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My thought on music has been influenced by the understanding Mozart had to tell his student. I have phrased that 'the key to learning music, is allowing life's melodies to speak to you'.
Some quotes from the book: Mozart, the man and the artist revealed in his own words. Compiled By Friedrich Kerst, Translated and edited by Henry Krehbiel.
��Here, here and here [pointing to his ear, his head and his heart] is your school. If everything is right there, then take your pen and down with it; afterward ask the opinion of a man who knows his business� to a musically talented boy who asked Mozart how one might learn to compose� (pg. 5).
�Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, counterpointists to hack post-horses; therefore be advised, let well alone and remember the old Italian proverb: �-�who knows most, knows least� �(pg.7).
I came across a great quote from the Jewish compser Ervine Nyiregyhazi, found in a letter to his lover;
'I am master of my passions to some extent... and yet I am torn by desires, asperations, conflicts, memories, all playing the melody of life on the strings of my heart' (pg.13)
I am a musician based out of the great state of Oklahoma in the mid-western area of the United States of America. I have had the opportunity to see bands grow such as The All American Rejects (AAR), as well as Other Lives - a band developed from one of the passionate AAR members. These have been two bands who I have learned from, and has allowed me to also see you can do what ever you want to do when it comes to music. I have played in a few bands, and it seems I was always the drummer but the people would always be great musicians who were looking for mainly people to contribute to their recording of their songs and just needed a session musician who could do the job to promote their talent to record companies such as Capitol Records.
My inspiration comes from something within me. Igor Stravinsky said 'I had my ear to help me; I heard and I wrote what I heard. I am the vessel through which Le Sacre passed' - quoted from the book; Hearing and Writing music, by : Ron Gorow - . This is what I have, and have come across a few people who have the same inspiration musically. I am someone who wakes up with melodies, and my mind articulates various ensembles during the day. It seems my only lack rests in being able to write what I hear. What I have posted is my process of learning to understand sound, and learning how to structure my ideas in music. I will eventually have a web site with postings of pieces I wrote for various instruments and different ensembles, as well as piano music I have recently written (the scores will be available).
Some quotes from the book: Mozart, the man and the artist revealed in his own words. Compiled By Friedrich Kerst, Translated and edited by Henry Krehbiel.
��Here, here and here [pointing to his ear, his head and his heart] is your school. If everything is right there, then take your pen and down with it; afterward ask the opinion of a man who knows his business� to a musically talented boy who asked Mozart how one might learn to compose� (pg. 5).
�Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, counterpointists to hack post-horses; therefore be advised, let well alone and remember the old Italian proverb: �-�who knows most, knows least� �(pg.7).
I came across a great quote from the Jewish compser Ervine Nyiregyhazi, found in a letter to his lover;
'I am master of my passions to some extent... and yet I am torn by desires, asperations, conflicts, memories, all playing the melody of life on the strings of my heart' (pg.13)
I am a musician based out of the great state of Oklahoma in the mid-western area of the United States of America. I have had the opportunity to see bands grow such as The All American Rejects (AAR), as well as Other Lives - a band developed from one of the passionate AAR members. These have been two bands who I have learned from, and has allowed me to also see you can do what ever you want to do when it comes to music. I have played in a few bands, and it seems I was always the drummer but the people would always be great musicians who were looking for mainly people to contribute to their recording of their songs and just needed a session musician who could do the job to promote their talent to record companies such as Capitol Records.
My inspiration comes from something within me. Igor Stravinsky said 'I had my ear to help me; I heard and I wrote what I heard. I am the vessel through which Le Sacre passed' - quoted from the book; Hearing and Writing music, by : Ron Gorow - . This is what I have, and have come across a few people who have the same inspiration musically. I am someone who wakes up with melodies, and my mind articulates various ensembles during the day. It seems my only lack rests in being able to write what I hear. What I have posted is my process of learning to understand sound, and learning how to structure my ideas in music. I will eventually have a web site with postings of pieces I wrote for various instruments and different ensembles, as well as piano music I have recently written (the scores will be available).
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I was given an electric bass about ten years ago. Soon after, I started on the drums, keyboards and guitar. In 2008, I started to write and record my own songs. Sometimes it's electronic. Sometimes it's acoustic. I just try to make sounds that soothe. Lemme know what you think..andyjoerowe@gmail.com.
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About me
My music is totally based on improvisation.
Its aim is to chase away the demons that lie within ourselves.
The page picture is a fractal, symbolizing the correspondence between the infinitely great and the infinitely little, between sky and earth.
Influences
My music raises from the elaboration of many different genres as Hindustani music, jazz, Arabic classical music, Himalayan music, Middle Eastern music, ancient music, tarantella, rock and traditional music from all over the world.
Biography
I've been playing different musical instruments since being very young.
I've played drums with a few local rock bands in Catania, Trento and Gavardo, Italy.
My main collaboration has been with Cristian Ruggeri in the group called “Fiori d'Oppio” (Opium Flowers) from 2000 to 2004. Our band began playing songs in the style of Italian rock group Afterhours, and later evolved into a more improvised instrumental rock, close to the most experimental indie rock. Together we did a few concerts in northern Italy and recorded two albums. A selection of the latter album was released into the compilation “Po Box 52.1” by Wallace Records.
During the last years I've created music on my own with my laptop and various other instruments. I've recently started a collaboration with Gillevskij conceiving the song “Finali” at his request, and I'm currently working into some arrangement for him.
Informazioni su di me
La mia musica è totalmente basata sull'improvvisazione.
Il suo scopo è quello di cacciare i demoni che si nascondono dentro di noi.
L'immagine della pagina è un frattale, simboleggiante la corrispondenza fra l'infinitamente grande e l'infinitamente piccolo, il cielo e la terra.
Influenze
La mia musica nasce dall'elaborazione di molti generi differenti come la musica hindustani, il jazz, la musica classica araba, la musica himalayana, la musica mediorientale, la musica antica, la musica barocca, la tarantella, il rock e musiche tradizionali da tutto il mondo.
Biografia
Ho iniziato a suonare diversi strumenti musicali sin da quando ero molto giovane.
Ho suonato la batteria con alcuni gruppi rock a Catania, Trento e Gavardo.
La mia collaborazione principale è stata con Cristian Ruggeri nel gruppo chiamato “Fiori d'Oppio” dal 2000 al 2004. Il nostro gruppo iniziò suonando canzoni nello stile degli Afterhours, e più tardi si è evoluto verso un rock strumentale maggiormente improvvisato, vicino all'indie rock più sperimentale. Insieme abbiamo tenuto alcuni concerti nel nord Italia e registrato due album. Una selezione dell'ultimo album è stata pubblicata nella compilation “Po Box 52.1” della Wallace Records.
Negli ultimi anni ho creato musica in proprio col mio portatile e vari altri strumenti. Di recente ho intrapreso una collaborazione con Gillevskij concependo la canzone “Finali” su sua richiesta, ed attualmente sto lavorando ad alcuni arrangiamenti per lui.
The name Red Ninja is a blanket term for my solo music projects. My name is Jacob Queen, and I've been playing guitar and writing music for about 20 years or so.
Most of this stuff is just me on the guitar. The rest of the instruments are electronic and programmed by me. There is an occasional collaborator, including my younger sister Farrah Rogers who does vocals when I need them. The music is mostly instrumental, and it's a mix between Old school progressive rock (Yes, King Crimson) 80's New Wave, (The Cars, The Police) 80's Metal, (Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth) and Occasional blues and Jazz influences (BB King and The Dixie Dregs)
Included Below are all the songs from my first album, "Red Ninja story" as well as a couple of preview songs from the album I'm currently working on.
Click Here For My Myspace site
Most of this stuff is just me on the guitar. The rest of the instruments are electronic and programmed by me. There is an occasional collaborator, including my younger sister Farrah Rogers who does vocals when I need them. The music is mostly instrumental, and it's a mix between Old school progressive rock (Yes, King Crimson) 80's New Wave, (The Cars, The Police) 80's Metal, (Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth) and Occasional blues and Jazz influences (BB King and The Dixie Dregs)
Included Below are all the songs from my first album, "Red Ninja story" as well as a couple of preview songs from the album I'm currently working on.
Click Here For My Myspace site
