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. In regards to my original compositions, if it sounds like Blues one measure, Pop the next, Jazz the next, 70's Rock the next, its only because it's music. NEVER limit yourself to just one genre as this is key and essential and has been a big river for me to cross in relation to my stage music. I have discovered that in no way have I turned my back on the Blues music world that has been so good to me and that I in return love so dearly. Staying in the same bag is also essential when playing live but as a songwriter those that know me as a Blues purist shake their head in wonder. It comes out sounding this way so it has to be presented as is. The beautiful thing is that I can pay homage to the musical influences from every label of music that I grew up on and THAT I think is the best tribute. It is just music and music only and if it grooves, just go with it.
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:
Sounds Like
It's "Straight from the Soul & In The Moment" - Authentic 4 String Bass.
PATRICK RECOB is the Bassist with LEE McBEE & THE CONFESSORS from Kansas City, Missouri; The 2007 European Tour with MIKE MORGAN & THE CRAWL (featuring) LEE McBEE from Dallas, Texas and was also featured as Bassist with THE GARY PRIMICH BAND from Austin, Texas in the mid 1990's. He has gained much attention as Bassist with STEVE GERARD & THE NATIONAL DEBONAIRES (featuring) DAVE "ELMO" BAILEY from Calgary, Canada on their critically acclaimed recording entitled "NEW SOUNDS FROM KANSAS CITY" released on the Soundgate Record label and will be featured again (including several of his original compositions) on their upcoming 2009 Soundgate release "OSCAR'S SAFE AT BING'S PLACE" and also performs worldwide with them. Over the years as a member of these different bands he has toured and performed with a virtual Blues and music industry who's who and continues to do so.
BLUES MYSTIC MUSIC PUBLISHING which is a BMI affiliate is owned and presently operated solely by Patrick Recob and administers all of his original music and lyrical output. Any worldwide use of his music or lyrics are administered through this organization and it is based in the Kansas City, Missouri area of The United States Of America.
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Backing Lee McBee, Mike Morgan & Anson Funderburgh - 5/16/09 at Pearl in Dallas, Texas:
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Playing Bass on "Frankie's Blues" & "Woman Down In Arkansas" with Mike Morgan & The Crawl (featuring) Lee McBee in Dallas on 3/22/08 for the CD release of Mike's "STRONGER EVERY DAY" on Severn Records at Pearl w/ Brian "H Bomb" Ferguson on Drums & Christian Dozzler on Piano:
Our Harmonica friend Joe Spiers in Kansas City comes out to celebrate LITTLE WALTER with Lee as we play "You're So Fine" at BB's Lawnside BBQ.
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
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