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Duane Abner
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48 // Male // Los Angeles, United States  |   Member since February 9, 2007
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My Songs

Avg. Rating: 3.75 / 5

Mysteriously Happy Haus Guest

Avg. Rating: 4.5 / 5

Wonderful World

Avg. Rating: 4.0 / 5

Dance Remix Demo

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Heart and Soul

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

It's Da Bomb (Radio-mix)

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Reach Out (4 The Real Thing)

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Safari Sunset (Karma Remix)

Avg. Rating: 4.0 / 5

Danceterious 2 (electro-haus mix)

Avg. Rating: 4.0 / 5

Pan The Satyr (orchestral 2)

Avg. Rating: 5.0 / 5

Leviathan (Of the Deep)

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
Influences:
Jazzanova, 4Hero, Basement Jaxx, Corinne Bailey Rae, Rufus Chaka Khan, Prince, Annie Lennox, The Police, Remy Shand, Jill Scott, The Chemical Brothers, Moby, Seal, Yes, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Trevor Horn, The Earth, Terence Trent D'Arby, Jamiroquai, Blackalicious, Patti Austin, The Beatles

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
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 day

I'm mystified by the smile that
Blossoms on your face
And it seems to lift me up into a
Cloud that we embrace

I 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.

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DND AKA Jew Hefner wrote on August 29, 2009:

Hey bro I made this song using that Classified Instrumental I was ment to enter that contest but the net was too slow down in New Zealand. I'm just looking for some feedback, whatever man. Is it dope? Whack? How can I improve?

link- http://www.indabamusic.com/songs/show/192237
Thanks,
DND

EliXtreme . wrote on August 23, 2009:

just wanting to share my creations with you
and tell me what u think
You can go to my pages for now until i
upload a few on Indaba, it takes jst a minute
-http://myspace.com/elixtremebeats
-http://myspace.com/modernkompa
-http://myspace.com/elixtreme509

If ur interested U can add my to ur contact on
Indaba Music and we'll start from here
Thanks for readin
-EliXtreme

Ivar Fritjof Hansen wrote on August 11, 2009:

you are very good at what you do you make very interesting stuff man keep going on what you do. ps check me out on www.youtube.com/ballademaker hope you like some of my grooves there or ballads too. enjoy.

Tosinger T. wrote on June 23, 2009:

Thanks Duane for accepting my add, checking my songs out and for your compliments and encouraging words. I am glad you like my sound. Keep up the good work too, you've got great talent as well. I will be sure to look you up on myspace. Cheers! More grace and inspiration.Tosin.....

DUBBY DUB wrote on June 22, 2009:

Ayyo thanx for the compliment, thats BIG coming from u, 'preciate that ........ be good.

FRED CAMPBELL wrote on June 21, 2009:

THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS DUANE,
GREAT VIBE ON YOUR TRACKS!

STAY INSPIRED!!

Mure Music wrote on June 21, 2009:

Cool. I'll be doing the same! We'll be posting some stuff in the coming week or so.

DSYL S. wrote on April 30, 2009:

Hey Duane, Likewise man! Thanks for the network add.

Peace & Blessings,

DSYL

KURLY MUSIK wrote on March 19, 2009:

thanks i´m so glad to be here and listen to your tracks

I and I Will Survive wrote on March 18, 2009:

nice use of sound spectrums.

arized prophet wrote on October 20, 2008:

mad skills hit me up and let me know whats crackin

steven s. wrote on September 19, 2008:

hey wats up bro!!! how much u charge for beats!! like your equipment!! your lucky!!! hit me up when u can!!!

Punk Monkie wrote on September 17, 2008:

thanks for your nice comment man. take care, PM

El Boog "DaCompoza" wrote on September 12, 2008:

Thanks for the feedback Duane! I love your sound, its unique and it doesnt sound like it has boundaries...like as if ur always bout to take it somewhere else (ex. Dance Remix Demo) Good stuff bro.

OMM ONLINE MIXING AND MASTERING wrote on September 12, 2008:

Hey Fam, Thanks for the add and the comments on my page.
Glad you enjoyed the tracks. :)
And yeah, I´m not just a programmer, or studio engineer, I can play live too.:) lol
Check out the "Warm Up" (Live Jazz) or my "DICARLO Drum Solo" on my DICARLO PRODUCTIONS page here. :)
Stay up.
1
DICARLO

** ** wrote on September 11, 2008:

thank you very much for you kind words! your sound has alot of that 90ies vibe i grew up to. very cool!

Damian Z. wrote on September 9, 2008:

Hi, you're making really good music, but if you find a minute, please check my Mariah remix and support good quality music. I'd be happy about your vote! Cheers, Damian Z.

Nick Saya wrote on September 8, 2008:

Thanks So much for the kind words!! i really appreciate it.

Kevin W. wrote on September 8, 2008:

Thanks. That means alot coming from you. I'm diggin your sound, very melodic. Keep doing what you're doing.

Steve Maijor aka. ProvidR wrote on September 4, 2008:

Hey Duane, maybe, if you like my Remix, would you like to support me a bit? I´m on number 10 at the moment, fallen down from number 7 ... ouch! If you like to, vote my song under: www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2282

Thank you a lot for your support, mate! :-)

- D Money - wrote on September 4, 2008:

Nice tracks.... If you get a chance check out my profile and add me as a contact...Also, check out http://www.upperhandentertainment.com where you will find more great music as well as free downloads.. Thanks for the support!! D-Money - Upper Hand Entertainment

Spikey Jay wrote on September 3, 2008:

Duane - Thank you so much for your support and feedback! I really means a lot to me - I'm glad you like my remix! If you have a moment, I'd love your vote, and for you to tell all of your friends as well! =) You've got some great tracks up man! Any song called "Leviathan" is worth a listening, and man, it's beautiful. It reminds me of "October" by Eric Whitacre - he's got so many open chords and suspension chords, it's like suspension after suspension that just keeps the song flowing. Leviathan is fabulous. Great job on Pan, Danceterios, and all of the other compositions as well! Thank you again for your kind support, my friend! Keep in touch! - Spikey

Joey Dats wrote on September 2, 2008:

Yo your mixes are deadly... props!

Fat trax wrote on September 1, 2008:

Please take a minute to listen and vote for Mariah remix. Thanks for your time and support! Fattrax http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/289

HimzMe MezHim aka DJ Toca La wrote on August 31, 2008:

Tsup friend! I would love it if you listen to my remix of MC. Give me comments, rate it and maybe you might love it and I might get your vote.

Dj Dr. More wrote on August 30, 2008:

Thanks for add me partner!!! ;-)

agent X. wrote on August 29, 2008:

Many thanks! I have alot of material, but lacc mastering so i'm always hesitant to put up raw material barely mixed like what i've uploaded so far.

Austin White wrote on August 29, 2008:

thanks a lot man! you broke down my music and gave a really accurate review! thanks man! IT's that "richness" part you said that did it for me. Actually thats the word I think I've been looking for all a long. I've been saying "embrace" and words like that but yeah man "rich" definitely summed it up.

so can i count on you for a mariah vote??? : )
http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2170

Gejius ™ wrote on August 29, 2008:

Thanks Duane! Yeah, I wasn't intentionally trying to be the most creative, this is just how I remix tracks. It's no fun for me to just add a little or take a bit away, y'know? Just not my bag. Thanks for your support and good luck to yas! Paz y Pesos, Gejius

Paul James wrote on August 29, 2008:

THANKS MATE LOVIN YOUR ORIGINAL MATERIAL HERE SO COOL!

PLEASE VOTE FOR MY MC MIX IF YOU HAVE TIME MATE THANKYOU

http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2237