derekm + Musician in London, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I'm looking for collaborators to create original material, the energy of playing with people and a bit of experimentation.

I'd be interested in relaxed rehearsal studio sessions in SE London, to develop ideas. I play electric guitar, synths, sing and dabble with other instruments and electronics. And write.

In the past, I've played with different bands from alt indie pop to funk, set up groups for experimental and improvised/funk music and performed electronic music solo but miss the energy of playing with other people.

I now have a bit more free time and would like to connect with others, bounce ideas around and have fun doing it.

I stated 'just for fun' as am not expecting to make money but am serious about trying to make some interesting material and, if we gel and something emerges, am open to taking it wherever it goes (e.g a 'band', gigs).

Interests include mixing up genres; blending synthetic sounds, vocals and other instruments; making something quirky but with a groove.

If interested, please get in touch and we'll see where we get.
derek2012150(at)h*tmail(dot)com

(music below I made solo recently, by way of example but not necessarily representative of all interests)

Screen name:

derekm

Member since:

Jan 02 2015

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Just for Fun

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Influences

Wide eclectic tastes that include:
- experimental pop, the unusual with melody/post punky things
- dance punk (e.g LCD Soundsystem), 80s punk funk
- 70s old school/synth funk
- 6Music Freak Zone fayre
- music with a groove
- German kosmiche, psychedelia and abstract electronica
- things with a playful element like B52s, XTC

(I'm interested in most things except very traditional blues rock, rock n' roll, metal)

Instrument experience:

Electronic Music:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Intermediate

Saxophone:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

I prefer hardware synths, drum machines and gadgets for hands-on tweakabilty and sound.
A couple of Fender electric guitars and a bass.
I currently favour Reason and Ableton Live but also use Logic.

MUSIC