“Tyranny of Tone” is the 2026 powerhouse release from SESAC affiliate Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends, a guitar-driven instrumental album that unites Tarquin’s analog craftsmanship with an extraordinary roster of world-class players. Recorded at Tarquin’s Jungle Room Studios and mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, the album blends fusion, rock, cinematic textures, and deep musical camaraderie all in service of a cause that matters. Most importantly, the album supports the California Fire Foundation, helping families of fallen firefighters and communities recovering from catastrophic fires. Tarquin’s Heavy Friends projects have long centered on giving back — and Tyranny of Tone continues that legacy with heart, intention, and world-class musicianship.
Brian Tarquin is a multi-Emmy Award–winning composer, guitarist, producer, and engineer whose career spans decades with Top 10 radio hits across several formats as Smooth Jazz, NACC Loud Rock, Roots Music Reports, Metal Contraband, Jam Band & CMJ’s RPM charts. His 2024 release Beyond the Warrior’s Eyes was the #1 fusion album in 2024 on Roots Music Reports. Tarquin has also been heard by tens of millions on such popular television scores as CSI, Ellen, Extra, TMZ, 60 Minutes, Sex and the City to name few. He has more than 50 million streams across Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Music. His Jungle Room Studios has become a creative hub where Tarquin composes, tracks, and mixes his Heavy Friends projects — albums built around generosity, mentorship, and the joy of bringing elite musicians together.
“Tyranny of Tone” features an extraordinary cast of collaborators — players who shaped rock, fusion, prog, and modern guitar culture: Joe Satriani, Steve Hackett (Genesis), Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk Railroad), Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns N’Roses), Doug Rappoport (Edgar Winter), Gary Hoey, Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Stu Hamm (Steve Vai). Plus two extraordinary violinists: Joe Deninzon (Kansas, Stratospheerius) and Karen Briggs (Peter Gabriel).
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Brian Tarquin at Jungle Room Studios Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering All songs composed by Liam Tarquin (SESAC) Liam Tarquin Music Publishing (SESAC) BHP Music–Guitar Trax Records ©2026
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