Gordon Free (Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Electronica) Featuring: Ron Cohen (Guitars) Richard Hardy (Woodwinds) Peter Schimke (Organ/Keys) Mark Clark (Drums) Lance Lindborg (Guitar) Alan Batemen (Bass)
Influences
U2, Pink Floyd, Beck, Coldplay, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Ray LaMontagne, REM, Cure, Smiths, The Police, Sting.
Sounds Like
U2, Beck, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Pink Floyd, Eagles
Obama Music Video "Revolution" by Gordon Free Band (HD)
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Gordon Free is an award winning composer & producer who has scored soundtracks for DISNEY, IMAX, PBS, ESPN, National Geographic and UPN. He’s released 25+ CDs in Dance, Pop, Electronica, Ambient & World Music genres, won “Best IMAX Score” and charted on Billboard. He has licensed music & scored for hundreds of media outlets including film, television, commercials & the web. His independent & major label CD releases & film/tv scores have been heard by millions around the world. Gordon Free blends acoustic guitar and lush vocals with electronic grooves and live instrumentation. At age 27 he won Best IMAX Score for “Extreme.” Free incorporates DJ beats and eclectic instrumentation which includes electric bass & guitar, acoustic piano, organ, keys, flute, sax, cello and live drums. This music is anchored by what is considered the most important ingredient in popular music which is strong song writing, powerful hooks and thought provoking lyrics. These genres, pop/rock and signer/songwriter, are arguably some of the most popular music categories today.
Featured Musicians:
Ron Cohen (Electric, Acoustic Guitar, Co-Producer) is a guitarist, composer & producer who has won two Emmy® Awards and scored music The Sopranos, Friends, The Birdcage, Oprah & Drew Carey.
Richard Hardy (Woodwinds/Sax) is a Pop, Jazz & Rock musician who has performed with the Dave Matthews Band, Stevie Ray Vaughan & James Taylor. He recorded & toured with Carole King for 13 years & performed on IMAX “Everest” and “Dolphins” (with Sting).
Peter Schimke (Organ, Rhodes, Piano, Keys) Peter Schimke is a keyboardist singer /songwriter who has toured, recorded and played with Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck), Mike Gordon (Phish) & Billy Preston (Beatles).
Greg Leisz (Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Acoustic Guitar) is considered an LA music legend performing with Beck, Ryan Adams and Wilco. Greg has toured with Kd Lang & performed on dozens of film scores including Austin Powers films.
Stokley Williams (Drums, Percussion) is most recognized as the lead singer for Mint Condition. Stokley has released CDs on major labels including Electra Records with songs produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Additional Musicians: Mark Clark: Drums & Percussion. Bjorn Hamre: Drums & Percussion. Alan Bateman: Bass Guitar. David Price: Bass Guitar. Tom Peterson: Bass Guitar. Jon Gagan: Bass Guitar. Jack Clift: Guitars. Lance Lindborg: Guitar. Michael Severence: Cello. Sevara: Background Vocals (Courtesy of Realworld) Andra Suchy: Background Vocals.
Production Support: Co-Production by Ron Choen. Andrew Click: Engineer. Shalimar Krebs: Pro-Tools Op. Boynton Clune: Executive Assitant. Heidi Schaeffer (Music Label). Marion Wasserman: Art Direction. Photography: Doug Beasley.
Hey Gordi thanks for adding me hun. I would luv to come but I am moving to Albq early Saturday morning. So I have to wake up at the crack of dawn..uggh! You should come out and visit sometime:) Have fun with your show!! I know you will be great:) XO, Meredith
Hey baby, thought since I missed ya that I would hit your page with some love=) Thanks for finally sending me 'telephone' u kno that was one of my fave's. Will be outta town tues so I'm going to try and catch you next Fri. Miss your cute smile... Muah! Your doing great!!!
Thanx for the add..if you have time please listen my song and see my video..and please say me what you think about it..in every case only thanx for the add..God bless you and your dears!!!!
