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Marcel, drummer, and producer of BEYOND THE SUN has put together a show that has specific themes for seasonal performances and can be customized as well for special events. Their music is from their recordings, some original and many classic jazz sounds, sometimes during bigger shows and upon request, they are using special lighting and multimedia video during their performance; it makes a BEYOND THE SUN show an exciting audience experience.
About Marcel:
Recording Artist and Motivational Speaker, Producer, Drummer, Composer
Marcel P. Blanchet
While studying at Berklee College of Music, he became involved in and studied Commercial Jingle writing. He began working with the television station WJAR TV 10 in Providence Rhode Island, writing jingle and news intros, and recording commercial spots. This led him down the road to recording drums and percussion for others, including touring and playing drums in the Broadway shows, Ain't Misbehavin ', Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat and ElJohn a Tribute to Elvis. After moving to Florida and getting involved with CBS and the Miami sound in the early 1980s, he started recording and performing with CBS recording artist, Richard Williams, and MCA recording artist Tony Chance. Working with Eddie Fisher, the Ink Spots, The Platters, and playing shows, night clubs, concert halls, and going on the road touring with many touring acts and shows. Marcel landed in Nashville, Tennessee, where he continued recording jingles, Radio and TV commercials soundtracks, and production music used in documentaries and corporate presentations and started to work with SONY Tree Productions, I was recording for songwriters who wanted to land their own recording deals". Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville, works include Brooks & Dunn, Lee Ann Womack, Blake Shelton, and many others.
Marcel is now in demand as a drum clinician motivational speaker.
Endorsed by SPAUN drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Amedia Hand Hammered Turkish Cymbals, PEACE drums and percussion, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Prentice Practice Pads, and Billdidit Coady Clutch. Marcel is known as an expert in the field, he demonstrates new drum and percussion products and uses his drumming skills to motivate his audiences to keep on striving for greater accomplishments. Sharing his story and lessons learned with audiences of all ages strengthens attitudes and helps build creativity.
- Screen name:
- Marcel_Drums
- Member since:
- May 25 2011
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
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Maiden Voyage
Maiden Voyage
