Eddie Mundane
Eddie Mundane
I'm basically a guitar player who does instrumental work, solo stuff with vocals and songwriting in various genres. My latest work is with Susan Lowery for a band called Foxxymoron.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Eddie Mundane plays guitar,bass,keyboards and does some drum sequencing. Wendy and Susan do the singing mostly but Eddie does some as well. We've used many different musicians for live and recorded drums, Mick K., Dan Marfisi(good producer as well), Drew Barker(Runaway Train), Reggie Perrin(Scheherazade Twist). Tony Jacques plays sax on the acoustic version of 'Runaway Train'. Dan Marfisi co-produced 'Drowning' with me and played all the instruments.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We do concerts locally but only occasionally due to the fragmented locations of the players. For ie: Wendy is in Alaska, Susan is in L.A., I'm in Montana etc. Playing for a live audience is really what it's all about. I can remember a very cold recording session for Wendy's 'Free' where she was actually wearing mittons during the session. She is an amazing live performer frequently leaving the stage, really going for it, never singing in an easy key ...just great energy and enthusiasm !
Your musical influences
I personally love great intstrumental rock guitarists and any music/song that makes a strong effective statement. I know this is rather vague but purposely so. People should experience music without pre-conceived notions or labels.
What equipment do you use?
My equipment changes frequently and I think this helps you from relying too much on one thing. I use EMU sound chips for keys, Fender Stratocasters with varying pickup configurations. I've got a few bass guitars(Ibanez/ESP) with active electronics. The keyboard sounds I play with an 88 key midi controller.
Anything else?
I basically like music that makes a statement but not so much pop trendy stuff although I do go there somewhat ocassionally, 'Free', 'Drowning'. For me it's more about the music than it is about the words. Songs can educate, they can make you feel happy, they can make you feel sad or they can make you admire the craftsmanship. I like music that tries to go somewhere and is widely diverse, even if it defies categorization.