michaeljevonbass

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ABOUT

I am a freelance Bassist working across the UK. Currently based in York.
I perform regularly, both with Wedding/Function bands & Originals providing Bass Guitar, Double Bass and Backing Vocals.
I studied Popular Music Performance at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London, and I'm comfortable playing in a wide variety of styles live on stage, in a musical theatre pit or recording in the studio.

Screen name:: michaeljevonbass
Member since:: Mar 10 2016; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week

Influences

The Who, Radiohead, Tom Waits, RHCP, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Jaco Pastorius, Everything Everything

(Also essentially anything)

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Expert
Background Singer:: Moderate
Upright bass:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

(5-string) Fender Jazz V American Standard, 4-string Warwick $$ NT, Ibanez 4-string fretless, (6-string) Harley Benton, PJB Briefcase amp, Laney Hardcore Max amp, microphone, stand, car,
(Full) Pedalboard

MUSIC

The River

The River Year: 2012 Album: Dear Exercise Genre: Alternative
My bass work with the band Dear Exercise
Shiitake Mountains
Shiitake Mountains
Christmas Wishlist
Christmas WishlistA little Christmas tune, I don't actually hate Christmas by the way...
Fall
FallAn atmospheric take of Autumn
Mad World (for String Quartet) (Sample)
Mad World (for String Quartet) (Sample)This is a short playlist showcasing some of my arrangements. Due to the nature of the tracks the instruments are rather midi but the idea is to showcase the arrangements rather than the production.
MOTD Waltz (for Piano Quintet) (Sample)
MOTD Waltz (for Piano Quintet) (Sample)This is a short playlist showcasing some of my arrangements. Due to the nature of the tracks the instruments are rather midi but the idea is to showcase the arrangements rather than the production.
Merry Christmas Everybody (for School Wind Band & String Quartet) (Sample)
Merry Christmas Everybody (for School Wind Band & String Quartet) (Sample)This is a short playlist showcasing some of my arrangements. Due to the nature of the tracks the instruments are rather midi but the idea is to showcase the arrangements rather than the production.
Alienetic Main Theme
Alienetic Main ThemeThe soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Store Room - Level 1
Store Room - Level 1The soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Toy Show Room - Level 2
Toy Show Room - Level 2The soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Aquarium - Level 3 (Part I)
Aquarium - Level 3 (Part I)The soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Water Tank - Level 4 (Part II)
Water Tank - Level 4 (Part II)The soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Christmas Toy Section - Level 4
Christmas Toy Section - Level 4The soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Final Level/Boss Battle - Level 5
Final Level/Boss Battle - Level 5The soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Toy Box Mode - Free Roam
Toy Box Mode - Free RoamThe soundtrack I composed for the mini-game Alienetic - set in a larger than life toy shop, you play as an alien stranded on earth
Fallout
FalloutDreamy, ambient synths; came as fallout from my recent video game composing - to tide you over until I get some of that up on here (the video game actually sounds nothing like this, hence why this track got somewhat left behind)
Testing Initiative
Testing InitiativeAn electronic exploration of a song! Or maybe I have just been playing too much Portal 2...
Oh, To Be Alive (Music Of The Dead)
Oh, To Be Alive (Music Of The Dead)Piano based song
Waltz In A (Pour Mon Amour)
Waltz In A (Pour Mon Amour)A little song I have written, and the first song I've recorded in over a year!
Wordless Melodies
Wordless MelodiesA journey of dreams, perhaps.
Apocalyptica Part II
Apocalyptica Part IIPart 2...
Night Lights
Night LightsAn adventure in synths...
Blurs
BlursInstrumental
The Time Of My Life
The Time Of My LifeA little instrumental piece I wanted to upload as an example of my soundtrack composing.
Circus Interlude
Circus InterludeA Weird Instrumental Circus inspired interlude!
Apocalyptica Part I
Apocalyptica Part IInstrumental Dance/Electronica
The Song Writes Itself
The Song Writes Itself
Flux
Flux
The Ship Is Sinking
The Ship Is Sinking
Check Your Horoscope
Check Your Horoscope