Marcio Rangel

About Marcio Rangel

Brazilian guitarist and composer known for his charisma, energy, and sensitivity.
His highly personal playing technique is a result of years of music studies and development. He plays the low notes.

Marcio Rangel is an extraordinary Brazilian guitarist and composer . Left-handed, like Jimi Hendrix before him , Rangel plays guitar "backwards " , ie using a standard right-handed guitar by playing it upside down . The result is , well , a sound more powerful bass and smooth in the treble , which develops its innovative way of playing lines, chords, fingerings , arpeggios and the different techniques of the instrument getting a guitar sound unmistakable . These features, combined with a pure talent , the candidate to pick up the legacy of legendary Brazilians guitarists . Composer of the first order, his original compositions are of great lyricism , and rare aesthetic beauty , which , with cohesion and personality , adds new colors, harmonies and complex rhythms and , at the same time , melodically accessible at first listen . His eclecticism leads to a universal language that embraces a wide range of musical styles , incorporating influences from many cultures, which are combined with a superb technique and sensitivity uncommon . As a composer follows the path of an evolution in Brazil , without ever losing the roots , the essence and imagination of a people that has music in her DNA . A Brazil in which Rangel embarks on a musical journey , then back again fresh and lively in its composition . It is also frequent guest of the leading national and international festivals . Already known his collaborations with the great Italians trumpeters Fabrizio Bosso , and Flavio Boltro . During his career he has performed with top artists of the international scene , such as Bireli Lagrene , Frank Vignola , Joao Nogueira , Tommy Emmanuel , Monte Montgomery, Hermeto Pascoal , Elza Soares , Acoustic Strawbs , Bendy Pastorius Band, Darryl Jones, Tuck and Patty , Greg Cosh , Stephen Bennett, John Renbourn . - See more at: (expired link)