This Rock/Pop record filled with monster hooks and soaring guitars will immediately capture your attention. Aggressive rhythms backing beautiful melodies will keep your journey rocking.

It's arrived! Jared Elliot's debut solo album "Still Breathing" is rock/pop based with touches of alternative and blues funk, and will feature his extraordinary guitar playing as well as his vocals and songwriting diversity. Filled with beautiful melodies and monster hooks that immediately capture the listener's attention, the album brings you through Jared's "life journey", granting you access into his own existence while leaving room for the listener's vision of something entirely different. The album is a great representation of his talent, ability, hard work, attitude, and emotion, showcasing Jared's deep passion and love for music.

Jared Elliot's journey began when he was a little wild child, influenced, as some would say, by the "devils" music. He had an undeniable passion at a young age, gravitating towards everything musical. Whether it was the song Good Ol' Boys by Waylon Jennings from the hit television series the "Dukes of Hazzard", to Motley Crue's hard rocking rants, to a saxophone-playing street player, Jared was always captivated. As he grew, Jared became more influenced by well-known Rock guitarists, ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Nuno Bettencourt, and Richie Kotzen to Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, to Fusion-based Al Di Meola. Not limiting himself to the above, he was also fascinated by soul and funk -- discovering a love for the band "Sly and the Family Stone" and Motown artists such as Marvin Gaye , The Temptations and the Four Tops. At aged eleven he started taking private lessons, and continued to do so for the next eight years (wherein he continually played and developed both his musical knowledge and technical guitar skills). At aged eighteen, he enrolled and studied at the "Berklee College of Music". It was during this time period that his musical interests really grew. Expanding from his raw instrumental/rock/fusion songwriting high school days, Jared's talents extended to writing more polished songs in genres varying from rock to pop, and metal to blues and fusion.

In the years to follow, Jared Elliot wrote for and performed with various artists and bands throughout the East coast, continuing to develop his craft while molding him into the ingenious and multifaceted musical artist he is today. Some of the bands/artists and producers that Jared has worked/performed which include: Soal (for which he was the guitarist, founder and primary songwriter), Season 4 American Idol contestant Joe Murena , Jeff Moon, Dead Flowers and Acar Key (who produced the hit song "Everybody Dance Now"). In addition he has opened for well-known artists such as Vanilla Ice and Type O Negative, and has performed at Z02's rock nights at Arlene's Grocery in NYC. In 2010, Jared wrote and co-wrote two songs which were featured in Joe Murena's "After the Storm", titled "Apology" and "No Way".

This album "Still Breathing" was recorded at REDHOLE recording studio in New York. You won't want to miss picking up and listening to the album so buy it now and let Jared know what you think. He loves hearing your feedback. Being a songwriter and monster guitar player is what he loves and knows best.

modern metal combining dark, heavy riffs with powerful, melodic vocals

SOAL

SOAL is the brainchild of lead vocalist, Uri Dorot and guitarist, Jared Elliot. SOAL plays a brand of modern rock/metal that is truly unrivaled. The diverse backgrounds and experiences of the band allows them to create songs that combine the pure energy and viciousness of hard rock and metal music with powerful vocals and strong, catchy melodies. SOAL is a New York based band formed by Uri and Jared. After playing together in a former band, Uri and Jared realized that they shared the same musical vision. They soon departed that band and formed SOAL. SOAL immediately recorded a 4 song demo, which besides receiving rave reviews, helped the band establish a solid New York fanbase. SOAL then added aaccomplished, bass player, Ivan Calmona. Ivan's bass playing elevated SOAL's songs to a new level and his high energy stage presence fit in beautifully with the band's already incredible live show. SOAL have just released an containing 6 incredible songs. Make a point to catch SOAL at one of their area appearances for a truly unforgettable sonic and visual experience.

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