Johnny Proctor
I am an independent writer/performer/producer making summery sounds with lots of harmony, guitars, and emotion.
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Childlike Faith Childlike Faith
As life gets complicated, the answer is childlike faith...
Pray Pray
This song is a confession of weakness and a musical journey from Pet Sounds to God's ears.
Saturday Rain Saturday Rain
Just a demo with John, Paul, George and Ringo in mind...it was raining this morning. I know its derivative but I grew up with the Fabs...;) Highest charts position in subgenre: # 2 (1,801 songs currently listed in Alternative > Brit Pop)
In Malibu In Malibu
This is my version of Tony Hearn's instant surf rock classic. Hot rod harmonies and big surf beat = lots of summer fun! (highest chart position: # 2 in subgenre Pop Rock).
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Brian Wilson said of his epic work Pet Sounds, "I wanted to make the listener feel loved." Those words have always remained with me and I hope to share loving, healing sounds with the listener as well.Band/artist history
I played in bands in Richmond, VA in the 80s as Johnny Proctor and the Fabulous Noys, Johnny Proctor and Bad, and the Jammin' Joe Realm. I have opened for Phil Keaggy and played extensively as a worship leader in Church. As an active duty soldier, I have played a lot at chapel services, Prayer Breakfasts and deployments.Have you performed in front of an audience?I play live in Church, coffee houses, in the combat zone in Iraq (I am a soldier on active duty), at ceremonies, wherever I can.
Your musical influences
The Beach Boys, Beatles, Phil Keagy, Four Freshmen, Israel's Hope, Lamb, Nat King Cole, The Jam, Harry Gore, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Jan & Dean, John Michael Talbot, George Gershwin.What equipment do you use?
Roland BR532 Digital 4-Track recording station and pawn shop instruments. I have a fairly nice tambourine, though. I always record in flip flops.Anything else?
I LOVE talking music with anybody! Please tell me what you like/dislike about my music at abnjumpmaster56m@yahoo.com and PLEASE listen to more than one song because they're all different! Thanks for checking me out! :)
Pasadena, Maryland
USA
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How did I miss this one back in the day - great song! great vocals!!
Saturday rain on a Thursday morning still sounds great
Are you still here? Would love to reconnect. Ed
Brian W. is a real hero to me for both hi musical and personal journey and ultimate victory. While its -10c here this song took me to those great days on the beaches of the Great Lakes. Enjoyed sincerely.
I love this song. A pleasure top to bottom.
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