Anam Cara

Anam Cara is a phrase that refers to the Celtic concept of the "soul friend" in religion and spirituality. The phrase is an anglicization of the Irish word anamchara, anam meaning "soul" and cara meaning "friend".


The ancient Celts believed in a soul that radiated about the body. They believed that when two individuals formed a deep and lasting bond that their souls would mingle. Therefore, each person could be said to have found their "anam cara", or "soul friend".


The story behind the music

Anam Cara is my deeply personal and transformative musical journey that delves into the raw
emotions of betrayal, particularly when it comes from those we hold closest to our hearts.
This album is an honest and introspective reflection on the profound impact that betrayal can have on our lives, as well as the strength and resilience that can emerge from such experiences.

Each track on this album is a poignant testament to the complexities of human relationships and the profound sense of loss and disillusionment.
Drawing inspiration from a letter that I wrote in 2014 but that was never sent, these songs serve as a cathartic outlet for my journey through a world turned upside down.

Anam Cara serves as a reminder that even in the darkest moments, we have the capacity to emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient. I Hope my music invites you to embrace your own journey .

"Anam Cara” brings listeners into a Technical Progressive Metal Journey with guest musicians like Alex Rüdinger (Conquering Dystopia, the Faceless, The HAARP Machine) Barend Courbois (Blind Guardian, MSG), Atma Anur (Jason Becker, Cacophony, Richie Kotzen) and Rich Grey (Annihilator)
For fans of 80's and modern shredders like Cacophony, Jeff Loomis etc.


Cd tracklist


01 Anam Cara
02 Synchronic Mindless
03 The Victim Control Dynamic
Garden Of Souls:
04 pt1. In The Garden Of Souls
05 pt2. In Disguise
06 Carnegie’s Strategie07 Methaphors in abstract thoughts Pt 1 + 2
08 Masterplan

Echoes Of Enstrangement
09 pt1. Geography Of Your Destiny
10 pt2. The Silence Is Talking
11. Perfume Of The Soul


Studio

ANAM CARA is mixed and mastered in Italy by FABIO CALLUORI at the Sonic Temple studio,  located in Santa Tecla, a town about 20 minutes from Salerno.
Pseudomnesia pt 1 + 2   mixed and mastered by TOMMY BONAJO at the Tomster studios, Kerkrade Netherlands


Anam Cara - The Musicians

I'm very thankfull to the following musicians who appear on the album:

Atma Anur

The drums behind legends like JASON BECKER , TONY MACALPINE and RITCHIE KOTZEN .

Alex Rüdinger

"The Machine"  known for his work with CONQUERING DYSTOPIA, THE HAARP MACHINE, THE FACELESS, WHITECHAPPEL AND MONUMENTS   to name a few on a long list.

Koen Herfst

One of the most energetic and versatile drummers of The Netherlands. He is known for his work with Armin van Buuren, VANDENBERG, Epica, Anneke van Giersbergen, his own bands The Cards and Voodoo Chambers and was voted ‘Best Hardrock drummer of Benelux’ for 6 years in a row.

Dennis Leeflang

Free-lance drummer and recording & mixing engineer from Los Angeles, California who worked with BUMBLEFOOT (Guns and Roses) and LITA FORD to name a few

David Lanas

Upcoming talent from Ecuador.

Rich Grey

Part of the ANNIHILATOR and AEON ZEN rhythm section

BAREND COURBOIS

The low-end from the Lowlands. With bands like BLIND GUARDIAN and MICHAEL SCHENKER

Berzan Onen

Singer, Vocal Coach, Metal Person.

Mark Brekelmans

Bassguitar for SELFMACHINE

Kick

Beloved Son, computer nerd, gamer

Roy Owens

Voice actor

Amy Elisabeth

Voice actor


Anam Cara - recording 

The gear I used for recording Anam Cara

GUITARS

Bo-el MC7
Bo-el MC7 with Evertune
Sutch 7 string
Schecter Jeff Loomis JL7
 Evo Custom guitars custom build Jackson
Evo Custom guitars Revolution 

AMPS AND PEDALS

DV Mark Triple six tube amplifier
Fractal Axefx
Line6 Helix
Pepers pedals dirty tree
Horizon precision drive

OTHER

DR strings 09-058
D'addario strings 013-062
 ChickenPicks regular 2.6 mm
Two Notes Torpedo
Bogren Ir's
Presonus studio one
Presonus active Studiomonitors
Neural DSP archetype Tim Henson

Evo Custom Revolution