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robert heathcock
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Robert Heathcock
Sedona Arizona
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02/17/08 @ 04:36 AM
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Sights and sounds of Sedona and Boyce Thompson Aboretum
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Hi. My name is Robert Heathcock. I've been involved in Contemporary Christian Praise and Worship music for quite a few years. I wanted to get some feedback on some songs I've written. My wife and I started leading praise and worship at our home church using tracks that we laid down. I played along with my guitar and we led the congregation in singing. This method worked because the congregtion was small so the tracks made up for band members we did't have. We first used a Technics KN-2000 then we moved up to the Roland VA-7 which is an arranger type keyboard.
Why this name?
Actually my parents chose it for me.
The drawing to the right was drawn by a 4th grader from Kirkland Adventist School. My wife and I have been leading worship at their annnual campout for many years. I liked the characature and used it here.
The drawing to the right was drawn by a 4th grader from Kirkland Adventist School. My wife and I have been leading worship at their annnual campout for many years. I liked the characature and used it here.
Do you play live?
Yes, mainly at church but our band recently played at a rehab center for people who have had severe head trauma.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Big time. It is changing how we buy music and now we can sample it very easily before we buy it.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I think with the internet a band can promote themselves. Test the waters so to speak. I'd be careful signing a contract. The key word is contract. They will promote your band (hopefully) and help you produce your record and in turn will be taking in the better part of the profits from the record and your concerts. You will HAVE to do concerts at a rate that they deem necessary for them to get a return on their investment in you and your band.
I think we all like the sound of “my band has a record deal” but that’s just the beginning. Do we have the means to keep up our side of the contract?
I think we all like the sound of “my band has a record deal” but that’s just the beginning. Do we have the means to keep up our side of the contract?
Your influences?
Praise and Worship: Paul Baloche, Stoneleigh Band, Robin Mark, Rita Springer, Fernando Ortega, Big Daddy Weave, MercyMe, Casting Crowns.
Rock: Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Beatles.
Folk: Joan Baez, Silly Wizard, Andy M. Stewart, Dougie Maclean, Rankin Family, Barra Macneils.
Rock: Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Beatles.
Folk: Joan Baez, Silly Wizard, Andy M. Stewart, Dougie Maclean, Rankin Family, Barra Macneils.
Favorite spot?
Washington's Olympic Peninsula
Equipment used:
Roland VA-7, Cakewalk Sonar, Martin D 12-35, Gibson Les Paul Studio Plus, DigiTech GX-1.
Anything else...?
I'm glad to be a part of the change in Church music. I think more emphasis is being put on worshipping God. Sometimes this change in music is tough for some to grasp but look at the changing music styles in the history of the Christian Church. I remember in the '60's I was not allowed to play my guitar for church. Wow, things do change but sometimes we have to be patient.