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Oscar Ortega

Oscar Ortega - Guitarist/Composer/Guitar Teacher

About Me

BIO - English
Oscar, who is of Guatemalan descent, brought with him talent and love of music that spring from childhood of playing a variety of instruments since the age of 5. With inspiration from his heritage, Oscar put together a unique mix of heavy metal, clean guitar & mixed with a hint of Latin flavor. As the word “gifted” doesn’t quite embrace his passion, Oscar gives his music a sound and depth not often heard in Rock music, creating a truly signature sound.
Oscar feels his motivation and inspiration may be from his sub-conscience. What ever the inspiration may be, Oscar finds these qualities in everything from Art, Architecture, Life and other musicians. Ortega attributes most of his passion to his Father, a musician which has been playing for over 50 years and continues to learn and teach others.
Oscar has released his Debut CD - "Fruits of the Mourning" in 2007. It can be purchased on his website www.oscarortega.net or iTunes. He has collaborated with several musicians on studio and for studio work and is currently touring with his band: Kamphire Collective.
BIO - Español
Oscar Ortega es un musico que trajo con él talento y el amor de la música que suelta desde niño con una variedad de instrumentos desde la edad de 5. Con la inspiración de su herencia, Oscar juntó una mezcla de musica del metal pesado, guitarra limpia, con influencia de musica latina. La palabra “dotado” no abraza absolutamente su pasion con la musica. Oscar da a su música un sonido y una profundidad no escuchado en la musica de rock, creando un sonido unico.
Oscar siente que su motivación e inspiración puede ser de su sub-conciencia. La inspiración puede ser creada en todo arte, desde la arquitectura a los obsaculos de la vida. Ortega atribuye la mayor parte de su pasión a su padre, músico por más de 50 años y continúa aprendiendo y enseñando otros. Rolando Ortega.
Oscar ha lanzado su CD como solista- “Fruits of the Mourning” (Frutos de Luto) en 2007. El CD se puede comprar en su Web site www.oscarortega.net, www.myspace.com/oscarortega o iTunes. Él, ha colaborado con varios músicos y para el trabajo del studio. Ahora, está viajando con su banda: Kamphire Collective
BIO - Italiano
Oscar, che è della discesa guatemalteca, ha portato con lui il talento e l'amore di musica che balza dall'infanzia del gioco della varietà di strumenti dall'età di 5. Con ispirazione dalla sua eredità.
Oscar ha unito una miscela unica di metallo pesante, guitar pulito & mescolato con un suggerimento di sapore latino. Poichè la parola “dotata„ abbastanza non abbraccia la sua passione, Oscar dà alla sua musica un suono e una profondità sentiti non spesso nella musica della roccia, generante vero un suono della firma.
Oscar ritiene che la sue motivazione ed ispirazione può provenire dalla sua secondario-coscienza. Che cosa mai l'ispirazione può essere, ritrovamenti del Oscar queste qualità in tutto da arte, da architettura, da vita e da altri musicisti. Attributi del Ortega più della sua passione al suo padre, un musicista che sta giocando per oltre 50 anni e continua ad imparare ed insegnare altri.
Oscar ha liberato il suo CD di debutto – “Fruits of the Mourning” (frutte del dolore) in 2007. Può essere comprato sul suo Web site www.oscarortega.net o sui iTunes. Ha collaborato con parecchi musicisti sull'studio e per il lavoro dell'studio ed attualmente sta facendo un giro di con la sua fascia: Kamphire Collective.

Guitar Lessons

I am now accepting guitar students of all levels! If you want to start learning how to play guitar or challenge your guitar playing, contact me at [email protected]
“Music is my escape from the world and it is my uncensored outlet, I can do and say what I need to express myself. Freedom Exists in Music.”
Oscar Ortega
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Band Website: oscarortega.net
Band Members: Oscar Ortega - Guitar and Vocals
Guest Artists On Oscar Ortega's CD
Rolando Ortega - Piano

Cory Matteucci- Latin Percusion

Caylon Travis - Drums
208-863-8150
[email protected]

Mike Link - Bass
www.myspace.com/mikelinkmusic

Joel Klimes - Vocals Produced by The Chatolio Project
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Influences: Incubus
Audioslave
Rage Against the machine
Extincion
SRV
Jimi Hendrix
Led Zepplin
Steve Vai
Joe Satriani
Joe Pass
BB king
Albert King
Buddy Guy
Kiss
ACDC
Brazilian and Spanish Music (flamenco)
Tool
Francesco Fareri
Eric Johnson
Vinnie Moore
Eric Clapton
Los Lonely Boys
Arturo Sandoval
Rolando Ortega
Chick Corea
Frank Gambale
Buena Vista Social Club
Chucho Valdez
Dream Theater
Liquid Tension
Iron Maiden
ACDC
Guns n Roses
Poison
Montley Crue
Stone Temple Pilots
Neil Mellor
Velvet Revolver
Metallica (the old stuff)
Rush
Yes
John Coltrane
Goo Goo Dolls
Derick Trucks
Tom Hess
Vitalij Kuprij
Chopin
Bach
Mozart
Paganini...im missing alot of people but you get the idea ;-)
Sounds Like: All of the artist above shoved into a big musical burrito...enjoy!
Record Label: INDEPENDANT ARTIST
Type of Label: None

My Blog

GUITAR FRIENDS

Check out some of these awesome players! There will be more added later :) John TutinoBlues guitarist and songwriterwww.johnsmith.com Tommaso Zilliowww.tommasozillio.comProg metal guitarist and teac...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:09:00 PST

Guitar From the Shadows

Guitar from the ShadowsThis amazing Compilation CD has artists from all around the world!If you like guitar oriented-instrumental music then you will definitely like this CD! There is so much talent o...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:02:00 PST

The Right To Rave

***WARNING*** You will be Submerged into a world of possibilities. You may enter at your own cataclystic being of thought. The Right to Rave by Eduardo Galeano In 1948 and again in 1976, the Unit...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:37:00 PST

Oscar Ortega Joins the Alien Pedal Board Family!!!

Ladies and Gents!I am proud to announce that I am now endorsed by Alien Pedal Boards! There are the best pedal boards I’ve seen around! Especially because they are all custom made and are very u...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:45:00 PST

Fruits of the Mourning on iTunes!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen!   I am proud to announce that my Debut CD, "Fruits of the Mourning" is now on iTunes! As Saul Williams would say: "Got the whole host of angels shuffling in my iPod" &nb...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:44:00 PST

Fruits of the Mourning on CDbaby.com!!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen: I am happy to announce that my Debut CD is now being distributed by CDbaby.com! You can listen to 2 minutes of each song, put your input of the CD and purchase it all by one spe...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:37:00 PST

Oscar Ortega’s Album Review by Guy Onraet

***Oscar Ortega's Album Review by Shred Academy's, Guy Onraet*** Direct Link to their website HERE   Album Review  Oscar Ortega "Fruits of the Mourning" "Of Guatemalan descent, Oscar combined h...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:45:00 PST

The Artist by Oscar Ortega

It seems that in these days, there has been a huge increase of power in the Artistic mind. This of course, is the interpretation of my thoughts. How innovative can someone really be whe...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:21:00 PST

Check out this event: Fruits of the Mourning

Hosted By: Oscar Ortega When: Monday Dec 10, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: Your HomeUniversal, Idaho|13 83651United StatesDescription:Oscar Ortega Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:56:00 PST

Oscar Ortega on ShredAcademy.com

Oscar Ortega interview - This shredder-on-the-rise gives us some tips on the industry What steps have you taken to forge a career in the music industry?Read as much as possible about the music indus...
Posted by Oscar Ortega on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:15:00 PST