Steve Cochrane + Musician in Hamilton, ON

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ABOUT

Thanks for viewing my profile. I am a self-taught guitarist/vocalist/songwriter. I began my musical career with grand artistic ambitions and am still working towards fulfilling them. Throughout the 90s, I released a trilogy of albums bearing a trademark epic style. “A kick in the uplifting end of our soul”. “Musically invigorating and compositionally dynamic”. "A symphonic prog lover's wet dream". These were typical comments, along with favourable reviews and considerable airplay throughout Europe, various pockets in the US and in Quebec.

Fast-forward to the current century and my latest album called With Or Without, which takes a leaner song-based approach with emphasis on acoustic guitar and vocals. Still, the prog/art rock influences shine through in the intricate arrangements, fluid guitar stylings and in the lyrics, which are often surrealistic and philosophical.

If you wish to learn more and hear tracks from my first three albums, visit www.spiritcompass.com
All of my CDs are available to purchase at www.spiritcompass.com/discography.html

Screen name:

Steve Cochrane

Member since:

Nov 17 2005

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Influences

Genesis, Yes, Rush, Renaissance, Mike Oldfield, Steve Hackett, Strawbs, Al Stewart, Camel, Jethro Tull, Kate Bush, Enya, Yanni, Wagner, Rachmaninoff

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha electric guitar, Ovation acoustic guitar, Yamaha 12-string acoustic, Squire 5-string bass, Boss GT3 guitar effects processor, Yamaha amplifier, Yorkville amplifier (for acoustic guitar) plus a full compliment of studio recording gear

MUSIC