Darren Elliott
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Im going to be selling some songs on itunes later this summer. Ill let everyone know when its released!!!
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Why this name?
Obviously its my name
Do you play live?
I have played live a few times at an open mic in banff alberta, but i dont do that very often as i am now in ontario.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Oh well it helps alot of people who could even be heard otherwise get heard without the trouble of people trying to find them. All they need to do is find soundclick and theyve got lots to choose from in each area.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
No, i like it where i am thanks...but im stll open
Band History:
I have been writing songs for 7 years now. I am always trying and progress by my writing skills with new influences, critique and constructive criticism from other songwriters and fans of music.
I have been playing guitar for nearly 4 years now and almost since that time i was writing songs. I first saw the potential for "alone" when i still had my old spanish stlye guitar with only 4 of 6 strings actually tuned.
It was a overwhelming feeling when after tons of additions and "repairs" were done to the song. I felt it was finally finished back in the beginning of 2005 but i think with my new voice and my new outlook on life it will change.
I have been playing guitar for nearly 4 years now and almost since that time i was writing songs. I first saw the potential for "alone" when i still had my old spanish stlye guitar with only 4 of 6 strings actually tuned.
It was a overwhelming feeling when after tons of additions and "repairs" were done to the song. I felt it was finally finished back in the beginning of 2005 but i think with my new voice and my new outlook on life it will change.
Your influences?
Davey Milby, Tim McGraw, U2
Favorite spot?
Banff AB
Equipment used:
Guitars:Art and Lutherie Acoustic
Segovia Acoustic Guitar
Recorders:
Zoom H4 Recorder
Audacity
Segovia Acoustic Guitar
Recorders:
Zoom H4 Recorder
Audacity
Anything else...?
1. When did you start playing guitar?
About 4-5 years ago. I had started on an old spanish style acoustic that my aunt had bought when she was young. I tried to write songs on it but the strings were so out of tune that trying to play it literally..
2. What inspired you to begin playing guitar?
Read my article on "about my songwriting"
3. Do you play any other instruments?
Yes as in i have other instruments but no as in i dont play anything else, ive never gotten to be able to play piano or drums, those arent to be learned for a while.!
4. What is your favorite style to play?
Regular Strumming
5. Do you practice a lot?
I used to practice a hell of a lot of hours, like maybe 6.5 hours a day but now i only play maybe 1.5 hours a day.
6. Do you write your own music?
Yes i do, i have started my own songwriting career. To be honest with you i really think that i never wanted to be a songwriter, i wanted to be a pilot.
7. Do you like to sing with your playing?
Yes read the above answer.
8. What is your writing process?
My writing process has changed over the past few years. I started to write music before the words but now i find it hard to write that wat. I write words first then music after.
9. What is your goals with your playing and writing?
I hope to be able to sing my songs for the person i write my songs about.
10. What do you see yourself doing with your music 10 years form now?
Staying where i am and keeping it like this
About 4-5 years ago. I had started on an old spanish style acoustic that my aunt had bought when she was young. I tried to write songs on it but the strings were so out of tune that trying to play it literally..
2. What inspired you to begin playing guitar?
Read my article on "about my songwriting"
3. Do you play any other instruments?
Yes as in i have other instruments but no as in i dont play anything else, ive never gotten to be able to play piano or drums, those arent to be learned for a while.!
4. What is your favorite style to play?
Regular Strumming
5. Do you practice a lot?
I used to practice a hell of a lot of hours, like maybe 6.5 hours a day but now i only play maybe 1.5 hours a day.
6. Do you write your own music?
Yes i do, i have started my own songwriting career. To be honest with you i really think that i never wanted to be a songwriter, i wanted to be a pilot.
7. Do you like to sing with your playing?
Yes read the above answer.
8. What is your writing process?
My writing process has changed over the past few years. I started to write music before the words but now i find it hard to write that wat. I write words first then music after.
9. What is your goals with your playing and writing?
I hope to be able to sing my songs for the person i write my songs about.
10. What do you see yourself doing with your music 10 years form now?
Staying where i am and keeping it like this
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