Morning Rain
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01/13/08 @ 11:22 AM     2 comments
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Some scuba friends wanted to use my song in a cave diving video. I love the way it turned out, and I'm thankful to them. Please visit their website!
http://www.ncdivers.com
I am a one-man band. I play all of the instruments in my recordings, either through my synthesizer or "live."

I started out playing trumpet in the 5th grade and played until I graduated high school. In the Army, I picked up guitar, and after my honorable discharge, I put together a band and played local coffee houses in Japan.

Once I returned to the United States, I took a couple of years of piano lessons, but the teachers weren't teaching what I was interested in learning, so after two years of frustration, I quit taking lessons and began learning on my own.

I've missed having a band, and frustrated in my attempts to get one together, so I started dabbling in multi-track recording some years ago. In 2007, I started getting a little more serious about it and picked up some books on home studio mixing, sought lots of advice from friends, and I'm hopefully getting a little better at it.
Why this name?
I used to have night terrors, when I was a kid. Interspersed with those, were dreams full of music. All kinds... Some of it beautiful, some of it dark and ominous... Just like dreams themselves; Sometimes beautiful, sometimes frightening, sometimes savage and violent.
Do you play live?
Nothing professionally. I lived in Japan for a long time, and had a band for which I played rhythm guitar and sang. There's no rush like performing and seeing people getting into what you're doing... It's a great feeling!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think the music industry is going to have to adjust to technology. I see a lot of good things, like unknown artists getting discovered, and I've seen some amazing stuff on YouTube. On the other hand, P2P is way out of hand.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
It would be nice to just get a band together...
Band History:
Not much history, other than what I've related. I'm just a guy who does this as a hobby in a spare room in the house. Without music, I don't know what I'd be filling my spare time with...
Your influences?
I grew up with the American Graffiti Soundtrack, the Beatles, David Bowie, Elvis, and a whole slew of others. Favorite bands include The Cure, Tears For Fears, John Mayer, Nine Inch Nails, and I like Big Band, a little jazz, blues, ambient, and rock.
Favorite spot?
In my head, mostly.
Equipment used:
Ibanez hollow-body electric, Kramer electric, Goya acoustic w/pickup, Alesis QS-8 Synth, Solow SB-1 Bass, Alesis DM5 Pro Drum Kit, Tapco Mix-100, Edirol UA-25 USB Audio Interface, Cakewalk Sonar, StudioProjects B1 Condenser Mic, and unbridled enthusiasm.
play hi-fi  commenting Reflection
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Great title for this track, luv the smooth slow bluesy beat, the guitar is smooth and highlights the soundscape of piano & percussion very nicely, the charming at the end was a classy way to end this fantastic production! 5*****
Added to our Blues station...Peace...~ES~
play hi-fi  commenting (You're) Not Mine
This song truly brings me to a new place! I love it Frank! What an amazing gift you've been given.
Frank's Savage Dream on SoundClick, You got the dopest page, check out the beats on mine! 1.
play hi-fi  commenting Morning Rain
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I can listen to this one over, and over again....unleashes lots of emotions....
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Melody
This is another nice one Frank! The far away sound in the beginning, makes it really dream like....beautiful
play hi-fi  commenting Strange Weather
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Great melody and love the bass line groove. Stationed it!
~ES~
play hi-fi  commenting Crash Of Stars
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Melody
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Excellent track loaded with atmosphere, it's a dynamic soundscape with some superb guitar work,added it to our station...

Peace...
~ES~
play hi-fi  commenting Crash Of Stars
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I think it is absolutely wonderful. Vicki's right about it feeling like you are spinning but I see the stars rather than dancing.
play hi-fi  commenting Crash Of Stars
Overall, love it! thought the ending was especially cool (NO not because it was over!! LOL!!) the music has a feeling of a spinning dance... very sensual!
play hi-fi  commenting Dying Inside
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Melody
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Nice guitar work on this track, it's an excellent musical production. Best wishes...

Peace through music...
~ES~
Frank, you broke out the dirty guitars for this one. Some great riffs here. Good work.