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About Me

Derek Lauer is an Architect with 15 years of experience in design, construction and illustration. As a Musician, he recently released his eigth self-produced CD of the band Soar, totalling over 100 songs of Original Music where he wrote, produced & engineered the recordings and played all of the instruments with the help of a few of the finest drummers around. Most notably are the CD's “Window of Stone”, "Wake Up Call" & "Dreams of Reality are Life" which highlight his composing and performance abilities. . . . The next project on the horizon is the complete music and screenplay for an animated film with the subtle goal of changing the world. . . . Derek Lauer is also currently a staff writer for PlaybackSTL.com, an online music magazizne where he Interviews legendary musicians and reviews instrumental and guitar oriented live and recorded music. . . .Derek is the principal of his own Architecture firm and has produced drawings for over 2 million square feet of construction. Derek Lauer specializes in contemporary and modern Architecural Design . . .He was previously an adjunct professor at Washington University teaching architectural graphics and computer animation and has also taught music theory and guitar techniques. . . .Derek Lauer is accepting Students and Interns interested in mentoring towards architectural licenseship. . . .As an acomplished Guitariist and a standout Bass player, Derek has been continuously involved in live performance groups ranging from progressive rock and classic rock, blues, metal, funk, reggae, pop, R&B, fusion, Latin & jazz combos. . . .Derek has taken 1st Place in several guitar performance competitions. Other musical appearances include: an opening performance for Al DiMeola in Oct. 1998; Cable T.V. broadcast with the experimental improvisational ensemble the "21st Sreet Project"; Guest artist on recording of debut CD of the east coast alternative rock group "Steever" in 1996 and recent appearances as the house band on broadcasts of a St. Louis based TV Sports program "The Fan Show". . . . In his spare time, Derek is also into photography, landscaping, cooking, canoeing & archery. . . . . Visit www.DerekLauer.com to hear Music samples, check out Architectural projects and 3D Renderings, Photography, and read music reviews and celebrity interviews. . . .Also take a look at my first four top friends - there are songs posted from my previous CD's..........ROCK ON!

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People excited about Life & Passionate about working hard and playing even harder . . . If you can't get enough music, we're on the same page!!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check out this computer animated video I did from my last project:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The amazing drumming on this tune is provided by Rob Silverman - We made up this tune on the spot with no previous discussion - We had the intern hit the record button and away we went!!! That's how cool it is to work with bad ass musicians like Rob!!! . . . . . . . . . . . .Octave Gone began as a concept about trying to create a new way to visually convey music. Each side of an octagon representing a note of a scale and each successive ring showing the passage of time. Tone and timbre are related through color, texture and light. The unending lattice of the structure of octagon grid represents the harmony, and the reflections echo like fading reverberations. This concept attempts to stretch far beyond the range of expression that a traditional music staff can give. . . . . . . . .This project is just as much of a musical experiment in technology and improvisation as well. All of the compositions are recorded spontaneously as improvised duets between Derek & either Rob Silverman, Mike Silverman or Phil Gomez. Exploring the overlay of octaves and overtones, the guitar generates the bass, electric and acoustic guitars simultaneously. . . . . . . . Check it out and let me know what you think!

My Blog

Come See Derek play at Cicero's this Friday Oct 23rd!

Come on out to Cicero's in the Loop this Friday the 23rd to see Derek Play Guitar and Bass with the John Maxfield Band.  This will be a great chance to see us in a cool venue. Perfect plans for Fiday ...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Micheal Schenker - review of the St. Louis show

Michael Schenker | 06.30.09Pops, Sauget, ILThe guitar hero was on fire and rocked the house. He seems to be back at the top of his game still sporting his signature black and white flying V guitar. F...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:28:00 GMT

Michael Schenker in STL tonite!!!

A must see show!!The legendary guitar hero Michael Schenker is going to be at Pop's tonightHe is one of the founding members of the Scorpions and UFO.But it is the music from his solo career is what c...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:52:00 GMT

Robin Trower in St. Louis !!!

Live Show Preview Robin Trower | Friday June 12 | The Pageant | 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis MO 63112, Phone: 314-726-6161 | 8:00 PM General Admission - Limited Seating:  $25.00 All Ages   If you love...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:56:00 GMT

The Yellowjackets with Mike Stern this week in STL

Live Show Preview The Yellowjackets with Mike Stern | Wednesday-Saturday April 29, 30, May 1& 2 | Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63103, 314-531-1012 | Tickets: $35.00 wed/thu...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:32:00 GMT

New Rush DVD - Snakes & Arrows tour

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Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Dawn of the Second Renaissance

I wish to be the first to call it, and the first to coin the term;today is the Dawn of the "Second Renaissance"the exact moment that will begin a flourishing of art and innovation mark my words, we wi...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:28:00 GMT

My Childhood Home - Gone

This week, I saw my childhood home reduced to rubble.  I climbed over the pile of debris and found the fireplace grate that my family used to gather around.  With the loss of this place, I ...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:59:00 GMT

Live show review of Yes in St. Louis

Yes | 12.02.08 The Pageant, St. Louis, MO In support of their 40th anniversary, Yes has put together the In the Present tour. It is a grand retrospective of the music that defined progressive rock and...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:02:00 GMT

My Interview with Bass Legend John Patitucci

Interview with John Patitucci  By Derek Lauer Performing Live at The Pageant, St. Louis, MO 11.13.08 John Patitucci first became famous as a masterful bass player being one of the young guns b...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:58:00 GMT