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Recording News from Gustavo Monsanto

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:05:43 +0000

Hi there guys and girls,

Gus Monsanto here. Just writing you from Los Angeles, to tell that we are done recording all vocals for the new Takara album, to be released later this year. Songs sound killer and we are only missing guitar leads + a few keyboards.

I co-wrote nine songs with Neal Grusky, who wrote two more songs on his own and there is still a remake of “Spotlight”, from Takara..s debut CD.

Patrick and Bjorn, from Yngwie..s band totally played great on the album and I am pretty pleased with the results.

Had a blast with the guys, with the great Stefan Svensson, who is a great guy and is getting us great sounds and specially, with Neal and his wife, Alysa, who were the coolest hosts.

We don..t have an album title yet, any suggestions anyone, LOL?

Peace out,

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Takara announces Gustavo Monsanto as lead vocalist

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:03:47 +0000

Takara officially announces the addition of Brazilian singing sensation Gustavo Monsanto as lead vocalist for the band.

Gustavo Monsanto formerly of the band Adagio, and Astra will join Takara for the upcoming, and as of yet untitled album recording that is currently being recorded in Los Angeles at Big Swede Studios engineered by Stephan Svenson, and Produced by Guitarist,Writer,Producer, and founder of Takara, Neal Grusky for Tikvah productions.

Joining Gustavo in Takara, are Yngwie Malmsteen Bassist and Drummer, Bjorn Englen and Patrick Johannson and long time Takara keyboardist Brook Hansen. As Takara prepares for a 08’ release of it’s new album, plans are currently in the works for the release of a live CD/DVD best of album.

Also, in the works for release are previously unreleased demo’s from 1988. Takara will also be announcing plans for a first time performance since the release of their first CD, “Eternal Faith”. Also, the band will be re-recording the song “Spotlight” from their first album, “Eternal Faith”, to be released on the as of yet untitled new album.

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Takara CD’S For SALE!

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:55:35 +0000

Takara will be offering their new CD direct from the band. It can be purchased through the Takara site.
Available also are all previous Takara CD’s direct from the band and autographed.

They can be purchased pre-order by paypal, check, money order, sorry no credit cards yet. When the new CD is purchased it will come autographed. This purchase will include the option to receive another one of your favorite Takara cd’s from their prior catalog for free in CDR format.

You can visit our online store to buy our CDs.

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