Jason Sweet
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Jason Sweet - Love At First Sight
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From the producer that brought you Paramore and Dashboard Confessional now bring you Jason Sweet. In the last couple years Jason has been making a name for himself in the music scene with his cinematic writing and memorable live performances. Jason currently has his songs featured in film and television shows such as "SpikeTv's "Auction Hunters", HGTV's "Holmes on Homes" and FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance". During the boom of the MySpace era he held the #6 spot on the top 100 Christian artists and was in the top 50 for alternative artists.
Jason is the writer of both music and lyrics for all of his songs. His inspiration comes from personal experiences and writing has become an outlet for him tell his story in hopes that others going through the same things will relate. "The most important aspect for me in writing music is for the listener to take a personal interest in the songs, as if I specifically wrote it for them". "Music is the avenue to the heart".
HIGHLIGHTS:
Songs used for Television and Film:
-"Without You" featured on Spike TV's "Auction Hunters".
-"Only One" featured on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance".
-"Living Room Praise" featured on the 2011 PGA tour promotional commercial and HGTV's "Holmes on Homes".
-"Love at First Sight" featured on the E! Channel's "ETalk"
-"Touch the Sky" used for iLifeTV's "American Spirit"-
Awards and Sponsorships:
- #6 in MySpace Top 100 Christian artists
- Top 50 in MySpace Alternative artists
- National south east semi-finalist for Discmakers IMWS
- 1st place for ReCreate's Kalein Christian songwriting competition
- 1st place for UB Merch songwriting contest
- Endorsed by Kalikiano Surf Wear
Artists Jason has performed with:
-Third Day
-Casting Crowns
-Jars of Clay
-Chris Tomlin
-Mercy Me,
-Tenth Avenue North
-Newsboys
-Skillet
-Family Force 5
-Flyleaf
-P.O.D
Jason is the writer of both music and lyrics for all of his songs. His inspiration comes from personal experiences and writing has become an outlet for him tell his story in hopes that others going through the same things will relate. "The most important aspect for me in writing music is for the listener to take a personal interest in the songs, as if I specifically wrote it for them". "Music is the avenue to the heart".
HIGHLIGHTS:
Songs used for Television and Film:
-"Without You" featured on Spike TV's "Auction Hunters".
-"Only One" featured on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance".
-"Living Room Praise" featured on the 2011 PGA tour promotional commercial and HGTV's "Holmes on Homes".
-"Love at First Sight" featured on the E! Channel's "ETalk"
-"Touch the Sky" used for iLifeTV's "American Spirit"-
Awards and Sponsorships:
- #6 in MySpace Top 100 Christian artists
- Top 50 in MySpace Alternative artists
- National south east semi-finalist for Discmakers IMWS
- 1st place for ReCreate's Kalein Christian songwriting competition
- 1st place for UB Merch songwriting contest
- Endorsed by Kalikiano Surf Wear
Artists Jason has performed with:
-Third Day
-Casting Crowns
-Jars of Clay
-Chris Tomlin
-Mercy Me,
-Tenth Avenue North
-Newsboys
-Skillet
-Family Force 5
-Flyleaf
-P.O.D
Why this name?
Well...let's just say it was a tough choice!
Do you play live?
I definitely play live. The best part about making music is getting to perform live in front of the crowd and see how your music is touching all the people out there listening.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It gives people the opportunity to listen to music from all over the world without leaving their living room! It also gives artists, like me, a platform to promote and market music
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Not at the moment. I love being independent!
Your influences?
Musically, I seem to gravitate to epic, hard rock that is infused with loops and beats. Bands like
Red,
Demon Hunter,
Family Force 5,
Underoath,
30 seconds to Mars,
(old) Linkin Park.
311, Dream Theater, P.O.D, Demon Hunter, Forever Changed, Relient K, Anberlin, Billy Joel, Blindside, Chevelle, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Duncan Sheik, Falling Up, Further Seems Foever, Hoobastank, Jars of Clay, John Mayer, Kutless, Liquid Tension, MxPx, New Found Glory, Nonpoint, Norma Jean, Pax217, Pillar, Project 86, Sevendust, Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch
Red,
Demon Hunter,
Family Force 5,
Underoath,
30 seconds to Mars,
(old) Linkin Park.
311, Dream Theater, P.O.D, Demon Hunter, Forever Changed, Relient K, Anberlin, Billy Joel, Blindside, Chevelle, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Duncan Sheik, Falling Up, Further Seems Foever, Hoobastank, Jars of Clay, John Mayer, Kutless, Liquid Tension, MxPx, New Found Glory, Nonpoint, Norma Jean, Pax217, Pillar, Project 86, Sevendust, Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch
Favorite spot?
Boone, North Carolina. I love that town.
Equipment used:
Marshall JCM2000
Gibson Les Paul Classic
Martin Acoustics
Digidesign ProTools
Gibson Les Paul Classic
Martin Acoustics
Digidesign ProTools
Anything else...?
WEBSITE: www.JasonSweetMusic.com
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/JasonSweetMusicPage
TWITTER: www.Twitter.com/JasonSweetMusic
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/JasonSweetMusicPage
TWITTER: www.Twitter.com/JasonSweetMusic
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