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.

Tyler LeVander
LeVander drumming with The Fates, 2012
Background information
Birth nameTyler Michael LeVander
BornDecember 31, 1990
GenresRock, Pop, Metal, Jazz, Electronic, Hip-hop, Film Scores
Occupation(s)Drummer, Composer, Producer
InstrumentsDrums, Piano, Synthesizer
Associated actsBaasick, 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]
With Ethan Brosh[27]
With Ken Yates[28]
With The Fates[29]
With Burn The Fens [30]

Selected album credits (as producer)

MarBar[31]
Greg Oliveras[32]

References

  1. https://twitter.com/baasick
  2. 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
  3. http://berklee.meritpages.com/Tyler-M-Levander/1260716?expand=1884011
  4. http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Tyler+Levander/a/albums.htm
  5. http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/invisible-paradise
  6. http://bravewords.com/news/ethan-brosh-live-the-dream-album-details-revealed-tour-dates-confirmed-with-michael-schenker
  7. http://www.donlappinmusic.com/shows
  8. http://connecticutclub.com/juicy-j-marbar-benny-z-july-24-toads-place-16/
  9. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tyler-levander-mn0002626364/credits
  10. https://lfpress.com/2012/10/31/get-in-the-backseat-with-londons-ken-yates-wednesday
  11. http://www.thecutmagazine.com/2011/12/the-fates/
  12. https://www.TheRealMarBar.com
  13. http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/165126/9
  14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS-ogpV10cM
  15. http://www.davidcassidy.com/fansite/InPrintPages/Web2013Jan27.html
  16. http://davidcassidyfansite.com/ConcertPages/2011April9Pictures.html
  17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwwGi5zRNwo
  18. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5549591/
  19. http://www.futurehits.tv/team/
  20. http://www.soundcloud.com/baasick
  21. http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Blank.html
  22. http://www.TheRealMarBar.com
  23. http://newnameent.com/eventsnype/724-juicy-j-marbar-benny-z/
  24. http://www.webstertheater.com/event/585917-spose-hartford/
  25. http://www.wherevent.com/detail/MarBar-CHRIS-WEBBY-x-MARBAR-x-TOADS-PLACE-NEW-HAVEN-112814
  26. http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/
  27. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-the-dream/id816347755
  28. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-backseat-ep/id814087127
  29. https://www.facebook.com/thefatesmusic
  30. http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/418252
  31. http://www.soundcloud.com/baasick
  32. https://soundcloud.com/gregoliveras/sets/envision-a-world-ep
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