DT: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH/MITCH SCHNEIDER, SRO PR

‘NEVER LET GO’—A TRIBUTE TO CAMEL
FROM GUITAR AFICIANDOS
IAN GOTHE & FERNANDO PERDOMO
OUT TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 27
VIA THINK LIKE A KEY MUSIC

PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM HERE

HEAR TWO OF THE REIMAGINED TRACKS:
STREAM “NEVER LET GO” HERE
WATCH “CITY LIFE” VIDEO HERE

A group of men playing guitars Description automatically generatedFernando Perdomo (left) & Ian Gothe (right)
Credit: Patrik Der Ashodian

Modern-day guitar virtuosos, IAN GOTHE and FERNANDO PERDOMO, have taken 11 iconic Camel tracks and given them a fresh makeover on NEVER LET GO—A Tribute to Camel due tomorrow, September 27 via the Think Like A Key Music. Pre-order the album on CD or digital download at https://lnk.to/neverletgo-cd.

From devoted Camel-ites to prog neophytes, NEVER LET GO offers something for everyone. It’s not just a tribute; it’s a love letter to prog rock, a masterclass in musicianship, and a journey through time and space. Its where Prog Past Meets Prog Future. NEVER LET GO is proof, you might say, that you can teach an old Camel new tricks. It’s the perfect soundtrack for your next desert trek or interstellar journey.

Listen to two of the reimagined tracks: the stimulating single/title track “Never Let Go” streaming HERE and watch an animated video for “City Life” on YouTube HERE.

NEVER LET GO was produced and engineered by PERDOMO and GOTHE, mixed and mastered by Zach Ziskin, and recorded in Los Angeles at Sherman Oaks based Forward Motion Studios. GOTHE’s credits on the album include vocals, 6 & 12-string acoustic guitar, classical guitar, flute, bass, tanpura. PERDOMO’s credits: electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, electric sitar, harmony vocals.

The album’s sonic highlights include:

  • A veritable prog orchestra: 6 & 12-string guitars, flute, bass, tanpura, keyboards, drums, and electric sitar
  • Dave Kerzner’s keyboard wizardry on “Never Let Go”
  • Durga McBroom of Pink Floyd lending ethereal vocals to “Another Night”

A camel wearing armor and helmet Description automatically generatedAlbum artwork by Ian Gothe

NEVER LET GO—A Tribute to Camel by IAN GOTHE and FERNANDO PERDOMO:

1. Another Night 6:50
Latimer, Bardens, Ward, Ferguson

2. Refugee 4:46
Latimer, Hoover

3. Spirit Of The Water 2:52
Bardens

4. Preparation 5:40
Latimer, Bardens

5. Air Born 5:09
Latimer, Bardens

6. Never Let Go 6:23
Latimer

7. Rahyader 3:11
Latimer, Bardens

8. Slow Yourself Down 5:33
Latimer, Ward

9. Sanctuary 1:49
Latimer, Bardens

10. Fritha 2:00
Latimer, Bardens

11. City Life 4:49
Latimer, Hoover

 

ABOUT IAN GOTHE:
Born to an Armenian family in Iran, Ian Gothe spent much of his adolescence traveling across continents in search of a home. A childhood filled with loss and loneliness provided the impetus for Gothe to continually turn to music as his friend and confidant. His initial inspiration came from a recording of the Doors “Spanish Caravan,” a song well known for its complex and compelling guitar riffs that still capture audience’s attention today. Gothe was not immune, and his petition for a guitar of his own was driven by his desire to play those well-worn, haunting lines with ease. After Gothe and his hard-won guitar left Iran before the revolution, the 14-year-old lived with family in England and later made his way to the United States by way of a year in Baltimore before finally settling in Los Angeles, where he lives today.

Gothe’s musical career has been marked by false starts and missed opportunities, a reality not unexpected for a young man in the throes of wandering and learning about both music and life on his own. In his twenties Gothe composed a high-energy dance song “Cleopatra” produced by Christian De Walden, that became a number one hit in Italy. Years of career pursuits and family life relegated music to an occasional hobby, but after the dissolution of his 20-year marriage, Gothe returned to music, his first love. Allowing him to create projects from both his heart and soul. Citing the influences of British bands such as Camel and Genesis, and many less well-known musicians, Gothe’s style is an eclectic triumph that fuses not only musical genres but also crosses language barriers as well with songs that feature both English and his native Armenian.

Connect with IAN GOTHE at:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM

ABOUT FERNANDO PERDOMO:
Fernando Perdomo is a powerhouse of the LA music scene who lives and breathes music LA Weekly dubbed him as “The millennial answer to Todd Rundgren.” A veteran at 37, he has made a name for himself as an in-demand producer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is a featured guitarist in the Netflix documentary “Echo In The Canyon” where his is seen backing up Jakob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Regina Spektor, Cat Power, and Jade Castrinos. He is also played on every track on the official soundtrack album of the film along with Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Josh Homme as well as the aforementioned artists.

Fernando is an acclaimed recording artist with releases in the Singer Songwriter, Rock, Progressive Rock, and Classical genres. His Out to Sea trilogy was released on Cherry Red Records with album covers by Genesis artist Paul Whitehead. His album Zebra Crossing was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. He has opened for Todd Rundgren, Leon Russell, Filter, Adrian Belew, and Kasim Sulton

As a session guitarist and bassist, he has played on three number 1 Albums from Christian Castro, Paulina Rubio, and Tego Calderon. He has played on records by Jakob Dylan, Linda Perhacs, Emitt Rhodes, Todd Rundgren, Ruby Friedman, Curved Air, Louise Goffin, Dave Kerzner, Creed Bratton, Elizaveta, Hilary McCrae, Andy Pratt, Jorge Moreno, Beny More and many more.  He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR’s Live From The World Cafe, and Sabado Gigante.

Connect with FERNANDO PERDOMO at:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM

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