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Brian Brooks
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Last update: 02/03/10 05:55:43AM
Account: Mixposure Silver Account
Location: EUROPE: United Kingdom: England
Signed up: 05 Dec 2008 05:12 PM
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Genre: Alternative Rock
Influences: Richard Thompson, John Martyn, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Ralph McTell, Davy Graham, Al Stewart, Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Beatles, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, Crowded House,
Website: http://www.mixposure.com/Brian_Brooks
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Biography
Making his first appearance in a post war, post industrial London - an era which straddled a time of immense change and upheaval between the old and the new - Brian's first thoughts were that he was glad he hadn't been born a few years earlier.
Initially classically trained, experiencing blues and rock & roll in the early 1960's was, for him, equivalent to Saint Paul on the road to Damascus. He cut his teeth in the London club scene during those halcyon years of the mid to late 1960's - as an audience member and occasional performer in venues such as Les Cousins, on Greek Street in Soho, listening to and learning from legendary musicians such as Davey Graham, Wizz Jones, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and John Martyn.
Moving to New York in 1968, he studied painting, drawing and photography and threw himself into the musical world of clubs, festivals, concert halls and college circuitry. During this period, in addition to a partnership in a successful live music club in Greenwich Village, and acting in tv and film, he toured in every State of the Union except Hawaii, spending time also in Canada and Mexico and working with such luminaries as Spider John Koerner, Son House, Andy Warhol, John Lennon and Chuck Berry. In addition to playing on the folk circuit in places such as Gerde's Folk City, Cafe Wha'? and The Gaslight, he was also in one of the first bands to regularly perform in Hilly Cristal's CBGB's, on The Bowery, sharing the stage with Blondie, Talking Heads, The Ramones and Television whilst recording on the Adelphi label.
Returning to Europe in 1979, Brian toured and exhibited internationally, playing mostly in celtic bands and recording on the Highway and Topic labels.
In the mid 1990's he relocated to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he worked with some excellent musicians and technicians, along the way assisting Sir George Martin on his film "Rhythms of Life".
So far, as a solo artist, Brian has completed a five-track EP entitled "Paint the Town", followed by a full twelve-track album entitled "Everything Takes Forever" and has begun work on his second LP entitled "Hold On To The Night".
These days, Brian mostly divides his time between music, painting and photography.
Brian recently received his Masters degree in art and hopes, one day, to get to Hawaii...
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Room w/aview...
Just a great theme and production, all of the individual riffs just bind it into a song that I will come back and replay.
RS
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Everything takes forever is, well excellent. Patiently laying out some very clever lyrical phrases it drives home it's theme convincingly. The instrumental side is equally strong with powerful accents skillfully placed, wonderful counter melodies and lush tonal beds for a towering guitar sound. Epic sound, strong coherent poetic lyrics, quality performance on ever instrucment including voice. Simply grand work, love it.
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truly enjoyed the quality of the words and production, love all the guitar work and overall arrangments, can hear the Guilmour Pink Floyd influence on tracks like Long Distance Runner (vocal arrangments) and Everything Takes Forever (Guitar solo). This is accessible yet very musical, great work. Peace Love and Freedom.
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Hiya Brian been a while. You have some really great pieces of music here. Enjoyed my visit, will come back soon
all the best
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one word. . .. . . superb. Brian
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Hey Brian...I enjoyed that minimalism picture in your promo. Cool! I do alot of minimal colour field photography...GREAT!Now to your music.
-Vesa.
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Hey Brian, just stopping by for another fix of your beautiful music and to say hi. Gave a great day and a wonderful week! .... Gabriel
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Hi Brian!Your music isn't bad at all!I like your vocals and the music is great.
Take care
~Tori~
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Hi Brian, Am really enjoying "Everything Takes Forever".. Beautiful Music, Great Vocals... Loved It.. All The Best, lonesome princess
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Hi hope you had a great Xmas and all the best for 2009
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Hey Brian...I just loved this track...Great Singing and muscianship....This rocks my world....Thx, Bud
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Outstanding musicianship and delivery Brian. Glad you made it here and welcome !!!!
~ Gabriel
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"Everything Takes Forever" is a great track. I was especially impressed with the guitar and vocals. The Floyd/Gilmour influence was evident and very well played. Not bad company to keep.
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Heard one of your tracks on WIM'S Radio show yesterday and liked it very much. I will be by your page as soon as I can get some time. MAN!!! You sound like Clapton.....GREAT SOUND!!!
Rob
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Everything Takes Forever is Brilliant. Rock on.
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Everything Takes Forever - simply a brilliant tune, Brian!!! Love it and it will be on my show tonight!
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Mr. Brian you have a great production and performance, glad to have you here.
Im a fan.
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Hi Brian...
It's so great to see you here at Mixposure...we've been friends for a while now...and I still hope we in AVALANCHE get to do that Tour together with Maria Daines and Paul Killington and yourself that we worked so hard on...and got so close to seeing happen...only a couple of years ago. You're a great artist...and I consider you a true friend...so stay in touch!
Hugs...Mike (NAV)
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Hello Brian, welcome to Mix. I have just listened to Everything Takes Forever, really loved this. You have a super voice, super lyrics, think Middle of Nowhere is my favourite though, just love this sound! Wishing you well, Melsi.
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Welcome to Mixposure, Brian!
Peace,
Jim
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Thanks for stopping by my page Brian and I am so glad you found Mixposure!
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Hey There Brian !
Man you got some fine music/songs-production going on. All crystal clear ! A craftsman´s job ! Love your guitar tone and style....I´ve got an instant click with that....! Sounds all very solid, well build and aranged, and above all, is very pleasant to listen to....I Like your drive ! Great work Brian !
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Hello Brian, "Everything Takes Forever"...Love it!! Beautiful Music, Nice Vocals.. Listening to "The Middle Of Nowhere".. Another real Beauty.. I really enjoy What I've heard so far.. I will be back.. Best Wishes, lonesome princess
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Hey Brian glad to see you made it if you need any help at let me know Terry
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