Behind the Synth: Nicholas Semrad and Dan Rouse

Behind the synth showcases the people bringing you Yamaha synthesizers. In this special artist edition Nate chats with Yamaha Artists Nicholas Semrad and Dan Rouse about their experiences playing Gospel music. This rich musical genre has influenced Nicholas and Dan in a myriad of ways. There are lots of interesting complexities in modern Gospel music: unique chord progressions, incredible melodies and powerful lyrics. Additionally, there are differences with the denomination and geographic location. This fascinating conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about Gospel music.

Nicholas Semrad on MODX+

Yamaha Artist Nicholas Semrad is a unique and deeply musical keyboardist. The sounds he creates are engaging and interesting, but it all comes down to how he plays those sounds. His melodic lines come alive due to a mastery of pitch bend, and his solid harmonic sense comes from a deep study of jazz, soul, funk and gospel. This is why musicians like Cory Henry, Mark Guiliana and KNOWER call on Nick to add his special vibe to their music. In addition to his playing, he is a great sound designer creating sounds for MONTAGE, MODX and the YC Series.

Check out the video below and get to know a little more about Nicholas Semrad and what he digs about MODX+:

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