SoundClick artist: John Floy - Pink Floyd mixed with good blues guitar. Melodic progressive/art rock music with good melodies and

John Floy Markham began playing music at the age of 10. After moving through several bands John's solo project under the his first and middle name "John Floy" started back in 1995. John has since created a pretty impressive home studio where he has recorded 3 full length CD's. His first in 1999 "Something Karmatic" his second in 2001 "Closer To Freedom" and his greatest and most highly praised CD to date in 2003 "Take To The Sky"

John Floy is a one man project. Every instrument, every recording, all processess, all production.

Why this name?

Comes from Johns first and middle name. He just dropped the last name :) Floy is Johns Dad.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

Its been great. It is really something when you get an email from someone in another country saying how much they enjoy your music. There is no better way to spread your music to virgin ears.
For some reason John Floy is really big in Russia and the Netherlands...but thats cool with me.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Depends, I love being creative but I also wouldn't want to be limited by what sells records. I am not very good at writing 3 minute pop songs. Just because the music makes it to MTV does not mean that its good. Its just trendy and I am not a teenager anymore :) Seems like since I am getting ready to turn 30 soon that my ears have gotten a little more demanding. I tend to download more indie music than ever now because that is where the real talent is anymore. Like many of the fine artist on soundclick for example :)

Band History:

Strange Daze (1992-1994)
Divine Earth (1995-1999)
John Floy Solo Works(1995-present)
valvedrifter (2003-2005)

Your influences?

I got most of my influences growing up listening to great artist like Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Nine Inch Nails, Steavy Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix and last but not least Marillion. I have never been narrow minded when it comes to music. I like all genres if the song appeals to me, shoot I have even played in a bluegrass group before.

Favorite spot?

I remember visiting my father in Washington State and climbing halfway to the top of Mt. Schuksan or how ever you spell it. It was mesmorizing...

Equipment used:

Fender Statocaster guitars
Fender Bass's
Macbook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 ghz system
M-Audio Firewire Audiophile (audio interface for the mac)
Garageband

However I just rencently upgraded my entire rig to a Hughes and Kettner Zentera Amp and Speakers...sounds freaking amazing!!! Look for future recordings useing this bad boy.

Anything else...?

Official Website: www.johnfloy.net

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=john+floy&init=quick&tas=search_preload&search_first_focus=1299611962863#!/pages/John-Floy/184742804885240

Twitter: @JohnFloy

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