Musically first and foremost...I am a BLUES musician, a Bassist, growing Vocalist and Songwriter. But..., as far as the musical influences go, just listen closely enough and you'll be able to dissect them easily.
Everything in life regardless of how positive or negative is an influence as my ears have heard many wonderful sounds and many not so wonderful sounds so either way it has taught me what I want to be and what I don't want to be musically.
As for myself as a musician and if music (and my ears have heard it) -
1) Has something to say (by way of a Spiritual or intellectual message)
2) Has Passion & Emotion
3) Has Groove & Tone
4) Bares the Soul
5) Has the power to get one emotional or cry everytime you hear that music by all means is an influence.
A closed mind musically is the greatest opponent that any musician can ever hope to battle especially if it is your own mind because you only hold yourself back.
Musicians who have something serious to say through their music that can touch & heal the Soul instead of meaningless drivel & gibberish and musicians that make me weep everytime I listen to them no matter how many times I have heard them and anyone who has ever laid down a groove that came from somewhere deep within their soul that were REAL & HONEST and most especially BELIEVABLE is as influential as one can get.
And this is a big influence:
Neye Benziyor?
It's "Straight from the Soul & In The Moment" - Authentic 4 String Bass.
PATRICK RECOB is no stranger to the world of touring and playing music where for over 25 years he has toured the World over as sideman to many Internationally established artists. He has been sharing Bass & Vocal work with World re-knowned Blues musician LEE McBEE for over 4 years in the band LEE McBEE & THE CONFESSORS (McBee, is also previously known for his work with MIKE MORGAN & THE CRAWL (featuring) LEE McBEE) and are becoming well known for the legendary shows with The Confessors in Kansas City, Missouri and The United States Midwest. Patrick also spent a period of time in the mid 1990's as Bassist for The GARY PRIMICH BAND from Austin, Texas.
Since 2009, PATRICK RECOB has been writing and recording his own music and is planning on releasing his first record of all original music within the year drawing from musical influences from every style of music that has served as inspiration.
Several upcoming additional releases featuring Patrick as Bassist and songwriter are soon to be released Worldwide including most notably: STEVE GERARD & THE NATIONAL DEBONAIRES (featuring) DAVE ELMO BAILEY on the aptly titled OSCAR'S SAFE AT BING's PLACE on the BLUE EDGE RECORD label.
Above:
w/ Lee McBee, Mike Morgan, Anson Funderburgh, John Street & Kevin Schermerhorn - 5/16/09 at Pearl in Dallas, Texas.
Below:
"Frankie's Blues" & "Woman Down In Arkansas" with Mike Morgan & The Crawl (featuring) Lee McBee in Dallas on 3/22/08 w/ Brian "H Bomb" Ferguson on Drums & Christian Dozzler on Piano:
With our friend Joe Spiers in Kansas City celebrating LITTLE WALTER at BB's Lawnside BBQ.
Hey Cob, I thoroughly enjoyed myself last week. You and Bob were great to play with. I hope to do it again soon. Lets start a Magic Sam cover band. ha ha just kidding. That would be kinda cool though. Talk to you soon. Alec
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
