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Title: Frank is technically very good - but lacks originality,
Review: One thing about Frank Marino is that he is a master at copying other great guitarists' styles and sounds. This DVD proves that in spades. This is also the reason why Frank's career never really took off.Frank lacks originality. He has no "signature" sound of his own, unlike other guitar greats like Carlos Santana, Johnny Winter, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen.Technically, there is no question that Frank is very good, which is why I find it so disappointing that he doesn't concentrate on developing his OWN sound. Copying other guitarists is like going to a karaoke bar and watching someone trying to sing like Frank Sinatra and Whitney Houston.Finally, this CD is far too long and repetitive. To me, it comes off as one huge Frank Marino ego trip and nothing more. Frank should also ease up on the gazillion special effects as well.My interest in listening further waned after the first 20 minutes.
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