Stillframe
The major goals as a band I would say would have to be to communicate with the audience at a different level. The messages in a whole are universal, meant to be taken with a grain-of-salt. We write songs mainly about life matters. When you are watching our band play live, there is a good chance you will notice that we are in a world of our own. The music will seep into every pore of your body leaving every sense feeling tantalized. The mind is the most powerful "tool" in the universe, and we try to "reach" our audience and make them utilize their mind and think about the lyrics in different perspectives, and the music is the highway that takes you to your mind...
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The band started in '98 when Tyson and I (Derek)were introduced through a mutual friend. We liked the same bands, and shared the same goals musically. One day, Casey Conner came up to me in one of my classes and TOLD me that he was going to be our bassist. I didn't disagree because I have heard him play previous to that. Our first band practice was in a dingy old basement at a friends house, and the band was called "Orphius" named after the Greek God of music. It wasn't long before the cops came to the door complaining of exessive noise. So we moved to Casey's basement because he had more food there anyways. After jamming a few times, we decided that we should try with 2 guitarists to get a more "full" sound. So Casey McCann joined on Rhythm guitar. His musical tastes didn't quite suit the style we were aiming for, so soon after recording our first demo titled "Cow?" Casey was replaced by Sean Toogood. Ironically enough, his style was perfect. We acheived the sound we were looking for. I was on lead vocals, and decided that I only wanted to play lead guitar, so I passed the responsibilities to Tyson, who was replaced on drums by one of Casey's really good friends, Dan Junkins. As the band proceeds to learn individually, and as a group, our style is expanding to great heights. We play a variation of genres. Anywere from punk (My Mom Says I'm Cool) to Power Ballads (Highway, Fair, All That's Real) and to powerful, melodic and up-beat tunes that stick in your head (Walk Away, Fake Friends, Will Always Be). So if you want to hear more of Stillframe, Bookmark this page or E-mail me, and I can answer any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Derek Wall
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play shows locally at clubs and fund raisers.
Your musical influences
Our biggest influences are bands like Creed, Pearl Jam, Incubus, and Deftones. We also like older rock like Black Sabbath, and Metallica.
What equipment do you use?
I use an Epiphone SG 61 Re-issue, Peavey Special w/ Metal Zone foot pedal, our bass player uses a 5 string Jay Turser Bass, and a peavey amp, Our other guitarist uses an Epiphone SG through a crate amp w/ Metal Zone, and our drummer uses Pearl Exports and Sabian cymbals.
Anything else?
If youre in a band, don't give up!!! There's nothing like the feeling you get when you reach people with your music.
