Bio:

Keenan Made Ringtone of the Month with This Song: WELCOME TO THIS NEW Myspace, recently created to show Keenan's composing abilities and Performance Music.

Keenan Baxter, Valparaiso's Grammy Contender and a Known Keyboard Composer, Piano Player, and Soloist. Keenan also Performs and Composes Songs with Various Artists.

KEENAN's HAS ALSO ADDED A NEW Live Demo SONG - (based on the movie Jurassic Park) Check it out and add a comment!.

"Whispers of Love"and "Tapestry of Freedom" and were recently chosen for a pod shows, (Tapestry is a very emotional, courageous and inspiring song written for the soldiers in Iraq - chosen for a Radio Show, A Slide Show for Daniel Webster College & also appears on the National Military Website.)

After ten years of composing, Keenan's musical talents are truly coming out. His current audience is in the genres of jazz, jazz/blues, funk, funk/jazz, Asian jazz, Classical Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Middle Eastern Jazz, Celtic, Dance, AND any combination of these. Yes combinations such as - Blues Bass w/ Middle Eastern Melody or a Dance Beat w/ Middle Eastern melody. Another song combines Blues, Celtic and Dance . . . for Keenan, the songs and possibilities are literally endless.

“Performing ..boards allows me to sound like a full band, complete with a bass and drums,” stated Keenan. Keenan recently widened the musical horizons by recording tracks that the keyboard plays back while he is playing live keys at the same time. In a nutshell, Keenan composed over 100 songs and ten cds before the age of 21.

For the discerning ear, some of the Keenan’s musical accomplishments include songs with a 4 beat rhythm and a 3 beat melody. Some of his songs have 5 melodies that are counter-pointing at the same time. His Unique sounds are the result of ..composing before acquiring any musical training, ..and even after receiving musical training, he still composes by ear.

The Song Titled "Irish Echoes — ..
Written for his St. Patrick's Day debut at Martinis, Irish Echoes is a combo of genres that Is Keenan's signature style - combining Celtic music with a Dance percussion, this song falls into the "Trance" genre. Although this song is loved by all age groups — Keenan has played this song from teens to seniors.

Song Titled "FAREWELL" —
"Farewell" a Celtic song, was created while Keenan was playing "Lord of the Rings," video game. This song illustrates the feeling of the Soldiers saying good bye to their families and loved ones. It is both happy and sad, courageous and fearful. Keenan also wrote "Farewell Reprise," which illustrates the death, destruction, sorrow and yet motivation to continue the fight the War - including sound effects of bombs going off! You can feel the smoldering fires and gloom overshadowing the battle field. Listen to this song on Keenan's broadjam account — www.broadjam.com/keenanbaxter

"TALTREE BUTTERFLIES" —
"Taltree Butterflies" was created when Keenan performed a concert at the Taltree Arboretum summer of 07. When Keenan practices for a new venue, he creates a new song - just for that venue. Knowing that nature preserve full of beauty and nature, he composed this song to match the environment.

ENGLISH MAN —
Song Titled "English Man," was created while he was performing for the Candlelight Tour out of LaPorte, Indiana in Dec. of 2006. at the infamous Orr Mansion. Keenan drew upon the surrounding architecture during Christmas time and created this song for the time period of the mansion - the late 1800s (it's also haunted).

Song Titled"WHISPERS OF LOVE" —
"Whispers of Love," is a Latino Waltz, filled with passion and surprises. This is a must listen. Keenan Composed the song for a Wedding Ceremony while playing the video game Star Wars Galaxy (SWG). The bride and groom were delighted with the song. Keenan performs this song live in various versions.

Check back again for more stories of creation to be added later.

Member Since:

December 29, 2007

Members:

KUDOS:
.. * Top 40 Worldwide - 2004
* Grammy Contender - 2006
* Song Selected for MTV Sweet 16 Show - 2007
* Performed at Chicago Cultural Center - 2007
• Featured in the June 2008 Shore Magazine - circulates throughout Chicago, Michigan and Indiana. See Keenan's blog to read the article
• EDUCATION:
Currently attending Front Porch Music in Valparaiso, studying keyboards, music theory and composing at the same time.
Recently Graduated from Music Industry Workshop, Chicago with a certificate in Record Producing.
With Music Keenan believes that one should always be in education, there's ALWAYS something to learn.
• GENRES:
Classical Jazz, Blues, Swing Jazz, Rock, Goth, Industrial, House, Dance, Progressive House, Funk, Celtic, Symphonic, Horror, Suspense, Romance, Hip Hop. Currently collaborating with a female vocalist, Masse, in classic rock and classic blues.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
I started composing 8 years ago at the age of 14. I recently started performing ..boards after only 2 years of lessons. I have recorded several local rock bands, and can help produce and compose extra tracks easily. I have written over 100 songs, and have 11 albums.
• SOFTWARE:
Pro Tools, Vegas Video, Acid 5.0, Yamaha SE8, Digital Recording Studio
• LISTEN TO ONLINE:
You can hear the variety of my songs by visiting
You can check out Keenan's Celtic Music for St. Patrick's Day on his website:
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Tapestry of Freedom - Dedicated to the Troops In Iraq

This Video Shows the Song Tapestry of Freedom by Keenan which has been used for the Funerals of Fallen Soldiers AND ALso for Homeland Security at Daniel Webster College, Kudos to Keenan for This Patriotic Song Creating Such an Emotional Response in Americans to Celebrate Their Freedom - Happy July 4th!

Keenan Has ONLY 5 Albums Online:

— Make Your Heart Pound:
 
LINKS TO MAKE YOUR HEART POUND (Dance) ALBUM (2008):
Myspace  
PayPlay
CdBaby

Influences:

I love music! I spend most of my time writing new songs, and practicing my existing songs. I am working on a new demo cd and just finished creating Christmas jazz which entailed taking existing Christmas songs and and making my own version of that song.

I have many influences, but who comes to mind quickly is Jim Brickman, BB King, DJ Bam Bam. I also listen to music on movies and get a great deal of new ideas from watching movies.

I also love to record, especially when I help compose the songs. Many artists have the guitar and a melody, but have no idea how to make the songs a finished sound. That's where I can come in and "finish" the song. After producing music for over 8 years, I have the experience to produce great sounding music. I also create quality NEW versions of cover songs.

Sounds Like:

Keenan Baxter is a young (24 years old) but accomplished (Award Nominated) musician that has been composing for ten years now. Keenan combines genres & styles to bring fresh musical sounds by fusing multiple elements in creative & new contexts. Keenan's multi-layered and multiple melody compositions have already garnered this musician positive critical attention including Keenan's song titled "1 Time" used on MTV's popular show "My Super Sweet 16."

Keenan is also the wearer of many hats, being involved in songwriting, production and, of course, performance, working every day in his studio. Keenan is actively seeking a record label to put its resources behind Keenan's eclectic talents, adding momentum to an already climbing career. Working in a variety of genres .. Hip-Hop, Dance, Techno, Adult, New Age, Trance, Goth, Celtic, Classical, Club, House, Celtic AND Soundtrack .. Keenan is a promising talent whose abilities encompass multiple styles and skills.

Baxter's formidable aptitude in the world of music has already garnered him noteworthy praise. Keenan's most recent release .. ..Crave the Floor.., an album of high-energy dance tracks .. nabbed a pre-nomination for the 2006 Grammys in the Best Record and Best Album categories. The album's titular song made the grade, earning popularity in the Latino Market .. where it grabbed a slot on the LatinPool Jan 06 Dance Mix CD .. and making the charts in the United States Record Pools. ..Decent.. crashed into the Top 40 Indie Records listings on a global scale.

It's no surprise Keenan is a regular visitor in the Top 10 at IsOnLiveRadio.com AND HAS BEEN FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS.

Keenan Baxter casts a wide net artistically,.. according to a representative of A&R Select. ..Keenan is young but has already mastered a number of genres and ably weaves the elements of each, producing top notch representations of all the styles for which he is earning a name as both songwriter and performer.
In addition to his already complex and intelligent compositions recorded in his studio, Keenan brings new and interesting interpretations of his own work on stage. The live arena is where Keenan really shines, presenting his distinct flavors and improvising new layers and textures for his songs...

Baxter is continuing his experience in the music industry, having completed a record producing course at Music Industry Workshop in Chicago and currently attending Front Porch Music. While Keenan may work with familiar genres, he takes them in new and interesting directions which makes it difficult to find a similar artist. The "Jazz Master" for example is a Jazz - Blues - Funk song. Hopefully, Keenan hopes to branch off into film, as soon as someone gives him an opportunity!

More information songs are available by visiting www.broadjam.com/keenanbaxter

Record Label:

Unsigned