Group? Actually I'm more of a hired gun these days. A "Bass Stylist" if you will.
Influences:
Not sure who I would call influences though I know who one listens to becomes an influence. So here's my list in no particular order: Jeff Scheetz, Bloodgood, Angelica, Stryper, Whitecross, Joe Satriani, Stu Hamm, Gary Hoey, Bride, Alter Bridge, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Queensryche, Scorpions, Guardian, Rush, Extreme, Barnabas, Barren Cross, Lanny Cordola, Rage of Angels, Tony MacAlpine, IC3 and more!
Sounds Like:
A unique blend of angelic voices and a cat fight.
Discography
Sanctyfied - Flying High (2007)
The second release from Sanctyfied, Flying High was recorded Februray-May 2007. Some parts were recorded in Nashville, TN while others were recorded Ben Jammin' Studios in Kalispell, MT with the final mixing and mastering done at Sanctyfied Studios in Nashville. A lot of hard work and striving against the enemy went into this album. We can't wait to see where God takes it!
Track List:
01 - Caught
02 - Father
03 - I Love You
04 - As I Worship
05 - Wild One
06 - Mary
07 - Misty Morning
08 - Arms Wide
09 - Esther's Prayer
10 - Flying High
Nathan Creek - This Side of Solitude (2005)
Patrick Booth - Guitar/Drums/Vocals
Darren Lyda - Vocals/Backing Vocals (Spent & The Tragedy Remains)
Tori Close - Vocals/Backing Vocals (Spent & The Tragedy Remains)
Derek Close - Bass/Whisper (Spent / The Tragedy Remains
About This Big - Chaos Theory (1999)
Jason Becker - Guitar/Vocals
Jeff Birney - Drums/Vocals
Derek Close - Bass
Julianne Kvernmo - Keyboards/Vocals
Matt Woll - Guitars/Percussion
Jack Bowder - Guitars
Aaron Mesaros - Keyboards
Sarah Wright - Cello
Robert Brooks - Trumpet
Carol Sager - Vocals
Michelle Harris - Vocals
Tim Meaney - Vocals
Track List:
1: Light My Way
2: Why He Came Around
3: Sweet Tranquility
4: Tin Man
5: Rescue
6: Never Walk Alone
7: Something Left Behind
8: Shepherd's Light (Open Eyes)
9: Feeling Optimistic
10: Chaos Theory
Nathan Creek - Vice (1999)
Patrick Booth - Guitar/Drums/Vocals
Alan Boyd - Vocals
Derek Close - Bass (Don't Run Away & Soldiers of the Cross)
Judah - One Step From the Basement (1997)
A six song, self recorded, self produced demo when I was in Judah.
Vocals: Darren Lyda
Guitar: Dave Landon
Bass: Derek Close
Drums: Dave Petrie
Recorded at The Storehouse storage units in Everett, WA
Track List:
1: Ready
2: Battlezone
3: Daddy
4: El Gato
5: Crown of Thorns
6: Other Side of Death
My Cat Puddinhead (1994)
Members:
Mike Blake - Guitars/Vocals
Tony Benedetti - Guitars
Derek Close - Bass
Mike Young - Drums
After about 20 years of playing music, I still love it! The past two decades have brought me into contact with a ton of wonderful people and gave me the honor of being able to play with a number of exceptional musicians. And to top it all off, we've received testimony from people who were blessed, moved and came to know Jesus! We labor not in vain! The Lord is good in fulfilling His promise that His word won't return void.
I'm married to a wonderful woman, Tori. She is by far my better half. She has a great voice so we've been able to musically work together. She's also my photographer. What can I say? She's awesome! I'm a father of 2, a boy and a girl, and a grandfather of one. I'm not even 40 yet! God has blessed our family over and over again. I can't think of anything, or anywhere else I'd rather be.
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed on Recovery in Christ Ministries' pod cast. It was a lot of fun and a neat experience. If you would like to take a listen go to: TalkShoe Recovery in Christ Ministries
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Wizards in Winter Contest:
That's right. A new song has been posted. It's a mellower tune called Dreaming In Color.
So come on over and take a listen.
Enjoy and God bless!
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Cerebral Vortex
6/01/2008 - 12:43 PM
There's a new instrumental (for now) tune that I affectionately dubbed Cerebral Vortex in my player. It's been quite a while since I've posted any new tunes but that doesn't mean work isn't getting done. I'm currently with a couple of guys here and...
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New Tune Posted
4/20/2008 - 11:37 AM
There's a new tune that I had the privilege of working in my player called The Future. It's by ShoutLife's very own Chris Cavendish.
Swing on by, check it out and let us know what you think!
God bless!
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Silly Scientists, Lungs Aren't For Frogs
4/13/2008 - 12:36 PM
I read an article on CNN today about the discovery of a lungless frog. That's right. A species of frog that doesn't have any lungs. Oxygen is absorbed through the skin. They say that the frog got rid of its lungs (due to an evolutionary process) ...
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I've been longing to blog about this this for about a month but just haven't really known what to say. Now I think I'm ready. So where do I start? I guess I'll start with a little history.
In the mid-90's I was in a band named Judah. This group...
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Mosques are everywhere already in the USA as of June there are 1,500, see for yourself. Type in your state on the link below and then click onto your area, you'll see just how many there are.
If you have ever played the game Risk...you can see how the enemy invades. Here is the link to look up your state. http://www.yippie.biz/ca
Madrasah are schools rising up also and there are 300 to date in the USA
Take action today, become aware and intercede for God's will be done, also on my newest blog, please stop by and share what you also know, the media will not inform you of this!
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)
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Today's guest devotional is provided by Jon Walker -
Truth teaches that the quality of our friendships is more important than the quantity. We don't need a lot of friends in this life, but we do need a few good ones.
By moving beyond superficial acquaintance with specific Jesus-ones, we become friends who are closer than family (Proverbs 18:24).
This requires considerably more commitment than our standard "to each his own" approach to getting along. Instead, we agree there will be "none of this going off and doing your own thing" (Colossians 3:15 MSG).
We see each other as individuals, unique creations of God and vessels of God's grace. We "develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results" when we "do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor" (James 3:18 MSG).
Although this describes what a family should be, it's a stone, cold fact that many people find closer relationships among friends than their blood relatives. But there is a different type of blood relative, sisters and brothers who are grafted together through the blood of Jesus Christ.
His power within us gives us the ability to become companions who stick together closer than a brother, or sister.
Found this and wow did I agree!!! Pass it on to a friend or two =) GBU...
Live HIM Loud...
Bart
Don't know bout' prophetic but if you buy two =) LOL
I really didn't put anything much in regards to the dream, just thought I'd let ya hear one of those odd things. Regardless, enjoy, laugh, smile, have lots of fun, be at peace and
Live HIM Loud...
Bart
