Jim Pfeifer
Guitarist, composer
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The Desert
The Desert
I wrote this song as a soundscape inspired by the Arizona desert
"The Desert" by Jim Pfeifer is a Beats production available on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. SoundClick gives artists like Jim Pfeifer a platform to share original Beats music with listeners around the world.
Casa Batlo
Casa Batlo
I wrote this song as an idea for a theme for a film, TV show, or commercial. I was simply trying to capture the feeling I had when I saw this building in Barcelona, Spain and how much it inspired me.
"Casa Batlo" is a Beats track by Jim Pfeifer on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Explore the full Jim Pfeifer catalog on SoundClick and discover more Beats music from independent creators.
Park Bench
Park Bench
I wrote this song to capture the mood of two old folks sitting on the park bench feeding the birds. I used Dobro, Acoustic Guitar, and Ukulele for this arrangement. I had fun playing these parts!
SoundClick artist Jim Pfeifer presents "Park Bench", a remarkable release in the Beats genre. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Jim Pfeifer continues to build a Beats catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Avalon Morning
Avalon Morning
I wrote this song about a place I went for vacation in the Russian River Valley in California this summer.
"Avalon Morning" is a Beats track by Jim Pfeifer on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. Explore the full Jim Pfeifer catalog on SoundClick and discover more Beats music from independent creators.
The Invasion of Mayberry
The Invasion of Mayberry
I wrote this as a project to try to capture the sound of a 60s sci-fi comedy. I imagined the town of Mayberry in the mid 60s, just invaded by aliens form outer space and Don Knotts was sent to investigate the landing craft.
"The Invasion of Mayberry" by Jim Pfeifer is a Beats production available on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Stream "The Invasion of Mayberry" and explore more from Jim Pfeifer on SoundClick.
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This is my music site, kind of like on online musical diary. This is where I get to post various songs that I've written. Some of these songs have an intended purpose, such as a specific theme I had in mind for a specific type of show (e.g. cartoon, etc) and others are simply musical experiments that I've tried as a way to experiment with different song ideas, instrumentation, and production ideas.
Band/artist history
I've been playing music since I was 9 years old, with various instruments. I started out with the piano, figuring out melodies and little chord grooves. Early on, I expected my instrument to be the piano. But I discovered the guitar when I was 13 and was immediately fascinated with it. I was self-taught for about 1 year then I found a great Jazz teacher and studied with him for several years. This is where I learned about music/harmony in general, and developed an appreciation for Jazz. I played with various rock bands through high school and also played with my high school Jazz band. In my college years I majored in Engineering, but I kept up my music studies with college courses in Music Theory, Jazz Improvisation, and performance in college Jazz ensembles. During college I played professionally in various groups (Mex-Tex, Rock, Dixie Land, Jazz combos, Blues) as well as working as a session musician at a small local recording studio, creating demos for various song writers in the area.
Currently, I play regularly with a band that does a variety of 60's and surf music, as well as continuing to write and record my own material. One of my notable projects in recent years, was doing some session work in Las Vegas with Tommy Devitto, one of the founding members of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
In 2011 one of my songs made it to the top 40 finalists in the Zenoids Cartoon theme contest. This is a web cartoon production spearheaded by William Shatner. I felt very proud of making it to the list of finalists ias many of the contestants were professional film/TV composers.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Yes, I play live quite a lot in the Phoenix area. I play regularly with a band that does a Beach Boys tribute show, surf music, 60s R&B, country, etc. I play for recording sessions whenever I can get that kind of work. I also play for church services.
Your musical influences
I've been inspired by a lot of different musicians over the years. If I had to make my list of the ones that influenced me the most by it would be :
The Beatles, Steely Dan, Pat Metheny, BB King, Chet Atkins, Larry Carlton, Santana. Lately, I've been getting more into roots/rockabilly music. I listen to a lot of Scotty Moore, Brian Setzer, Danny Gatton, and others.
What equipment do you use?
I use a variety of guitars:
Textone TwangKing - Custom guitar from a small guitar maker in Austin Texas
Eric Clapton model Fender Strat
Hamer Newport
Martin J-40M
Taylor 514CE
I've also been playing mandolin, dobro, and ukulele in my music to get different sounds. I love mixing those instruments with my traditional guitar sounds.
I record in my small home studio using Cakewalk Sonar and a few decent quality condenser mics, and one awesome Univeral Audio mic pre-amp.
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Comments (6)
Just doesn't get any better than this. Well, maybe except for a few of my own tunes. Great production on this and a fantastic arrangement and mix. Very nicely executed.
Peace and Blessings, John
Very Cool -- well produced!
Jim,Real nice blues/jazz fusion with some nice rockin' riffs ,and clean refreshing tone..HOT!
Hi Jim - firstly wanted to thank you for your lovely message on my page! but also to say that your music is wonderful and I love the title "Pfat Cat Shuffle" (whcih is a rollicking good song, too). Many thanks again!
Thanks Kirk!
I appreciate it. I'm working on several more at the moment. I just need time to finish them.
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