brian1203137 + Musician in Hollywood, CA

SEEKING

ABOUT

I have a number of songs I've written over the past decades that I want to finally record properly, as well as a bunch of new material that I'd love to develop with musicians.

My strengths are probably in lyrics (I'm a pretty well-known poet) and lead melodies. My weaknesses are in general competence with instruments but you can hear on my demo tracks what I can do.

I'd also like to collaborate with others on their projects, either by helping with the songwriting, background singing, or even playing guitar or drums (though I don't have a kit).

I really love experimenting in the studio though I also like the raw post-punk sound.

I also love singing live and would consider a covers band. I always thought there needed to be a Scott Walker cover band (he's about my range and timber).

All of these demos as VERY ROUGH, especially the singing. I just wanted for the most part to get the idea down. Some were recorded several years ago, most last year.

Screen name:

brian1203137

Member since:

Apr 29 2017

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

30

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

The Smiths, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Scott Walker, St. Vincent, The Cars, The Police, Talking Heads, Brian Eno, Can, Neu!, John Cage (and a number of experimental and not-so experimental composers, i.e. Steve Reich, etc.), Radiohead, Lou Reed, Velvet Underground, Jacques Brel, The Waterboys, The Pretenders, Sex Pistols, Clash, Suburban Lawns, Wire, etc.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

Electronic Music:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Intermediate

Bass Guitar:

Intermediate

Lead Guitar:

Beginner

Ukulele:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

A number of guitars, a uke, a Squier bass, and a basic home studio set up (Logic, etc.). More info about this later.

MUSIC