Khan Manuel
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Khan Manuel | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 11 November 1979 Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Instrumental rock, hard rock, blues rock, metal, acoustic, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, composer, producer, guitar teacher, author |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | khanmanuel |
Khan Manuel is a New Zealand-born Australian rock and fusion guitarist. He has played and recorded with Frank Gambale and Nuno Bettencourt, among others.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Khan Manuel was born in Southland, New Zealand.[3] He learned to play guitar from his father at age 10. Manuel later studied at Southern Institute of Technology in Invercargill, NZ. During this time, he played in various cover bands in New Zealand. At 17, Manuel won the open Joe Satriani guitar competition held by Ibanez Australia and won a Joe Satriani signed guitar in the process.[3]
In 2000 Manuel moved to Sydney, Australia.[4]
Career
[edit]In 2008 his song The Knight peaked at number 1 on two charts in the U.S.[5] and was reviewed in Hardrock Haven,[6] Guitar World, and other guitar magazines.
In 2010 Manuel collaborated with Frank Gambale on a composition written by Manuel entitled "When Two Become One". The song was recorded in Sydney Australia and Los Angeles.[7]
Style and equipment
[edit]Manuel is known for his sense of melody and use of counterpoint melodies. The style of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai in combination with George Benson, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Frank Gambale best describes Manuel's technique. He primarily uses Ibanez guitars with minimal foot pedals consisting only of a distortion pedal and Boss Digital Delay with a Roland Jazz Chorus amplifier. He also uses Maton acoustic guitars.[8]
Discography
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| The Knight |
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| When Two Become One (Single) |
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| Live in Australia @ The Basement |
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| The Message |
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| Reflections |
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References
[edit]- ^ "About Khan". www.khanmanuel.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "Christie". TheMusic.com.au. Retrieved 26 November 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "About Khan". www.khanmanuel.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "About Me – Khan Manuel". Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Latest News for Khan Manuel - Guitar Nine". Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "Khan Manuel The Knight Independent". Hardrockhaven.net. Archived from the original on 24 September 2008. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "Christie". TheMusic.com.au. Retrieved 26 November 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Khan Manuel International". Retrieved 26 November 2016.