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About Me

Following his 2006 debut release, Yet2B, Larry Saklad has been performing regionally in assorted venues and showcases, both in support of those songs and new writing. This year brings us another collection of fresh recordings, all relating to finding peace in a decidedly unpeaceful place, thus the name- MasterPeace.
As accomplished, both on piano and guitar, Larry’s songs reflect an interplay of each instrument weaving counterpoint against the other. His songwriting source of inspiration alternately hi-lights one, yet this focus shifts throughout the collection and within each song.
His singing also has shifted, earlier known for his plaintive raw passion, he pushes it with gentler intensity, and we find the occasional harmony refreshing. "Oh Philadelphia" articulates dynamic contrast vocally, along with "My Manns-n-me", while "Lately Girl" woos us in baritone.
Contrasts abound, with plenty of keyboard textures and electric/ acoustic guitars and drums, all providing support for an ever-changing pallet of song genre. From full-on rock anthems to acoustic ballads and funky-folk pop, Saklad crafts thoughtful and catchy insight on our world, in the light of redefining what is reality/ illusion, as in "What If". Ultimately, truth lies within our relationship with each other, the subject well presented in these songs. And he doesn’t avoid God and holiness as relates to the mindset of peace.
Some may say,"Peace sounds kind of boring," but experiencing Larry Saklad’s art is anything but...
My bro Steve- Juno Production Designer (talent runs high in our family!)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/13/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/Yet2B
Band Members: Larry Saklad- songwriter, singer, guitars, keys, production.

Collaborating(ed) w/ David Rowan, Doug Grigsby, Fred Berman, Alan Mann, Robert Hazard, Essra Mohawk, Mike Tyler, Tom Basmajian, Mike Knopke and delivered the Yamaha CP70 babygrand to Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian from Zapf's- soon to be known as the HOOTERS.

Influences: Everything experienced and music throughout history, especially my Rock roots from the '60s thru the present. Latest lyrical influences- A Course In Miracles

thinkpinkfloyd.com

Jan 2 2008 2:43 PM

dude your music sounds like lennon
very cool

Sounds Like: Described as both urgent and accessible, Yet2B's Larry Saklad merges elements of timeless acoustic rock, painting landscapes of heartfelt observations and questions, with brit-pop sensibility and smoky folk-blues, as uniquely fresh as it is uncannily familiar. One moment- brash, angular and edgy, the next- surveying ancient ruins in subdued melancholy, he infuses all our dreams of a better life with hope and faith in possibility...
engaging.

music associations: Acoustic Philly , ASCAP , Philadelphia Musicians, Songwriters, & Singers Network Group

If any of you are part of/ interested in the Philly Scene in the 1980's, Here's my favorite site, courtesies ofâ€” Reesa (and The Rooters), "Thanks for helping to build this ever-growing '80s Philly music scrapbook." http://relivethe80s.com
Release Robert Hazard | Separate snaps | Tommy Conwell attitude | Witness Reunion | Beam Up Some Beru

Record Label: KidGrin Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The joy of playing w/ great old friends again...

For the second time in the last few months, I had the pleasure of reuniting with David Rowan, Doug Grigsby and Fred Berman playing drums w/ Chiquita filling out vocals. Wet Pet is the new...
Posted by Larry Saklad on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:30:00 PST

the song must be foremost... (album liner note)

In exploring the blurred lines of reality and illusions, holy or misguided intentions, and where-in brings true connection, Larry Saklad aka Yet2B, seeks to answer the what-is and w...
Posted by Larry Saklad on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:39:00 PST