Cooper Rayson
indie/alternative rock. imagine kings of leon, goo goo dolls, and CCR jamming together in natasha bedingfield's living room while alice in chains watches.
Rather than facing a slow, agonizing death at the hand of oppression, some in history have chosen 'Death by Revolution' instead. Either they are successful, or they die a quicker death--one that served a purpose and made their lives worth living.
SoundClick artist Cooper Rayson presents "Death by Revolution", a remarkable release in the Indie Alternative genre. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. "Death by Revolution" has peaked at #11 in the main Alternative category on SoundClick. Cooper Rayson is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Indie Alternative music directly to fans worldwide.
Former front man and lyricist for the music festival playing group I=nterlaken, Cooper Rasyon declared his independence from the group on July 4th, 2008. As a solo artist, Cooper is able to bring together various groups of musicians on different projects to accomplish the common goal of creating something special. No longer constricted by what the other band members were willing and able to do, Cooper has been able to create a sound more suited to his sonorous voice punctuated by powerfully poetic lyrics that resonate with the rhythms of the soul.
I have had the opportunity to play gigs at a wide variety of events...from hookah bar/coffee houses to large festivals such as the Florida Music Festival.
I have been influenced by everyone and everything. From Amadeus to Ziggy. From Classical to Rock. From Bluegrass to Hip Hop. From Gospel to Jazz. From London Beats to Tokyo Streets. It's all in there somewhere. Perhaps in a drum track...perhaps in an inflection of the voice or a particular chord progression...or perhaps simply in the visual imagery and mood of the song.