Jay Glen
Jay Glen
I am a singer/songwriter who writes mainly in the Country and Pop genre. I love Ballads that tell a story, have deep meaning, and move you emotionally. But I al
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I am more of a singer/songwriter than a "Band". However, I do play most instruments and sing all of my own music. I have a life-long friend, Kip Sheldon, whom I have re-connected with recently, and we are working on an album together. We started playing music together in the early 60's, playing all of the great music from the 60's; Beatles, Credence, etc.... . Then in 1971, our rock band re-formed after Uncle Sam got through with us and we began playing Country Music. Got a gig with Capitol Records as the tour band for Stoney Edwards. Did that for a while, then I quit music and went to work and raised a family. In 1990, I started learning Audio Engineering. Opened a studio and operated the business for about 10 years, and sold it in 2001. Now, I'm just getting into the DAW world, using Sonar 8 PE and a bunch of other stuff! I still prefer Country and rock ballads.
I will be posting my original songs, and a few "covers" of my all-time favorites.
I look forward to participating in this venue, sharing songs we have all created, and, meeting many new friends who have a similar interest in music.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
No, not at this time. Maybe some day. I haven't played live since the early 70's.
Your musical influences
I think I was more inspired by the music and writings of the Beatles. But, I was influenced by all of the music of the 60's. It was a great time for music. We had so many different styles; Motown, Beachboys, Beatles, Stones, Credence, Lov'n Spoonfull, Surf music, Mamas & PaPas, on and on..... .
Then the likes of Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, George Jones, George Straight, all influenced me in this genre. I love Country Music for its story-telling style of expressing our everyday lives.
What equipment do you use?
Intel Core 2 Quad, Q6600, 2.4 GHZ, 4 GB Ram made by Sonica Audio Labs!
Avalon Vt 737 Mic Pre/Compressor/EQ
Fender Telecaster guitar - American made of course.
Epiphone Electric Acoustic guitar
Ibanez 4 String Bass Guitar
M-Audio "Key Rig 49" Midi Controller
Sonar 8 PE
RME Fireface 400 Audio/Midi Interface
M-Audio "BX5a" Reference monitors
AKG K 240 Studio Head-Phones
AT 3035 Condenser Mic
Alesis/GT AM 62 Tube Condenser Mic
Anything else?
Life is great, but it can be very challenging, unfair, and sometimes downright difficult. Five things make it all worthwhile;
My Family, My Friends, Laughter, Music & Sailing!
Vallejo, CA
USA
ID
841771
Contact
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Comments (4)
Boy Jay, just when I thought that song was at 100% you took it to 200% !!!....way to go........smooth lead work and punchy bass and up front vocals.....and the right balance on all.....
Thanks for telling me about this site. I am looking forward to hearing more of your songs. Would love a CD.
Pam
Hey, Jay. I found your page. Looking forward to hearing your songs.
Take care,
Bob.
jay this is jerry nicklas (Drummer) I have a n account at
jpnicklassongsoflight and jpsongsoflight and jppoetryoflight My song Together Forever is in Pop:contemporary christian at number 88 on charts today.
it is sung by chuck johnson who also did sound recording on my CD. chuck is pictured on promo... but if you go to my page my wife sringara(India)and I are pictured post me back if you get this... good tpo hear you and kip are working on music still, bye Jerry Nicklas (JP NIcklas)