Derek Vickers
I write, produce and record all my songs myself....completely independent. I'm gay, 25 (look barely 20, I'm told), and am EXTREMELY passionate about what I do.
4
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It's Not That Easy It's Not That Easy
This is my latest one. As with all of my songs, I wrote, produced, and recorded this at home. It's the most personal song I've written, and I think you can hear the hard work I put into it? Again, all comments are welcome! Thanks for listening :)
Flip the Switch Flip the Switch
I wrote, produced and recorded this at home. It's pop OVERKILL! I usually write softer or more meaningful songs, but I was in the mood to go crazy and this is what I made. All comments, good and bad, are encouraged!
Ignorance Is Bliss Ignorance Is Bliss
Break Me Down Break Me Down
Getting to the top won't be easy. If I do I hope it hurts. You forgot to follow up.
I was born in Morris, IL. on March 13, 1985 to parents married out of highschool. Growing up wasn't always easy or kind and music is all I had to escape. From the age of around 10, I started to listen to music. My first major influence was Madonna. Her music was so different to me, and its where I caught the music bug from. Soon after discovering a passion for music, I joined both band and choir in grade school. Through band, I learned the technical side of music, and through chorus, is where I found my calling. SINGING. I sang in choir all through high school and was also in the high school musical productions. After graduating from school, I kind of lost the music bug. High school was over and there was no choir to sing in and I didn't know what else I could do with my passion, until one day in a Target store I noticed a music making program. I bought it on the spot and the rest is history. Its hard to describe my style. Its a mix of a lot of different sounds, and styles. It is mostly pop music, but one song might have a hot hip hop beat, with some orchestra, and another may have acoustic drums and guitar, with a techno feel. But needless to say, I have my own sound. I write compose, and produce all of my songs. They come from the heart, whether a personal experience, or someone close to me. Every song has a different feel, but one thing's for sure....you'll never get bored of Derek Vickers.Have you performed in front of an audience?I've only performed live once. I was asked by someone who was doing a fundraiser for The American Cancer Society, to perform (for free of course) and I happily said, "Hell yeah"! It went pretty well. I suffered with my nerves through the first song, but settled in great, finishing the next 5 songs in my set. After I finished my last song, I broke into tears..... I still don't really know why? I'm guessing that I was overcome with adrenaline, gratitude and relief that it was over.
Your musical influences
Madonna, Incubus, Timbaland, Pop, Dance, Alternative, Electronic, Synth Pop,What equipment do you use?
I use Magix Music Maker 14 Producer edition, and my microphone is M-audio Producer USB, and my voice.Anything else?
I'm completely independent, and have taught myself through trial and error to make professional music comparable to the popular artists today. I'm a total Pop junkie, through and through, so it definitely influences my process, but at the same time, I try to be original without straying too far. I definitely keep in mind, "would this be accepted by the masses?" I'd be stupid not to.
Morris, IL
USA
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1109857
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