Terry Gomes - Composer & Guitarist
Character: Terry Gomes—composer/songwriter/guitarist
Setting: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA
Problem: Terry wanted to find a way to independently express his ideas and feelings in a variety of musical genres without being limited to being a member of a one genre band bent on flogging their wares across this fine land.
Solution: He initially embarked down a path of independently writing and recording songs in a variety of genres and pitching his music to publishers. Those crazy days now behind him, he hires “band” members for new projects and primarily flogs his musical wares online and to anyone who will converse with him in public.
Musical Content: He writes economical compositions that often move in harmonic and melodic directions that are unexpected but with a sense of purpose and direction. He believes strongly in the quote by Stravinsky on his homepage that suggests that most music goes on far too long. Suggested listening—“Ice on Fire” and “They Went That-a-Way” (Instrumental demo for his upcoming new album)
Lyrical Content: Often quirky and nostalgic with twists and turns that are sometimes very subtle. Alternatively, he can be brooding and wistful. Suggested listening—“Peter Pan Wakes” (Rock/Pop), "I Dream of Boats” (Ballad), “Lonely Together” (Pop/Country), “Hey Sweet Shirley” (Island Pop)
Education:
He is a University of Ottawa music graduate who studied guitar & composition.
Most Significant to Him
*Recognition of artistic merit from peers and experienced listeners.
Somewhat Significant to Him
*Two songs in rotation on “The Jewel” radio stations (3 years)
*Featured in CBC magazine, “Music Matters” (Nov. 2010)
*Several radio interviews on CHUO & CKCU in Ottawa
*3 songs published in the US country market
*Honorable Mention for, “I Dream of Boats”, Great Lakes Songwriting Contest
Influences
Too many to list but they range from 20th century orchestral composers to the Beatles, Paul Simon and Frank Zappa.
Styles & Influences by Project:
1.) Gomesongs Side A (Publisher Compilation—male/female vocals)
-this is a small sampling of the many songs Terry pitched to publishers...they include combinations of pop, folk/rock and country with the occasional surprise
2.) Gomesongs Side B (Publisher Compilation—male/female vocals)
-yet even more song samples Terry pitched to publishers....they include combinations of pop, folk/rock and country with the occasional surprise
3.) Loose Ends (Studio Album--Vocals by Terry)
-60’s-style, guitar-oriented, moody tunes influenced by the Beatles, Brian Wilson, the Ventures, and early Alice Cooper
4.) Untitled (New Studio Album in the Works)
-instrumental guitar pieces featuring hybrids of jazz/blues/rock that were inspired by vintage movies and television
Terry is a registered member of SOCAN (The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada).