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The origins of Chinese New Year go back to nearly 4000 years ago, under the Shang dynasty. It was then decided that every year would be the Year of the Guitar. And so the tradition began to gift each other "lucky guitar picks" in hopes that one day everyone on the planet would play guitar, and let love rule. True story bro.

01/27/2024

If you haven't had a chance to check out my new album, this song is one of my favourites because my buddy Simon did such a fantastic job on the drums! Big tune! Thanks for listening!

01/20/2024

I'm occasionally asked where I get inspiration for lyrics to my music. These are a few classic books that have directly influenced me in the past, and they continue to make an appearance from time to time.

12/25/2023

🎄Merry Christmas, from my family (electric side), to yours.

"All Through the Night" by GAREN (cover song)

12/02/2023

"All Through the Night" written by Jules Shear (made popular by Cyndi Lauper) was one of my favourite songs as a kid. About 9 years ago I did a quick demo cover of it... It's one of those❤️songs. (FYI, my website in the video is no longer in use).

11/08/2023

One of the many delicious reverb pedals I used on my new album "Language of Unity". Check it out on Spotify or Apple Music. Death By Audio Effects

For all the recording/studio gear I use, find me on Instagram: garenmusic

11/01/2023

🎉 November is my Guitar Pedal Month where every day I post a guitar pedal I've used on my past albums, which are available on Spotify.

Feel free to check out my Instagram: garenmusic for samples of songs and how I use these tools to make music. Cheers and thanks for listening!

"The Tango Junkies of Seville" by GAREN (feat. Leonor Gomes & Grisha) - Official Video

10/27/2023

Thank you all for checking out my new album! Here's a little from my 2015 album "This Gypsy Life", also available on Spotify.

This song was inspired by my trip to Spain. I was in Seville, and one morning I saw a large group of people swarm the streets dressed in traditional attire. The women were all wearing traje de gitana (literally translated: a gypsy dress). Within moments they were dancing the tango. I ❤ 🇪🇸

10/21/2023

Thank you all for the great feedback on my new album! I appreciate it. 🔁If you're not on Spotify or Apple Music, the entire album is now available for streaming on YouTube (Please see link below). If you haven't had a chance to check it out, I would love to hear your comments! 🙃

10/17/2023

Thanks for checking out my music! You can find most of my discography (excluding E.P.s and Soundtracks) on most streaming sites. I'll have the new album "Language of Unity" available on YouTube very soon! Peace🙏🏼

10/13/2023

Hey everyone! My new album "Language of Unity" was released today, Friday the 13th... very spooky 👻 It's available on all streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. Here are the links... Thanks for listening!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DpoPzZpV1jIwCTOtkZqJw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/language-of-unity/1708758464

New album "Language of Unity" by GAREN - Teaser #2

10/10/2023

Excited to share some new music with you. The album will be available this Friday October 13, 2023 on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. Thank you!

New album "Language of Unity" by GAREN - Teaser #2 New Album "Language of Unity" by GAREN.Available on all streaming platforms on Friday October 13, 2023, including Spotify and Apple Music.

09/25/2023

New music. Friday October 13, 2023.

New Album "Language of Unity" by GAREN New Album "Language of Unity" by GAREN.Available on all streaming platforms on Friday October 13, 2023, including Spotify and Apple Music.

09/16/2023

My 1982 Gibson ES-175D. I bought this because of my favourite jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Check out some of my jazz on Spotify... https://spotify.link/aHhrjyLc9Cb

08/30/2023

Mastering my new album at Lacquer Channel! This is the first time mastering in person since 2009 since my last few albums were mastered remotely. Sounding awesome!

08/24/2023

... I spent 7 days in Havana in 2015 and shot this video. As much as I enjoy traditional Cuban jazz, I wanted to incorporate a psychedelic feel into it. I enjoyed making this song very much. Thanks for listening!

"Love Monkeys" by GAREN - Official Video

08/14/2023

Since my last few projects have been instrumental/jazz, the last time I made music with lyrics was 10 years ago! 😮 I'm looking forward to sharing new music very soon!

Here's one from the 2013 vault... Save the orangutans! 🙈🙉🙊

05/13/2022

🎶 I'm currently recording my first "rock/alternative" album in over 10 years. My recent projects have all been instrumental world/jazz. My buddy just finished drum tracks on some of the songs using this old school Stewart kit, and it sounds fantastic. But since I don't know drumming charts, I had to give him my type of directions... like a "Dave Grohl fill" 😄
🤟🏼😖

04/09/2022

Garen Music updated their address.

11/29/2021

My buddy Simon is currently tracking drums for my new album. It'll be my first album with vocals in about 9 years and I'm very excited about it! Here's a sneak peak... (The camera decided to move 😬) Garen Music

07/17/2021

One year ago today, I released this album. It was the first time I played all the instruments, and absolutely loved doing everything myself.

The title "Solo" is perhaps the most fitting description of how I see myself in this universe.

"The world is, of course, nothing but our conception of it." - Anton Chekhov

03/24/2021

Music is my meditation. It doesn't matter what I'm playing or how I sound, it's going to undulate my spirit.

02/02/2021

An oldie... "Nobody Now", from my 2007 album "Health Crisis"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkGda6gzsic

GAREN - "Nobody Now" From the album "Hold On To Your Fire" by GAREN.

12/25/2020

Some Christmas jams... All improv and under the influence...🍷🍻🥃🎄

10/02/2020

Fall, Winter and Spring are my least favourite seasons 🙄 Is it summer yet? to the last great era of music... the 1990s.

09/13/2020

Some music for your Sunday...
https://youtu.be/9SKs-N01WCY

07/31/2020

🎵 Hey everyone! For those who don't have Spotify or Apple Music, my entire album is now available to stream for free on my YouTube channel. Here's the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN7UGriMbYvl0SmMfFvw3gU4HpoPAAkUk

Thanks for listening! 🎵