Words About Someone Who Makes Wordless Music.

The notion of an artist bio is, in my opinion, tied to marketing, particularly when one is courting record labels and other business entities. As an independent with no actual commercial ambitions, my bio teeters on oxymoronic.

I write music all the time. Sometimes a song will move me enough that I'll upload it to share with everyone. Sometimes I will release a CD if it feels right.

I frequently experience synaesthesia.

I am a founding member of Ephemeral Sun, a prog/metal/fusion group based in Northern Virginia.

Yes, I took all the pictures on this website. No, I haven't considering doing photography as a profession.

The best environment for listening to this music is a dark room with the volume turned up.

Four musicians who influenced me were Bruce Hornsby, Richard Wright, Vangelis Papathanassiou and Johannes Schmoelling.

I actually know the proper pronunciation for Vangelis, but rarely remember to use it.

If you tell me my music reminds you of Yanni, I will not be flattered.

I often avoid performing solo electronic shows, because while the music may be interesting I make a poor visual subject. Silent film performances are a great compromise.

My music was once declared a suitable soundtrack for romantic liaisons. This would have been a far more interesting revelation had it not been relayed first to my mother.

I am uncomfortable with being photographed.

People sometimes suggest I record versions of my songs with vocals to make them better.

People sometimes find themselves told to f*** off.

If you email me and ask nicely, I am happy to share unreleased music with you to whatever extent it is available.

While I may not be commercially-inclined, I am not a pushover. I do not wish for my music not be uploaded or downloaded without my permission.

Beacons typically attract attention, while lighthouses historically are used to warn of dangerous coasts. I don't know if my music is a beacon, or a lighthouse.