MEDIA
I work and flow with the spirit of sound. I play. I write. I listen. I perform. I collaborate. More specifically, I have a passion for melody, voice, rhythm and drums. I write and record when I have time, but often consider myself a performer first, that is more interested in audience engagement than anything else. You'll find some excerpts of my work here, with Mark West Music being my solo work as a writer, and the others being collaborations, with drumming my primary contribution. I am also adding music videos here, through collaboration with Alex Johnson. In late 2023 I released "The Forever Year" as a healing response to the challenges of the year.
Soundscapes & Soundtracks
Here you will find my latest venture into (mostly) instrumental tracks recently dubbed "modern ambient" by collaborator Alex Johnson. When not working with Alex, I tend to track everything myself, but collaboration is always very exciting! Many these tracks inspire pleasant visual stories, reflections of past events, healing moments, or just plain relaxation. It's a style that really feels good. Sometimes "chill" and reflective, other times driving and energetic. Virtually all tracks include drumming using state of the art MIDI techniques to enhance the feel of the other instrumentation.
Truth Be Known
Chugging along at a solid and consistent tempo, this piece conjures sailing on the sea... No motor required.
Eat a Burrito or Die
Synths and upright bass cruise over some drumming.
Moon Rise
Deep contemplation, clarity and focused movement on this relaxed track.
Music Box
A delicate and reflective piece inspired by sounds of vintage music boxes and old toys.
Starting Again
Uplifting track with a chorus of vocals to elevate your experience.
Below are a variety of different "rock-oriented" tracks from my solo work and drumming with other bands.
Music Video Collaborations: Alex Johnson
01.
Open Minds and Ticking Clocks
02.
Heart Breaks
03.
Under the Raindrops
Mark West Music
Clatterbone
Los Testosterones
Stick Figures
