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John Roselada

the fine line between desire and despair

About Me

capable of greatness | rediculiously humble
politely hardcore | hippocritically introverted
devoid of a stereotype | cool to the touch
In my own words: I'm basically a songwriter/producer. I co-own a full-blown Pro Tools studio with my production team, " The Iklectix ", here in San Jose, California. With what little free time I have outside of producing and writing for other artists, I enjoy writing and recording songs for myself as an artist and my friends (or anybody else interested in my music).
I use myspace to get my music out there. When it comes to writing for myself, I insist on writing lyrics about the situations in my life....I prefer that my lyrics be words and phrases that I would actually say to someone in a conversation....no-nonsense, nothing vague, straight from my heart (good or bad). Concerning my sound, I would have to say that I love simplicity....no gimmicks, nothing really ground-breaking, rock & roll before music videos (or myspace for that matter).
So that's me in a nutshell. I hope you get a chance to listen to my stuff. Please feel free to comment me and tell me what you think. I will always try to reply....I'm an easy-going dude....
-Sincerely, John Roselada
::latest Roselada news::
My production company, "The Iklectix", has a myspace profile. You can listen to music we have produced/written for other artists....... view
My best friends are in a band called Modern Ruinz. If my stuff is too mellow for you, check out their hardcore metal sound....I'm currently working with them in the studio....... view
Management: A-List Artist Management
Contact Paul Orozco at: [email protected]
(Serious inquiries only please.)
www.myspace.com/alistmgr

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/15/2006
Band Members: John Roselada: Songwriter (music and lyrics), lead vocals, keyboards.
Sam Orozco II: Co-songwriter (music), co-producer, guitars, bass.
Jimmy Orozco: Drums, percussion.
Bill Williams: Additional production and programming.
James Lewis: Additional guitars and bass.
Sam Orozco: Mixing, engineer, additional production.

Influences: Myrna Emata (my piano teacher), all of my ex-girlfriends, my mom & dad & sis, my second family (the Orozcos), Prince, Frank Zappa, The Police, Radiohead, Dashboard Confessional, Jon Brion, Aimee Mann, independent films.
Sounds Like: Aimee Mann, John Mayer, Dashboard Confessional, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Matchbox 20, Mazzy Star, Nick Drake, Elton John (70's, pre-Disney career)......so I've been told but I WILL switch genres on your ass without warning!
Record Label: Madam's Elf Records
Type of Label: None