MPK (band)
Composing music that occurs through trial, error and, discovery.
I attended Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York, USA from 2009 - 2010. I majored in Sound Engineering, it has been my objective to develop and record my own music. This is the first step in a very lengthy overall process.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I am a record collector, I never had reel to reel. I am the strongest in the mid to late 1960's and the 70's.
I was an active listener in the 80's but, the 90's onward fade out slowly.
I'm actually a huge 'National Public Radio' listener, no matter where I am, I will tune into the 'Morning Edition' and 'All Things Considered'.
I didn't start recording until 2012; it was late but, there is an advantage, I know enough music so that anything I play sounds like something from the past.
I am much more comfortable when I recognize some type of style, I don't care what it is, if I can say to myself that reminds me of Captain Beefhart, Strawbs, or Traffic, that is fine with me.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I play as I record, it takes a minimum of two tracks to make a song; one take almost never happens.
If I did play live, I would need to learn material that I have already released; at this point, there has been no demand to do so.
Your musical influences
The Byrds including the 1970 album 'Untitled', Wishbone Ash, many others.
I also like classic country such as Buck Owens 'Above and Beyond' (1959).
I'm not afraid of music, I have been known to bring home boxes of LP's from Saturday morning garage sales.
All I can say is 'go for it!'
What equipment do you use?
The Squire Strat with the humbucking pickups cost under $200 and proved to be the most useful guitar.
I do use a SG 400 PRO, it will cut through anything.
A Dean Boca 12 string is useful but, it has to be tuned almost every time.
A few other guitars including a slide steel laptop; I think that is what was used when 'Layla' (1970) was recorded; at least, that is the only way I could inasmuch as come close to it.
I use a few pedals, I wish I had bought more inclusive units because there are patch cables everywhere.
Lately, I have been using because I don't have a significant equipment budget.
Anything else?
Record a few tracks, play over it and see if a few people are interested in contributing to it or creating something utilizing input from others.
The more you know, the better!
