SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
I am a songwriter. I am able to write complete songs and have many original songs under my belt. When I record songs I am able lay down the tracks for all the instruments. These recordings are usually for experimental purposes to develop and craft the song, not for radio quality play. If I provide samples of my music you will hear these types of recordings, demos. The music for the songs I write just comes naturally to my mind, sometimes waking me in the night causing me to grab a recorder before the melody is lost.
As a christian I believe sometimes God gives the music and that he has also given me the power to create. I have even credited him as the author on past songs.
I would like to work with others who have established in themselves that following God is most important. To please Him means we will really be happy. There is no other way to happiness. I live on Okaloosa Island, directly on the beach and this is where many a song has been written. The beach is a great place to work out musical arrangements acoustically especially on a clear night under the stars of God's great glory.
- Screen name:
- John Newman Band
- Member since:
- Sep 17 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Switchfoot. Beethoven/Debussy, damascus (from New Jersey), News Boys, Charlie Daniels Band & bluegrass, Toy Dolls, The Smiths, The Cure, Hebrew/messianic/klezmer sounds.
EQUIPMENT
Ibanez miKro Bass and Ampeg Amp, Fender US Standard Stratocaster guitar w/emg active pickups, wireless mic and guitar system. Digitech GNX4 digital guitar processor includes 8 track recorder built in, Fender acoustic guitar, Mendini mini drum set, Sony Vegas Pro 9 recording software and other misc stuff.
MUSIC
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Nothing But The Lord - Demo
Nothing But The Lord - Demo Track number: 1 Year: 2000 Album: Demo Album 1 Genre: Christian Contemporary
Combination of a Hebrew sound and some alternative flavors sprinkled in.
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Everythings The Same - Demo
Everythings The Same - Demo Track number: 2 Year: 2006 Album: Demo Album 2 Genre: Alternative
Combination of rock/punk guitars, edgy with an indy core. Too much bass. Demo recording. The song is essentially God declaring He always has been and will remain constant forever.
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Somethin New - Demo
Somethin New - Demo Track number: 3 Year: 2003 Album: Demo Album 1 Genre: Alternative
Hard rockin song with a slightly punky edge.
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I Love You - Demo
I Love You - Demo Track number: 4 Year: 2006 Album: Demo Album 2 Genre: Alternative
A nice indy song about how God loves us. The song also can be heard as how we as humans love others. Simple message in a fun upbeat song. This song has a unique sound I have not used in any other song since. Its a strange one but I like it.
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Infinite Skies - Demo
Infinite Skies - Demo Track number: 5 Year: 2005 Album: Demo Album 2 Genre: Alternative
A song of adoration to God or another person. Could also be interpreted as a song where God is singing over us His creation.