John Fitzpatrick (US)
John Fitzpatrick has been a professional drummer/musician for 25 years playing live and recording in a myriad of cover and original bands in a variety of musical genres. Most recently, John has been creating his own original music on loop based computer programs and midi keyboards. John's music is a fusion of ambient, electronic, new age, and cinematic music. He has opened for national acts such as Ace Frehley (KISS), David Johanson, The Smithereens, Blue Oyster Cult, Tico Torez of BonJovi, Fiona, Patty Smythe and Beaver Brown (Soundtrack Eddie and the Cruisers). John has just released his own CD on his own record label Adriana . The CD is called "Almost Dark". The CD is currently available on CDbaby.com. Samples can be heard on CDbaby or on www.myspace.com/johnfitzpatrickmusic
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Not playing live at the moment.
Your musical influences
In high school through my twenties I was a metal head. Since then my own personal tastes encompass jazz, electronic and new age with such bands as Steve Oliver, The Rippingtons,Spyro Gyra, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker,Stan Getz, Delerium, Enigma, Deep Forest, Patrick O' Hearn and David Arkenstone to name some.
What equipment do you use?
For my original music I use a powerful Dell computer, Acid Pro 6.0, Sound Forge 8.0, loops by Sony Acid and Magix and an Oxygen 8 midi keyboard by M-Audio. For my freelance live and studio drumming work I use Sonor, or Donoho custom drums with Meinl or Paiste cymbals.
Anything else?
My full length CD is now available at cdbaby.com, Amazon.com, and TowerRecords.com. Please visit my website at www.johnfitzpatrickmusic.com or myspace page at www.myspace.com/johnfitzpatrickmusic
