The Dravend is a solo project hailing from New Mexico.
Khris Dravend started playing guitar at 17 & came from a long line of musicians. His Great Great Grandfather Sindo Garay was one of the 4 musicians that created "Trova", a form of spanish music of Cuban origin. You can find information him here at this link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sindo_Garay
Music runs really deep in the family blood and Khris is 100% self taught. Musically and as a producer.
Though he can not read or write sheet music, he does have an understanding for the sound of it all.
Composing full Symphonies, Orchestras creating fleshed out albums by himself.
He does everything from the programing drums, violins, orchestra & recording Guitars and bass.
A self taught Producer.
This work [The Dravend & Black Hart] you see here is all composed, recorded & mixed by Khris Dravend.
At 18 I started a metal band called Paralysys. There I learned to work with others, composed many songs (rough 35 songs) in the 13 1/2 years we were together.
I am 100% Self-Taught, no music schooling, I do not read/write sheet music but i have a great ear for sounds. Since music runs in my blood.
I am a composer.
Opened up for Jet, Deicide, Athiest, and many other big bands with my time in other bands.
I love being on the stage.
Musically It started with my Great grand father Sindo Garay, then Mark Tremonti of Creed, then to Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom then Brendon Small of Dethklok.
Jackson Guitars, ESP Guitars, Marshall Amps, Engl Amps, Protools, Yamaha Speakers
I'm a gamer who composers music for gamers and brings excitement to others with the music I create.