Friday, January 25, 2013
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Interview with Brad Dassey
Where
are you from?
Can
you tell me about yourself?
Well,
there’s LOTS to tell. For one, I am a Christian Rap artist, beat
maker, music composer. Whichever you want to call it. I make beats
for free and produce on my home computer. I really want to send a
good message with rap music in hopes it will help other people. I
really like helping people feel better about life.
All
of my music can be downloaded for free at my website,
www.braddasseymusic.com
All of it is mainly Christian Rap Music Downloads and some Christian
Hip Hop Music as well. I mainly aim for truthful, encouraging,
uplifting messages that will help build others up as Ephesians 4:29
states in the Bible.
On
the other hand, I am a computer technician, also a voice over actor.
These two careers are what I do to pay the bills. Although things
could be better, I am thankful for every little job that pops up and
comes my way. I mainly do a lot of remote assistance connections. I
can connect to people’s computers from my office and help resolve
their computer problems, ONLY if they are able to get online of
course. They can find a lot of useful information on my website,
which I carefully constructed myself. www.omropc.wordpress.com
What
kind of music to you write and sing?
I
only write Christian Rap or Hip Hop music on my Midi Keyboard.
Sometimes I break out of the norm and do a soothing, relaxing track.
I feel this helps me connect with GOD a bit more an also helps melt
away stress. I hope to construct and finish my relaxation CD at some
point. But for now, it’s mainly Christian Rap Music.
Do
you record your own music?
Yes
I do. That’s all I really do. I like to stay original. I feel
that composing original music is the way to go. There are a lot of
other bands out there just copying other songs and bands and although
that is alright, I feel it’s best to stay original. This way I can
say that I constructed something myself instead of really copy
someone’s idea or song. Music has a unique way of speaking to us,
so I believe it has to be carefully written. I compose my melodies
in a program called Fruity Loops, then I do the final mix in Ableton
Live 8 and then I mix in the vocals with Acid Pro 6. I have a
complex way of constructing my music, but it’s easy for me.
Do you play
any kind of an instrument?
Well,
I wouldn’t consider myself as to knowing how to play particularly.
I mainly, “Experiment.” I have a good ear for sound and mixing.
I can pretty much pick up any instrument and, “Sound” like I know
how to play. I can make melodies very easily and come up with my own
riffs and tracks.
Do
you write anything other than song lyrics or music?
Hmmmm.
Sometimes in my spare time, I like to write poems and stories. I
have a book in the works, but I’m afraid it’s a lost cause. I
just can’t find myself to finishing the book. It’s about how I
wanted to commit suicide a couple of years ago. The book is called,
“The Devil Wants Me Dead.” I still have yet to finish it. I
have constructed a song on my website about taking my life and what I
went through. It’s called, “Dear God.” It’s an encouraging
song about how you shouldn’t take your life. God gave you LIFE for
a reason.
Do
you have any other creative talents?
Yes,
I am a voice over actor. I’ve spent the last few years really
learning new skills about how to become an effective voice over
artist. You can call it voice overs, voice acting, whichever.
People have different names for it. I mainly voice people’s
videos, tv commercials, radio commercials, promos, all types of
projects. A lot of the contacts are from outside the USA, which is
strange, but majority of my work is done within the USA as well at my
home recording studio. You can feel free to check out my work more
in detail at my website: www.bestpromovoiceovers.com
or www.braddassey.com
either or will get you to the same website.
I
hear you are trying out for America's Got Talent, can you tell me
what that's all about?
America’s
Got Talent is a TV show on NBC. It entails people from all over the
USA who come and show their talent to a few judges. I believe one
person will win 1 Million Dollars. I’m going to try out for
America’s Got Talent because I believe God has blessed me with an
incredible announcer voice and I really want to make something of my
life. Sure, I get voice over jobs here and there, but it’s nothing
consistent to keep up with the bills. I’m hoping that even though
I know I won’t win, that they’ll have some connections to some
important people so I can continue my voice over career.
I understand
that you send your music out on requests for free sometimes to get
your name out, is that true?
Yes.
It’s not necessarily getting my name out. It’s about what I
believe the music will do in others lives. I construct my music to
bring healing to people’s lives who are broken and weary. The
Bible says in 1st
Peter to, “Use whatever gifts you have to serve others.” That is
what I have been doing. Even though I am broke and can barely afford
to send these CD’s out, I believe in doing so because it’s what
God calls me to do. God provides, always. So I am not worried. I
mainly want to build others up through encouraging words and songs to
which God has blessed me with.
Whet
are your goals creatively?
I
guess there is no real creative ways to reach my goals. Just pray an
listen to God and see what he has in store. The devil is a very
crafty one I might add.
Is
there anything that you would like people to know about you that we
haven’t covered?
After 12 straight HOURS of dedication... Here is my entire America's Got Talent trip and story... I had the chance to travel to Chicago, IL after all to audition for the TV show. My friend borrowed me her car and GOD came through just in the perfect timing. Check it out. Video, half hour narration and news interview all in one. http://wp.me/p1BWFY-3p
The story is completely intriguging and engaging. The trip was far more challenging than the audition itself. It sounds good though! I might be heading to national TV. We'll see.
Please share and forward to your friends if you find my story inspiring.
Thank you.
God bless you,
--Brad Dassey
1 Peter 4:10 - May you use whatever gifts you have to serve others.
--Brad Dassey
Free Music - www.soundcloud.com/braddasseymusic
Connect On Facebook! - www.facebook.com/braddasseymusic
LIVE Performance Videos: www.youtube.com/braddasseymusic
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Kadi where are you from? I'm from a small town in north-east Oklahoma.
Is that where you and your family reside now? Sure is.
How long have you been writing? I wrote my very first story in the first grade. I haven't stopped since.
What kind of writer would you describe yourself as? Fiction writer in the romance and romantic suspense genres. I also write women's fiction.
Do you have any other interests? Oh, yes. I like to read and draw. I am an ameteur photographer.
Do you have any websites and or book links that you would like to share? All my books can be found on Amazon, and I have links on my website www.kadi-dillon.com. You can also look me up on Facebook, Goodreads, and Book Country.
What can you tell me about yourself that we haven't covered? I have two boys who are the world for me. I'm married to my high school sweetheart. We have a German Shepherd named Avery. Our favorite thing to do as a family is pizza and movie nights.
What are your future goals with your writing? To make a bestsellers list.
Is there any other genres that you would like to try? I've written in the young adult genre before. I'd like to write a paranormal romance one day.
Are your books both Ebooks and paperback? Mostly ebooks, but paperbacks will come.
How long have you been published? I self published a book in 2005 and several more since, but my first published book came out in November 2012.
Do your have a literary agent? No, I do not.
Do you have an editor? I work with an awesome editor with my indie books. I work with another great editor through my publishing press.
What companies have your used for publishing? Amazon is who I self publish through. I have a contract with Whiskey Creek Press for my novel 'Somewhere I Belong.'
Would you use them again? Oh, yes.
Have you began to see a profit from your writing? Yes. Last year was an amazing year for my career.
Have you held any book signings? Not yet!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
What's New
My blog has been neglected for way too long. So, I thought I would take a minute and update it. I am working on doing some co-writing with some online author friends. I am working with author Joshua Skye on a book called "Shades Of Deception." Author Bruce Spohn and I are working on "Lake Side," a tale of two lovers. I am working with Author Tony Angelo on a bedtime stories book for children and on my own doing a children's christmas book. I am also working on a story in an inspiriational book. My book links are on this blogunder April's post. That's about it! You can also find me talking to author friends on the Publish America group site on Facebook as well as my author sites on Facebook;The Book Store and More & Shelia's Coffee Corner. Stop by, & plug your books and websites!
Monday, October 10, 2011
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