MUSIC4MELANCHOLY: PHIL ATKINSON IN FAMOUS BAND

Infamous aka. Blue Eyes Phil Atkinson

is one of the Primary artists on the forefront of the 831 music scene. Promoting local hip-hop shows but cultivating himself into an artist you out there need to pay attention to. he is a Game changer. Phil has been promoting several local shows in the 831 S.C. at such venues as Blue Lagoon, Catalyst, The Civic of Santa Cruz. in his stomping grounds and what has cultivated his " Golden State " sound and it is Gold. Phil s music and formative years started here when he was a kid he would sing looking at Micheal Jackson. as his early teens he started rapping and purchased his first beat machine started making beats creating music with his friend Chris Rene' creating beats and rhymes from scratch no sampling over kill which is so prevalent and standard in music these days.

Phil took time off and moved from his hometown of Santa Cruz to Portland, Oregon to pursue a semi-football career. "I wasn't doing music at the time." but an injured ankle put him out of commission when moved back to Santa Cruz that's when his desire for for music started back up again.

He started practicing guitar for 2 1/2 years ago ( acoustic) and playing the piano a year and a half ago and experimenting with Garage Band making beats, making beats from scratch and not sampling. Infamous band with Phil at the forefront Ryan Schofield-MC, Larry Brooks-Drummer, Eric Opie-Bass Player, Dan Beasley-Lead Guitar. What he would What he would like to see is his to produce his music and transpose his music yo a live band backing which innovative. His new projects and songs I got to have the pleasure of seeing live Phil was a performer at The Chris Rene' Homecoming concert and he performed " My Mustang" " you know that has always been my favorite car, it's the poor mans Ferrari ." I was in the audience dancing to it and it sparked my interest to ask Phil to be my first featured artist.

When speaking to him about his music you can see the true passion he has for it he is making 2012 the year to focus on his music solely.

Phils aspirations are to perform on a world wide platform and out reach to as many fans. I see this for him with drive he lights up when speaking about his music his dreams will materialize for him.

The songs I chose to review are " Golden State" and " Love Song"

Golden State is Phil paying homage to his home state stating he is from Cali " SC" to be matter of fact. This is a song when your gonna invite your friends for a party and bbq and chill out to the Santa Cruz breeze.

Love Song- Was one phil referred me to it is truly original I see the skill of his artistry and I love this song.

The songs I chose to review are " Golden State" and " Love Song"

Love Song- Was one phil referred me to it is truly original I see the skill of his artistry and I love this song.

You can find his music and check him out on Reverbnation