Deron Reynolds is a producer, keyboardist, singer-songwriter with a diverse background in nearly every musical genre. A classically trained pianist since age 5, he taught himself to play blues and jazz, and has participated in musical projects ranging from world music to experimental electronica to hardcore rock. His current solo project is entitled "The Geminiac,” and the various styles and mood swings in this music definitely reflect his Gemini persona.

Originally from Seattle, WA, Deron has been working professionally in Osaka, Japan for about 7 years now. As a songwriter and arranger, Deron has published songwriting credits on the albums of several major Japanese music stars like Rina Aiuchi and Aika Ohno. As a producer, he has made everything from background DVD music, to drama soundtracks at his home studio in Osaka, using an arsenal of the latest soft-synths and samplers with Pro-Tools for a unique sound sure to capture your imagination.

Bio

Many artists rely heavily on their own musical roots to develop and polish their "voice." These might be considered traditional. On the other hand there are many rebels whose primary purpose seems to be creating chaos in the musical universe. They want to keep the listener off balance. but there are some artists with the capability to sythesize the two extremes and create music that remains melodically pleasing, familiar yet totally fresh and provacative. Deron Reynolds, producer-singer-songwriter, is one of these few.

Whileworking in the music industry in Japan Deron has focused on expanding his musical roots while acquiring the techniques and tools to take track making to the higher level of "sound designer." His keyboard artistry reveals the emotional charge of Debussey and bluesy influence of James Booker or Doctor John with some definite jazzy overtones ala Keith Jarret. But Deron credits the fresh quality of his art to the experience of playing in world music improvisational bands. "That old cliche has new meaning - anything's possible!"

Deron began producing while with Giza Music in Osaka. Giza is the parent label to many well-known Japanese artists suchi as Mai Kuraki and Aiuchi Rina and part of the Being Group whose artists include B'z and Zard. In three years with Giza, Deron wrote nearly 300 songs and was the musical director for three albums, including two for Aika Ohno, a top-selling songwriter in Japan.

During this same time period Deron began collaborating with Tony Grund to create arrangements for Giza artists. This relationship ultimately resulted in the Buddhaphonic production team that developed original tracks defying genre logic: is it hip-hop blues, or techno jazz, or maybe funky electronica?

They were also working together in two bands, Unknown frequency and echostream. Unknown Frequency provided Deron an opportunity to fulfill a life-long dream. The kid who grew up watching the Seattle grunge scene, where nobody wanted keyboards in a band, got to prove his intrument could really "rock."

Building on this experience in the studio and on stage, Deron has created his own production company and label, Blue Orb Productions. he is currently working on his first solo project, "The Geminiac." The music is full of emotional swings, from dark and heavy to light and fulfilling. Deron wonders if his tendency to get bored with any one type of music has produced an almost "two-faced" feel to his songs. But the driving rhythms are testament to his ever evolving production style. Armed with sythesizers, keyboards, Pro-Tools, his musical roots and the experience and know-how of a professional keyboardist, Deron knows there is no limit to his "voice."