Sherinian grew up in california and read full biography. Oceana is the seventh studio album by keyboardist derek sherinian, released on september 5. Derek sherinian born august 25, 1966 is an american keyboardist who has toured and recorded for alice cooper, billy idol, yngwie malmsteen, steve vai, and joe bonamassa. Oceana grooves harder and displays improved songwriting compared to past releases. Keyboard virtuoso derek sherinian made a name for himself in the postdream theater world of progressive metal both as a sideman and a solo artist in his own right.
This session was one of the most challenging of my career. Dream theater and exalice cooper keyboardist derek sherinian grabs the spotlight with planet x, leading his own band through a set of instrumentals, mostly cowritten with drummer virgil donati. Few keyboardists can boast a resume as impressive and diverse as derek sherinians. Try amazon prime music 30day free trial derek sherinian oceana ratings distribution. Derek sherinian is an american keyboardist who has toured and recorded for alice cooper, billy idol, yngwie malmsteen, steve vai, and joe bonamassa. Prior to the release of oceana my favorite was inertia, another sherinian phillips collaboration that was released in 2001. Derek sherinian biography born august 25, 1966 laguna beach, california, usa derek sherinian is an american keyboardist well known for a prolific recording and touring career, and has played as a side man to numerous musicians on tour, many very well known in the rock industry, such as billy idol, alic cooper, alice in chains, and others. Oceana is the seventh studio album by keyboardist derek sherinian, released on september 5, 2011 through music theories recordings. Oceana by derek sherinian vinyl, oct2011, megaforce for.
This is a metal fusion lovers album strongly powered by the guitar. After the inconsistent molecular heinosity, derek sherinian managed to record an album, which has a lot more coherence to it. Watch the video for euphoria from derek sherinians oceana for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This is derek sherinians best solo effort to date and i hope he continues to collaborate with simon phillips because they obviously make a great team. Sherinian, derek sharinian, derek sherinan, derek sherman, sherinian a359443 artist. Lineup musicians derek sherinian keyboards, coproducer with. The album is more prog rock than progressive metal, although the compositional influence of steve vai pop up here and there, along with king crimson and other progressive luminaries given to complex. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Oceana, molecular heinosity, blood of the snake, mythology, black utopia, top tracks. The tunes are stronger, more concise, and memorable. This is derek sherinian s best solo effort to date and i hope he continues to collaborate with simon phillips because they obviously make a great team. Nov 16, 2009 derek sherinian inertia 2001 derek sherinian black utopia 2003 derek sherinian mythology 2004 derek sherinian blood of the snake 2006 derek sherinian molecular heinosity 2009 black clouds and silver linings 3cd edition 200.
He was also a member of dream theater from 199499, is the founder of planet x and also one of the founding members of black country communion. Tony macalpine guitar 1,2 steve lukather guitar 3,4,8 steve stevens guitar 5,9 doug aldrich guitar 6 joe bonamassa guitar 7 jimmy johnson bass tony franklin bass 5,9 simon phillips drums, mixing, co. Sherinian was presented the g2 modular synth serial number 001 by clavia representative bengt lilja in january 2004. Jan 01, 2003 oceana is the seventh studio album by keyboardist derek sherinian, released on september 5, 2011 through music theories recordings. Simon phillips and derek sherinian have just released the latters solo record oceana with phillips handling drum and production duties.
You can buy latest album blood of the snake 2006 derek sherinian. May 08, 20 portnoysheehanmacalpine sherinian a change of season acid rain from live in tokyo 2012 duration. He then joined drummer virgil donati in forming a band also named planet x, which released their own first album universe in 2000. Sherinian, who has backed such stars as buddy miles, alice cooper, and kiss and been a member of groups including dream theater and, most recently, black country communion, usually contents.
There are rumours of a tour for early 2012 and if that is so then i will be attending one of those gigs. Oceana is keyboard wizard derek sherinians seventh solo record and as usual its chock full of intense rock and fusion goodness. Here you can buy and download music mp3 derek sherinian. Prior to the release of oceana my favorite was inertia, another sherinianphillips collaboration that was released in 2001. Top marks from me for oceana, this is going to be on my playlist for a very long time. Seven sins guitar steve lukather writtenby sherinian, phillips 5. Hes toured and recorded with iconic acts such as alice cooper, kiss and billy idol, as well released seven solo albums featuring some of the worlds most renowned musicians, including allan holdsworth, yngwie malmsteen, joe bonamassa, al di meola, steve lukather, zakk wylde and slash. To be in the studio with derek sherinian and simon phillips is daunting. Oceana bass tony franklin guitar steve stevens writtenby sherinian, phillips. Music profile for derek sherinian, born 25 august 1966. This album marks the beginning of sherinians longtime collaborations with drummer simon phillips as well as guitarists steve lukather and zakk wylde.
Sherinian has been called the king of the keys and the caligula of keyboards due to his performing style. Youve been in the pipeline, filling in time, provided with toys and scouting for boys. Youve been revisiting a few of your previous riffs or ideas on oceana. Oceana derek sherinian to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. With oceana, derek seems to have really perfected his craft. Sherinian grew up in california and studied at the berklee school of music, where he perfected his hard rock and fusion chops. Derek sherinian biography, albums, streaming links. Session and backup band keyboardist derek sherinian seems to understand that, when it comes to jazzrock fusion music, the electric guitar is king, at least from the evidence of his solo album oceana. As a korg endorsee, sherinian was one of the first artists to adopt the korg trinity keyboard series in 1996.
He was also a member of dream theater from 1994 to 1999, is the founder of planet x and also one of the founding members of black country communion and sons of apollo. Derek sherinian born august 25, 1966 is an american keyboardist who has toured and recorded for alice cooper, billy idol, yngwie malmsteen, kiss, and black label. He has released seven solo albums that have featured. Oceana nightclub, a chain of nightclubs in the united kingdom.
You bought a guitar to punish your ma, and you didnt like school, and you know youre nobodys fool, so. Derek sherinian inertia 2001 derek sherinian black utopia 2003 derek sherinian mythology 2004 derek sherinian blood of the snake 2006 derek sherinian molecular heinosity 2009 black clouds and silver linings 3cd edition 200. Black country communion will be recording their fourth release and going on tour in early 2017. Though derek sherinian is a keyboard man, this album by no means highlights them although they are an integral part of the music. Id say probably influenced by the experience in black country communion a band derek was a member of, not just a touring guest oceana really has that collaborative imprint. Raised in santa cruz, california, the young sherinian began playing piano at the age of five, then came under. The cd is accompanied by a rather cheaply gluedin booklet that contains album info and thanks to lots of people you probably never heard of.
Oceana nonprofit group, an ocean conservation group. Inertia is the second studio album by keyboardist derek sherinian, released in 2001 through inside out music. Derek sherinian currently uses and endorses korg and clavia keyboards. Sherinian is also the founder of instrumental rock super group planet x and one of the founding members of the englishamerican hard rock band black country. The album was devised after sherinian left progressive metal band dream theater in january 1999. Portnoysheehanmacalpinesherinian a change of season acid rain from live in tokyo 2012 duration. Oceana may refer to oceana mahlmann, a german singer.
Listen online 9 songs from mythology 2004 derek sherinian. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from derek sherinian at the discogs marketplace. Guitar virtuoso guests are all over this record, and it does not disappoint. He was also a member of dream theater from 199499, is the founder of planet x and also one of the founding members of black country communion and sons of apollo. Derek sherinian is a keyboardist who has toured and recorded for alice cooper, billy idol, yngwie malmsteen, kiss, black label society. Derek sherinian biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Keyboard virtuoso derek sherinian made a name for himself in the postdream theater world of progressive metal both. Planet x is the first studio album by keyboardist derek sherinian, released on july, 1999 through magna carta records. Oceana is a music studio album recording by derek sherinian jazz.
Simon phillips talks derek sherinians oceana musicradar. Jan 01, 2006 oceana is the seventh studio album by keyboardist derek sherinian, released on september 5, 2011 through music theories recordings. After his recording sessions for the album, guitarist joe bonamassa posted on his official forum. Oceana 2011 metal derek sherinian download metal music. Derek sherinian download all songs derek sherinian. Find derek sherinian credit information on allmusic. His most notable achievements are as a member of the bands alice cooper, kiss and dream theater. We recently sat down with simon to talk all about putting this modern prog masterpiece together. I heard that guitar joe bonamassa writtenby sherinian, bonamassa, phillips 4. Guitar doug aldrich writtenby sherinian, aldrich 5. Derek sherinian has enhanced his already growing legacy as a keyboard player and songwriter with this work. Buy derek sherinians album titled oceana to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
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