“The Kraken” by Hamilton composer and solo fingerstyle guitarist Emilio Bonito is a bold study in drama and restraint. The power and fury of the kraken, a legendary sea monster originating from Norse mythology, is set against the peaceful majesty of the sea with a dynamic percussive guitar performance that’s both tender and dramatic. The result is a breathtakingly cinematic narrative that pays homage to the artist’s own avant-garde metal, progressive, and pop culture influences.
