Marcus Davis

Marcus Davis /Bassist/Synthesizer/Percussion/Drums/Programmer/Composer/Producer/Engineer

I was born in Hammersmith west London in the UK .I currently live in Ontario,Canada with my wife .I am a Multi-Instrumentalist but the Bass Guitar is my main instrument.I'v been a Musician on and off for over 30 years.Played in various different bands in the Uk ,Canada, and the States.I play many music genres ranging from mainly Jazz/Funk,Blues,RnB, but i can also play Rock,Pop,and Country.I have a small production studio which i plan to make into a full time thing.This is where i do all my composing,recording,and producing.I also host my own Podcast call Ultimate Vibe Audio Music Productions which is also the name of my studio.This is where i showcase my music.My main interest is to write music for Film,Tv,Short Film,Documentaries,Video Games etc. I also have plans to get back out playing again but with my own band this time.I'm looking to play my originals plus cover tunes in the Jazz/Funk/Fusion idiom.So yes i will be looking for other Musicians ,preferably Musicians that play more than one Instrument.Right now i will be looking for a good Drummer and a Keyboard Player that plays mainly synths.So if anyones interested notify me you can phone or visit my website and leave a message or just send an e-mail.Cheers

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is a major part of my life ,and a big part of who i am,Music gives me a sense of purpose and a means to be creative express myself.

What is your music dream?

My music dream is just to be a working Musician and to be able to live comfortably from my music.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I would start with illiminating all poverty and famine.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Midnight At The Oasis By Maria Muldar

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

The Commodores,Herbie Hancock,George Duke,Return To Forever,Kool And The Gang,Mandre,The Ohio Players,Mint Condition,Lenny White,Stanley Clarke,Billy Cobham,Anthony Jackson,The Soul Searchers,KC And The Sunshine Band,

What inspires you to make music?

Just the process of being creative a riff,a chord progression,a drum phrase and the desire to put it all together into a completed composition.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

I want my music to convey a sense of good feeling and well being.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

If its with a band then i'm confident ,but if its my music and i'm the band leader then i'm nervous at first but then i get relaxed as the set progresses.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

The way i see it the reality of being a Musician nowadays means you just have to know the business side of things ,you have to spend time making those phone calls to generate those gigs or studio sessions,putting a tour together etc,alot of networking.

What do you think of Drooble?

I like it a little bit different.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The fact that you have to constantly hustle just to make a living.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I'v only been living in St Catharines for a couple of months so i don't know the local music scene well enough just yet.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Talent,determination,connections

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

LMT Connection a band that plays r&b,jazz,originals and covers great live band check their website at www.lmtconnection.com