THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-I WELCOME THE RAIN
2-YESTERDAY'S LEFT BEHIND
3-WAITING IT THROUGH
4-NOBODY KNOWS
5-BOTTLE TOP
6-N.L.I.E
7-WINDS OF SEPTEMBER
8-PROMISES
9-NOTHING'S GONNA STAND IN MY WAY
10-WHERE
CREDITS:
David Zaffiro -Guitars,Bass,Keyboards,Lead And Backing Vocals
Anthony Sallee -Bass
Chris Kent -Bass
Steven Patrick -Guest Lead And Backing Vocals.
DAVID ZAFFIRO-SURRENDER ABSOLUTE-1992
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-FIND MY WAY
2-TO THE HEAVEN
3-CAROUSEL
4-SILAS AND SERAI
5-IN A BOX
6-ATTITUDE
7-CALLING OUT TO ME
8-SURRENDER ABSOLUTE
9-EVERY LITTLE THING
10-NO LONG GOODBYES
CREDITS:
David Zaffiro - All Vocals And Instruments, Songwriting, Producer
Michael Bloodgood - Bass, Songwriting
Randall Waller - Lead Vocals, Vocals, Bass
John Hopkins - Vocals
Elizabeth Herner - Vocals
Charles Meserole - Guitar
Scott Burell - Sax, Bass
Craig Buhler - Sax
DAVID ZAFFIRO-IN SCARLET STORM-1990
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(9-TRACKS)
1-THROUGH HIS EYES
2-HOLDING FAST
3-HE'S LAYING TO YA
4-IN SCARLET STORM
5-I WAIT ALONG
6-LET IT GO
7-BLUE EYES
8-THE SONG
9-I GIVE THIS LIFE TO YOU
CREDITS:
David Zaffiro -Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Maverick Gibson -Bass, Guitars,Keyboards
Joe Pollastrini -Drums
DAVID ZAFFIRO-THE OTHER SIDE-1989
THIS ALBUM CONTAIN(10-TRACKS)
1-STAY
2-I SEE RED
3-WHERE ARE YOU KNOW?
4-WHY ME
5-THE OTHER SIDE
6-DIVERSITY
7-YOU
8-TO THE END
9-ONLY EYES
10-SPIRIT OF THE LORD
CREDITS:
David Zaffiro - Lead Vocals, Guitars (Bloodgood, Whitecross)
Bill Hale - Bass
Kelly Carpenter - Keyboards
David Hubbard - Keyboards
Davin McLaird - Drums
Here's a name from CCM history, now almost forgotten, it's good to be acquainted with again. (Mr Zaffiro was once a member of the fondly remembered Bloodgood.) Despite Mr Zaffiro's pedigree and record label, Leading As An 'adult rock' from a man no longer young and finding time for thought and reflection. The gentle ballads, with haunting harmonies, are very nice, as is his clean-toned guitar work. Rock buffs still longing for the harder edge may want to try "Winds Of September" written and sung by Steven Patrick (Ex-Holy Soldier) while other cuts have a laid back arena sound and "Bottle Top" is an intriguing foray into Texas blues. A fan wrote to me suggesting that "Nobody Knows" was the best song Zaffiro ever produced with words that are "deep, profound and very convicting" and "one of the sweetest little guitar riffs any musician has ever played." I wouldn't argue.David Zaffiro came to fame in the mid to late 80's as the lead guitarist for the Christian Metal group "Bloodgood" which was named after the bass player Michael Bloodgood. "The Other Side" was David's first solo albums and in my opinion his best. The album starts out with 2 great songs "Stay" and "I See Red" which I think are the best. Other highlights include: "The Other Side", "Where Are You Now?" and "Why Me". Overall this is a great album with wonderful guitar playing and musicianship. Get it used or new...just get it and enjoy! A very talented Guitar player, song writer, and singer. These were his two finest albums. They mixed the Christian metal sound with tender ballads. Scarlet storm is more edgy and provides the best reproduction of a storm (using a guitar) that I have heard. For any fan of Petra, Whiteheart, Mylon, or other popular 80s early 90s CCM fans.http://robertigno.webs.com/.
His professional career began as guitarist for the metal band Bloodgood. Though he officially left the band following their third album, he did play various parts on later albums. He then began producing records independently and for others. Artists that he has worked with include Acquire the Fire, Andy Chrisman, A Worship House, Brett Williams, Broken Silence, Eli, End Time Warriors, Holy Soldier, Julie Miller, Kate Miner, Kim Hill, Little Big Town, The Passion Worship Band, Paul Q-Pek, Point of Grace, Whitecross, Zion.Fans of the Seattle based melodic metal band Bloodgood are certain to be familiar with guitarist David Zaffiro, the talented musician who contributed the fast fingered lead guitar work to the bands first three albums. After departing Bloodgood following the release of its 1988 effort Rock In A Hard Place, Zaffiro recorded his first solo album entitled The Other Side in which he goes after a stylish acoustic laced combination of hard rock and melodic rock. Zaffiro, a very underrated guitarist, provides for just the right amount of fluid lead guitar work, but when necessary he can showcase a softer side to his playing on tracks such as "The Other Side" and "Spirit Of The Lord". Due to being overshadowed by the bands talented lead vocalist Les Carlson, Zaffiro was never allowed to display his vocal abilities while in Bloodgood. Nevertheless, The Other Side gives him the opportunity to exhibit a very fine gritty and raspy and at times blues soaked lead vocal style. (I had no idea this guy could sing so well!) A slight but noticeable thinness permeates the production values to The Other Side. The albums low end could have come across more pronounced in allowing for stronger bass lines and a crisper drum sound. The rhythm guitar deserves to project more upfront edge and crispness. The lead guitar, on the other can, cleanly rises above the instrumentation. While certainly not a major detraction, there is room for improvement here. The album opens to three superb polished hard rockers in "Stay", "I See Red" and "Where Are You Now" that would sound right at home on Rock In A Hard Place."Stay" begins to several seconds of crunchy rhythm guitar that gives way to a bit of lead guitar. After the song tapers off to an acoustic laced mid-tempo pace for its first verse, it gains momentum for a smooth sounding chorus highlighted by Zaffiro's gritty vocal delivery.A very fine fluid guitar solo helps carry a minute long instrumental passage. "Stay" draws its influence from (Luke 24:28-29:)Introduced to a drum solo, "I See Red" takes off to an edgy metal flavored guitar riff that quickly propels it to a chorus with a good catchy hook. Zaffiro is once again on top of things with several seconds of spirited lead guitar work.Another drum solo starts "Where Are You Now" before a crisp rhythm guitar buttresses its first verse with a ton of class, a full mix of vocal harmonies adulating the song as it approaches a strong ethereal flavored chorus. Zaffiro contributes thirty seconds of the albums best fast fingered lead guitar work.The restrained melodic rock of "Why Me" is one of several tracks on the album to not quite make the grade. Once a blend of acoustic guitar and keyboards drives the song through its first verse, a touch of rhythm guitar reinforces a chorus backed by vocal harmonies placed a bit too forward in the mix."The Other Side" and "Diversity", on the other hand, highlight the more creative side of Zaffiro's songwriting skills.An exquisite combination of acoustic guitar and keyboards compels "The Other Side" forward until a touch of rhythm guitar leads the way to an atmospheric chorus carried in sublime fashion. I like how the song slowly builds until Zaffiro lets loose with an extended blues flavored guitar solo. Beautiful song. "The Other Side" talks about the believer’s promise of eternal life.Commencing to a blend of dark sounding rhythm guitar and keyboards, "Diversity" transitions to an acoustic guitar upon reaching its first verse. Picking up in pace for its pre-chorus, the song attains a chorus underscored by a near perfect blend of acoustic guitar and crisp rhythm guitar. A nice melodic based guitar solo complements the pace and feel of a song drawing its lyrics from (I Corinthians 12:4-7:)The guitar driven melodic rock of "You" does not quite make the grade. A near perfect blend of acoustic and rhythm guitar carries the song through its first and second verse until it hits a wall upon attaining a weak pop flavored chorus."To The End" moves the album back to a much needed hard rock direction. Subsequent to an acoustic guitar driving the song through its first verse, a crisp rhythm guitar kicks in and takes it to a catchy chorus advancing at a strong upbeat tempo. Zaffiro cuts loose with a brief but blistering guitar solo.The acoustic based "Only Eyes" slowly proceeds through its verse portions until it reaches a stylish chorus with a laid back feel. While Zaffiro's lead guitar work is very well done, I wish he would have chosen to extend it by several additional seconds.After an anthem-like blend of keyboards conveys the ethereal "Spirit Of The Lord" through its first and second verse, it arrives at an acoustic laced chorus underlined by atmospheric female vocal harmonies. An edgy guitar solo flawlessly carries the song over its final thirty seconds. A good ending to a very fine album. "Spirit Of The Lord" takes on a worshipful tone.The overall feeling I get from listening to The Other Side is that David Zaffiro wanted to stretch and explore musical territory he was not given the opportunity to cover while in Bloodgood. And I cannot help but think he did a very commendable job at that in tracks such as "The Other Side" and "Diversity" ranks among the finest of his career. That being said, I wish the album would have included a few more upbeat hard rockers along the lines of "I See Red" and "To The End" to better complement its more acoustically driven and pop flavored moments(http://www.holymetalrob.com/)
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