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kbmatson
Stylistically, MMB is reminiscent of 70s & 80s flavored, prog-rock. But while influenced by groups such as Pink Floyd, Yes, Deep Purple, Kansas, ELP, and Styx, MMB music is undeniably unique. It features bold chord progressions alongside instrumentation that ranges from artfully tasteful to technically brilliant ... but puts intricate melodies and vocal harmonies front and center.
Go to the Official MMB Web Site for more Information.
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Why this name?
hmmmmmmmmm ........ hmmmmmmmmmmmm ..... I dunno ....
Do you play live?
Played out for nearly 20 years in various cover bands ... I quit that when it ceased to be fun any more.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Wow ... the pro is that it has made it more accessible to everyone ... the con is that it has made it more accessible to everyone. What I mean is this. It's great that people (like me) can now expose and promote and distribute their music, but at the same time, the noise level has gone up tremendously (there's a lot of really bad stuff out there) and the value for what musicians do has gone done dramatically.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
For the right deal I guess, but at this point in life, I'm done paying dues.
Your influences?
I suppose at the earliest level, late sixties and early seventies bands like Three Dog Night, Hollies, Beatles, Chicago, Grand Funk and such. A little later, and as a keyboard player, I was swept away by the prog scene and bands like Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, ELO, Kansas, Styx, and the likes.
Favorite spot?
Well ... born and raised in Atlanta, so guess I'm still partial there. Twelve years in Philly now is growing on me though.
Equipment used:
heh ... a bunch ... main set-up is a Quad Core Intel based DAW, Fireface 800, SONAR v8, Wavelab, Waves plugs and others. Main keys include Motif XS8, Korg M3, and Korg CX3 organ - a bunch more - too much to list.