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Derek Waldron

Bow down to the antithesis

About Me

Living in Connecticut. Moving to Boston in August.
I have been writing music since I was a little kid, making up songs, and singing them to my parents. I didn't really get serious about it however until I hit mid-high school. Ever since then it kinda took off.
I am a self-taught pianist, and I have been playing since mid-seventh grade. I have been singing all my life but have been majoring it classical vocal performance at Western Connecticut State University for going on two years now.
As of right now, I am a solo performer. Just me and the piano. I used to sing and play with a band but now I am just on my own. I am working on a CD right now consisting of all new, original material. I am a writing fiend, so I am sure there will be many more CD's and songs to come.
Other assorted music facts about me may include that I played the trumpet since 4th grade, I have been in a bunch of musicals and plays, I play the flute and piccolo, and I am thinking about going to grad-school for film scoring. I love music theory (which I know is kinda weird) and really enjoy looking at how songs are built.
My music comes from everything I have ever encountered. I believe it is foolish to say that anything in this world is 100% original, because you are formed as a person/artist/musician by your experiences and by your surroundings. My music really comes from my heart however, rather it be happy, sad, pissed off, hopeful, hopeless, rage-filled or even in love. The music does not lie. This is my release, my passion....my art.
If you are intrested, you can visit the page below and hear the music I wrote years ago with Evermind.
Evermind

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/18/2005
Band Members: Just Me.
Influences: Wow, where to begin.......I am influenced by EVERYTHING I hear. Even if I don't like it, it influces me. As far as main influences on what my music sounds like, and how I build it, I would have to say the biggest one is Tori Amos. She rocks me in places I never knew could rock. I am also influenced from music by Amy Lee, Danny Elfman, Ben Moody, Seven Nations, Nicole Chevalier, Nelly McKay, Dana Glover, Aerosmith, Elton John, Savage Garden & Nightwish. I am truly inspired by eveyrthing. Music inspiries me as well as art, people, friends, family, situations, nature, stories....anything. Writing for me is a give and take kinda thing. Take in my surrounds, give out music.
Sounds Like: Well, I don't really know...but here's a few that I could at least compare my sound to...somewhat; Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Elton John, Evanescence, Amy Lee, Josh Groban (haha..not really I guess....but we're both baritones!)...I don't know who else. I'll have to think more about this one...

Live Performances



Singing a cover by Stevie Nicks - "After the Glitter Fades"
Singing for a Cancer foundation. "God Bless the U.S.A."

"After the Glitter Fades," by Stevie Nicks

"Call Out," live at the WCSU coffee house. I know you can't see the picture, but at least you can hear it.

"I Will Rise." Live at the coffee house. Not the full song and you can't see the image, but hey....I take what I can get. haha
Record Label: None.......
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Rough Draft

Hello everyone.  Well, I have been trying to figure out how to record the rest of my CD, but have not found the money or the place to do it as of yet.  I have one more person I am going to t...
Posted by Derek Waldron on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:59:00 PST