Tom Cashman
Just me, learning the ropes of Home Recording. I have yet to learn all there is to know, but I am having fun learning. I write simple songs that mean different things to different people. I may hear something on the news or in a movie and just write about how I feel - nothing more, nothing less.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Just me again. I started writing my own songs about 15 years ago in High School. Lots to write about there. You have drama, breakups etc., you run the gamut of emotions and you have to deal with the real world when you are done...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I'll play anywhere, but mostly in my basement where it's quiet!
Your musical influences
Since Nirvana and Alice in Chains unplugged appeared on MTV, I have been hooked on the clean acoustic sound. I want to hear the sounds that the engineers leave out - it's real music afterall. We are not perfect and we should not be afraid - as artists to let it fly, or as listeners to let it go...
What equipment do you use?
Epiphone Masterbuilt A/E guitar.
Audio-Technica AT2020 condenser mic for vocals.
Pro Tools 7 on an iMac G5
Waves Musicians Bundle II plugins
Izotope Ozone 3 Mastering Software
Anything else?
Yeah - I have been inspired by many people, and I appreciate everyone that has written down how they feel. Not many people know how to express themselves. For all of the artists and songwriters out there, I am proud to be a part of the "craft".
