Intro - About Me
[1, 2, 3, 4...] IntroOutro is Jeff West, based in Brighton, UK. I have been writing lyrics, music and recording the resulting songs for a good few years in my home studio. There is a virtual tour on the studio page.
I started writing lyrics in 1987, using The Guild of International Songwriters to register the copyright. I took out a loan for a home studio and computer in 1991 and started creating the music demos.
I record at home using hardware instruments (keyboards/samplers) and virtual instruments through the medium of an Apple Mac computer. I use MOTU (Mark Of The Unicorn) Digital Performer digital audio workstation software, for composing, arranging and mastering.
I aim to create songs that have an emphasis on lyrical depth and originality primarily in the Pop domain, but occasional excursions into Dance, AOR or Country are not unknown. Sometimes an idea can simply throw away any preconceptions or categorisation. I have approximately 30 completed sets of lyrics and many more partial work-in-progress ideas. I have no aspirations to be a performer (obviously!)
Musical Influences
Although my songs are written to be interpreted, arranged or performed in any musical style, most have a hint of synth/electro/techno-pop to them. Artists I particularly admire are Sparks and The Pet Shop Boys, their work being especially in tune with mine in terms of lyrical and musical content. Although the demos are not showcases for finished compositions, they are influenced by record producers that have been involved with music I have enjoyed over the years - Trevor Horn and Rupert Hine to name just a couple.
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