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therealside
» genre:
Alternative >
Avant Rock
» location:
Mr. X
» label: unsigned
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The Realside
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Artist description
The Realside is the first solo project started by Terry McClain. It is truly a solo effort, being that one person writes, records, produces and performs all instruments and vocals. The Realside started with 4 track demos in 1998 in his old garage while playing with many talented musicians in and around the Nashville/Murfreesboro, TN area, then Terry moved to Memphis. There he would develop what would become The Realside while playing in a jazz/jam/world/fusion band called Fausto. Attaining much comradre around Memphis' local scene, Terry recorded a self-produced cd, The Realside:Intro To. After moving to NY in Sept.2000, he recorded the same way but experimenting with the modern electronic aggressive sounds in one project and then a bare-bones solo acoustic folk project for live showcases. The Realside is an equal opportunity enjoyer.
The Realside is the first solo project started by Terry McClain. It is truly a solo effort, being that one person writes, records, produces and performs all instruments and vocals. The Realside started with 4 track demos in 1998 in his old garage while playing with many talented musicians in and around the Nashville/Murfreesboro, TN area, then Terry moved to Memphis. There he would develop what would become The Realside while playing in a jazz/jam/world/fusion band called Fausto. Attaining much comradre around Memphis' local scene, Terry recorded a self-produced cd, The Realside:Intro To. After moving to NY in Sept.2000, he recorded the same way but experimenting with the modern electronic aggressive sounds in one project and then a bare-bones solo acoustic folk project for live showcases. The Realside is an equal opportunity enjoyer.
Why this name?
I just wanted to come up with something as close to the ethics I proclaim when I write music, which is to enjoy all music for what it is.
Do you play live?
I am currently playing live in Albany, NY every Wednesday at the Lark Tavern and working up a full band to play NYC this summer.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I am ecstatic because it gives music a chance to be shared by everyone.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If they had any clue of why the artist constructs in the first place and not milk the artist and the user...
Band History:
I played in several bands around the Murfreesboro, Tennessee scene since 1992... Slip(1992-94 drummer/co songwriter/prog rock 3pc) - Infami(1994-1995 guitar/co-songwriter/prog rock 3 pc), Turnipseed(1995 drummer/country-funk) - Canvas(1995-1997 guitar/b.vocals/co songwriter-see mp3 page/prog pop/fusion 4 pc) - Hot Lettuce(1996-1998, punk/alt rock 3 piece/drummer/lead vocal/co-songwriter) - Antic Fran(1998 guitar, lead vocal, songwriter/prog pop 3 pc) - Dorothy Parker(1998 guitar, b.vocals-folk/rock 4pc w/female lead vocal/songwriter) In Memphis since 1998: Fausto(1999-2000 guitar, lead vocal, songwriter-prog pop/fusion/jam/blues/jazz/folk/world/rock 5 pc) - The Realside(1997-present, all instruments/vocals/ all genres)
Your influences?
A to Z? Abba, Beck, COC, Danzig, Enya, Fugazi, Guided by Voices, Hendrix, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, King Crimson, Lenny Kravitz, Mozart, Nusrat, Outkast, Prince, Queen, Ramones, Stevie Wonder, Tool, U2, Van Morrison, Ween, XTC, Yes, Zappa
Favorite spot?
Memphis...of course...the city of beautiful pain. NY and LA are cool too... Kinetic
Equipment used:
That would be like a magician revealing his secrets... real instruments
Anything else...?
Enjoy life