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Online Status: Last On: Jul 3, 2009 - 2:01 PM
Profile Views: 15,807
Member Since: January 14, 2007
Location: Kalispell, MT
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/DerekClose
Website: http://www.derekclose.com
Genre: Rock
Record Label: Ben Jammin' Studios
Group Members:
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.
News Feed
Saturday June 27
3:16 AM updated profile information
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!

Members:
Dan Johnson: Guitar, Vocals, Drums
Barb Johnson: Piano, Vocals
Derek Close: Bass, Drums

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

Buy Sanctyfied - Flying High Online

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

More info: Nathan Creek
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

Recorded at Wiseman Studios in Bellevue, WA.

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)

More info: Nathan Creek
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

Recorded at Creation Studios in Everett, WA.

Track List:
1: Fake
2: Puddle
3: Sick
4: Finger
5: Leak
6: Flush
7: In-the-Way
8: Kinda-Bent
9: Bleed
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About Derek Close
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 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



Judah - El Gato


A Typical Mess - Millionaire Man


My Cat Puddinhead - Fake

Videos
DC Wizards in Winter
Video Folders:
TSO (1)
Photos
Photo Gallery Folders:
Marymoore Park Photo Shoot (12), My Pics (7)
Blog
Prayer for Newborn   1/09/2009 - 8:01 AM
My good friends, Darren & Robin Lyda had a baby girl yesterday. They named her Taleah. She was taken C-Section and mama is doing fine. Taleah has a heart issue and was flown to Seattle and is at the Children's Hospital there. Here's the latest update... (login or sign up to read more)
29 views - 3 replies - Most Recent Reply: 01/15/09 - 1:44 PM
New Song - Dreaming In Color   8/08/2008 - 6:24 PM
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! (login or sign up to read more)
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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... (login or sign up to read more)
21 views - 4 replies - Most Recent Reply: 07/25/08 - 8:23 AM
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! (login or sign up to read more)
7 views - 2 replies - Most Recent Reply: 05/24/08 - 12:33 AM
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) ... (login or sign up to read more)
16 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 04/13/08 - 2:21 PM
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Recent Guestbook Comments (16)  
BassMan_61 on 7/02/09 - 8:16 PM
Amen Brother I would be toast if not for my Father The King!!!
BassMan_61 on 7/02/09 - 4:46 PM
things have been better but I still give God the praise because my trials could be so much worse and I just thank him in advance for what I have been praying for. God is good all the time and aff the time God is good
BassMan_61 on 7/02/09 - 9:40 AM
Hey man what happened to the Basss group?Where did everyone go?
LP on 6/17/09 - 6:39 PM
hey Derek,
Back on Shoutlife.
Many blessings to you
-->emily<-- on 4/25/09 - 8:14 PM
yea me too its almost behind us!
-->emily<-- on 4/25/09 - 11:56 AM
yes sir everybody is healed, xcept for my lil bro, he hast have one more surgery.
-->emily<-- on 4/23/09 - 7:35 PM
Great!!!
-->emily<-- on 4/22/09 - 6:17 PM
Hey whats up... its been like a year since I talked to you!
Poetic Warrior of JEHOVAH-SABAOTH on 4/08/09 - 2:40 PM
Things are very well my brother, God is very good. His blessings surrounds me everyday.
Christine on 4/08/09 - 9:45 AM
Thank you Derek. Thank you for sharing your musical gift. Blessings to you and your family.
- Christine
Poetic Warrior of JEHOVAH-SABAOTH on 4/08/09 - 1:00 AM
Hey my rock and roll brother just stopping by to give you a shout. I hope that you are doing well and that God is blessing you abundantly.
Roxanna Rhyne on 4/07/09 - 4:02 PM
You are welcome! Be Blessed Brother!