Biography
WILTON SAID... BIO, HISTORY, CONTACTS AND LINKS
Wilton Said... likes to write lyrical topics which explore the places which others may find a little dark. This can range from the homicidal school shootings in "No Other Way" off of 1999's release "World up my Ass", the follow me like sheep fashion rant of "The Gap", off of 2001's release "Broken", through to the public self confession of "The Telling" of off 2004's "The Butterfly Plague". His most recent release titled "The View" (2006) takes a look at topics that we can all relate to but don't necessarily want to. The struggle to find an identity so we may fit in as heard in "Pretty". The lust for control and domination to soothe our own weaknesses in "A Family Affair". The struggles with addictions and deceit brought to light in "Merry go Round". "The Empty Sky" with it's theme of coming to terms with hopeless situations.
Musically, WILTON SAID...'s style can be referenced back to his experiences of classic art rock artists such as Kate Bush, Queen, Peter Gabriel, Supertramp, and (older) Genesis. More recent inspired contributions range from A Perfect Circle with their release "13 Steps", David Bowie's 2002 release "Heathen" and Radiohead's "O.K. Computer". All have added inspiration to the rich eclectic texture of his music and to his strong baritone vocals.
While Wilton's past studio and live experiences has had an assortment of musicians backing him up, his current and most stable line up consists of the textural stylings of Guitarist Chris Reid, the groove and grounded Bass playing of Frank Heisler, and the subtle yet intricate Drumming of Richard Rizzo.
WILTON SAID..., who holds a Degree in Musical Composition from York University, has been performing in the G.T.A. promoting his various CD's through live shows, interviews. For more information regarding future shows and events, please visit the website at www.wiltonsaid.com.
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Kate Bush, Marillion, Rush, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Yes
Dream Theater, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest
PLUS THESE SITES
NUANCE. A myspace site dedicated to the promotion of Progressive/Art Rock in the G.T.A.
First Bass Music. Official site of Toronto and post Wilton Said... bassist Andrew Buntain.
Prognaut.com. A Progressive Rock site with a fans view.
Left off the dial. A a sight which specializes in musical reviews and info on artists in the mid-Atlantic scenes, Virginia, North Carolina, and DC. They also review artists from other regions such as yours truly.
Artists Play Theater. A multi use artists space in the Toronto area.
Adventures in Plastic Land. A site and radio show for the ELEVATED mind.
Half Past Four. A great Toronto Prog rock band.
Steve Cochrane. A fellow GTA Art Rock indie artist.
1st Impression. Emerson Lake and Palmer Tribute group based in Toronto.
The Last Placid Days of Plenty Another great prog rock band from the Toronto area
Thatradio.com. An internet radio stn based here in Toronto.
La Villa Strangiato. A Progressive Rock Radio show from Ottawa.
Progressive Ears. A great message board for discussions on all things Progressive Rock.
Michael Moore. Your champion and mine for political truth, justice, and.....
Musicicans Clinics of Canada. Need I say more.
Hear Net. A site dedicated to Hearing Health. Something really really really important to musicians and music lovers.
Emsee. The company which makes custom ear plugs.
Coalition for Music Education in Canada. Ensuring all Canadian children have access to music education.
Additional Wilton Said... Sites
Myspace.com, Facebook, Musicfreedom.com, Garageband.com, Audiostreet.net, Soundclick.com, Bandmix.ca, CBC New Music Canada Site, Bandspace.com
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