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Vocalist - Bass, Bass Guitar, Drums.ABOUT
FOR BAND INFO See website: s://.craigcolleymusic
- Screen name:
- Craig Colley
- Member since:
- Jun 23 2010
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Age:
- 69 years
Influences
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Members Of Band
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EQUIPMENT
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MUSIC
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4U - A Classic Rock Opera
4U - A Classic Rock Opera Track number: 1 Year: 2021 Album: 4U - A Classic Rock Opera Genre: Classic Rock
This is my latest release. It is a Rock Opera with an overture, 11 songs and an endature. I have had this on my bucket list to re-record for 47 years. I wrote and recorded the first version in 1973-74 when I was 18 years old using a reel to reel tape machine. I "ping-ponged" the tracks to create a 5 track recording while singing and playing all the instruments myself in real time. Really amazing to be able to do in those days. At that time I was heavily influenced by the 1st rock concert I ever saw when I was 14. It was 'The Who' performing 'Tommy' (considered the first Rock Opera). A year later, Paul McCartney came out with his first solo album where he played all the instruments himself. The production of '4U' was inspired by both. In this new release I kept the music, lyrics and arrangements as close to the original soundtrack as possible by, again, playing all the instruments myself. Even though technology was primitive compared to what we have available today, the songs have stood the test of time. It took me a couple of months to re-learn all the parts before I started to record. Honestly I am amazed at how advanced and intricate my songwriting and arrangement abilities were at that young age. You will find a variety of different styles of rock influenced music. I say rock because, at that time, that is what is was. Classic rock came later. The project took me approximately 7 months and over 300 studio hours to complete. Believe it or not, I did not use any sheet music , lead sheets or charts when recording this album. I did this all from memory. I am very proud of this album. It was a monstrous undertaking and I hope it finds a way into your heart and your playlist. Enjoy and share! Craig