1987 - 2008

Charles E. Watson, Jr.
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CHARLES WATSON & HOLLOW COUNCIL
2008 album
TIME FOR CHANGE
Executive Producer: Robert Metzgar
Produced by Tony Migliore
Recorded at Chelsea studios and Gravity studios, Nashville, TN
Engineered and mixed by Spike Jones
Mastered by Chris Milfred at Groovelab Mastering, Nashville, TN
Additional background vocals by Spike Jones and Susie Marshall
Art Director : Charles Watson
Graphic design: Ben Sams for Samson Designs, Nashville, TN
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"ALTERNATIVE ROCK WITH A CLASSICAL HOOK AND A BLUES EDGE"

C. E. WATSON CLASSICAL GUITAR RECORDINGS
  
"Charles E. Watson classical guitar"
~ 2002 Album on CD ~
"2004 Classical Guitar Charles E. Watson"
~ 2004 Album on CD~
"Spanish Winter Dance" Charles E. Watson
~2004 Album on CD~ Classical Guitar and Synthesizer
"Path of the Raven" C. E. Watson
~ 2005 Album on CD~ Classical Guitar and Synthesizer
"Time For Change" Charles Watson & Hollow Council
~ 2008 Album on CD~
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charles e. watson
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1987-2006 other than classical guitar albums

Hate Squared Conspiracy (2005-6, Occision; compilation of studio and live recordings, Solidspace Studio, AJ, AZ)
Top Secret (2005 Charles E. Watson; scores / keyboards/soundtracks, Tenacious Talents Studio, Mesa, AZ)
Killing is Instinct (2004, Occision; CD, Alien Autopsy Records, Tempe, AZ)
Hunger Of The Night Feeder (2002, Occision; 7” vinyl, Alien Autopsy Records, Tempe, AZ);
Lying Bleeding at My Feet CD single release 2001
Occision (2000, Occision; CD, instrumental, Solidspace Studio, Mesa, AZ)
SOLIDSPACE (1998 CD, compilation SolidSpace & guest musicians; Charles Watson on classic '71 Anniversary edition Les Paul electric: "Under The Bridge" with M. E. Kibler; Altered Records, Mesa, AZ)
Charles E. Watson (1997 Charles Watson, cassette album, compilation of live recordings with the Solidspace Quartet at Coffee Talk and '97 Scottsdale Artwalk; Altered Records, Mesa, AZ)
Creative Butchery (1991 Occision, CD, Solidspace Studio, Mesa, AZ)
Chameleon (1989 Crossover; cassette/CD album, Solidspace Studio, Mesa, AZ)
Dead Man’s Quest (1988 Crossover; cassette/CD album, Solidspace Studio, Mesa, AZ)
Warship (1987 Crossover; cassette/CD album, Solidspace Studio, Mesa, AZ)

BANDS
(2007- present) Charles Watson & Hollow Council: Charles Watson, guitars, vocals; Josh Cummings, bass, vocals; Shane Walker, drums; Chris Dunham, vocals
(2005-2008) Van Gogh Effect: Charles Watson guitars, Josh Cummings hand drums
(2004-2008) Occision: Charles Watson, lead & rhythm guitars and vocals; Josh Cummings, bass, backup vocals; Jesse Johnson, drums
(2000-2004) Occision: Charles Watson, lead & rhythm guitar; Byron Watson, bass; Jesse Johnson, drums; Tiffany Woods, rhythm guitar; Richard Medina, vocals
(1991-1999) Occision: Charles Watson, lead & rhythm guitar; Byron Watson, bass; Jesse Johnson, drums; Shawn Brian, vocals
(1987-1990) Crossover: Charles Watson, lead & rhythm guitar, vocals; Byron Watson, bass; Jesse Johnson, drums