Tyler LeVander
Tyler LeVander (also known as Baasick)[1] is an American session drummer, film composer and producer. LeVander attended Wilton High School[2] in Wilton, Connecticut, and is a scholarship recipient and alumnus of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] There, he studied under Rod Morgenstein, Casey Scheuerell, Mike Mangini and Kenwood Dennard.
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LeVander drumming with The Fates, 2012 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Tyler Michael LeVander |
Born | December 31, 1990 |
Genres | Rock, Pop, Metal, Jazz, Electronic, Hip-hop, Film Scores |
Occupation(s) | Drummer, Composer, Producer |
Instruments | Drums, Piano, Synthesizer |
Associated acts | Baasick, The Fates, A.J. Gundell, Craig J. Snider, Ken Yates, Ethan Brosh, Ben Levin Group, Arthur Lipner, Don Lappin, April Kry, Pat Lattin, Zee, MarBar, Greg Oliveras |
An accomplished studio recording and live drummer, LeVander has toured or recorded with acts including David Cassidy, Ethan Brosh, Ben Levin Group, Ken Yates, Don Lappin, Arthur Lipner, Juicy J and The Fates.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
LeVander has performed internationally, at venues including the Hammersmith Apollo,[13] the MGM Grand Garden Arena[14] and the Superstar Theater.[15][16]
In 2011, LeVander co-wrote and recorded Drama Dropout, The Fates' debut EP produced by Craig J. Snider. He appeared in a music video for The Fates' song "Miss America" alongside internet personality Meekakitty.[17]
LeVander is an active film composer,[18] and is the producer for multiple musical artists, including Zee, MarBar and Greg Oliveras.
LeVander is listed as a post-production and mastering engineer for Future Hits Music, a co-publisher of Spirit Music Group.[19]
With MarBar
LeVander produces, records and performs with CT rapper MarBar under the pseudonym Baasick.[20] With MarBar, he has toured prolifically, performing with artists including Juicy J, Kid Ink, Chris Webby, Apathy, and Spose.[21][22][23][24][25]
Discography
Selected album appearances (as drummer)
- With Ben Levin Group[26]
- Departure (2009)
- Pulse of a Nation (2010)
- Invisible Paradise (2012)
- With Ethan Brosh[27]
- Live The Dream (2014)
- The Backseat EP (2011)
- Drama Dropout EP (2011)
- Princess of China (Single) (2011)
- Last Friday Night (Single) (2011)
- Skyscraper (Single) (2011)
- With Burn The Fens [30]
- Crown (2002)
Selected album credits (as producer)
- Lighters EP (2013)
- Droppleganger (2014)
- Envision A World EP (2014)
References
- https://twitter.com/baasick
- http://www.fultonhistory.com/Process%20small/Newspapers/Newspapers%20%20Out%20of%20NY/Wilton%20CT.%20Bulletin/Wilton%20CT%20%20Bulletin%201999%20Grayscale.pdf/Wilton%20CT%20%20Bulletin%201999%20Grayscale%20-%200768.pdf
- http://berklee.meritpages.com/Tyler-M-Levander/1260716?expand=1884011
- http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Tyler+Levander/a/albums.htm
- http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/invisible-paradise
- http://bravewords.com/news/ethan-brosh-live-the-dream-album-details-revealed-tour-dates-confirmed-with-michael-schenker
- http://www.donlappinmusic.com/shows
- http://connecticutclub.com/juicy-j-marbar-benny-z-july-24-toads-place-16/
- http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tyler-levander-mn0002626364/credits
- https://lfpress.com/2012/10/31/get-in-the-backseat-with-londons-ken-yates-wednesday
- http://www.thecutmagazine.com/2011/12/the-fates/
- https://www.TheRealMarBar.com
- http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/165126/9
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS-ogpV10cM
- http://www.davidcassidy.com/fansite/InPrintPages/Web2013Jan27.html
- http://davidcassidyfansite.com/ConcertPages/2011April9Pictures.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwwGi5zRNwo
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5549591/
- http://www.futurehits.tv/team/
- http://www.soundcloud.com/baasick
- http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Blank.html
- http://www.TheRealMarBar.com
- http://newnameent.com/eventsnype/724-juicy-j-marbar-benny-z/
- http://www.webstertheater.com/event/585917-spose-hartford/
- http://www.wherevent.com/detail/MarBar-CHRIS-WEBBY-x-MARBAR-x-TOADS-PLACE-NEW-HAVEN-112814
- http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-the-dream/id816347755
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-backseat-ep/id814087127
- https://www.facebook.com/thefatesmusic
- http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/418252
- http://www.soundcloud.com/baasick
- https://soundcloud.com/gregoliveras/sets/envision-a-world-ep