My Muzak
Ever since I was young, music has been an important part of my life, both listening to it and playing it. I’ve posted some of my video and audio work below.
Guitar is my main instrument, but I also compose using a keyboard synth controller along with a variety of software synthesizers and VSTs. My musical interests span rock, jazz, instrumental music, and especially jazz fusion.
My influences include a wide range of artists such as Allan Holdsworth, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Joe Satriani, Brett Garsed, Mike Stern, Weather Report, Plini, and many other jazz fusion and classic rock musicians. Growing up, some of my biggest guitar idols were Frank Marino, Ritchie Blackmore, Jimi Hendrix, Ronnie Montrose, and Leslie West.
I’m especially drawn to adventurous musical compositions—pieces that develop, change direction, and tell a small story through the music
The David Wallimann 60 second Solo Contest.
I placed in the top 13 entries, what a humbling experience that was.
Below is my contest entry video. The contest (results) requirement was to create a guitar solo against a backing track created by popular YouTuber and educator/musician David Wallimann. The contest was judged by himself along with other guitar greats such as Dweezil Zappa and Tom Quayle. My approach was to keep it slow and melodic without playing over the top with a lot of speed and flash. I didn't think my entry would even get noticed considering all the great players out there. Some other quick video jams are here, and an acoustic guitar fusion-blues piece I created back in 2010.
Other Recordings
The following recordings are raw sketches and rough drafts of compositions, complete with imperfections. For the best experience, use headphones or high-quality speakers.
» The Road Revisited - Acoustic Guitar, Synth, Djembe
An acoustic fusion-blues guitar piece I wrote, with inspiration from two great geniuses: Michael Hedges and Ian Anderson. On the road again!
» The Key Sphere Part 2 - Electric Guitar, Synth, VSTs
A simple fusion piece I wrote dedicated to our home, planet Earth. I played guitar, the
synth parts and programmed the drums and bass. Allan Holdsworth was my inspiration for this
piece.
» The Endurance Suite - Synth and VST instruments
I saw a documentary one day about the daring Antarctic expedition of 1914. I was
immediatly inspired and came up with this composition based on some improvisational ideas
I had on the synth. I wanted the drums to take control so needless to say I made
tons of midi edits for the odd flams and double bass drum accents and such! A labor of love, but a bit of a PIA. Pat Metheny was an inspiration for this.
» Blue Octopus - Synth and VST instruments
I always wanted to write film music, but this is as close I could get to scoring somewhat of an imaginary epic movie.