Kingston’s Underground Creative Series: Curt Sproule
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Kingston Live
Author:
Virginia Maria Photography
Talented Kingston musician and songwriter, Curt Sproule, has been on a remarkable journey.
From his early introduction to rock music to his current focus on collaborative recording projects, Curt's passion for creating unique and captivating music has been unwavering. In this installment, we will delve into Curt's music career, his writing process, and his plans for further exploration in the creative scene.
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[PARTICIPANTS (Covers Project) The Doors cover featuring Curt Sproule on Guitar, Ricky Brant on Organ & Bass and Shawn Gall on vocals.]
Curt's love for music began at a young age when his father exposed him to iconic rock bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and The Who. These influential artists sparked a deep connection within Curt, igniting his desire to pursue a career in music.
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[JAR OF STARS (Short Instrumentals project) a creative challenge to write songs that were only one minute, would have carved out sections, with a beginning and an end. This approach was inspired by his 'Riff Bank' video series.]
Self-taught and driven by his desire to write songs, Curt delved into learning power chords, barre chords, and basic chord structures from bands like Nirvana, Silverchair, and The Smashing Pumpkins. With time, he gained the confidence to share his original compositions with his musician friends, who were impressed and excited about his songs. At the age of 16, Curt co-founded the band Beautiful Inferno with Mike Brown (Days of Thieves, Suns of Static) & Andrew Tuijtel (Beat up Trucks). After dedicating 10 years to writing and performing with bands, Curt has been focusing on collaborative recording projects for the past 5 years.
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[CLOUD STUDY (International Collaborations) ‘On Hallowed Ground’ features the lyrics of Anabel Backes from Germany on vocals, while Curt wrote the music, recorded the guitar, bass and synth.]
Curt's diverse musical influences and his penchant for writing songs that didn't fit within his existing bands led him to create various side projects. Over the years, he has collaborated with friends, former bandmates, and fellow musicians within the community. Additionally, Curt had the opportunity to work with talented vocalists from Italy, Germany, and Chile, expanding his horizons and exposing him to new audiences and ideas. By identifying songs that complement each other and share commonalities, Curt curates unique sonic identities for each project. His creative process involves compiling lists of potential song and project names, providing a constant source of inspiration.
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[SEVERAL DEVILS (Rap-Rock project) influenced by the Nu Metal era, this project was a fun way to create aggressive and energetic songs. This one features Kingston's own S-Cape Artist (Cory Pritchard)]
After dedicating ten years to writing and performing with bands, Curt is now gearing up for an exciting new phase in his musical career. In 2024, he plans to explore the path of a content creator, focusing on creating short-form content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Building upon the success of his "Riff Bank" video series, Curt aims to enhance the production value of his content. His upcoming projects include guitar playthrough videos, humorous music-related content, reviews, and promotional videos for his radio show “Stomping Grounds” on CJAI 101.3.
Additionally, Curt intends to collaborate with local guitar builders, offering demonstration videos and promoting their brands. With improved equipment and lighting, he aims to produce high-quality content that resonates with his audience. While he plans to step back from other projects in 2024, Curt will embark on a collaborative video performance project with a former band, revisiting their old songs and filming performance videos.
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[STOMPING GROUNDS (Amherst island radio 101.3fm) “On this episode of ‘Stomping Grounds’ I was joined by the very talented multifaceted local artist and musician, Liam Mills. We discuss our influences, the creative process, and our unique musical journeys with plenty of relatable view points for our fellow musicians and useful insight to young aspiring musicians.”]
Curt Sproule's musical journey is a testament to his unwavering passion for creating music. From his early exposure to rock music to his current focus on collaborative recording projects, Curt's dedication and talent shine through in every endeavor. As he looks towards the future, Curt is excited to explore the realm of content creation, sharing his music and creativity with a wider audience. Keep an eye out for Curt Sproule as he continues to captivate listeners with his unique musical offerings.
Connect with Curt Sproule: web link Posted: Jan 18, 2024
From his early introduction to rock music to his current focus on collaborative recording projects, Curt's passion for creating unique and captivating music has been unwavering. In this installment, we will delve into Curt's music career, his writing process, and his plans for further exploration in the creative scene.
web link
[PARTICIPANTS (Covers Project) The Doors cover featuring Curt Sproule on Guitar, Ricky Brant on Organ & Bass and Shawn Gall on vocals.]
Curt's love for music began at a young age when his father exposed him to iconic rock bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and The Who. These influential artists sparked a deep connection within Curt, igniting his desire to pursue a career in music.
web link
[JAR OF STARS (Short Instrumentals project) a creative challenge to write songs that were only one minute, would have carved out sections, with a beginning and an end. This approach was inspired by his 'Riff Bank' video series.]
Self-taught and driven by his desire to write songs, Curt delved into learning power chords, barre chords, and basic chord structures from bands like Nirvana, Silverchair, and The Smashing Pumpkins. With time, he gained the confidence to share his original compositions with his musician friends, who were impressed and excited about his songs. At the age of 16, Curt co-founded the band Beautiful Inferno with Mike Brown (Days of Thieves, Suns of Static) & Andrew Tuijtel (Beat up Trucks). After dedicating 10 years to writing and performing with bands, Curt has been focusing on collaborative recording projects for the past 5 years.
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[CLOUD STUDY (International Collaborations) ‘On Hallowed Ground’ features the lyrics of Anabel Backes from Germany on vocals, while Curt wrote the music, recorded the guitar, bass and synth.]
Curt's diverse musical influences and his penchant for writing songs that didn't fit within his existing bands led him to create various side projects. Over the years, he has collaborated with friends, former bandmates, and fellow musicians within the community. Additionally, Curt had the opportunity to work with talented vocalists from Italy, Germany, and Chile, expanding his horizons and exposing him to new audiences and ideas. By identifying songs that complement each other and share commonalities, Curt curates unique sonic identities for each project. His creative process involves compiling lists of potential song and project names, providing a constant source of inspiration.
web link
[SEVERAL DEVILS (Rap-Rock project) influenced by the Nu Metal era, this project was a fun way to create aggressive and energetic songs. This one features Kingston's own S-Cape Artist (Cory Pritchard)]
After dedicating ten years to writing and performing with bands, Curt is now gearing up for an exciting new phase in his musical career. In 2024, he plans to explore the path of a content creator, focusing on creating short-form content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Building upon the success of his "Riff Bank" video series, Curt aims to enhance the production value of his content. His upcoming projects include guitar playthrough videos, humorous music-related content, reviews, and promotional videos for his radio show “Stomping Grounds” on CJAI 101.3.
Additionally, Curt intends to collaborate with local guitar builders, offering demonstration videos and promoting their brands. With improved equipment and lighting, he aims to produce high-quality content that resonates with his audience. While he plans to step back from other projects in 2024, Curt will embark on a collaborative video performance project with a former band, revisiting their old songs and filming performance videos.
web link
[STOMPING GROUNDS (Amherst island radio 101.3fm) “On this episode of ‘Stomping Grounds’ I was joined by the very talented multifaceted local artist and musician, Liam Mills. We discuss our influences, the creative process, and our unique musical journeys with plenty of relatable view points for our fellow musicians and useful insight to young aspiring musicians.”]
Curt Sproule's musical journey is a testament to his unwavering passion for creating music. From his early exposure to rock music to his current focus on collaborative recording projects, Curt's dedication and talent shine through in every endeavor. As he looks towards the future, Curt is excited to explore the realm of content creation, sharing his music and creativity with a wider audience. Keep an eye out for Curt Sproule as he continues to captivate listeners with his unique musical offerings.
Connect with Curt Sproule: web link Posted: Jan 18, 2024
In this Article Artist(s)
Curt Sproule,
KaKaow,
Cory Pritchard, participants, Jar of Stars, Cloud Study, Several Devils
