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About Me

Well, I am a solo artist from California. I am not yet signed on any label, maybe one day I will be. I have been singing since I could talk, and I know everyone says that but it's the truth...really. I started songwriting when I was about 9 years old and realized that I had a knack for composing and songwriting. I have always loved creative, thought provoking writing, and I started transforming my ideas into music. I have been songwriting ever since and have written approximately 100 songs. Of those, I have recorded about 80 on 7 different albums. I got into recording when I was 15 and started my own home studio, not extremely high tech, but hey it worked. I am now 22 and ever since I have been recording my music. I took professional voice lessons from a Private University for 6 years, from the time I was 12 til I was 18. My music is always from the heart and I always seek to convey a story and/or a specific feeling/emotion. Music for me should be and is an experience. If perfection is sacrificed for the sake of increased emotion, so be it. To me, Music must require attention and must be intriguing, whatever the subject matter or the entonation may be.I have recently finished a new album entitled "Changes" that , while not outruling religious tracks, focuses on a more soulful sound and humane themes. It was completed in August of 2007. A behind the scenes look at the making of "Changes" is posted above.Thanks for checking out my site!I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

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Member Since: 10/23/2006
Band Website: this is it
Band Members: Dylan! All my albums are written, produced, and recorded by me.
Influences: wow!!! there are so many and from so many genres (which is why it is sometimes hard for me to define my music).The artists who have influenced me the most are annie lennox, eric clapton, bonnie raitt, india arie, joss stone, josh groban, john mayer, celine dion, patty griffin, norah jones, eva cassidy, patsy cline, amos lee, vienna teng, ray lamontagne, meshell ndegeocello, lizz wright and jewel.
Sounds Like: oh my!! who do I sound like? I definitely don't have a rockers voice. i think I kind of don't sound like many people because I have the ability to sing higher than most men. My voice probably sounds more like Lizz Wright's or Joss Stone's voice.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

More songs on www.purevolume.com/dylanborn2sing

Hey all!Just to let you know... 2 songs from the album "Changes" are on another website of mine.www.purevolume.com/dylanborn2singthese tracks are "The River" and "Selfless"enjoyDylan...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:48:00 PST

Dylan now on theneighborhoodjukebox.com

Friends and Fans!Some of my music has been posted on the websitewww.theneighborhoodjukebox.comThis website is dedicated to music as a positive influence in our lives. Two tracks that are featured on t...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:01:00 PST

Dylan to sing National Anthem at BYU on Jan. 31

Come see Dylan sing the National Anthem at the BYU v. Utah Swim meet on Thursday, January 31 at 5:45 pm. The meet starts at six, but get there early to hear Dylan sing our National Anthem. The meet wi...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:21:00 PST

Dylan to perform "Island" at BYU on Dec. 12

Come see Dylan perform "Island" in the BYU Idol finale and cheer him on so that he will win the competition. Dylan won first in the preliminary show! Help him do it again. It will take place at 7pm in...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:16:00 PST

Dylan to Perform at BYU on Sept. 26

Hey Everyone!I will be performing in a BYU Show on wednesday, Sept. 26. If you are in the provo area, don't hesitate to come. It is on BYU Campus, Specifically in the Wilkinson Center in the Varisty T...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:40:00 PST

The Story Behind The New Album - "Changes"

First, I just want to say thank you for taking an interest in my music. For me, music is always deeply felt and sung. It is impossible for me to not experience a song when I sing it, regardless of the...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:54:00 PST

Track Listing for "Changes" - The New Album

Dylan - Changes1. Selfless2. Blame3. I Kinda Like It4. Black5. Island6. Enemy7. Secure8. Weigh Me Down9. Carousel10. Them11. Cold12. Only Silence Knows13. Hurt14. Revelation15. Venice16. The RiverAlbu...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:59:00 PST

Album Listing

Dylan - Inside (2000)Dylan - In My Dreams (2001)Dylan - This is Me (2002)Dylan - Speak Your Mind (2003)Dylan - The Secrets (2004)Dylan - A Light (2006)Dylan - Changes (2007)...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:37:00 PST

The Stories Behind The Songs of "A Light"

Behind "Wash Me Clean" ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I wrote the lyric for "Wash Me Clean" on December 29, 2005. This lyric is a both a realization an...
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:02:00 PST

"A Light" Track Listing

Dylan - A Light 1. Intro 2. A Light 3. Wash Me Clean 4. Bruised and Broken 5. Tomorrow 6. Scars 7. Before The Altar 8. The Garden 9. To Live 10. The Letter Home 11. Si Fuese Solo Yo 12. All I Need 13....
Posted by Dylan Jackson on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:55:00 PST