About Erik: Erik Van Derheydt
is a 18 year old multi instrumentalist and song writer. Who resides in Sacramento California. ****
The instruments that Erik plays are: Keyboards, Melodion (wind-powered keys), Drums, The Djembe Drum. He is in the process of learning the Didgeridoo, Guitar, Flute and Bass. Erik has been writing music for 3 years and also engineers and produces his music and other bands in his private studio.
Erik is always learning new things about production and engineering from his father Rod Van Derheydt. Rod has been a tremendous influence in so many ways especially in engineering. He refused to meddle in Erik’s writing process to be sure no other influences are in Erik’s material. What you hear is purely Erik.
Erik also records and engineers other young bands as a side business. Erik's dream is to write film scores for Major Motion Pictures.
Erik’s accomplishments are as follows.
Live Performances
Played at The Historic Crest Theatre, large concert venue at 17.
Played at the concert venue, Club Retro at 17
Music Colaborations
Dave Meros Bassist of criticaly acclaimed “Spocks Beard†played tracks on “Stalker.â€
Musician Andy Slatter from Great Brittan played tracks on “God of Winter “ through file sharing.
Airplay
Erik’s song “God of Winter†receives radio play at 16.
Commercial written by Erik for music writing is used on a local High School Radio station.
Film
The film score "Middle Eastern" is used in a short spy movie for a local short film.
Print
Capital Cities Young Writers Association : Song Writing: Interview with Erik Van Derheydt
Sacramento News and Review: Interview with local bands
Rio Americano High School, Interview about song writing with Erik Van Derheydt.
Erik is Currently playing with the band Crimson Sky
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