Hi John,
I will fill in the answers as well :
1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?
Yes, I play the guitar. I can also do some bass, but that's it really.
What instruments?
The guitar
When did you start playing?
When I was 17 years old.
Did you teach yourself?
Mostly, yes. Thank God for online tabs! You can easily learn how to play guitar!
2. Are you in a band or bands?
Not anymore. First I played in a coverband with some own written material (Orion). After a couple of years me and my buddy Machiel started an own band called super5onic, purely with own written music. That band transformed into Daylight. Nowadays me and Machiel are just recording songs at home.
What is the name of the band?
Machiel & Matthijs ? Suggestions are welcome
What do you play?
Style you mean? I love Oasis and the Beatles!
What other instruments are in the band?
Well, we record at home, so eeehhh.... any instrument you like
Do you have a band website?
Not yet.
3. Do you write songs?
Yes
Do you write lyrics, music or both?
Both
Do you have a writing partner?
Yes, Machiel helps me from time to time.
4. Do you record your music?
Yes
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?
Yes, but I have no idea. I'm more the musician kinda guy than a technical one. I do play on a Epiphone Les Paul!
Do you use a recording studio?
Nope
Do you have music available on the web? if so where?
I hope as soon as possible.
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?
Nothing
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?
Nope
6. Are you a tech head?
Nope
7. What country do you live in?
The Netherlands - Amsterdam
8. What are your ambitions?
Let the world hear our music. But more in an artistic kinda way than commercial.
9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?
No
What are your pastimes?
What???
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?
Compliments, a fanbase, cheering, you know, the regular stuff
I think that covers the main musical things!
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Grtz
Matthijs