Sultan Derek
One of my hobbies is writing music. Many, many years ago- I used to play and listen to Country and Bluegrass. I haven't written in quite some time, and it see
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For Jay
For Jay
This song was written for Jay and can be played with only two fingers. Keep the music flowing, my brother...
SoundClick artist Sultan Derek presents "For Jay", a remarkable release in the Folk Rock genre. It works with a dynamic progression that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Listeners into Rock, Songwriter and Acoustic will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
Taken By Storm
Taken By Storm
Composer, Folk and Original-inspired song.
SoundClick artist Sultan Derek presents "Taken By Storm", a remarkable release in the Folk Rock genre. The song is an exciting and haunting production from Sultan Derek. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Listeners into Rock, Songwriter and Acoustic will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
Carolina
Carolina
Composer, Folk and Original-inspired song.
Independent artist Sultan Derek drops "Carolina", a Folk Rock track on SoundClick. The song is an exciting and haunting production from Sultan Derek. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. For fans of Composer, Folk and Original looking for something new, Sultan Derek delivers on SoundClick.
Vickie's World
Vickie's World
I know where I stand...
SoundClick artist Sultan Derek presents "Vickie's World", a remarkable release in the Folk Rock genre. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. If Composer, Folk and Original is in your rotation, "Vickie's World" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
Night Train
Night Train
Night Train is the title of track 5 of a new CD I am working on for my family and friends.
"Night Train" is a Folk Rock track by Sultan Derek on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. Fans of Composer, Folk and Original will find "Night Train" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick.
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One of my hobbies is writing music. Many, many years ago- I used to play and listen to Country and Bluegrass. I haven't written in quite some time, and it seems everything I write and sing is coming out Country, despite a couple of decades of listening to Rock, Blues, Alternative and even Smooth Jazz -and NO Country since about 1982. One friend of mine says "Go with your roots" and another says "You're screwed, dude!"
I've the awful feeling both of my friends are right. Oh well. Such is life, right? Anyway, I hope to post my newest music here, for the convenience of my friends and family, and any new friends that are interested.
As always, your comments and thoughts are always welcome. Oh, and yes... I am keeping my day job!
Band/artist history
page now at http://myspace.com/derekdowns/
page at http://sultanderek.blogspot.com/
podcast page at http://derekdowns.com/ or subscribe with Yahoo! by
or click on for the freshest additions to the collection.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Ummm. Well, I haven't died yet, so I guess YES. I don't perform in public though, if that's what you mean. I'm a closet musician. I record when no one else is at home. Yup. I'm kinda shy.
Your musical influences
Probably Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and the rest of the original Outlaws, a bit of Don Williams, early Alabama before they got rich -and I have always loved The Eagles.
What equipment do you use?
Washburn acoustic 6 string, Style W-200 (vintage @ 1975)
Fender Squire Precision Bass Standard Plus (with additional Jazz bass pickup) (2005)
Kramer electric 6 string SF 4033 (vintage @ 1988)
Tascam Digital 8 track Studio DP-01FX (2005)
Behringer 24 bit digital effects processor "Virtualizer Pro" DSP2024P (2005)
Marshall MXL 990 XLR Condenser Microphone (2005)
Yamaha SW60XG PCI Synth PC soundcard (vintage @ 1997)
Voyetra Digital Orchestrator Plus Sequencer v2.00.31 (October 1995)
compliments of the great people that make up Thank you for the great Open Source software!
Anything else?
Yes! Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the music.
Take care...
Sultan, WA
USA
ID
550341
Contact
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Comments (1)
Hi Derek,
Thanks for the message on The Roadhouse Jukes page. Glad you enjoyed the tunes, hope you spread the word, afterall that's what this is all about.
Regards,
Cj
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