i'm Having The Rare Privilege of Playing With All Round Percussionist Alan Emslie Who Always Steals The Show When We Duet ^^ And Also The Young Handsome Talented Roy Shearer on Tabla.
Influences
Mostly People That improvise.... Some Examples... Allan HoldsWorth, Meredith Monk, Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Band of Gypsys, Yma Sumac, Brad mehldau, Bjork, Pandit Jasraj, John Coltrane, Robert Plant, Jeff Buckley, Ajoy/Kaushiki Chakrabarty, John McLaughlin, Bela Bartok, Nusrat Fateh/Rahat Ali Khan, ikue asazaki, Gustav Mahler, Huong Thanh, Radiohead, Scott Henderson, Zakur Hussain ect ect...
Sounds Like
Billy Bates (trying) to Use Vocals/Guitar to make some musical sense, Thats all Folks!
Hi and Welcome to my humble page of music ;) firstly i would like to say that ive gained immense pleasure from meeting some of the most Wonderful and Talented people on myspace from all styles of music all over the world this is something i would have never gained otherwise.
I am also overwhelmed by the positive comments people have written about my Music Which i value sincerely, for someone to take the time and listen to your music then give you feedback is more than anyone can expect and it's not something that inflates the Ego.
My own approach to music is a continious development of listening and trying to form some kind of musical langauge that's stongly influenced by Great improvisers/composers too many to mention, i do believe that being aware of the many musical possibilities/styles and challenging yourself is a Healthy environment to learn within, and that learning is continuous. i try and refrain from being content with my Music, as i feel contentment can be a Deterrent to learning.
As my Music is not very fashion conscious it will probably never see the light of day in the more conventional forms of outlet ;) nothing wrong with hit singles it's the worlds daily aural diet and will continue to be as far as the eye can see, but it's comforting to know that theres more to music than this, were all unique from what our DNA tells us, with a willing for self expression... we all have the ability to harness our uniqueness in a way to express ourselves in any form we wish.
One of my passions is Teaching Guitar which is why i started it as a business. Teaching a considerable amount of students ranging from all Ages Styles/Ability, This involves Guitar Techniques as well as Songwriting which more importantly leads to Creating Music.
Hi Billy! thanks for the request! Your music is incredibly beautifull! I was smashed by Beauty Crawl! it's amazing, it's just... pure art! Keep going! thanks!
Hi Billy, as per my message - we thoroughly enjoyed last thu. its great too see someone being so individual and talented! - awsume playing!! sorry we didnt entertain like we should have - we are normally a big bad loud band - that was a weird evening nor being able to hear the other members of my band!! - We will get you down too Greenock and you can show us some more of your eclectic playing and watch us kick some ass :-) cheers fae tom
Hello Billy, Glad to hook up with you on MySpace! Your guitar playing is wonderful. We'll have to do a project one of these days my friend. I also enjoyed your song "Signs" I can see you have been tuning in to some of the Indian vocal masters. Best wishes, Ashwin Batish
Hi Billy long time no speak as they say i hope this finds you well any news about our friend allan ? i must admit i've been a bit away from the holdsworth-church ! cheers olivier
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