John Beckord


Welcome


What sort of musical concoction results when you mix Collective Soul, Kevin Gilbert, Jude Cole, and Steely Dan? That is exactly how many studio rats with over-developed ears have described John Beckord's music.


It is a challenge to stuff these creative morsels into a nice, neat package with a nifty marketing identifier on the top. You will hear power pop, roots rock, progressive rock, blues, funk...even some jazz influences. If your tastes gravitate to an eclectic style two steps up the ladder from the boilerplate output of contemporary radio rock, give my music a chance.

I try to write lyrics that make you think, laugh, or reflect. Most of my songs have memorable hooks but I have a tendency to jerk your ears around with unexpected chords and changes. I use a comparatively robust palate of sounds and my highly-evolved network of musican friends add what I think are extra-tasty fragments and solos to the mix. Check out the
Influences page for more about these contributors.

To audition songs from my CD, Your Eyes, go to the
Audio Player page.  Turn it up. Then turn it up some more.

To purchase downloads, CDs. and promotional items, go to
John's Store

If you would like to license any of my songs for commerical purposes send an email to
licensing@grecords.com

Thank you for finding this site (somehow??)  Come back often.  I would appreciate knowing what trips your wires. Sign the Guestbook if you are so inclined.


What's Spinning In My CD Player?

Anton Evans
Fellow Bandzoogler, Anton Evans, is my newest musical discovery. Anton is an excellent engineer, great singer, and his songwriting skills are highlighted by an ability to take you to unexpected places just when you think you know what's coming next. Check him out at: www.antonevans.com

Taxiride
This Austrailian band is extremely clever and their tracks are recorded with great care and skill. Check out the featured video of "Everything's Changed" on their site at www.taxiride.com.au

Kevin Gilbert
Every once in awhile I throw one of Gilbert's CD's in the rotation to let a little inspiration ooze out of my headphones. Right now Thud is in my CD player. Buy this CD. Learn more at www.KevinGilbert.com


 
             

 


John Beckord Signs With G Records

I have signed a music distribution deal with G Records in Las Vegas. G Records handles all CD sales and downloads. The "official" release of my new CD, Your Eyes, is shipping.  

Downloads are available now
. Go to the John's Store link to purchase high quality downloads.



What's Tracking at Left Brain Studio?

New music has settled somewhere between my shoulders and the top of my neck. I am hoping it will migrate upward into my right brain and ooze out of my fingers soon.