Phi Yaan-Zek

UK recording artist Phi Yaan-Zek's first 2 CDs "Worlds Beyond Cause" and "Anomalies" showcased a young guitarist who was not afraid to explore new territory and introduced a composer who was bursting at the seams with fresh ideas. "Solar Flare" is the next step in the journey and sees Phi's musical vision mature into a strongly recognizable style by melting passionate and dynamic guitar playing with fun and adventurous compositions.

It is not surprising that Phi's music crisscrosses boundaries with style and ease given his own cross-cultural background of having a father from India, a french mother and growing up in the celtic lands of Wales in the UK.

In 1986, after several failed attempts as a child to get a wailing solo style on a plastic recorder and mini toy piano, an unhealthy dose of 'flexable' inspiration finally persuaded the young Phi to switch to his mom's beat up acoustic guitar. This at first lead to the creation of many horror movie soundtrack themes, until, with the kind help of school friend Phil Hudson, he learnt the standard guitar tuning system. There then followed many intense years of delving into the mystique of the instrument, which lead him from Austria to Peru. In particular the 2 years spent studying at the American Institute of Music in Vienna introduced Phi to many inspiring musicians, including Lale Larson, Todd Duane, Wayne Brasel, Conrad Schrenk and Milan Polak.

Since 1998 Phi has also worked as a multi-media composer, culminating in 2004 with his appointment as resident composer for the forthcoming Wisdom of the Ancients visitor attraction. As a prolific music producer, Phi also releases a surprising array of different music under various aliases.