SYSTEM MUSIC
Who We Are
Thanks for checking out "SYSTEM," by John Thomas Oaks and J. Vincent Harris! The MACRO concept of "SYSTEM" is a musical project of high energy, original hit songs that focus within different fundamental bodies of knowledge, or systems, that a student may encounter in her course of study from elementary through high school, and even basic courses in college. Our first of hopefully many albums, “SYSTEM—THE BODY” musicalizes circulatory, skeletal, digestive, muscular, nerve, respiratory, and other prominent body systems.
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Presently, we are in process of recording each song in full to the highest modern production standards. Once a song is mastered to the highest production value (radio ready), our plan is to produce a video to correlate with each song in a way that will support learning and RETAINING the knowledge therein.
vince harris
30+ years experience performing ALL musical styles from beginning to present day. Enjoys the art of collaboration and producing excellence for each situation. Masters in Music University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Middle and High School Band Director/ Percussion Coordinator at one of largest schools in Tennessee, where he developed and taught curriculum for entire percussion program. Known for excellence in jazz, latin, funk and fusion. Performed drums/percussion for various recordings, performances, and with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Prolific arranger and composer of percussion music and instrumental ensembles including voice. Currently touring the globe with THE Highwaymen tribute band and performing with various jazz groups.
john thomas oaks
Multi instrumentalist and multi-genre composer and performing artist. Received a degree in Jazz and Studio Music from the University of Tennessee Knoxville under the guidance of Jerry Coker and Donald Brown. His resume is extensive and spans styles within gospel, pop, rock, country, bluegrass, jazz, and Broadway.
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