SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
I am a rock bassist/vocalist/back vox/guitarist/composer; can play various styles. For live/band, my role would be bassist/vocalist.
I am fluently bilingual (french/english) and have written/recorded/sung songs in both languages.
Comfortable in live, and recording environments.
- Screen name:
- Guy Dagenais
- Member since:
- Apr 30 2014
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Musically: Too many to list - so many great artists out there - anything with good vocals, catchy hooks and grooves. Original past projects Blue Zinc, The Rebel Wheel, Nathan Mahl ranging from R&B to full out Canterbury Prog. Also enjoy movie scores (turning action into music). Really anything fusiony, groovy, melodic and outta-da-box-interesting. I also have an appreciation for late 70's-80's music; how raw it was.
UTube Vids various bass covers:
- Cover Collaborations:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRy35Ec2nwNJYFoaFesXhkX03mCmPgZX1
- ABBA songs:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRy35Ec2nwNLLPpNoKCOflm_9T_iWHkH2
- Films/TV Shows:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRy35Ec2nwNJXuo00cSMDClqaRY0aqX60
- Metal (various):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRy35Ec2nwNKwLoW_QdtVsRjgq9XtMaW6
- Miscellaneous:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRy35Ec2nwNIN2jTkuJPhXI7U1auEUbrP
- All my videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRy35Ec2nwNIwYZGrtYPmgjrxaUZRyaYi
Vocally: I've always appreciated vocals of the likes of John Farnham, Paul Carrack, Beatles/McCartney, Lou Gramm, Joe Lynn Turner, Carl Dixon, Chris Thompson, Tommy Shaw, Mickey Thomas, Steve Walsh, George Michael; even Neil Diamond amongst many other 'non' screaming singers.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
BASSES (presently) always 5 strings - Lakland Pearl 55-02, Lakland Cherry 55-02, Musicman Bongo Stealth 5, Carvin 5 (modified), Fender Jazz Maple 5, Fender Jazz Alder 5, Warmoth Jazz 5, Warmoth Gecko 5, Marcus Miller 2nd Generation M7 5, Liberatore fretless 5, Tune Maniac Elite 5, Peavey Cirrus 5, Peavey Grind 5, Ibanez Premium 5, Cort Ritmic 5 Jeff Berlin signature, BC Rich Mockingbird 4str (modified), Yamaha fretless 4 (modified), Roland Bass Synths (VBass & VB99).
GUITARS (presently): Parker Fly Classic (w piezo), Godin LG (w piezo), Fender American Strat, Brian Moore (w piezo & midi), Ibanezs (Artist, S100, RoadstarII & acoustic 4 str), Ovation Balladeer 12 str, Ovation classical. But in a band, I am a bassist at heart.
AMPS (power & pre): David Eden, Bergantino cabs, 2Notes pre and cab sims for both guitar and bass, Rocktron ProphesyII, Marshall JMP1, Line6 Live3, MesaBoogie 20x20, Tech21 Brownstone, Peavey MegaBass, Avalon U5 - gear gear and more gear.
RECORDING: Still using CubaseSX to Echo Layla interface, Alesis M1, MAudio & Bose Monitoring (if it ain't broke...) & various AKG headphones.
KEYS: MAudio Radium controller, Roland D20 & D50, Akai S1000, various plugs too many to mention.
MUSIC
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Breathe In Peace (orig guitar instr)
Breathe In Peace (orig guitar instr) Year: 2006 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
- Original guitar focused instrumental. - I play all instruments.
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Bongo's Jig (orig bass instr)
Bongo's Jig (orig bass instr) Year: 2006 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
Original bass focused instrumental.
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When I'm Alone (orig with vox)
When I'm Alone (orig with vox) Year: 2006 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
Original comp with vocals; performed all instruments & vocals.
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Basthmosphere (orig bass instr)
Basthmosphere (orig bass instr) Year: 2002 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
Original bass focused instrumental
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Maligna (orig guitar instr)
Maligna (orig guitar instr) Year: 2006 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
- Original guitar focused instrumental - Performed all instruments
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Ascension P1 (orig guitar instr)
Ascension P1 (orig guitar instr) Year: 2005 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
Original guitar focused instrumental.
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Ascension P2 & P3 (orig guitar instr)
Ascension P2 & P3 (orig guitar instr) Year: 2006 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
Original guitar focused instrumental.
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Better Place (orig with vox)
Better Place (orig with vox) Year: 1996 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Rock
Old original comp recorded on reel-2-reel. Performed all instruments & vocals. Tribute to a fallen friend.
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Embassed (orig bass instr)
Embassed (orig bass instr) Year: 2003 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
Original bass focused instrumental.
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Rightful Space (orig guitar instr)
Rightful Space (orig guitar instr) Year: 2005 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Progressive
Original guitar focused instrumental.
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Ner Attaire (Facapart)
Ner Attaire (Facapart) Year: 2013 Album: Rock Francais (Facapart) Genre: Progressive
Original comp; performed all instruments and vocals
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The Heron (Facapart)
The Heron (Facapart) Year: 2013 Album: Rock Francais (Facapart) Genre: Progressive
This is the following segment from the song 'Ner Attaire'. I performed & recorded all instruments including fretless bass solo.
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The Parting (Nathan Mahl)
The Parting (Nathan Mahl) Year: 2008 Album: Exodus (Nathan Mahl) Genre: Progressive
Co-wrote this song for Nathan Mahl's Exodus; performed bass, 1st guitar solo and all vocals.
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Swingerland (orig guitar instr)
Swingerland (orig guitar instr) Year: 2006 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Rock
Performed all guitar solos & bass. Re-arranged from a Blue Zinc original I co-wrote angled towards a more comedic intent. Focus on electric guitar.
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Curtain Call (Nathan Mahl)
Curtain Call (Nathan Mahl) Year: 2008 Album: never released Genre: Funk
This version of this song was never released. I performed bass only on this one.
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The Last Climb (Nathan Mahl)
The Last Climb (Nathan Mahl) Year: 2008 Album: Exodus (Nathan Mahl)
I wrote this original comp for Nathan Mahl's Exodus album; I performed 12 string, bass and all vocals.
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Levee (orig guitar instr)
Levee (orig guitar instr) Year: 2006 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Funk
Short original electric guitar oriented instrumental; performed all instruments.
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Life In A Northern Town (cover with vox)
Life In A Northern Town (cover with vox) Year: 2006 Genre: Folk
Performed 12 string and all vocals; more of a experimentation with various microphones. This is a cover by Dream Academy.
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40 Years (Nathan Mahl)
40 Years (Nathan Mahl) Year: 2008 Album: Exodus (Nathan Mahl) Genre: Progressive
Original comp; performed 12 string, bass and all vocals.
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3 Valley Gap (Rebel Wheel)
3 Valley Gap (Rebel Wheel) Year: 2007 Album: Diagramma (Rebel Wheel) Genre: Other
Music written by David Campbell and I wrote the lyrics and performed vocals only. Song had original been recorded as an instrumental by Rebel Wheel.
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Flat Black (orig bass instr)
Flat Black (orig bass instr) Year: 2003 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Rock
Original bass focused instrumental.
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Black Pontiac (Blue Zinc)
Black Pontiac (Blue Zinc) Year: 2003 Album: Blue Zinc Genre: Rock
Song written by Blue Zinc. I performed the guitar solo, bass and lead vocals.
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Rio Funk (cover bass instr)
Rio Funk (cover bass instr) Year: 2002 Genre: Cover/Tribute
Lee Ritenour original; did this interpretation of it on bass; performed all instruments.
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Attends Moé (Facapart)
Attends Moé (Facapart) Year: 2013 Album: Rock Francais Genre: Rock
Song was written by Facapart which I arranged. I performed all instruments and vocals here except for drums performed by André Pagé.
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Bad News (Blue Zinc)
Bad News (Blue Zinc) Year: 2006 Album: Read Em' And Weep Genre: Rock
Song written by Blue Zinc. I performed bass all vocals.
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Tequila Rain (orig guitar instr)
Tequila Rain (orig guitar instr) Year: 2002 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Latin
Little latin number on classical. Tapping you hear is me tapping on body of the guitar.
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Suave (orig bass instr)
Suave (orig bass instr) Year: 2002 Album: Heretik vol3 (Nathan Mahl) Genre: Progressive
This is a fretless bass solo that I recorded for Nathan Mahl's album Heretik vol3 near its end. This album consists of one 60 minute song.
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Son Of An Artist (orig with vox)
Son Of An Artist (orig with vox) Year: 1992 Genre: Folk
An oldie recorded on reel-2-reel. Performed composed and recorded all that your hear. I had eventually intended on producing further, but over time decided to leave it. Song about my dad.
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Castle (orig guitar instr)
Castle (orig guitar instr) Year: 2002 Album: Heretik vol3 (Nathan Mahl) Genre: Progressive
Guitar focused. This is a part of Nathan Mahl's Heretik vol3. This particular guitar solo never made it onto the final recording.
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Mermaid (orig guitar instr)
Mermaid (orig guitar instr) Year: 2000 Album: Concepts & Interludes Genre: Rock
Original guitar focused comp. Unfortunately only recording I have of it recorded mono.
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Funkee Spirals (orig guitar instr)
Funkee Spirals (orig guitar instr) Year: 2004 Genre: Funk
Original guitar focused jam. Performed and recorded bass and guitar; drums by Jean Lacasse. File of not great quality unfortunately.
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Tom Sawyer (Rush cover ... well sort of lol)
Tom Sawyer (Rush cover ... well sort of lol) Year: 2002 Genre: Cover/Tribute
This is a bit of an instrumental parody of probably the most well known prog song ever written. Thought I put my own litl spin on a snippet of it. Performed all parts and also programmed drums.
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SOS Promotional (Video)
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Between Here & There (Nathan Mahl) (Video)
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Beyond The Rims Of Despair (Nathan Mahl) (Video)
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Curtain Call (Nathan Mahl) (Video)
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Excuse Me (Blue Zinc) (Video)
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Heretik Part IV (Nathan Mahl) (Video)
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Wild Women & Fast Cars (Blue Zinc) (Video)
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Heretik Medley (Nathan Mahl) (Video)
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Invitation To The Dance (Rebel Wheel) (Video)
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Slow Burn (Nathan Mahl) (Video)
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Crimen Excepta (Nathan Mahl) (Video)
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