Robert
Sebastian
“My approach to music
is whatever I'm into I just do.”
[Photo
Credit: Audry Deal McEver]
Breaking News: Robert Sebastian
is a busy man. His new single, “Dysnomia” is scheduled for
release any week now. Below is what Robert told me about “Dysnomia”.
“The single
“Dysnomia” while channeling a little Brian Eno is still a modern
rock song. It's very introspective. A little stellar and very human!”
– Robert Sebastian
Along with the new single, Robert will
also be releasing a video documenting the recording session of
“Dysnomia” for SE Electronics.
Robert has also began a podcast, titled
Between
X & Y. Here is what Robert had to say about this
endeavor.
“The podcast
is about music, by two guys who still listen to CDs. It all started
when we decided that our four hour long conversations about music
should be recorded.” – Robert Sebastian
To listen to the first episode of
Between X & Y titled “Ode to 1997”, you can find the
podcast on SOUNDCLOUD,
just click the link, kick back and enjoy, after you finishing reading
this article of course.
Robert Sebastian is a Nashville based
recording artist whose genres have spanned rock, swing, film scores,
and funk. At the age of eleven Robert started teaching himself to
play drums, bass, guitar, and keyboard. Since then he has played
alongside Michael McDonald,
and has performed in venues such as the Sands
Showroom at the Venetian Las
Vegas.
In 2014 Robert released “Pistol”, a
groovy rock song with funk and an infectious horn section. “Pistol”
has a five star rating on iTunes. Once you listen to it you will see
why. It is a phenomenal song with great lyrics and the instrumentals
are fabulous. Here is an excerpt of a review.
“This is a
great 90s style rock-n-roll song. I love the use of the horns. The
stylish bass licks…” [Source: iTunes]
Before “Pistol” Robert released his
first EP titled I Thought it was Spring. The EP contains seven
songs of mostly original big band tunes, it also has a five star
rating on iTunes.
Robert is currently in the studio
working on a new album that is set to release in 2017. The single
“Dysnomia,” a rock song, is due out anytime now.
[Photo
Credit: Audry Deal McEver]
Robert was born
with a genetic disorder called NF2 that causes tumors to grow in his
central nervous system, and has taken much of his vision and hearing.
He was featured on the local news, WSMV News Channel 4 here in
Nashville talking about it.
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Robert is an activity member of his
community, focusing and donating his time to the Children’s Tumor
Foundation which advocates for research and awareness for NF2 and its
sister disorders. Robert Sebastian was recently featured on the
summer edition of NF News (written by the Children's Tumor
Foundation) in a review of his performance at the NF Forum in
Nashville, Tennessee. Robert was honored to also be the keynote
speaker for the evening and share his music with a wonderful
community. To view the online version of the newsletter, click here.
Robert recently shared his story and
experience living with NF2 in NF2:
Our Journeys, a collection of inspirational life stories by
people with NF2.
Robert along with Michael MacDonald
have put on two benefit concerts to date that have raised about
$48,000 altogether for this cause. For more information on NF visit
the Children’s Tumor Foundation
and see how you can help.
[Photo
Credit: Audry Deal McEver]
I ask Robert where he liked to go in
Nashville and what he did outside of his music. He informed me he
enjoy going anywhere with a great cappuccino or good cocktails. He
likes going to his friend’s art shows and live performances. He
also enjoys spending time with his family and girlfriend.
Robert states that he’s most
definitely a dog person. He shares custody of Gimli, with his
parents. Gimli is a Chorkie which is a Yorkshire terrier - Chihuahua
mix, who enjoys attacking people's feet.
When I asked Robert what his favorite
sport and team was he replied.
“I love
baseball and my favorite team is the Boston Red Sox. I was born just
north of Boston and live there until I was nine. To this day I still
don't feel like a southerner. I did however really get into the
Predators playing for the Stanley Cup this year.” – Robert
Sebastian
To make sure you
do not miss the release of “Dysnomia”, Robert’s new single and
the accompanying video follow him on one of the below social media
sites and check out his website frequently.
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