SEEKING
Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Electronic Music, Harp, Didgeridoo.ABOUT
A.D.A.R. - “Ballad of a Changeling” out 11 Feb. 2022.
#alldreamsarereal
Looking for musicians to collaborate, perform my songs live, and maybe write something new.
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Born Roibhilin Adar Huijbregts. Having left LA-LA-Land for The Land Down Under, A.D.A.R. is a Melbourne based singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer.
A true lover of music exploration, A.D.A.R.’s inspirations draws deep from all reaches of the globe, sharing hints of where his ears have taken him with those curious to also explore. Presented in a way of mixing a bit of the world, the experimental, and the avant-garde with a bit of pop, rock, electronic, folk, and soul sensibilities, A.D.A.R. strives to build bridges and human connection through music.
- Screen name:
- ADAR
- Member since:
- Oct 31 2019
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I come from a rock/ alternative/ post-punk/ and hip-hop background growing up. Lately I’ve been Into mellow and soulful artists such as Sam Cooke, Jimmy Smith, Nelson Riddle, Billy Holiday, Duke Ellington, Sinatra, Beverly Kenny, Nat King Cole, Marvin Gaye, Gordon Jenkins and many more late night tunes.
That said, I really bounce between variations of most genres. I can be enjoying Leonard Cohen or Donovan, then move onto German Krautrock like Ashra or Agitation Free, then into Curtis Mayfield or Ohio Players, that might be followed by Nine Inch Nails or Fields of The Nephilim, after maybe head to Africa and listen to Blick Bassy, Tinariwen or Bombino, then detour to Latin America and enjoy Natalia Lafourcade, Gustavo Cerati, or Bomba Estéreo, I might jump to Japan after and enjoy some Happy End, Cornelius or Yellow Magic Orchestra. Throw a stone to India and put on Ali Akbar Khan, Ravi Shankar or something more contemporary like Parekh & Singh, after might feel like hearing some Mississippi John Hurt or Muddy Waters...
...I can continue but if you’ve read this far I think you get the point. I find sticking to one (or few) genre of influence is like eating only one style of food... it might be great, but why limit yourself? There’s plenty to appreciate and be inspired by in every genre, and a ton of crap to sift through as well, but that’s half the fun digging for that next voice or sound that captivates you.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Other:
- Moderate
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
- Electronic Music:
- Moderate
- Lead Guitar:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Airline 3P Deluxe, Kimberly Bison, Taylor Steel String, Mexican Nylon/Classical, Behringer 2600 Synth, Washburn Vulture Bass, Line 6 Helix LT, Roland JC 120, Akai MPK 249, Koto, Banjo, various pedals and minor instruments.
Home studio with acoustic treatment. Outboard mic pre’s, compression, EQ, and effects into Clarett interface run by Logic X. Assorted microphones
MUSIC
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Ballad of a Changeling
Ballad of a Changeling Year: 2022 Album: Ballad of a Changeling - Single Genre: Alternative
A.D.A.R. - Ballad of a Changeling. Streaming on all major platforms.
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Suzanne (Leonard Cohen cover) (Video)
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Ballad of a Changeling (Video)
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