NITROSTAR
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My name is Scott Pike.

I started NITROSTAR as a solo project in 2004.
I record "LIVE' performances of the material that I write.
A true soloist, I am playing everything you hear.

I am especially fond of Progressive Rock and write in that fashion.
Similarities to other Progressive Bands is to be expected.
Why this name?
Nitrocian Star, a.k.a. NITROSTAR
I have created a whole story line, lyricaly and musically that revolves around the Nitrocian Homeland, it's people, magic, and space.
Do you play live?
I have been working in the studio mostly.
I do play out when I can, benifits and such.
I have always enjoyed the interaction of playing live.
Both with the audience and the other musicians.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think that the internet may level the playing field.
If people around world like your music, you're gold.
The future of musicians is not necessarily in the hands of a record company as was true in the past.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
We shall see.
Band History:
I started NITROSTAR in 2004.
I currently have published only1 CD.
I have copywritten 6 others with the Library of Congress.
Your influences?
My favorite music is the Progressive bands of the 60's and 70's.
King Crimson, Moody Blues, Procol Harum, Genesis, Yes, ELP, Gentle Giant.

When Prog became unfashionable, I started writting my own.
I sometimes felt as though I carried the torch alone.
In 2007 I discovered Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson.
I was glad to see that someone else was writting and performing Progressive Rock, currently.
I have since found other groups carrying on the tradition as well.
There seems to be a certain revival of Progressive Rock and I hope to continue to be a part of it, The good Lord willing.


Favorite spot?
Hawaii was nice, two months with a band there.
Equipment used:
(Front) Roland XP-50 (loaded), Korg KARMA w/ MOSS
(Left) Korg Micro-Korg, Prophet 5, rev. 3
(Right) Korg Electribe ER-1, Korg Electribe EA-1 mk II, Yamaha S-90
(Rear) Roland SH-210, Korg Wavestation EX.
Anything else...?
I record with a Tascam 2488 neo.
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