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Big Pat

Northeast Ohio's Premier Solo Artist

About Me

Keep in mind that these songs are all basement demos!

Patrick Masalko


The first thing you might notice about Masalko’s music is its incredible diversity. The next thing you’ll notice is that, despite the diversity, a singularity for personality informs all his music. These are the marks of musical artistry. His “lyrical songs” – tunes featuring vocals – tend toward folk, pop and rock flavors while his instrumental compositions embrace cinematic flavors and jam structures.

Ultimate Human Expression

But whatever the style, Masalko believes on thing to be universal about music – its place at the pinnacle of man’s communication. “Music is the ultimate human expression to me.” He asserts that beauty is found in all music, no matter the style or mood. “Even the most depressing songs are the most beautiful to me. Music conveys emotions like confusion, happiness, sadness, anger and complacency.” According to Masalko, there is no greater experience than feeling music’s emotions coursing throughout the mind and body. And there are fans that could say the same thing about Masalko’s music.

Perfect

One reason, says Masalko, that music is the ultimate form of human communication is because, in his eyes, it is the perfect form. “Music is the perfect form of communication, even though it can be interpreted in so many ways. Music doesn’t lie or try to conceal its true meaning; it’s one of the purest things in the world.” And because of is respect for Masalko’s inherent honesty, he strives to be an honest songwriter, offering music straight from the heart.

The Artist at Work

Masalko has performed at the Planet of the Arts event at the Canton Civic Center in 2004, was the opening act for Blues Traveler at The Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff at the Stark County Fairgrounds in 2006 and took the stage for Rocking on the River at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, also in 2006 and 2007. He has also performed at Lock 3 Live! in Akron, Ohio, in July of 2007. Masalko has been writing much in the way of solo acoustic music. "This Time" by Masalko was released by 272 Records on Acoustika; Vol. 6 in October of 2007. He has announced a forthcoming release with the group Blood Sweat and Beers. Masalko is currently working with A&R Select, the leading indie A&R firm in Hollywood, CA.

Review

“Masalko’s music is colorful and varied but always stemming from the same artistic heart.” – A&R Select

My Interests

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Member Since: 9/7/2005
Band Website: bigpat.net
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Patrick Masalko


Lead & backing vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, bass guitars, Korg Karma Workstation, Alesis QS, and drum programming.
VISIT
Patrick Masalko
Influences: Neil Young, Counting Crows, Eric Clapton, PETER GABRIEL, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Frank Zappa, Santana, The Magnetic Fields, Jack Chesterfield, YES, Elton John, David Bowie, John Hiatt, Ben Folds, Paul Simon, Genesis, The Beach Boys (Brian Wilson, specifically), The Who, David Crosby, War, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, DMB, David Gray, The Grateful Dead, King Crimson, Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, The Cure, CSNY, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, REM, Fleetwood Mac, William Clarke, BB King, Josh Rouse, Stevie Wonder, The Band, Dire Straits, Annie Lennox and the Eurythmics, Jethro Tull, Dave Matthew Band, Kent, Nick Drake, Steely Dan, Ray Charles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, John Lennon, The Blues Brothers, Bob Marley, Burt Bacharach, Coldplay, David Gray, Sarah McLaughlin, James Horner, Danny Elfman, John Williams, Jackson Browne, Michael Hedges, Nina Simone, Maria Callas, Primus, Stephen Stills, Traffic (Steve Winwood), Graham Nash, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Shaun Davey
Sounds Like: A blend of folk-rock, blues, contemporary pop and industrial rock.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Direction

Hi everyone, So it’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog, I figured it was time.  I’m changing a lot of things in my life at the moment.  I started a new diet called "Ne...
Posted by Big Pat on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:07:00 PST

Its released!

It's finally released! I'm extremely happy and proud to announce that "Acoustika, Volume 6" has been released, I have received my copies of the CD, and I'm blown away - there is some really great unsi...
Posted by Big Pat on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:57:00 PST

Compilation Disc

So I just got home from playing a show in Columbus, Ohio tonight and it was a most tiresome drive.  I get to play the good uncle later today and babysit for my sister - fun stuff  ...
Posted by Big Pat on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:14:00 PST

Maybe a break?

So maybe I caught a break...I've been invited by two different labels to be on compilation discs.   It's a start right?  Let's see what happens - they are supposed to be distributed all...
Posted by Big Pat on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:08:00 PST

You should all read this!

Blog time - here it goes... I want to turn you on to the music of Jack Chesterfield.  He was a great friend and mentor to me, and his music was a big part of my life as a teenager.  You can ...
Posted by Big Pat on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:31:00 PST

Working

6:00 AM and still working!  I've got almost everything down for the wedding I am performing at Saturday and will smooth the rough spots by Friday night. All and all, this summer will be fun. ...
Posted by Big Pat on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:39:00 PST

Motivation

So you gotta check out this guy named Marc Horowitz  www.myspace.com/7daysinasentra  It's that kinda stuff that makes me say, "Huh...another great idea..."  People like this keep me m...
Posted by Big Pat on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 04:03:00 PST