10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity

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10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity

Nothing bothers Derek Jordan more than people surrendering to conformity and undermining their ability to control their own lives. Embracing your individuality is the core message throughout his music. The songs in "Identity" address several character-shaping themes such as the need for acceptance and love in "War with Your Love" and longing desire for significance in "Geronimo". The first track of the album, "Goodbye Jupiter", reflects on the struggle to live your life in the present instead of the past.

"This is about being an individual and shutting the door on conformity. Every one of the ten songs on the album relate to who you are and what you think of yourself. People tend to struggle with deciding on who they really are. Today, with all of the billboards, tv shows, and lame gossip magazines, it is hard to decipher what makes you you," says Derek. "Really everything begins in the mind. You can control it and you can own it. That's what I'm after."

Derek has had firsthand experience battling the pressures of conformity. In 2004, he packed his bags and moved from his hometown, Pittsburgh, PA, to Chicago, IL, to double major in marketing and real estate at DePaul University. He earned honorable grades while watching his musical aspirations slip away to a point he couldn't withstand. He didn't quit school. Instead he graduated with excellent grades and took off for the west coast in June 2007. After a brief stint with rock band, Scarlet Sun, Derek embarked on a solo career. He began feverishly composing songs when he was enlightened with the idea of recording his first full-length album. Derek utilized the internet by finding a couple musicians over MySpace and producer/engineer Ryan Dennison of Recording Studios Los Angeles. The result became "Identity".

About Derek Jordan
Born and raised in "Steel Town", Pittsburgh, PA, Derek began playing guitar at age 11. His most predominant musical influences are Led Zeppelin, Chris Cornell, Stone Temple Pilots, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. He loves fusing a variety of styles into his songs, including blues rock solos, System of a Down riffs, modern rockabilly progressions, and Eddie Veder-like alternative rock vocals.
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    Dave Modisette
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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/10 20:50:13 (permalink)
    Looks more like spam than a thread starter.

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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/10 20:54:53 (permalink)
    spam with an identity crisis.
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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/10 20:56:38 (permalink)
    *nods* Dave.. probably also does a line in media converters as a sideline..lol

    the page it links you to.. did make me laugh of who should / shouldn't listen to the music....bottom line is they should be thankful for listeners who like their work REGARDLESS of who they are..
    post edited by Fog - 2009/02/10 21:02:41
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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/10 21:07:23 (permalink)
    So, this is an album done by an 11 year-oild? Hmmmmmm

     
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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/10 21:35:10 (permalink)
    Heart breaker/Heartbreak hotel - Dredd Zeppelin

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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/11 03:39:44 (permalink)
    Steve how many 11 year olds do you know that have finished college? hehe

    obviously there are a few child geniuses , but they are rare.
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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/11 06:01:25 (permalink)

    Actually, spam aside, it would make for a great thread topic I reckon.

    We did top 5 albums/live albums somewhere else so why not do a 10 songs and why thang - I think I might start such a thread shortly...

    When I've found 10 such tunes, that is.

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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/11 15:50:52 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: sthprk


    Derek has had firsthand experience battling the pressures of conformity. In 2004, he packed his bags and moved from his hometown, Pittsburgh, PA, to Chicago, IL, to double major in marketing and real estate at DePaul University


    So, a failed estate agent has a message for us all - God help us.............

    EDIT: Went to Degsy's site, too much infomation and cod psychology mate, a bit of mystery never did any harm, let the listeners work out the message for themselves.....
    post edited by The Kiosk Project - 2009/02/11 16:07:12


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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/11 16:53:36 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Mod Bod

    Looks more like spam than a thread starter.


    Blimey, smells like spam and tastes like spam too....this can mean only one thing!



    This is what happens when you put yer mum in charge of the marketing spend.

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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/11 17:02:11 (permalink)
    So, this is an album done by an 11 year-oild?


    No, he started playing when he was 11 (clearly stated).
    So did I.
    But I'm probably not as good as him no matter what age he is today.
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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/11 17:13:21 (permalink)
    10 songs and why


    She Loves You - First song that made me ache to be a musician
    Get Off My Cloud - One of the first songs I learned to play on guitar
    Sunshine of Your Love - first song I palyed on bass guitar - filled in for sick bass player at my junior prom
    I'm a Loser - Just how I felt about my ability to play guitar, not the bass, guitar
    Have a Little Faith In Me - Just cuz I'm a loser, I can be good/better
    Silver Thunderbird - reminds me of "my old man behind the wheel"
    We Can Work It Out - We never did, but we tried. Now I don't have to. I have the perfect relationship.
    Grade 9 - I still fell like that dork from time to time
    Perfect Love - that is what I have today
    Imagine - the possibilities

    Recent favorite line from a song: "I'm so broke, I can't even pay atttention".
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    RE: 10 Songs That Make Up Your Identity 2009/02/12 00:56:18 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Jonbouy


    ORIGINAL: Mod Bod

    Looks more like spam than a thread starter.


    Blimey, smells like spam and tastes like spam too....this can mean only one thing!



    This is what happens when you put yer mum in charge of the marketing spend.

    LOL!

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