Thanks for watching and listening, my friends. I appreciate all your support over the years.

Hey guys! You can grab backing tracks and hi res audio for this record at my site now :) nickjohnstonmusic.com/jam-tracks Would love to see some covers!

For the fellow mobile users out there: A Cure Promised - 0:00 - 6:33 Gemini - 6:34 - 12:51 The Old Hunger - 12:52 - 20:56 Every Drop Of Blood, Pt. I - 20:57 - 26:22 In The Mouth Of The Wolf - 26:23 - 35:47 These Echoes - 35:48 - 41:18 Every Drop Of Blood, Pt. II - 41:19 - 49:00 As I Slowly Turn To Stone - 49:01 - 51:43 Wide Eyes In The Dark - 51:44 - 59:30 Keep up the great work Nick!!

At a technical level, I'm impressed. Of course I would be... It's Nick. At a musical level, driving home just now, listening to this, I am fed. I feel more confident, my spirits are lifted, old dreams arise again; Nick has tapped into something greater than the sum of the parts (tracks, perhaps?) in the work he has done here. I am grateful for this. I think, rather than pitch a fit, threaten to burn my guitar, or quit playing all together, I'll dig deeper. Instead of trying to outplay the man, or prove anything, it may prove best to simply outdo my own self, to go further than before. I may also just be low on sleep. Thanks, Nick!

i was going through depression..now i can see a light..can feel myself heal..this comforts my soul..thanks Nick

I'm a simple man, i see Nick Johnston, i press like(before even listening)!

Everything stops for a new Nick Johnston album.

I saw this, dropped everything and put on my headphones. What a journey. A dark adventure, chaotic, fraught with pitfalls and exhilarating splendors. Patiently weaving through the mist and finding spots of rest. Discovering a reimagined vision of power, and ultimately what it means to take on the journey again with new eyes. Thank you Nick for your art!

Love you man!!

The title track "Wide Eyes In The Dark" is out of this world... So impressive!

"These Echoes" hits my feelings like never an other song did. It makes me litteraly cry. Thanks you Nick

While I listen to guitar instrumental music my wife always shout- switch off that shit. While I listen this album she says- That's good. Leave it😜😁 There is no greater approval.

Nick is evolving. Feel the wide dreams in his tone, and find the wide soul in your blood.

My message to all of the modern shredders - this album is what music should be!

I'm mainly a blues guitarist but you are honestly my favorite and most inspiring musician to listen to right now. Not just a guitarist, but a MUSICIAN.

This album is pure magic. I don't know how Nick does it, but the man tells stories through strings unlike anyone else that I've ever listened to.

The fact that you have Nick Johnston, Andy James, Keith Merrow, Ola Englund, DavidMaxim Micic and Plini, just to name a few off the top of my head, bringing out stellar GUITAR based albums.... Man! Whoever said guitar was dead, clearly isn't listening to these guys take over from the old guard, who are also still bringing out awesome albums.

Everybody else has already said what a wonderful work this is Nick: - how stunningly creative it is, such beautiful melodies, stunning tones, imaginative arrangements and orchestrations (not bashing the listener over the head with incessant guitar pyrotechnics) - gorgeous colours & techniques - highly emotional in an extremely positive way. So I can only agree. Thanks for sharing so generously your stunning skills and creativiey.

Every Drop of Blood, Part 1 - Such an amazing track!

One of the only solo artists that makes everything other than the guitars sound just as interesting.

Mr. Johnston ,,, old guy here played for many years ,,,,, you are amazing sir.... nothing like the other guys completely different . and SO REFRESHING

My man this mix is just juicy perfection.

I'm tripping balls to this and never before has an album made me feel this way. I love you

Song Structure For: Nick Johnston - In The Mouth Of The Wolf: 26:23 - 26:44 Synth drone 1 (İntro) 26:44 - 27:11 Guitar melody 1 + synth 2 + drums 27:11 - 27:23 Guitar melody 1 + synth 2 + drums + piano line 1 27:23 - 27:38 Guitar melody 1 + synth 2 + drums + piano line 1 + piano chords 1 27:38 - 27:53 Guitar riff 1 27:53 - 28:03 Guitar melody 1 28:03 - 29:00 Guitar improvise 1 + drums + arrangement lines 29:00 - 29:05 Transition melody 1 29:05 - 29:23 Guitar melody 1 + synth 3 + bell percussion 29:23 - 30:06 Guitar improvise 1 + drums + arrangement lines 30:06 - 30:11 Transition melody 2 30:11 - 30:30 Guitar riff 2 + synth 4 30:30 - 30:50 Guitar riff 2 + synth 4 + piano line 2 30:50 - 30:58 Transition Chords 1 30:58 - 31:59 Guitar improvise 2 + drums + arrangement lines 31:59 - 32:24 acoustic guitar line 1 + drums 32:24 - 34:23 acoustic guitar line 1 + drums + Guitar improvise 3 34:23 - 34:55 Guitar improvise 1 extra + drums + arrangement lines (Outro) 34:55 - 35:00 Transition melody 2 35:00 - 35:20 Guitar melody 1 + synth 2 + drums + piano line 1 + Guitar phrase 1 35:20 - 35:47 Synth Drone 2 (Outro)

Nick has a very unique and distinctive style.

So glad to see Benny Greb doing drums for this album. He's an absolutely brilliant musician!

This is one of the most musical of guitar oriented albums I have heard in years.

Anyone else notice how long these songs are and this is not a complaint amazing stories to me this is a book taking us through a journey love it I almost forget about the instruments and just hear the story and that is an amazing achievement wow

My body is ready

Great on how Nick focuses on making a song great and not just showcasing his guitar prowess. Beautiful use of other instruments and great composition. The album is a sonic masterpiece. Keep up the great work Johnston!

Wide Eyes In The Dark is an epic song! So powerful!

NIck don't sound like anyone in tone, tune, composition, feel, technique etc. He just sounds like he was inspired and influenced by own himself thats what i love about him and his trademark. This guy has truly given his soul to guitar!!

Nick Johnston does it again. Amazing composition, playing and tone. The full package.

I chose to have this cued to where all I had to do was hit space bar. I put on a comfortable black blindfold, had no lights on in the room I had to experience this in dark solitude. Within minutes I was no longer anywhere and everywhere. Thank you for understanding balance. Its my belief this type of perfection can be created through the heart of a " fan" You absolutely stepped outside of yourself on this one Nick. AMAZING. Thank you, thank you thank you.

New Nick Johnston album. Today is a good day.

More than just a guitar player, you are now a true musician and a fine composer. This is great!!!

Genius work Nick. This record is a little more like a film score with guitar as the featured instrument. Very cool direction and evolution in your writing from "Remarkably Human". Thanks for the music!

Mr. Johnston You are a great inspiration for me and I'm sure thousands of guitarist. Very melodic and well thought out music. Love your tone man. The use of the pickup selector is crazy cool to say the least. You put a Strat through its paces! I like what you do. I'm so glad that music doesn't have color barriers. I'm an African American and I completely enjoy your music. Sick and Injured Brain still is one of my favorite solos. My grandkids enjoy Nick Johnston! Keep it coming. Don't give in to the "shred gods"! You have too much to offer musically. Peace

Nick definitely reached next conscience level through this album

This album is special...

Listened to you driving through nature today....your music is like fresh air. Love the drums.

A new album release. Great way to end the day.

i just can't wait for a new album , or just some new songs , keep listening to this masterpiece , a lot to remarkably human too , just genius .

This man is making a very substantial advancement in the development of music theory. I do believe.

This album is truly amazing. I can't fully put it into words how impactful this album was. This is right behind Language by The Contortionist as my all time favorite album.

I was waiting for this! Going to listen it a million times!

I'm pretty sure that there will be human beings who listen to your works in the next 500 years, even if you stop producing today. I hope you'll never loose your humble, courageous and creative side as your popularity grows, sensei!

You tell stories through the guitar, that’s what makes you unique!

I've been a fan of yours for years, I bought your tablatures and spent an entire summer listening to your albums at a job I loathed. It helped me get through the days. I also went to one of your guitar clinics before you went on tour with animals as leaders. I was never more inspired to go home and pick up the guitar and practice, I almost wish I had recorded it to replay it. You've evolved so much as a composer over the years in my opinion and it's been quite a treat to be along for the ride. You've inspired me tons as I'm slowly attempting compositions myself. You're a true talent, I'm looking forward to hearing all your future works and hope to see you in my city again soon. I rep you as much as I can whenever the opportunity arises. Thanks for putting your music out there.

I have listened to these songs so many times and they remain so utterly beautiful and so fresh. Total masterpiece.

These Echoes sounds triumphant and sad and beautiful all at the same time. How is that possible?

GREAT PLAYING AND PERFECT TONE SO GOOD BRAVO NICK SOUNDS LIKE INCREDIBLE MARSHALL PLEXI

Wide Eyes In The Dark is one of the best songs i everd heard! Thank you for the music Nick!

As I Slowly Turn To Stone, this song is simply beautiful. It gives me a lot of feeling. I love it.

A lot of people at your skill level use music as a means to show off. You use it to compose music that is honestly so refreshing and...constructed. Your music is intentional, and you use complexity as a tool to explore music, not as a crutch. it's a lesson I think many forget. Keep on doing what you do man!

Bought this one on Vinyl! It's so gorgeous. So happy I got it. This album is an instrumental masterpiece of music. So sad that many people on this planet will never understand it.

Holy shit a new Nick Johnson album! I'm so freaking hyped right now!

Every drop of blood p2 is my favourite one hell of an arrangement ❤️🙌

The music is so good. Puts me in a bit of a trance.

In "A Cure Promised", that raised 4th? in the main piano and guitar line, it's so spacey and melancholy, but also has a soaring quality. Just absolutely beautiful headphone candy going on here and we've just started on this album. Thank you Nick, what a wonderful thing you've given the world.

I LOVE THIS ABLUM I LOVE EVERY SINGLE TRACK ON IT I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOUR UNIQUENESS AND CREATIVITY... THANK YOU FOR BLESSING MY EARS

The thing that makes Nick and the band interesting, is that they make instrumental sounds into a story form. Everything resolves from one chord, different time changes etc. Thx man. Keep this ball rolling.

I have never heard of you until this moment in time but wow. I didn't realize an hour passed until this album stopped.

Such a beautiful collection of truly meaningful music in a time and era when Music is measured more on sales than content.

Each subsequent release sounds more and more cohesive and "narrative" so to speak. I love hearing how you've grown as an artist.

Man, this is fantastic - How did you ever get Benny Greb to play on this - Wowwww! Talk about a high class lineup here...

all artist at some point identify with others which to me is a compliment. in my view i grew up in the 7o's and went to at least 2 rock shows a week. andy, joe, eddie, vai. nick. eric, and all the other contemporary artists music has been done before. they have just taken it to another level. what unites them and us is the music. i appreciate all music which i'm sure you do as well. thanks for your reply and enjoy your gift from the universe for the love of music. take care.......PEACE

I wish I had the intelligence and wit to adequately explain how amazed I am, and how much i appreciate and relish this masterpiece on so many levels. Every. Single. Song. I literally can't stop listening to it for a month now and consider it one of the finest musical works ever created. It is absolutely on the same level of achievement musically as any Plini, Dream Theater, Satriani, or Vai, to name a few, and a windfall of financial success would hardly be enough of a way to thank you for creating and sharing this, Nick. A million thanks to you

Nick, Thanks for the uploaded. Complete excited to hear the new album

Thanks for sharing Nick!

Your GUITAR WORK IS MAGICAL...REAL MUSICIAN !!!

Every drop of blood pt.2 man i can feel those emotion from the guitar, beautiful

Brilliant! Amazing soundscapes / sound sceneries, wonderful guitar tones, beautiful harmonies! Just Brilliant!

Brazil listening!

Nick, not only is your album a masterpiece of guitar playing but even more for writing beautiful music. The sound of the songs, the composition and usage of instruments, the creation of atmosphere and of course your guitar playing. Just wonderful. I listened to your album already a few times and is getting better and better. Usually I get bored by guitar players quite fast. Not this time

Nick may not be the flashiest shred maestro (although he is very good), but he is so musical, and that trumps flash any and every day in my book.

I've been your fan since Remarkably Human and I wanna say... You have to be the single best melodic guitarist of our time. Oh, and as always, waiting on the vinyl and tabs!

damn i love every drop of blood through part 2

Sounds like Michael Stern.....crossed w/ just a touch of tone of srv...beautiful...gorgeous compositions.

2024 August 9th. Just listened to an earlier album and went searching and here it is ... go Nick go fast man

I love this album, and the entire band for creating such a beautiful music.

Compositions are flawless, performances are incredible, and production is masterful. I really didn't think you could go even further as a player and composer, but you did. Happy about that, man!

It took me more than a year to "get" this album. I loved the prior two and this one was tougher for me to really get into. Now I'm into it, and it is really fantastic.

Three tracks in, and im sold. Dear sir, this is a masterpiece!

Man, just discovered this. It's fantastic from start to finish! Definitely one of my new favourite albums - thank you!

Ordered the collectors bundle. Can't wait to get this on vinyl

I think I had a deja vu while listening to your music and saved myself a catastrophic life event...

This album is just beautiful

Great album, you've made me a proud Canadian !

PERFECT, Nick God Johnston

I'm a simple man. I see Nick Johnston written here & I know it's gonna be great.

It's Lydian city up in here! I love it!

I love this album!!! I still think it would be really cool for someone to make a whole animated film around your albums. They just give off this story telling soundtrack vibe

Nick, thank you for your music.

I can't say how much I love this album. Phenomenal!

The genius remains the same!!!!!!

Beautiful! Some tunes are perfect soundtracks, e.g. The Old Hunger.

Every Drop of Blood. Outstanding and beautiful composition. You are one inspiring SOB! Thanks you for sharing this amazing and wonderful work. Lord, not NOT stop playing.

Wide eyes in the dark has a nice vibe

I jam along to these tracks on guitar and man, the feeling that goes into every lick, every verse... its surreal. I get goose bumps every time I jam along to this. Thank you for this masterpiece Nick