The Real Mark Rivers
A music project for any and all who wish to give listen to something different. In other words..
I'll drop it into the blender and see what comes out.
Conceived as an exercise in musical expression, executed as an ambition of the spirit. The melodies and and lyrical sounds set forth within this project are meant to amuse, and entertain. To bring enjoyment and evoke emotional reaction. And, perhaps, with a bit of luck, bring a smile to your ears.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
After years of being involved in many different musical endeavors, I finally decided to start all over again from scratch. "The music is real (only the dream has changed)" it begins with a new dream actually. For the better part of my life I have wanted only to be what I am. A singer and songwriter, and musician. The only thing that has stopped me in the past was only my own willingness to compromise my musical vision in order to try to cash in on what I was trying to do in order to enable myself to buy my musical independence. Within the flexible boundaries of this new project we (my self and any interested collaborators) shall attempt to bring you music wrought in the interests of inspired creativity, not the quest for fame and fortune. In other words, I'll bring it into the light and let it stand or fall as it will. It is my hope to make this a musical outlet for those with the imagination to dream and realize those dreams. And the courage and dedication to work toward that end. Or in this case, beginning.
"Let the music speak unto your heart, and your soul will be the richer for it's being heard within."
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Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Not presently, but if the opportunity arose, yes.
Your musical influences
Everything from folk and blues to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin With stops along the way covering every type and style of music.
In other words I listen to everything.
What equipment do you use?
Whatever I can get my hands on and get a tune out of...
But mostly guitars, and associated equipment.
Anything else?
Interested? come on in listen.
