*Updated mixes on my YouTube channel. See Link below.
Composer/Singer/Multi-Instrumentalist. Interested in Rock, Pop, Progressive & Film Score composition. Open to Collaboration. All music self-performed & recorded at home (unless otherwise indicated). I DO NOT USE PITCH OR TIME CORRECTION! Please Follow, leave a like &/or a comment. I live in a bit of a vacuum & your feedback is greatly appreciated 😉.
Influences Include: Kansas, Boston, Alan Parsons, Rush, Pink Floyd, Toto, Ambrosia, Queen, Vertical Horizon, Frost*, King's X, Paul Carrack, Genesis, Journey, Dixie Dregs. Kevin Gilbert, Larry Carlton, Del Amitri, Todd Rundgren, Spock's Beard, Special EFX, Michael Mcdonald, Jellyfish, 10cc, Andrew Gold, The Babys, Barry Manilow, Christopher Cross, Mike Post, Gamma, ELP, Neal Schon, Stephen Sondheim, Styx, Boz Scaggs, Bruce Hornsby, Dan Fogelberg, ELO Jude Cole, Lifehouse, Mike + The Mechanics, Wyndham Hill.....

I am Not a traditional guitar player. I've never learned another player's work, preferring any repetition or homage to be completely subconscious at most. The same can be said with my keyboard work.

Due to the complexity of many arrangements, I use a LOT of Stereo Imaging. Therefore, I recommend listening in stereo, as things may sound a bit muddy.

*All Music & Lyrics (C) Doug Takacs. All rights Reserved.

https://youtube.com/@dougtakacsmusic?si=ZTZqLt6wkY1Zsvqd

After more than 15 years producing a wide variety of genres of electronic music, jazz and rock; it just felt right for ARMEE to start a new alias to express his deepest feelings...the journey starts here!

A grizzled songwriter who drags the chaos of life into chords and lyrics that sting and linger. Equal parts grunge grit, alternative bite, and indie bruises. The music is raw, messy, and real — like your own dark thoughts made audible. Expect vivid imagery that feels both personal yet universal, hollow-eyed honesty, and stories that don’t sugarcoat the ugly.

Late seventies early eighties post punk new wave quartet from Melbourne.  Oleh Witer - drums, Tim Rosewarne - vocals, keyboards, Bill Tulloch - vocals, bass,  Ian Harvey - vocals, guitar.   A side -Military Tango.  B side - I missed the cup

late eighties, early nineties inner city Melbourne alternative rock band. Released the self titled "Trouble in Mind" 4 track , 12 inch disc in 1988.  Comprising Bill Tulloch bass & principle songwriter, Peter Tulloch vocals, Johnny Savage drums and Ian Harvey guitar

Sophie Barker’s distinctive and critically acclaimed vocal range, paired with her emotional song-writing skills, have yielded world-wide chart-topping singles, million-selling albums and music collaborations with artists as diverse as David Guetta, Zero 7, Groove Armada, The Egg and Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins).

Having formed her first group at 9 years of age, as a teenager, Sophie went on to write and perform songs with her guitar at venues across the UK. After completing her degree at UCL, she moved beyond her mid-90s record deal with Sony, to join down-tempo lounge wizards, Zero 7, and co-wrote their huge hit ‘Destiny’ with Sia Furler. 

Her evocative vocal delivery and charismatic stage presence became an integral part of the Zero 7 sound and live show. Capitalising on her fan base, she began to release as a solo artist. Her first two albums ’Earthbound’ (2005) and ‘Seagull’ (2011) gained support from DJs as varied as Don Letts and Janice Long with radio plays on BBC 6music and Radio 2 among a plethora of other stations.

Her long-awaited 3rd solo album, ’Break the Habit’ took 4 years to record but sees her more comfortable than ever in her own skin. Undoubtedly her best work to date, the LP effortlessly flows between her upfront live sound, finely-honed from intense touring and appearances with her band at festivals and venues across the UK and USA, and more atmospheric, mood-driven electronica.

DOWNTEMPO / FUNK / AMBIENT
Inspired by: Steve Cobby (Fila Brazillia), Zero 7, dZihan & Kamien, Boards of Canada, Mark Knopfler, Pat Metheny, Ulrich Schnauss, Jean-Michel Jarre

Simple songs based on matching a musical idea. Lyrics and song production does it for me.

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