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[HairyScaryMark]

I am a 20 year old keyboard player.

I like a variety of styles of music and try to keep an open mind but my favourites are:-

metal (particularly when keyboard players are involved), such as Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, Yngwie Malmsteen, Korpiklaani, Iron Maiden etc.

I also like progressive rock such as Yes, ELP, Kansas, Greenslade, King Crimson, Dream Theater, Symphony X (also fit in above category),

Another thing which particualrly nterests me is Jazz Fusion, particualrly the likes of Weather Report, Return to Forever, Chick Corea, Mike Stern, Frank Gambale

I have formal music training to a fairly high level. Recieved piano lessons since I was 6 and guitar lessons since i was 15. I have graded exams for gutiar and music theory. Also studied music at college for 2 years (currently doing a teaching diploma)

keyboards are only my second instrument but a lot of people seem to enjoy listening to my keyboard playing more than guitar.

There is also less of a supply of keyboard players.

I have pro gear and own rehearsal space if required.

I don't have transport.

I also think I am fairly easy going and have suitable image for music listed above.

I would prefer if other people in band were 18+ but it is not strictly necessary. Just been contacted by some immature people before. Reliable people only also (had far too many practices where people haven't turned up and/or disappeared off the face of planet).

Also, if you are looking for a guitar player, feel free to contact me also.

[scottyboy]

if you cant find a complete band, i'd be interested in starting a jazz/fusion project of some sort. i share a couple of influences there, frank gambale, mike stern to an extent... i've been looking at starting a bluesier fusion band (e.g scott henderson), but something like chick corea or even angular holdsworth-esque stuff would be cool with me (think i can manage it....) if you prefer that.

might be up for some vaguely prog/metal antics as well... my rock influences don't match up quite as well with the bands you listed but it would be fun to try some stuff out.

anyway if your holding out to join a complete band thats cool otherwise send me a pm

[Domino]

Originally Posted by HairyScaryMark

metal (particularly when keyboard players are involved), such as Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, Yngwie Malmsteen, Korpiklaani, Iron Maiden etc.

great list of bands
far beyond the sun!!!!

[CRANIAL_MIND]

hey we @ Cranial could be interested in adding a keyboard player, would have to have a jam or sumthin first to see whether it would work. if you have a listen to some of our stuff @ MySpace.com - Cranial - Aberdeen, UK - Death Metal / Progressive - www.myspace.com/cranialdeath and see whether you have any ideas of where keyboard would fit and then let us know if your interested.

cheers

[Domino]

what's the noise in the background?

[HairyScaryMark]

I'm not into death metal as much. There are some growling metal bands I like that also have keyboard players, such as Kalmah, Finntroll and a little bit of black metal but it is more like a casual interest for me. I could possibly jam some time though. Favourite death metal bands for me would probably be Opeth and Amon Amarth.

Scott ST, maybe get something like that on the go. A drummer friend of mine hassled me on the nightbus about how much he wanted to play blues and fusion so I maybe could get him along also. Another bass player guy also spoke to me that night in a drunken state, claiming Stanley Clarke is the man (i detect a complete potential lineup).

Also, just becuase I haven't mentioned a band or artist, doesn't mean I don't like them.

[Stichman]

As an aside, Weather Report are bleedin' great

[HairyScaryMark]

I meant Scottyboy when I said Scott ST, oops. Wont let me edit it.

[Van McLaughlin]

hey can you me and email or add on msn at big_cruden@hotmail.com we're lookig nfor a keyboard/guitar player. Play Iron Maiden and a lot of 80s stuff.

[scottST]

was gonna say....wtf!