Duane Abner
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About Me
- Skill Level:
- Professional
- Craft:
- musician, songwriter, producer, visual artist
- Instruments:
- piano, keyboard, drums, percussion, voice (male), electric bass
- Genres:
- hip hop, electronica, house, jazz fusion, pop rock, experimental, alternative rock, ambient groove, soundtrack, worldbeat
I'm a Songwriter/producer with my own digital studio based in Los Angeles.
I'm eager to collaborate with other songwriters, vocalists, guitarists, bassists, DJ/remixers, and other producers.
I'm very much into the merging of acoustic and electronica styles. Looking to create fresh sounds with an alternative edge.
If you are a rapper, or spoken word artist, I've got your backing tracks.
I also do up and coming songwriter/artist demos, and (:30 to 1:00 min.) voice-over commercial reels, visual promotions, and image consulting, so let me know what you need.
Check out my photos/layouts at:
(myspace.com/duaneea)
Extended
- Band or Group:
- Independent Artist/Producer
- Influences:
- Jazzanova, 4 Hero, Basement Jaxx, Corinne Bailey Rae, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Prince, Annie Lennox, The Police, Remy Shand, Jill Scott, Chemical Brothers, Moby, Seal, Yes, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Trevor Horn, Earth Wind & Fire, Terence Trent D' arby, Jamiroquai, Blackalicious, Patty Austin, and The Beatles ( to name a few)
- Favorite Lyric:
Darlin' there's a thing or two
I wanna take the time to say
Spendin' moments here with you
Puts heaven in my dayI'm mystified by the smile that
Blossoms on your face
And it seems to lift me up into a
Cloud that we embraceI don't have to dream no more
(No, no) And now I believe in
Miracles...gonna turn my world
Around Heaven Bound..."Heaven Bound"
Rufus & Chaka Khan /MasterJam
Quincy Jones (producer)
- Day Job:
- Photographer/Make-Up/Graphic Artist
- Website:
- www.myspace.com/duaneea
Working With Others
- How I Work:
I prefer to create (basic track) musical arrangements for accomplished musicians (guitar, bass, keys, horns, etc.), and of course, vocalists. Especially vocalist and spoken word artists.
I love layers and depth on a track, but music that breathes rhythm and has great dynamics is very important to me.
I also love adding drums/percussion, keyboards, or lyric/melody to pre-existing demos.
Can write lyric/melody to specific styles if necessary, or help create radio friendly finished audio. To end up with a unique sonic experience.
I'm serious about music, a good collaborator, musically diverse, and open to experimentation and alternative approaches when constructing tracks.
I love music with atmosphere, strong grooves, and an edge for communicating a message. I write and produce all the time (I practically live in the studio) and will be posting new tracks periodically. So please keep me bookmarked.
If you are a music supervisor, publisher, or producer looking to place music in productions, get at me, OK?!!
Serious only please.
Thanks!!!
-dea 04/18/08
- Experience:
I have 22 years as a vocalist, songwriter/musician/programmer, specializing in keyboards, and electronic or acoustic percussion.
10 years producing and arranging music and vocals.
A good lyricist/melodist, who is creative, open, and forward thinking. I like great music period, and love a challenge to create what is needed on a project.
A very capable Re-mixer/Sampler, musically influenced by many popular genres, as well as alternative/experimental styles.
I'm currently working on my first solo CD release set for Summer 2008. I'll keep you posted.
Peace&Creativity/ -duaneea
- Equipment:
- Korg Karma Workstation, Boss B-R8, Korg ElecTribe ES-1, Dr. Sample SP-202 and SP-303, Boss Dr. Groove DR-202, Yamaha DJXII Remix Keyboard, and Roland PMA-5, Karman Hardon CD burner, computers, and a fairly extensive library of samples, sounds, and software.
- Payments:
- This user does not accept PayPal for session payment
Hello Duane, I really like your music-it's very cool but also very sensitive. Thank you for your comment. Very best, Evva
You represent your style very nicely! Technology, yes...what would we do without it. I always thought that my guitar playing was third rate until I got on here and got the critiquing I needed to build my confidence. It would be my pleasure to be able to throw some tracks down to your drum joints. Send em on over. I am am free to jam all day on Sunday, so send me what you can. If you cant get them to me via indaba you can send them to my email...philip_maas@yahoo.com. Looking forward to receiving them. Keep the beats real bro! Phil
Duane, Great stuff. Love your style!!! Keep up the great work bro!
Thanks homie, look forward to possibly working with you. Stay Up and stay positive!
Hey Got AMP with me now ill get to you on those demos tonite or tomarrow
thanx duane Im workin with a chrisdtian artist that goes by AMP and when in done w/ his demos could u take a listen and gimme ur professional opinion on whats good or what needs work ???? Thanks Tra
Appreciate you checking me out. Hopefully we can work together sometime>
Thanks for the feedback Duane! I really appreciate the kind words- I just got to listen to a few songs on your page - You are right on point with the rhythms man... I really enjoyed the first two songs! Keep up the great music - If you ever want to collaborate, give me a shout - peace- david jennings