my profile
Pnapper
Seattle, WA United States
- last active:
- about 1 year ago
- last update:
- about 1 year ago
- member for:
- about 1 year
contact
- Home page:
- www.patricknapper.com
- AOL Instant Messenger:
- Private
- MSN:
- Private
- Skype:
- Private
- ICQ:
- Private
- other IM client:
- Private
- Private
- Time Zone
- Pacific Time (US & Canada)
my biography
Patrick Napper (aka Pnapper) is a dynamic vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and DJ from the Pacific Northwest. Drawing upon a wide palette of influences ranging from pop, rock, soul, electronic and jazz, his music is sonically rich and diverse.
As a musician, producer, and DJ Patrick combines his top-notch production skills with his talents on vocals, trumpet, keyboards, and percussion while spinning down-tempo jazz and funky house to create a sophisticated lounge groove when he performs live. Patrick has taken his sound from Seattle to NYC to L.A. and many places in between to rave reviews.
As a songwriter Napper frequently pairs brutally honest and moving poetry with soaring, evocative melodies and lush arrangements. This lyrical intimacy has become one of Patrick's personal and professional hallmarks. His debut solo effort "Separation" and weekly live appearances have garnered him praise as one of the best male vocalists and songwriters in the Pacific Northwest.
As a Board Member of the Sustainable Style Foundation Napper is committed to educating himself, the music industry, and the general public about sustainability and it’s applicability to the many facets of music creation, recording and performance. From Bio-Diesel tour buses to guitars made of sustainably harvested wood and more, SSF is an amazing vehicle to spread the word to the masses through pop-culture.
Growing up, Patrick was surrounded by music in all facets of his life; at home, at school and at play. His father, also a musician, listened to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and loved a variety of jazz as well. From that love of jazz evolved Patrick's first performances; he played trumpet throughout school. The trumpet masters of Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, along with Dad's passion for early rock, were an imprint for Patrick's inspiration in the years to come.
After playing with "Sixty Cycle Hum" (an alternative rock band) in Seattle for many years (appearing at venues such as the Hard Rock in Las Vegas and The Viper Room in Los Angeles), Patrick made the decision to go solo, though still intrigued to collaborate with others when the time was right. Being a talented multi-instrumentalist and producer, Napper wrote, performed and recorded every instrument on his debut album “Separation”.
Today, Patrick continues to absorb inspiration from all directions. Listening to Outkast, Tool, Thievery Corporation and The Commodores in one day is a common occurrence. Just as these superstar artists cannot be pooled into one genre, neither can Patrick. The expression of who he is through his music can be all things to all people, and he does not hold back one ounce of himself. Combining a depth of true emotion with a wealth of musical talent he creates his own sound.
my influences
Theivery Corporation, Bjork, Queens Of The Stone Age, Eagles Of Death Metal, Arctic Monkeys, The Fratellis, The Bravery, Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Tom Petty, Z.Z. Top, David Bowie, LCD Sound System, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Love and Rockets, The Cure, Dzihan and Kamien
my comments
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iamthereforeiam |
about 1 year ago
- Thank you very much.
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arkana |
about 1 year ago
- waiting for more of your songs. we went to theivery corp. and bjoerk... yours hans
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Mindmovie |
about 1 year ago
- I know I like "You Know You Like It" - nice dancefloor tune and I guess the kid's will like it too. Thanks for adding me and greetings from Duesseldorf
