manic_pakyaw + Musician in Toronto, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

I have been playing in different bands for years, and have been writing and composing lyrics and song structures too. I strive to be unique (aren't we all), but anything that would fit my personality and musical taste, I would like to give it a shot! Looking for a band and members I can connect with through music and just merely navigating through life. :)

Any type of music as long as I can bring in the best "groove" I can think of in our songs and material. I am also open to collaborate and experiment with different artists to come up with "art" that represents us all.

I also have some some recording gear and a bit knowledgeable with recording and digital musical output (facebook/youtube/ live streaming with decent quality).

Screen name:

manic_pakyaw

Member since:

Jul 16 2025

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

OMA
Thundercat
Louis Cole
Childish Gambino
The Roots
The Police
Beduoin Soundclash
The Mars Volta
Erykah Badu
Jill Scott
Bob Marley and the Wailers
Ginger Root
Geordie Greep
New Order
The Cure
Sakanaction (Japan)
Frederic (Japan)
Tricot (Japan)

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Moderate

Drums:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

Electronic Music:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

*Bacchus - Japan 4 String Bass
*Riverhead - 5 String Bass
*Partscaster Electric Guitar
*old drum set (kinda trash sounding, but still works for me at the moment)
*a guitar amp
*a bass amp
*a keyboard amp
*a bunch of guitar and bass effect pedals
*a handful of Yamaha 80s toy lo-fi synths
*Teenage Engineering Pocket Synth
*M-Audio midi keys and pads
*Focusrite 18i8 and M-Audio Profire 2626 (total of 12 xlr channels inputs)
*Reaper DAW and some free plugins

MUSIC