Mike Harris
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- Skill Level:
- Semi-Pro
- Instruments:
- drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, voice (bass), voice (backing), voice (male), keyboard, synthesizer, piano, tuba, euphonium, baritone horn, Percussion (All)
- Genres:
- rock, progressive rock, classic rock, metal, jazz, blues, blues-rock
- Influences:
- Yes, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, ELP, Genesis (With Peter Gabriel), Guns N Roses, King Crimson, Metallica, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers
I'm 17 and from New Jersey. Don't have much along the lines of professional recording equipment, but i can definitely generate some good raw tracks, and my brother, who's studying audio engineering, can help me lay down some good tracks. I play every basic rock band instrument fairly proficiently, plus i can play concert percussion, tuba, and euphonium/baritone (given the equipment that is). My biggest influences are probably Yes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Pink Floyd, but my tastes range anywhere from Bob Dylan to Metallica.
- Favorite Lyric:
When I was young and they packed me off to school
And taught me how not to play the game,
I didnt mind if they groomed me for success,
Or if they said that I was a fool.
So I left there in the morning
With their God tucked underneath my arm --
Their half-assed smiles and the book of rules.
So I asked this God a question
And by way of firm reply,
He said -- Im not the kind you have to wind up on sundays.
So to my old headmaster (and to anyone who cares):
Before Im through Id like to say my prayers --
I dont believe you:
You had the whole damn thing all wrong --
Hes not the kind you have to wind up on sundays.
Well you can excomunicate me on my way to sunday school
And have all the bishops harmonize these lines --
How do you dare tell me that Im my fathers son
When that was just an accident of birth.
Id rather look around me -- compose a better song
`cos thats the honest measure of my worth.
In your pomp and all your glory youre a poorer man than me,
As you lick the boots of death born out of fear.
I dont believe you:
You had the whole damn thing all wrong --
Hes not the kind you have to wind up on sundays.
- Day Job:
- Student
- How I Work:
I'm willing to work whenever, for free (unless the song is sold for money, in which case I'm fine with a fair cut). Money is not my goal. I'm just in it for shits, giggles, and harmony. :)
- Experience:
I have made a few demo recordings and played 1 or 2 live shows with my band The Eggmen, playing drums, singing backup, and overdubbing a little bass and guitar. Not the most talented bunch but great friends nonetheless. I play tuba in my high school's symphonic and concert bands, euphonium in the marching band, and bass in the jazz band. I also have a minor speaking/singing role in my high school's production of Secret Garden, Major Holmes. I am a founding member of the Wayne Hills High School Men's Choir. I am a bass singer, not too good for lead vocals on most songs, but i can definitely do some good lower harmonies.
- Equipment:
Pacific by DW 5-piece Drum Kit with ride, 2 crash, splash, hats (all Sabian B8), cowbell, andaccess to a piccolo snare
Epiphone SG Electric Guitar
Epiphone Thunderbird Bass
Ibanez PF5 Acoustic-Electric
Yamaha MM6 Electronic Keyboard/MIDI Controller
Not much in the way of amplification, as i usually play acoustic when on my own, but i have access to friend's/band member's equipment.
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