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{{Short description|American rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Disney Super Guitar
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| alias = Super Guitar Disney
| origin = United States
| genre = [[Instrumental rock]]
| years_active = {{start date|2018}}–present
| label = [[Walt Disney Records]]
| associated_acts = [[D-Metal Stars]], [[Animetal USA]]
| current_members = {{ubl|[[Michael Vescera]]|John Bruno|Chris Vescera|BJ Zampa}}
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'''Disney Super Guitar''' (also known as '''Super Guitar Disney''' in Japan) is an American [[rock music|rock]] band who specialized in [[instrumental rock|instrumental]] covers of theme songs from [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] films.
'''''Disney Super Guitar''''' (titled '''''Super Guitar Disney''''' in Japan) is a rock guitar album featuring instrumental versions of Disney songs released by Walt Disney Records / Universal Music Group. The album features a different guest lead guitarist on each song: Featuring [[Zakk Wylde]], [[Paul Gilbert]], [[George Lynch]], [[Richie Kotzen]], [[Orianthi]], [[Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal]], [[Mike Orlando]], [[Phil X]], [[Jeff Watson]], and [[Tak Matsumoto]].


==Band Personnel==
==Band personnel==
*[[Michael Vescera]] ([[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], ex-[[Yngwie Malmsteen]], ex-[[Loudness (band)|Loudness]], etc..) - Arrangement / Production / Keyboards
*Keyboards = [[Michael Vescera]] ([[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], ex-[[Yngwie Malmsteen]], ex-[[Loudness (band)|Loudness]], etc..)
*Chris Vescera (Michael Vescera's Brother) - Bass
*Bass = Chris Vescera (Michael Vescera's brother)
*John Bruno ([[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], [[Michael Vescera]], and X Factor X) - Guitar
*Rhythm guitar = John Bruno ([[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], [[Michael Vescera]], and X Factor X)
*BJ Zampa ([[House of Lords (band)|House of Lords]], ex-[[Yngwie Malmsteen]], ex-[[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], and ex-[[Dokken]]) - Drums
*Drums = BJ Zampa ([[House of Lords (band)|House of Lords]], ex-[[Yngwie Malmsteen]], ex-[[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], and [[Dokken]])


==''Disney Super Guitar / Super Guitar Disney''==
==''Disney Super Guitar'' album==
The album was recorded in 2018 by much of the same team that created [[D-Metal Stars]]' ''Metal Disney'', with producer "Death-Rider", Michael Vescera (arranged, produced, keyboards), John Bruno (guitars), BJ Zampa (Drums), and Chris Vescera (Bass). D-Metal Stars is a band originally spun off from the successful [[Animetal USA]] project that originally launched in Japan.
The eponymous album was recorded in 2018 by much of the same team that created [[D-Metal Stars]]' ''Metal Disney'', with Michael Vescera (keyboards, arrangement, production), John Bruno (rhythm guitar), BJ Zampa (drums), and Chris Vescera (bass). It was engineered by Michael Vescera and mixed by Mike Farona at Musimusic Nashville. Mastering was done by Dave Collins, who has previously worked on Metallica's ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'' and the ''Jurassic Park'' soundtrack.


===Track listing===
The ''Disney Super Guitar'' album was engineered by Michael Vescera and mixed by Mike Farona at Musimusic Nashville.
{{tracklist
Mastering was done by Dave Collins, who has previously worked on Metallica's ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'' and the ''Jurassic Park OST''.
| extra_column = Guest lead guitarist
| total_length = 38:24


| title1 = Beauty and the Beast
In April 2018, ''Super Guitar Disney'' became a #1 Best Seller on "Amazon Anime Music Best Sellers" chart in Japan.
| note1 = from ''[[Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)|Beauty and the Beast]]''
| extra1 = [[Zakk Wylde]]
| length1 = 3:27


| title2 = Under the Sea
=== Disney Super Guitar - Highest chart positions ===
| note2 = from ''[[The Little Mermaid (1989 film)|The Little Mermaid]]''
'''April 2018'''
| extra2 = [[Paul Gilbert]]
* #14 "Amazon Rock Music Best Sellers"
| length2 = 3:59
* #67 "Amazon Best Selling Albums"
* #85 "iTunes Top 100 Albums"


| title3 = When You Wish Upon a Star
'''April 2018 (Japan Release - Super Guitar Disney)'''
| note3 = from ''[[Pinocchio (1940 film)|Pinocchio]]''
* #1 "Amazon Anime Music Best Sellers"
| extra3 = [[Tak Matsumoto]]
* #3 “Amazon Rock Music Best Sellers”
| length3 = 4:12
* #49 "Amazon Best Selling Albums"
* #35 "iTunes Top 100 Albums - Japan"


| title4 = A Whole New World
==Disney Super Guitar - Track Listing==
| note4 = from ''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]''
| extra4 = [[Mike Orlando]]
| length4 = 3:58


| title5 = Someday My Prince Will Come
* 1. [[Zakk_Wylde | Zakk Wylde]] - "Beauty and the Beast" (Beauty and the BeastI)
| note5 = from ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]''
* 2. [[Paul_Gilbert | Paul Gilbert]] - "Under the Sea" (The Little Mermaid)
| extra5 = [[Orianthi]]
* 3. [[Tak_Matsumoto | Tak Matsumoto]] - "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Pinocchio)
| length5 = 3:35
* 4. [[Mike_Orlando | Mike Orlando]] - "A Whole New World" (Aladdin)

* 5. [[Orianthi]] - "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves)
| title6 = Hellfire
* 6. [[George_Lynch_(musician) | George Lynch]] - "Hellfire" (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
| note6 = from ''[[The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame]]''
* 7. [[Richie_Kotzen | Richie Kotzen]] - "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (Lion King)
| extra6 = [[George Lynch (musician)|George Lynch]]
* 8. [[Jeff_Watson_(guitarist) | Jeff Watson]] - "Colors of the Wind" (Pocahontas)
| length6 = 3:32
* 9. [[Phil_X | Phil X]] - "Chim Chim Cher-ee" (Mary Poppins)

* 10. [[Ron_"Bumblefoot"_Thal | Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal]] - "Reflection" (Mulan)
| title7 = Can You Feel the Love Tonight
| note7 = from ''[[The Lion King]]''
| extra7 = [[Richie Kotzen]]
| length7 = 4:01

| title8 = Colors of the Wind
| note8 = from ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]''
| extra8 = [[Jeff Watson (guitarist)|Jeff Watson]]
| length8 = 4:07

| title9 = Chim Chim Cher-ee
| note9 = from ''[[Mary Poppins (film)|Mary Poppins]]''
| extra9 = [[Phil X]]
| length9 = 3:19

| title10 = Reflection
| note10 = from ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]''
| extra10 = [[Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal|Ron Thal]]
| length10 = 4:14
}}


== References ==
== References ==
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* [https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/zakk-wylde-paul-gilbert-orianthi-phil-x-richie-kotzen-tak-matsumoto-george-lynch-and-more-team-up-for-disney-super-guitar "Guitar World"]
* [https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/zakk-wylde-paul-gilbert-orianthi-phil-x-richie-kotzen-tak-matsumoto-george-lynch-and-more-team-up-for-disney-super-guitar "Guitar World"]
* [https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/paul-gilbert-zakk-wylde-orianthi-phil-x-richie-kotzen-tak-matsumoto-george-lynch-and-more-team-up-for-super-guitar-disney "Guitar Player"]
* [https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/paul-gilbert-zakk-wylde-orianthi-phil-x-richie-kotzen-tak-matsumoto-george-lynch-and-more-team-up-for-super-guitar-disney "Guitar Player"]

*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7752820/d-metal-stars/chart?f=2206|title=D-Metal Stars - Chart history - Billboard|website=www.billboard.com}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7752820/d-metal-stars/chart?f=2206|title=D-Metal Stars - Chart history - Billboard|website=www.billboard.com}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/inside-disneys-attempt-to-go-metal-on-new-covers-compilation-w472108|title=Inside Disney's Attempt to Go Metal on New Covers Compilation|publisher=}}
*{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/inside-disneys-attempt-to-go-metal-on-new-covers-compilation-w472108|title=Inside Disney's Attempt to Go Metal on New Covers Compilation|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |publisher=}}


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Latest revision as of 01:02, 10 November 2024

Disney Super Guitar
Also known asSuper Guitar Disney
OriginUnited States
GenresInstrumental rock
Years active2018 (2018)–present
LabelsWalt Disney Records
Members

Disney Super Guitar (also known as Super Guitar Disney in Japan) is an American rock band who specialized in instrumental covers of theme songs from Disney films.

Band personnel

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Disney Super Guitar album

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The eponymous album was recorded in 2018 by much of the same team that created D-Metal Stars' Metal Disney, with Michael Vescera (keyboards, arrangement, production), John Bruno (rhythm guitar), BJ Zampa (drums), and Chris Vescera (bass). It was engineered by Michael Vescera and mixed by Mike Farona at Musimusic Nashville. Mastering was done by Dave Collins, who has previously worked on Metallica's Hardwired... to Self-Destruct and the Jurassic Park soundtrack.

Track listing

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No.TitleGuest lead guitaristLength
1."Beauty and the Beast" (from Beauty and the Beast)Zakk Wylde3:27
2."Under the Sea" (from The Little Mermaid)Paul Gilbert3:59
3."When You Wish Upon a Star" (from Pinocchio)Tak Matsumoto4:12
4."A Whole New World" (from Aladdin)Mike Orlando3:58
5."Someday My Prince Will Come" (from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)Orianthi3:35
6."Hellfire" (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)George Lynch3:32
7."Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (from The Lion King)Richie Kotzen4:01
8."Colors of the Wind" (from Pocahontas)Jeff Watson4:07
9."Chim Chim Cher-ee" (from Mary Poppins)Phil X3:19
10."Reflection" (from Mulan)Ron Thal4:14
Total length:38:24

References

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  • "Loudwire"
  • "Blabbermouth"
  • "Alternative Press"
  • "Guitar World"
  • "Guitar Player"
  • "D-Metal Stars - Chart history - Billboard". www.billboard.com.
  • "Inside Disney's Attempt to Go Metal on New Covers Compilation". Rolling Stone.