Jrel
"Music that takes you to a different place."
Jrel creates music that takes your mind away from the day-to-day grind and transports you into sonic soundscapes that run from the personal and emotional to aggressive and uplifting.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Jrel began playing music in the early 90s with the local progressive rock Tucson band, Morning Wood. He took a brief hiatus to refocus his life path and take some online courses at Berklee College of Music. Now, Jrel brings his vision and skills to creating energetic, textured music that will move your body, mind and spirit.
In August 2005, the track "Swept Away" was selected to be put on Acidplanet.com's Podcast No. 17.
In October 2005, the track "Not Quite Real" (featuring YellowSubGirl on vocals) was selected to be put on Acidplanet.com's Podcast No. 28.
In January 2006, the track "Not Quite Real" was put on iSOUND.com Radio's rotation for Electronic/Dance music.
Jrel's "debut" tracks are played on 7 Internet radio stations.
Oct 2006 Song of the Year Winner at http://www.songoftheyear.com/webawards/j/josephlitherland.htm
Dec 2006 Top 5 Winner at http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/contestwinner41-123.htm
Oct 23, 2007 - The song, Effervescence, now available on Electronic Surge Vol 1 CD by Red Night Records label at Amazon.com.
Feb 11, 2009 - Featured as Fresh Sound Artist at iSOUND.com
Currently, Jrel is working on the final handful of songs for his debut CD, and has been mixing and mastering music for clients.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Currently not playing anywhere live, but that could change...
Your musical influences
Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, BT, Tiesto, Sasha, Aphrodite, The Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, Nitzer Ebb, New Order, Skinny Puppy, Garbage, Shakira, The Killers, Psyche, Thomas Dolby, Yanni, YMO, Tears for Fears, OMD, Violent Femmes, Morrissey, The Smiths, Alphaville, DEVO, Rammstein, Sarah Brightman, Depeche Mode, Dead Can Dance, Dead or Alive, Yello, Yaz, A Perfect Circle, Marilyn Manson, White/Rob Zombie, The Revolting Cocks, NIN, Ministry, TKK, KMFDM, Pet Shop Boys, many Trance artists!
What equipment do you use?
To begin with: PC, Korg Triton Studio, Korg X5DR, Kawai K-4, microKORG, Mackie 1202-VLC PRO, M-Audio Delta 1010, midiman Oxygen8, Cakewalk Sonar Pro, Acid Pro, Sound Forge, Waves Plug-Ins, Spectrasonics Stylus+Trilogy, and still more plugins.
Anything else?
Check News for more info on my other projects!
