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Derek See

we would all rather go to sleep than fight a war

About Me

This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor™ V2.5Recorded at home on vintage analog equipment, Adobe Creek is a song cycle about embracing and accepting change. All instruments, and most of the vocals, are performed by Derek See, who is also a member of bay area folk-rock band Careless Hearts (and who was formerly in Chicago based bands Resplendent, I Sharko, and Long Division). But in Adobe Creek, Derek strips his 12 songs down to their emotional core, and the instrumentation balances simplicity and dynamics, leaving space for the listeners imagination. While many of these songs seem like love letters, theyre not necessarily about romantic relationships, although the folk-tinged Hair From Your Face and You Danced Into My Life focus on the glory and innocence of new love. A highlight of the album is Your Ghost, which deals with loss and how it can play games with your consciousness. Stargazer laments the loss of friends who burned themselves out while still young, and the emptiness felt by those left behind. Step Down is one of Dereks rare forays into politics, prompted by the heartbreak of governments utter failure in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Other songs on this wide-ranging album confront mental illness, alienation, and breaking free of conformity. Together, the songs of Adobe Creek comprise an insightful journey across both physical landscapes and the inner space of the human spirit.

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Member Since: 08/01/2005
Band Website: www.dereksee.com
Band Members: Derek See: guitar, vocals, banjo, etc
Influences: This is the short listElliott Smith, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Velvet Underground, Iron & Wine, Magnolia Electric Co/ Songs: Ohia, Otis Redding, The Damned, Tim Buckley, The Band, Jimi Hendrix, Robyn Hitchcock, Luna, The Hollies, Beau Brummels, Mission Of Burma, Lilys, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Beatles, Sonic Youth, The Redwalls, Yo La Tengo, Television, Wire, Mazzy Star, Spacemen 3, My Bloody Valentine, The Zombies, Love, Emitt Rhodes, Phil Angotti, Small Faces, Syd Barrett, Colin Blunstone, Beach Boys, Big Star, David Bowie, Buffalo Springfield, Red House Painters, Gene Clark, The Clash, Jimmy Cliff, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, dub reggae, Donovan, My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, Ride, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Patti Smith, Number One Cup, The Fire Show, The Feelies, Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac, Gang Of Four, Al Green, Otis Redding, Roy Harper, Eddie Hazel, Funkadelic, Buddy Holly, Arcade Fire, Jeremy Enigk, The Kinks, Libertines, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Willie Nelson, The Nazz, Outkast, Pavement, Pentangle, Roy Harper, Acetone, 13th Floor Elevators, John Fahey, Donovan, Nirvana, Sly & The Family Stone, Michael Smith (NOT the Christian guy!!!), Spirit, Spoon, Missisippi John Hurt, John Lee Hooker, Tampa Red, Toots & The Maytals, White Stripes, The Who, etc
Sounds Like: Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beatles, Damien Rice, Emmitt Rhodes, Robyn Hitchcock.
Record Label: Jangle West
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

This is SO Great! "I Met The Walrus" short film

Incredible words from John Lennon spoken to a 14 year old boy who snuck into the "Bed In" in Toronto in 1969, set to brilliant animation.Thank You John.
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:51:00 GMT

the dream is real

The dream that was shattered 40 years ago when MLK was murdered has now become a reality. FINALLY, the results of the sixties revolution has a result. The revolution was not in vain, but, by god, it's...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:12:00 GMT

We ARE GONNA MAKE IT!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28a3BbrZp9g A song of hope for today ; the day that feels like the most impor tant day of my lifet ime.
Posted by on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:33:00 GMT

I forgot to mention...

that I fully support and endorse Obama for president. I have been a fan since his early days in Illinois and I consider him to be a HERO.The most important election, ever, in my opinion.Derek See
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:40:00 GMT

San Jose DID IT!!!

Two bands ( Carel ess Heart s, Mumle rs) and close to 300 frien ds, old and new, in atten dance with no incid ents and plent y of good vibes WHICH MEANS the Landm ark Ballr oom will be able t...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:15:00 GMT

Careless Hearts CD release show 10/18/08 SUNDAY

Hi folks , There are two thing s you need to know about this Sunda y' s big " Heart ' sDelig ht" CD Relea se show. The first is that we REALL Y need you to come down to it. We are takin gon some...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:44:00 GMT

A great day to be in careless Hearts!


Posted by on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:27:00 GMT

Here are your plans for SATURDAY, SAN JOSE

Howdy friends.A quick note about a fun Saturday in San Jose that we hope you'll join us for...We're returning this Saturday evening to the Naglee Park Garage, in downtown SJ. At 6pm our good friend Da...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Careless Hearts new disc is OUT!

Even thoug h our CD relea se show isn' t for a few weeks , our discs have arriv ed and they are for sale at these fine locat ions: On The Corne r Music ( Campb ell) , Stree tligh t Recor ds ( C...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:16:00 GMT

SAN JOSE: Get a lil’ taste of soul Saturday night

SOUL 45's all night long provided by DJ Derek See and special guest Mr London. Its FREE!!!
Posted by on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:50:00 GMT