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Matthew James Derrick

About Me

I went out and got an elephant. I planned to build a piano with it, however I became attached and let it roam free it in the city.

I began to play my lovely new piano (synthetic keys) and realised it had an output jack. So I twiddled this and plugged in that and ta da! I went and recorded some music.

I record everything on an electric piano (not a keyboard) and borrow friendly musicians now and again for accompaniment. I am influenced by prog, jazz and classical music (although I hate the term, in one hundred years will Queen be classical music?)

Please enjoy these noises of joy.
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Member Since: 03/09/2008
Band Members: M. J. Derrick - Pianos
Influences: Scott Walker
Bob Dylan
Frédéric François Chopin
Pink Floyd
Mastodon

Record Label: Unsigned

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Why?

A fair few people have asked me why have I decided that now is the time to make the music for the myspace? Some folks from the Hull area who I have blown off jamming with seem to be a bit annoyed...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:05:00 GMT

Daniels Tempest

Yes this is in fact the sequel to "Daniel's Warning" here we have "Daniel's Tempest". This track follows the prophet Daniel as he storms back into Babylon and becomes enraged that the sinful people...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:44:00 GMT

March of the Fire Ants

"March of the Fire Ants" was the first Mastodon track I ever heard a few years back. They are now one of my favourite bands, so I have worked out "March..." and it is here in piano joy.It is in common...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:39:00 GMT

Confused Oak Mammoth

New track up, "Confused Oak Mammoth."It is written in common and has slightly prog elements as well so I hope you enjoy it.MJD x
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:32:00 GMT

Daniel’s Warning

Hello all, first song is up and it is called "Daniel's Warning". The track is instrumental and is also rather short. The track is (hopefully) the first part of a trilogy chronicling the prophet Daniel...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:03:00 GMT