Daniel McCollum - Bass guitars, keyboards, drum and synth programming.
Doug Ramsay - Electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, drum and synth programming.
Influences
Our influences lie in straight ahead jazz, contemporary jazz, R&B (mainly old skool). hip-hop (old skool), downtempo, deep house, electronica, dub, ska, breakbeat, nu jazz, brokenbeat,old soul, neo-soul, ambient, classical, new world, electro, two-step, garage house, reggae, rock, gospel. We both grew up playing in R&B bands in the late 70s, early 80's and after meeting in Connecticut began composing, writing, arranging, and recording together.
Influences
Slave
Cameo
Earth, Wind & Fire
Dynasty
Heatwave
Sade
Incognito
The Rebirth
Mint Condition
Prince
The Time
P-Funk
'Face
Change
The Jacksons
James Jamerson
Quincy Jones
SOS Band
Jam and Lewis
Masters At Work
Jazzanova
Kaskade
King Britt
MJ Cole
e:trinity
atjazz
Little Big Bee
Bugz in the Attic
Vikter Duplaix
Fourplay
Ben Tankard
Jesse Johnson
The System
GQ
Chic
Kenny Bobien
The Brentwood Jazz Quartet
Percy Bady
Tyrone Dickerson
Hezekiah Walker
John P. Kee
Fred Hammond & RFC
Commissioned
Yolanda Adams
Kenny Burrell
James Brown
Pleasure
Jeff Lorber
...and the beat goes on
After Six Productions Inc. is, first, two musicians who have come together to record and produce music for ourselves. Combined, we have over 40 years of playing and writing experience. We are also a new company, based in the Washington, DC metro area, that strives to record and produce music that is never under the constraint of the typical vehicles of commercial music industry practices. We are a small, outfit operating out of two home studios, both running Logic Pro 7 and 8, and hope to one day offer recording and production services in a larger environment conducive to creativity and freedom.
The mid-80's saw the birth of After Six...(yes, we were formed just a few months before After 7 came out) and submission of a demo to Solar Records, who acknowledged some interest. We then parted separate ways due to pursuit of careers outside of music, etc. Fast forward to 2002, after the development of two home studios, and the relocation of both of us to the Washington, DC metro area, the idea was to form After Six Productions, whose first studio project was a remix of a song called "It Takes Two", for Connecticut-based artist, Shadiyah. The success of the debut single caused us to formerly pursue a writing/performing/production role...and here we are.
We hope to release our debut compilation CD, "What Love Is" towards the end of 2009 (long time coming, we KNOW!). All the vocalists featured, with the exception of one, are from the Washington, DC metro area. In the meantime, we hope u enjoy a few rough mixes of what will be on the CD.
A little about the tracks:
"Marry Me" - "We've all heard love songs throughout the ages, but I wanted to write a song about one of the most important questions to be asked, but reflect it in the coolest, un-usual (never been done before) way I could, hence the groove for "Marry Me" was born" - Doug ..
"What Love Is" - I wanted to try to answer that question in song, the emotional struggle of staying or leaving in it many facets ....the question is often asked, and all the tracks on the CD provide various answers to that question" - Dan
"The Groove Of Jillian Reed" - "She's out there....somewhere....we're sure....I wrote for her" - Dan
Hi Sweeties! Butterflies are one of my favorite, The manner in which they must emerge to begin flight is through metamorphosis. Transformation, we sometimes must experience metamorphosis, in different time periods of our lives to reach the next level of our own conciousness. In doing this we are finding and developing our spirituality. My dear, you are on a special level of transformation as you share your beautiful light and unique spirituality with all of us. Thank you for shining in my life, and for putting a smile in my heart with each act of kindness. Blessings, Light, and Love, Eva ox
It is already past the middle of Jan. ~2008~, time is of the essence. Thank you for wanting to share another year of friendship, it is such a pleasure. My wishes are that this year will be filled with the abundance of Love, Happiness, Success, Spiritual Enlightenment, and your Dreams coming to light. As you also enjoy Peace of Mind, Heart and Soul... Just a note to say Hello and that I was thinking of you. Blessings, P~Lite, ;-)
The essence of time is very special. May ~2008~ be showered with an abundance of Blessings, Love, and Light as you share your Beautiful friendship with others. Looking forward to another year of friendship with you. ;-) Happy New Year, Hugs, P~Lite
May today be all that you need it to be today. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himself today in ways that you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled , your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you; I pray that your territory is enlarged and I pray that you step into your destiny within your ministry. I pray for peace, health, happiness and true and undying love for God.
How are you? I have been sending this to people I thought would be able to understand. You are one of my favorite artist when it comes to understanding the many aspects of LOVE. Love is so beautiful, as it is also painful at times. When you experience love in all it's essence, one cannot help but grow in emotions that allow you to really live life to it's fullest. This is by my favorite writer and poet, enjoy... ;-)
~Touched by An Angel~
We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight Live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple And comes into our sight to liberate us into life.
Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies Old memories of pleasure ancient histories of pain. Yet if we are bold, love strikes away the chains of fear From our souls.
We are weaned from our timidity in the flush of love's light We dare be brave and suddenly we see That love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free...
♥~ Maya Angelou
The Power of LOVE is amazing, a healing power from within...
AfterSix..., Your Passion and Light are unique and with such a precious gift as yours,it is a blessing to us that you share so openly and true. Deus Esteja Contigo, Besos & Abracos, P~Lite
