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| | Member since | May 08, 2012 |
| Website | http://www.funkyfreddy.com/ |
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| Location | Boston |
| Members | Frederick Reed |
| Influences | Neil Young, Bob Dylan |
| Artist Biography: |
Fred's songwriting, slide guitar and unique ambient guitar stylings have dazzled audiences. His voice and songwriting remind one of artists such as Neil Young, Elliott Smith, Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. Fred is also well known as the guitarist for Neighbors + Allies; one of David Bowie's favorite NY bands. Fred wrote and performed a novelty song, "Ozark Melody" with Jeff Buckley, which is featured in an article here:
http://www.spinner.ca/2010/07/12/jeff-buckley-ozark-melody-mp3/
Fred is a gifted composer and multi-instrumentalist with a unique sound and melodic style. He has composed and performed music for Sesame Street, Wall Street Journal TV, PBS, Time Warner, and Strange Universe. Fred composed the soundtrack for "Borders" with Steve Buscemi and the Emmy award-winning documentary "Metaphoria". Fred’s song "My Secret Life ", was featured on the NPR show "Echoes" by John Diliberto. Artists Fred has collaborated with include Jeff Buckley, Deee-Lite, Susan McKeown, Gary Lucas, Pete Shelly (the Buzzcocks) and Hamell On Trail. Fred co wrote and played on many tracks of "Fused" by Richard Khuzami, which featured many luminaries of world music.
Recently Fred's piece “Another Catskill Raga” was licensed by photographer Philip Lee Harvey, who put it to beautiful use here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbSXOxoGTQo
“Ghosts of Another America” by Funkyfreddy, is now available on itunes, Amazon.com, and CDbaby. It explores a variety of music and song stylings. A fine sense of ambience, space, and musicianship underlie insightful lyrics. His masterful guitar playing and melodic sense make this a truly memorable CD.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/Funkyfreddy
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