Angus's Digital Music RST
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Bio:
Angus is a fun-loving musician based in Kanata, Ontario. Starting his musical journey in 2005 with piano, over the years, he has explored other instruments such as guitar, saxophone, and bass. He is a former member of the All Saints Show Choir Band (Whipflash), Concert Band. In addition, he is the lead guitarist of his band, Laura and the Lads. He enjoys Melodic Death Metal, Hard Rock, Power Metal, and Country. From school concerts all the way to Show Choir Canada, he has had quite an adventure through his high school career and plans to continue learning new songs and using music to see the world in whole other way. |
Repertoire List:
- Electric Bass: Viva La Vida (Cold Play), Shut Up and Dance (Walk The Moon)
- Guitar: Celebrity Status (Marianas Trench), Mr Brightside (The Killers), Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning (Bon Jovi), Shut Up and Dance (Walk The Moon), Eagle Fly Free (Helloween)
- Tenor Sax: Donkey Riding (Great Big Sea), Rock Around The Clock (Bill Haley), Dancing Queen (ABBA)
- Vocals: Mamma Mia (ABBA), Bring Me To Life (Evanescence), Love Story (Taylor Swift), Hearts of Iron (Sabaton), Amaranthine (Amaranthe), Primo Victoria (Sabaton), Pumpkins United (Helloween)
List of Performances:
- "Show Choir Canada" - April 2017 with Whipflash
- "Timewarp" - March 2017 with Whipflash
- "All Saints Battle of the Bands" - May 2017 with The Big Disaster & May 2018 with Laura and the Lads
- "The Guitar Show" - June 2018 with Gr. 11/12 Guitar Class
Related Experience/Musical Accomplishments:
- Private piano lessons - 2005 to 2016
- Member of the All Saints Concert Band - 2015 to Present
- Taught himself basic guitar - 2016
- Royal Conservatory of Music Advanced Theory certificate - 2015
- Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 8 practical certificate - 2016
My song intro:
- Title: Dead and Bide
- Genre and why it fits in the genre: Alternative Punk Demonic Death Metal, due to the distorted, uneasy tone, which is played at a vigorious speed.
- Instrumentation: Lead Vocals: Angus, Eric, and Tanner, Backup Vocals: Tanner, Lead Guitar: Angus and Tanner, Solo Guitar: Tanner, Bass: Eric, Drums: Eric, Metronome: Garageband, Chimes: Eric and Angus, Lyrics and Chords: Angus, Arranged: Eclipps, Video: Eclipps
- Story behind the song: A girl named Pandora tries to read her own fortune but enters an unknown dream realm that is lurking with an evil presence.
My song video:
My song (Lyrics and chords):
Chord progression: Em, D, C
Story intro:
Once upon a night, Pandora spreads her Torat cards to be revealed. one by one, her fate is sealed. The seven princes I hear, are soon to be near. For when the clock strikes 3, will the time be done, an inverted cross and a goat will be second to none.
Intro: drums+singing 90 bpm
The coming of age approaches as the hourglass continues to drip.
Awakening the demons that lurk within the mist
A full red moon rises as we walk along the old forest road.
Where whomever wanders is to be consumed by He who follows.
Chorus: 6/8 time, 130 BPM, tremolo picking on guitars no bass
Walk on the prince’s alter we shall all hail the King,
For all who oppose him shall feel the wrath of vain
Wake from the dead all who shall rise
Then we go destroy the ones with pride
The struggle of man will reach demise
Forever will our army be dead and bide
Verse 2: 4/4 time, 170 bpm, chords and kick drum
As we swim through the deep waters of truth, we realize the true meaning of tomorrow,
To old helheim we journey towards, we turn away the light that shields us.
As we swim through the deep waters of truth, we realize the true meaning of tomorrow,
To old helheim we journey towards, we turn away the light that shields us.
Chorus: 6/8 time, 130 bpm, all instruments in playing chords
Walk on the prince’s alter we shall all hail the King,
For all who oppose him shall feel the wrath of vain
Wake from the dead all who shall rise
Then we go destroy the ones with pride
The struggle of man will reach demise
Forever will our army be dead and bide
Verse: 4/4 time, 170 bpm, tremelo picking and kick drum
He who created the universe turns his eye,
(what has his creation become)
All around is fear of the mighty and deceit
(The power hungry have taken over)
Where is the order which we strive for
Guitar Solo 4/4 150 bpm
Verse: 4/4 time, 170 bpm, tremolo picking and tamborine
There is an eerie presence here.
One that is unwelcomed and tempted
Will he find a victim to devour
Or will the prey fire the shot
Chorus: 6/8 time, 130 bpm, all instruments in playing chords
Walk on the prince’s alter we shall all hail the King,
For all who oppose him shall feel the wrath of vain
Wake from the dead all who shall rise
Then we go destroy the ones with pride
The struggle of man will reach demise
(VOCAL SHOUTING SOLO LINE) Forever will our army be dead and bide
Outro (Chimes)
Chord progression: Em, D, C
Story intro:
Once upon a night, Pandora spreads her Torat cards to be revealed. one by one, her fate is sealed. The seven princes I hear, are soon to be near. For when the clock strikes 3, will the time be done, an inverted cross and a goat will be second to none.
Intro: drums+singing 90 bpm
The coming of age approaches as the hourglass continues to drip.
Awakening the demons that lurk within the mist
A full red moon rises as we walk along the old forest road.
Where whomever wanders is to be consumed by He who follows.
Chorus: 6/8 time, 130 BPM, tremolo picking on guitars no bass
Walk on the prince’s alter we shall all hail the King,
For all who oppose him shall feel the wrath of vain
Wake from the dead all who shall rise
Then we go destroy the ones with pride
The struggle of man will reach demise
Forever will our army be dead and bide
Verse 2: 4/4 time, 170 bpm, chords and kick drum
As we swim through the deep waters of truth, we realize the true meaning of tomorrow,
To old helheim we journey towards, we turn away the light that shields us.
As we swim through the deep waters of truth, we realize the true meaning of tomorrow,
To old helheim we journey towards, we turn away the light that shields us.
Chorus: 6/8 time, 130 bpm, all instruments in playing chords
Walk on the prince’s alter we shall all hail the King,
For all who oppose him shall feel the wrath of vain
Wake from the dead all who shall rise
Then we go destroy the ones with pride
The struggle of man will reach demise
Forever will our army be dead and bide
Verse: 4/4 time, 170 bpm, tremelo picking and kick drum
He who created the universe turns his eye,
(what has his creation become)
All around is fear of the mighty and deceit
(The power hungry have taken over)
Where is the order which we strive for
Guitar Solo 4/4 150 bpm
Verse: 4/4 time, 170 bpm, tremolo picking and tamborine
There is an eerie presence here.
One that is unwelcomed and tempted
Will he find a victim to devour
Or will the prey fire the shot
Chorus: 6/8 time, 130 bpm, all instruments in playing chords
Walk on the prince’s alter we shall all hail the King,
For all who oppose him shall feel the wrath of vain
Wake from the dead all who shall rise
Then we go destroy the ones with pride
The struggle of man will reach demise
(VOCAL SHOUTING SOLO LINE) Forever will our army be dead and bide
Outro (Chimes)
Reflection video:
My 2017 song intro:
- Title: Hard times
- Genre and why it fits in the genre: Soft Rock/Pop, it has a fairly upbeat and pop sound but includes some rock elements such as a distinct electric guitar sound.
- Instrumentation: Mia - Drums, Bella - Vocals, Angus - Rhythm guitar, Sam - Lead guitar, Adrian - Bass.
- Story behind the song: Two people are splitting up due to relationship problems and as the other leaves, one falls into a state of loneliness and sadness as they take different roads. They experience hard times as they try to continue life separately.
My 2017 song video:
My song (Lyrics and chords):
Intro: E B C#m G#m A (x4)
Verse 1
E B C#m G#m A
I see you standing there at the bus stop
E B C#m G#m A
I'm watching you through the window
E B C#m G#m A
The sight hits me and makes my heart drop
E B C#m G#m A
But maybe you won't be here tomorrow
Chorus
E C#m A B
Somehow I knew that you'd leave me in time
E C#m A B
Why does it have to be over
E C#m A B
And even though we have fallen on hard times
E C#m A B
Don't let the bad times take over
Verse 2
E B C#m G#m A
The days are lonely here without you
E B C#m G#m A
The memories are what I miss
E B C#m G#m A
Can't grasp the feeling, doesn't seem true
E B C#m G#m A
But I just wanna feel your kiss
Chorus
Guitar solo: E C#m A B (x4)
Chorus (x2)
Intro: E B C#m G#m A (x4)
Verse 1
E B C#m G#m A
I see you standing there at the bus stop
E B C#m G#m A
I'm watching you through the window
E B C#m G#m A
The sight hits me and makes my heart drop
E B C#m G#m A
But maybe you won't be here tomorrow
Chorus
E C#m A B
Somehow I knew that you'd leave me in time
E C#m A B
Why does it have to be over
E C#m A B
And even though we have fallen on hard times
E C#m A B
Don't let the bad times take over
Verse 2
E B C#m G#m A
The days are lonely here without you
E B C#m G#m A
The memories are what I miss
E B C#m G#m A
Can't grasp the feeling, doesn't seem true
E B C#m G#m A
But I just wanna feel your kiss
Chorus
Guitar solo: E C#m A B (x4)
Chorus (x2)