SoundClick artist: Al Grella - Singer/songwriter/bassplayer

NEWS Working on new material. Some of my songs have been under publishing contracts in Nashville and New York City. I have two songs currently under contract with a film company based in Florida. I have been a member of ASCAP since the early 1990's. My current CD entitled, "Fleeting Thoughts Captured" is featured on this website in 18 ripped mp3 files. It contains pop tunes spanning different genre. A recent song was added to my collection on this site reminiscent of the 1930's called "Across The Miles." These songs may be purchased and downloaded. See "purchase music @ store" in navigation menu at left. In October, I added another song to the CD called "Gimme More." Watch for the January addition of another new track called "I Don't Want Your Love."

I am currently a solo songwriting artist.

Do you play live?

Yes from time to time in bands at clubs, casinos, concerts, and private parties.

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

It gives unknown songwriters exposure they otherwise would never get.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes

Your influences?

Most influences come from classic pop and rock.

Favorite spot?

Grand Canyon

Equipment used:

I use an Ampeg SVT-4Pro stereo head, two Ampeg 6/10 bottoms, Furman and Monster power conditioners, Korg tuner, Ken Smith 5 String, a custom made Ibanez 4 string once belonging to Doug Wimbish of Living Colour, a custom rewired active Fender P-bass, Boss effects pedals, a Sennheiser microphone, an audio-technica mic, a Roland JV-30 synthesizer, a Tascam 80 gig 24 track studio, and Rokit 8 monitors.

Anything else...?

I record my songs at Pat Keogh Studios in Wallingford, CT or in my own studio. I hired different local musicians and singers to perform on some of my songs with me. All signed release forms, claiming no ownership to the material.

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