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texasgroover
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West Texan Soul
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Welcome to West Texan Soul band page!
West Texan Soul is really just a home studio thing.
The inspiration for the name comes from the Big Bend area of Texas. I love writing songs. Some are better than others. Some songs seem effortless while I've struggled with other songs for years. I am always thankful for the gift of music. When I write a song or stumble onto a lyric it's a blessing for me. If someone else happens to relate to any of these songs then that's just a bonus.
SHaLuM
Thanks to IEUE (YehWeh)
West Texan Soul is really just a home studio thing.
The inspiration for the name comes from the Big Bend area of Texas. I love writing songs. Some are better than others. Some songs seem effortless while I've struggled with other songs for years. I am always thankful for the gift of music. When I write a song or stumble onto a lyric it's a blessing for me. If someone else happens to relate to any of these songs then that's just a bonus.
SHaLuM
Thanks to IEUE (YehWeh)
Why this name?
Went camping with the family down at Big Bend
National Park and did the West Texas scenic thing ( Terlingua, Alpine, Study Butte, Marfa etc). That's when I finally understood the Texas Spirit.
National Park and did the West Texas scenic thing ( Terlingua, Alpine, Study Butte, Marfa etc). That's when I finally understood the Texas Spirit.
Do you play live?
Just a studio thing!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The Internet has kicked open some doors for the indie bands, and artist!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I've been a professional musician for many a moons and I've seen a lot of talented people bent over forwards by 'Record People', as well as no talent Sons of Bucks get hyped and go platinum. I really don't want to play that game!
Your influences?
Being a professional blues drummer first and foremost the groove has to be there.
John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Jim Keltner , Russ Kunkel are a few of my early favorites. I have to feel a song lyrically as well as musically. My inspirations are from anyone I ever enjoyed hearing. I try to lean on songs of hope and love, but in reality as for me there's always that undercurrent ache in a smile... John Hyatt is a inspiration ( ' I was gonna get off of that bar stool just as soon as I could figure it out.' I found his music when I sobered up in '92).
James Taylor, Neal Young...
Motown to Muscle Shoals
John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Jim Keltner , Russ Kunkel are a few of my early favorites. I have to feel a song lyrically as well as musically. My inspirations are from anyone I ever enjoyed hearing. I try to lean on songs of hope and love, but in reality as for me there's always that undercurrent ache in a smile... John Hyatt is a inspiration ( ' I was gonna get off of that bar stool just as soon as I could figure it out.' I found his music when I sobered up in '92).
James Taylor, Neal Young...
Motown to Muscle Shoals
Favorite spot?
Northern California
Equipment used:
I record on computer using Reaper (http://www.reaper.fm/)
And any instrument I can be dangerous on.
I used a Copper bottomed pot, and a Ozarka water cooler jug for percussion on
' Next 2 U.'
And any instrument I can be dangerous on.
I used a Copper bottomed pot, and a Ozarka water cooler jug for percussion on
' Next 2 U.'
Anything else...?
Thanks to IEUE (YehWeh for the gift of music)