Jon Harris Serves Up “Mustard N Ketchup” Playthrough
Instrumental rock guitarist Jon Harris serves up a playful, technically sharp new piece with “Mustard N Ketchup” – a track that wears its sense of humour on its sleeve without ever treating the music as a joke. It’s the kind of song that makes you grin at the title, then raise an eyebrow at how tight the playing is.
Groove first, shred second
“Mustard N Ketchup” rides a funky, rock-driven groove, with drums and bass locked in so tightly that all the twists and turns feel effortless. Harris builds his leads on top of that foundation, mixing tasteful bends and lyrical phrases with bursts of speed. The result is a track that you can hum along to even if you’ve never cared about guitar technique in your life.
Inside the playthrough
The new video is a straight-up playthrough – just Harris, his guitar and the song – but it works because the camera angles and editing make it easy to follow what’s happening under his hands. Rather than feeling like a sterile clinic, it comes across more like being invited into the rehearsal room for a run-through.
Hooks hiding in the details
What stands out on repeat listens is how many small hooks are tucked into the arrangement: a short slide here, a rhythmic fake-out there, a passing chord that opens the harmony up for a moment before snapping back into place. It’s the sort of writing that shows someone who has spent a lot of time listening to songs, not just practising scales.
Watch the playthrough
For fans of modern instrumental rock
If you enjoy players like Plini, Intervals or Aaron Marshall – guitarists who chase melody and feel as much as speed – “Mustard N Ketchup” will sit nicely on your instrumental playlists. Keep an eye on Jon Harris via his socials and through the label’s news feed at Epictronic.