The music of Michael Duran includes;
"Collaborations"
Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with;
"Homespun"
Solo projects & Covers done at my home.
live band recordings;
2000-2004
"The Shop"
Heartbreak Highway
3 piece collab/studio recordings
with;
Steve Layman; Piano & Synth
Steve Torok; Drums
Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass
1990's
"The Knapps Cutoff Band"
As Is
Studio "open mic" and live recordings
with;
Marty Nicklin; Bass
Steve Layman; Piano & Synth
Steve Torok; Drums
Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth
Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals.
1980's
"B'wana"
salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band.
Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals
Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals
Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals
Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
Born in Southern California in late 1951,
I grew up with music all around me.
From the Classical standards to '40's & '50's Jazz,
From "American Bandstand" to "Wolfman Jack",
Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix, They all left their mark.
I've played in bands since my early teens, and all of those musicians I have performed with have left their marks as well.
I thank them all.
The songs I offer here are the result of that long journey.
They include, live band recordings, local collaborations, internet collaborations, and home solo projects.
Thank You for listening,
Michael Duran.
From 11 years old, and throughout my life, until arthritis, common sense, and health intervened.
Rock .. the basis of everything I do.
Metal .. To give it a sharp edge.
Electronic .. because I like to tinker.
Classical .. because it touches the soul with epic grandness.
Jazz .. when the spirit calls.
World & New Age .. to seek new horizons.
Blues .. to cleanse the soul.
Progressive & Fusion ... to keep it interesting.
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Asher Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
Fender Squier guitar
'68 Strat hybrid guitar / with Roland GK3 synth driver
Martin 00CXAE acoustic guitar / with Fishman pickup and preamp
Carvin SH65B steel string synth guitar,
Carvin DC127 electric guitar / with Fishman TriplePlay wireless MIDI
Carvin NS-1 nylon string synth guitar,
Carvin AC-275 acoustic/electric guitar,
Carvin LB20 electric bass.
Roland GR-33 & GR-55 - guitar synthesizer modules.
AdrenaLinn III - guitar processor
Roland ME-50 - guitar multi-effects
AKAI MPK261 MIDI keyboard and controller
Computer - Cybertron i7 4.2ghz Win 10 - 64bit
USB audio Interface - PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL
Beyerdynamic DT 770 i Headphones
Mackie MR8-mk3 Powered Studio Monitors.
DAW's (Digital Audio Workstations) that I use;
Samplitude Pro X6
Magix Music Maker MX & Music Maker 2021
VSTI's Instruments used;
Magix; VITA, Revolta, Livid & Century
Independence Pro
Native Instruments Kore, Reaktor & Kontakt
SampleTank 2 & 3
Miroslav Philharmonik
Here's to all the great musicians who are no longer with us.
As long as there is music, we will never be without them.
