Damir Halilic

Tommy Emmanuel:

Hal is wonderful musician and I admire his dedication to the guitar. I wish him success in his career and would like to see him take his music to the rest of the world.

Thomas Kleemaier:

At the moment you think everything that can be said with an acoustic guitar has already been said, there will be a voice from somewhere in the world, and may it be Croatia, that suddenly tells you new stories. It happened to me when the guitar was in the hands of a guy named Hal, a classically trained player from Croatia . Hal plays in the best American fingerstyle tradition, but there always is this little something, this little extra, that makes his playing unique. Hey people, listen to him, this guy is great!

Woody Mann:

It is remarkable how Hal is able to play so many different styles of guitar music in such a brilliant manner. His technique and ideas show a musician with extraordinary talent. After hearing him play, it is clear that he is an important musician with much to offer the musical community in Croatia . I think he has the potential to be a major figure in the world of guitar.

Michael Messer:

If there is any justice in the world, Hal’s music will reach out from Croatia and touch people in every continent.

2006 was an outstanding year in Hal's musical career. The year was highlighted by the release of his fourth CD entitled, TRILOGY . The entire TRILOGY project was the end result of many years of hard work and dedication.

Hal is proud to announce that the success of his previous three CD's earned him the opportunity to travel to Nashville, TN to record the bulk of TRILOGY . Other tracks on the album were recorded in Rome, England, Germany and Zagreb. While in Music City, USA, he had the honor to work with several top-notch studio musicians during the recording process. Being from the distant country of Croatia, this was no small feat.

As you will hear on the song above called, "Tonight We Dance" Hal's masterful guitar work was complimented by the lovely singing voice of Nashville's Suzy Bogguss. Other Nashville musicians who contributed on TRILOGY were Charlie Chadwick (producer, bass), John Jorgenson (guitar), Stuart Duncan (violin); J.D. Blair (drums), Jim Horn (sax), and Jamie Hartford. In addition, many other first rate Nashville musicians and other European artists helped out on the project. Hal would like to use this forum to thank each of them for their time, expertise, and professionalism. And, of course, Laurie McClain will never be forgotten for her support.

It should be mentioned that TRILOGY is a 3 CD recording that is comprised of 36 songs. Each disc is defined by a distinct genre. The first disc is pop-orientated with strong blues and country influences. Most of the songs are sung in English. A few are in Croatian. The second disc is made up of "fingerstyle" acoustic compositions, which is where Hal's guitar playing passion truly lies. The third disc is a collection of jazz fusion recordings done in his personal style. Hal openly states that this particular disc was one of the most enjoyable recordings he has ever made.

Hal is elated to have the opportunity to present his music to an international audience. Croatia is a small country, but has an enormous musical history. It is with high hopes that a worldwide audience will enjoy the music that he worked so hard to create. Be sure to check out the video for the song "Speak to Me," which was awarded Croatia's Porin Award for best song in 2005.

What you need for "Trilogy" is an open mind towards new ideas and capability to accept something different and unusual, i.e., all the issues inherent to the true art.

Irene VanDijk

This is a “must have” album for all lovers of guitar music

Alan Smith

This triple album impresses you at first listening, without banalities, most carefully arranged, where the virtuosity serves the music and not the vice versa.

Giorgio Fairsoni

Hal is a very special musician, so it is his album "Trilogy“. A unique piece of our discography.

Davor Hrvoj

Triple album, hosting the legendary foreign stars. Master of the "fingerpicking" style, Hal will not disappoint his fans.

Cosmopolitan