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Derek Daisey

About Me


Derek Daisey
Acoustic-based alt-songwriter Derek Daisey is here to set a new standard in musicianship. His songs explore poignant human territory and his ideas are delivered in music that is accessible but utterly creative, leaving his distinct mark on the listener with songs that are unforgettable and which resonate with their own personality.
Everything In Between
Daisey recognizes that the beauty of music is its ability to capture every human emotion from good to bad, happy to sad. “It makes me feel honest, trusting, happy, sad and everything in between.” His acknowledgement of music’s infinite power in expressing the human soul has led him to write songs rooted in deep creative understanding, songs that masterfully touch on many aspects of the heart and spirit. “Music has the ability to touch any sense of feeling that I have.”
Not Words Alone
Daisey also understands that music goes well beyond words’ ability to fully convey the thoughts and feelings of the mind and spirit. “Sometimes it takes more than words to express how I feel. I use melodies and rhythms to set the tones in my life,” he says. Indeed, the emotions that reverberate throughout the skillful songwriting of Daisey are out of reach for mere words. Only an artist of Daisey’s caliber could convey such things.
The Artist at Work
Daisey won second place in the BMI John Lennon Songwriting contest in 2007, and was a top finalist in the 2006 edition of that contest. He also took home the singer/songwriter award for the Delaware Players Club Awards. Daisey nabbed track of the day and track of the week honors at Garageband.com and enjoyed a 258 out of 20,800 rating for one of his compositions. He has just released “All Behind Me” and is hard at work writing more music. When not writing, he’s gigging and sharing his music with the fans. Daisey is currently working with A&R Select, the leading indie A&R firm in Hollywood, CA.
Review
“Daisey captures perfectly the human soul in an audio context.” – A&R Select
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 19/02/2005
Band Members: Derek Daisey:Guitar, Vocals

Jim Mosher: Drums, Background vocals

Alan Grossman: Guitar

Nick O' Kelley: Bass

Mike Amico: Guitar

Joe Diaco: Keys

Ashley Farmer: Background Vocals, percussion
Influences: Goo Goo Dolls, SwitchFoot, Matchbox 20, and many other bands in the genre.
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Off onto the Carnival Spirit!

I will be doing a solo act gig on the Carnival Spirit, starting July 15th in Anchorage, Alaska. I will be on the ship from then until January 1st. We'll be traveling all around Alaska, and then to Haw...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:39:00 GMT

Jango Radio

I got most of my album on rotation through Jango Radio (and online radio site... kind of like last.fm which I'm also apart of!) If you manage to get by, do rate and become a fan! The more fans, the mo...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:01:00 GMT

Give-a-song.com

At Give-A-Song.com I'm writing custom songs as gifts and such for lots of people. With Valentines Day coming around, a song could be a perfect gift! Definitely check it out! I've been writing up a s...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:00:00 GMT

"Stay or Leave" IN THE FINALS ON OURSTAGE.COM!

Go to Ourstage.com, sign up, and vote on the finals. VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN!!!!! And every time "Stay or Leave" comes up, vote best! You have to listen to each song 15 seconds during the voting...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:11:00 GMT

My Turn

I got a new song up at www.derekdaisey.com under extra content called "My Turn." Let me know what you think!!
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:25:00 GMT

New song, and an upcoming project...

i posted up a new demo song "Unforgotten Memory." Just to get some thoughts. Also, a small tidbit. I may be writing a Rock opera for a project soon.. I'll write about that as things develop.Okie! Wel...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:01:00 GMT

Out of the Blue, There’s Absolute Goo, and a new song for two...

I got to try out a new place down at Ocean City, Maryland known as "Out of the Blue". I got off to a late start (around 9:30) but the place was busy within 20 minutes. Best of all it was busy and a T...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Anglers at the OC again

WELL.. another hot freakin' day... I'm starting to feel the tan! I had a real cool group today. They hung around for a bit and returned for the last set. Real cool people. Hope I see them again someti...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:13:00 GMT

Anglers at the OC

Well, just got back from being baked in the sun, humidity, and did I mention.. the SUN. My hair is slightly more blonde than it was earlier today. My arms are darker.. my neck is darker.. my face is ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:35:00 GMT

Fun night at the IE

I had a great time tonight! Lots of cool people, and lots of sing alongs! I look forward to next week! Tomorrow, I'm off to OC, MD to play at the anglers. On the Deck I suppose. 4-7. Hoping to have a ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:36:00 GMT