the John Thomas Music project

About Me

This project started with the stories of a mentally ill man named Terry. He became a good friend of mine and through his words inspired me to create something of my own. I met Terry in June of 2003. On August 17, 2004 I recorded one of our conversations. Four days later I began recording my first song. I had never written music, nor used a music program prior to this. On August 27, 2004, "The Ultimate Threat EP" was completed. The music is far from perfect, but the experience it represents was. On January 4, 2007, Terry passed away. I will miss his presence, but his inspiiration will live on in me until the day that I die.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 20/05/2005
Band Members: Terry Custis, Kurtis Ballard
Influences: tons of classical, hip hop, rock, pop, and children's music.
Sounds Like: a memory. a regret. a hope. a stimulant.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

R.I.P. Terry Custis

the original inspiration for the john thomas music project has passed away. he was a good friend of mine who had his troubles, but made the most out of what he had. he lived the way he wan...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 20:20:00 GMT

the john thomas music project is splitting up

yes...i know that i am the only member. however, as i get older i am becoming more aware of my split personalities and their desires as musicians. as a result, i f...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:38:00 GMT

The Waste Land, 1922

APRIL is the cruelest month, breedingLilacs out of the dead land, mixingMemory and desire, stirringDull roots with spring rain.Winter kept us warm, coveringEarth in forgetful snow, feedingA little lif...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 01:34:00 GMT

snowshoes and old light

some new ones. you'll probably have to lower the bass on your speakers to listen to old light. i'll try to fix that later. snowshoes was played through my keyboard and recorded throu...
Posted by on Wed, 03 May 2006 15:24:00 GMT

recent developments

so for those wondering, yes, i am still making music. most of it on the keyboard. i have a few songs basically finished. the music is different. the project is evolving again.&...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Apr 2006 23:25:00 GMT

a new clip - thanks for making this the top ambient song in washington state

"servicing your appetite" it's horribly underdevloped, and completely misrepresentative of the direction that the rest of my new music is headed, but it is brand new. i'll probably keep posting...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Sep 2005 02:36:00 GMT

the end of the john thomas music project...?

i spent some time with terry tonight for the first time in quite a while. he had been around a few times lately, but we had not crossed paths. i'm sorry to say i may have had my last conve...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT

the struggle to be different

what's so wrong about blending in? you can spike your hair any way you want to, you can wear your converse all stars, you can listen to your country music, you can rob your banks, make love...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 00:00:00 GMT