Member Since: 28/11/2007
Band Members: Arjun Ramesh: Audio Engineer
Influences: Various artists and engineers alike. I'm a big fan of old records and classic rock, blues and blues/rock.
Sounds Like: 1. "In The Key Of Gio" was recorded at The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Tempe, Arizona by Philip Nichols in 2005 and assisted by Arjun Ramesh.
Music by Giovanni De La Rosa.
Giovanni De La Rosa - Drums, guitar, bass, organ, saxophone, shaker, cuatro and tumba. (www.myspace.com/el_giovanno)
Mixed by Arjun Ramesh in November 2007.
2. "We'll Stay Awake" was recorded at The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Gilbert, Arizona by Neil Anderson in 2005.
Words and music by Luke Skidmore.
Luke Skidmore - Guitar, lead & backing vocals. (www.myspace.com/somefolkslivesrolleasy)
Jake Casillas - Backing vocals. (www.myspace.com/jaycmelody)
Mixed by Arjun Ramesh in October 2007.
3. "The Mystery of Strangers" was recorded Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee by Gordon Hammond on February 2, 2008. This song was meant to have a large, airy sound, signifying an empty feeling to compliment the lyrics.
Words and music by Luke Skidmore.
Luke Skidmore - Guitar, piano, lead & backing vocals. (www.myspace.com/somefolkslivesrolleasy)
Adam Seltzer - Piano
Mixed by Arjun Ramesh in April 2008.
4. "Valley Of The Sun" was recorded at The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Gilbert, Arizona by Luke Skidmore and Abigail Joy Smith in 2005.
Words and music by Luke Skidmore.
Luke Skidmore - Guitar and lead vocals. (www.myspace.com/somefolkslivesrolleasy)
Abigail Joy Smith - Backing vocals and piano.
Mixed by Arjun Ramesh on March 20, 2008.
5. "DUI (Psychedelic Mix)" was recorded at The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Gilbert, Arizona by Arjun Ramesh and Jose Pina in 2005.
Words and music by Neil Anderson.
Neil Anderson - Guitar, vocals. (www.myspace.com/cheerupcharliedaniels)
Luke Skidmore - Bass. (www.myspace.com/somefolkslivesrolleasy)
Clint Yoder - Drums. (www.myspace.com/clinty2)
Mixed by Arjun Ramesh in November 2007. This track was mixed as a tribute to old school engineers of the classic rock and British rock albums of the late 60s and early 70s. It features vinyl dust/scratches towards the introduction and end of the song to emulate an old record.
6. "Too Damn Rock And Roll" was recorded at The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Gilbert, Arizona by unknown Recording Engineer. This outlines the beginning of the band, "Cheer Up Charlie Daniels" featuring charter members, Neil Anderson and Luke Skidmore.
Music by Neil Anderson.
Neil Anderson - Rhythm guitar, vocals. (www.myspace.com/cheerupcharliedaniels)
Luke Skidmore - Bass, lead guitar. (www.myspace.com/somefolkslivesrolleasy)
Clint Yoder - Drums. www.myspace.com/clinty2
Mixed by Arjun Ramesh in April 2008.
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Type of Label: Major