Jeff Stanford

Story

I am an old dog new to the game. I have played at guitar for a number of years but decided to take the electronic plunge. I have no formal training on keyboards so I practice a bunch before I record. I actually just started the electronic stuff after my wife passed in 2015. I just want to make music I enjoy and if others like it that is cool.

Profile

• Musician
• Audio Engineer
• Roadie

Instruments

• Keyboard
• Not Looking For A Band Really.
• Not Looking For A Band Really.
• Drums
• Guitar
• Mandolin
• Synthesizers

Genres

• Electronic
• Classical
• Rock
• Ambient
• Ambient Rock

Influences

• Tangerine Dream
• Emerson Lake And Palmer
• Yes
• Early Synergy

Equipment

• Novation Ulatranova
• Novation Bass Station Ii
• Arturia Minibrute
• Novation Circuit
• Korg Volca Sample
• Luna Gypsy Neo Natural
• Lucero
• Phonic Mixer

Languages

• English

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music saved my life. After my wife died from cancer I slipped into a very deep and dark depression. I decided to pursue a dream of doing synth-based music. This lead to the purchase of some Korg Volcas and that was all it took. Those instruments raised my spirits and kept me from taking the long walk.

What is your music dream?

I just want to write music that I enjoy and if others like it my dream has been fulfilled​.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Stop hate.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The theme music for a very old TV show called "12 O'Clock High".

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Dream Theater ; Emerson, Lake & Palmer ; Yes ; Hawkwind ; Synergy ; Iso Tomita ; The Beatles ; The Stones ; Harry Chapin ; King Crimson ; ELO ; CSNY ; Neil Young ; Art of Noise ; etc...

What inspires you to make music?

Lots of caffeine.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Enjoy life. It is the only one you get.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Do not perform live.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Tough one. The reality is that now there are many more alternatives for a person to get their listened to. What could be improved depends more upon peoples attitudes. Everyone needs to learn to be kind to one another.

What do you think of Drooble?

I loke it so far.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Negative comments instead of actual creative criticism​.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

As much as I can. I go out and watch them live if I can and purchase their music if I like it.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

From what I have seen since I got back into music, a musician primarily needs what they always need. The drive to get out and get yourself heard.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Gentle Giant, Huskerdoo, Hawkwind

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