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Larry Smith

Boca Raton, United States  |   Member since February 24, 2009
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About Me

Skill Level:
Semi-Pro
Instruments:
electric guitar, Bass, keyboard
Genres:
Alternative, experimental, rock, funk (all), pop punk, post punk, jazz groove, jazz-funk
Influences:
Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Dickey Betts, Danny Gatton, Oingo Boingo, John Scofield

Playing guitar since 1980, I like to think of myself as a "texturalist" (the Jerry Harrison of the group). I've been cast in the role of "Lead guitarist" lately, but I try to fill any voids in the song. I still love playing bass and keys, although guitar definitely gets more of my time.

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Band or Group:
Karma Generator
Favorite Lyric:

You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you may just find, you get what you need.

Obladi, Oblada, Life goes on.

Day Job:
Professional Irritant
Website:
www.myspace.com/karmagenerator

Working With Others

How I Work:

Since I am a father and have a day job, I work at night, between 10 and midnight (sometimes much later if things are clicking along!). I record on a Roland VS-880EX, and I use my full live rig for recording.

I try very much to embellish a session; I'm not a prima-donna, I don't feel a need to fill every second with my work. I take direction very well. (Example, on a current session I've been asked to provide a "Blues slide guitar solo at 1:00". I'll DO that, but I may also submit something completely different, if that's what I hear.) My feelings won't be hurt if my tracks aren't used.

If you invite me to a session and I accept, I will do my best to get you examples/ sketches ASAP. First, I'll download the session, and I'll put it on my iPod. I'll listen a LOT, until I have a feel for what I may contribute. It can sometimes take a little time for an idea to really gel.

If I REQUEST to be on your session, chances are good that I already hear parts. In these situations, I may post initial ideas with a day or two.

If I'm on your session, I'm on your TEAM. I view the session owner's desires as my goal. I will do my best to give the composer what they want.

I will provide excellent communication. I return messages ASAP, and you will not be stuck wondering what's going on with me.

I do have other things in my life, but music is my PASSION. I'd rather not participate than go into a session half-heartedly or give less than 100% effort.

Experience:

FIMT-Faith in Medical Technology - 1983-1984 Tallahassee / Silly Wabbit - 1987-1988 Tallahassee / FSU Arts Department Multi-media Jam Sessions 1989-1991 Tallahassee / Co-founder/owner/Sound Mixer/Engineer Planet 10 - 1988 Tallahassee / Soundman/ Tech for Mama Anim 1992-1993 Tallahassee / Soundman/ Tech for Damn The One 1994-1998 Ft. Lauderdale / The Lost Dogs - 1997-1999 Lake Worth / Karma Generator - 2000-Present Hollywood

Equipment:

2000 Parker Fly Deluxe Single 2, '98 Fly Classic, '97 Fly Deluxe, '08 Godin Multiac Nylon SA, '07 Steinberger GM-7TA, '89 Strat Plus, '92 Les Paul Custom, Ibanez Silver Series (Strat), Epiphone Dot, '65 Mustang, Yamaha BB3000AF, Peavey Foundation, Hamer Cruisebass, Rocktron TabooTwin, Roland GR-30, Roland JX-8P, Roland JV-1010, Alesis QS-8.1, Roland KC-500

Payments:
This user does not accept PayPal for session payment

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Bob Long wrote on April 9, 2009:

Indeed it is :D I'm starting work on Lemon Dew right now 8-)

J Man wrote on March 28, 2009:

Ok, put up some more. Good thing they only let me put up 10 !! ;-)

Oneil C. wrote on March 27, 2009:

no problem ill be filtering my best buds here on indaba and your one of them! im glad that you've stumbled at my page and started to glorify this acid session. so honored to be working with you!!!