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ARTIST INFORMATION:
Gary Dussiaume is better known as: "DUCE - The Songwriter".


‘Duce’ writes original songs in genres ranging from Pop/Rock/Ballad/Soft Rock/New Country to Rap-Reggae/etc. and then single-handedly records, arranges and produces his own demos in his fully-equipped studio.


"Songwriting is Duce’s way of expressing what's in his heart, mind, and soul! … songwriting is a 'reflex', not a choice!"


DUCE's songwriting specialty is 'lyrics'. He is able to capture in lyrical form, the emotions that one encounters in life. His songs always capture one particular 'frozen moment' in time. It just happens to be couched in melody and rhyme.


DUCE believes that intimacy and relevance are essential between the listener and the songwriter. That is why people identify with DUCE's music - no matter who sings it! DUCE's goal is to have the listener caressed by the music, then motivated by the words to call upon experiences, feelings and imagination in order to make the song their own.


DUCE’s GOALS:
1. To license his original songs and compositions to: singers/artists, music producers, record labels, film and television, and music publishers. 2. To be a ‘songwriter/producer/composer/lyricist for hire’.


INSTRUMENTATION:
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Vocals
  • Full Studio: PC-based recording/producing specialist.


BIOGRAPHY:

ACHIEVEMENTS:
  • International publishing deal with PEER SOUTHERN
  • Licensing deal on the AXE record label
  • International publishing deal with NEECE RECORDS PUBLISHING
  • Licensing deal on the NEECE RECORDS label
  • CBC Telefest Short Films
  • Original musical theatre creator of TaKaru – The Pop Musical (libretto, music and lyrics) performed by the LEP Theatre Company
  • Various music and songs for commercials and jingles
  • Various soundscapes for websites, short films and theatrical productions
  • National and International Touring
  • Gary (DUCE) Dussiaume NOW owns Neece Records Publishing (SOCAN).
Although DUCE considers himself a songwriter; a "tunesmith". He is in fact a quadruple threat. He is a multi-talented instrumentalist (guitars and keyboards). A trained vocalist and front-man. A sought-after producer/arranger. A PC-based recording specialist. In fact, his last album, 'TaKaru' was entirely composed on a Mac! And he also writes his songs in both English and French! He has performed both as a solo artist and as a front-man for several groups. He has toured and performed in many parts of Canada and Europe, including France (Nice, the French Riviera and Paris), Corsica, Italy, Germany and Switzerland.


WEBSITE (Sample Music):
http://www.songsations.com




More than sixty of DUCE’s most popular original songs are available for download and listening in a variety of genres. These were created to be ‘demonstration recordings’ only, not finished product, so that artists will feel free to alter the songs to make them “their own”! License details are fully available on the website.


CONTACT INFO:

GARY (DUCE) DUSSIAUME
545 Kontola Road, RR2
WAHNAPITAE, Ontario
P0M 3C0 Canada
Tel.: 705 - 694 - DUCE (3823)
Fax.: 705 - 694 - 3823
Emails: nrp@sympatico.ca
ducethesongwriter@sympatico.ca
info@songsations.com


DISCOGRAPHY:
  • I Love Your Eyes
  • Here Comes The Rush
  • You're Something Else
  • U.S. Lady
  • Wings On The Heart
  • Frozen Moments
  • Pour Le Moment (French)
  • Des Ailes Sur Le Coeur (French)
  • TaKaru - The Pop Rock Opera (The Album).


PRESS REVIEWS and INDUSTRY ‘BUZZ’ about ‘DUCE’:
"I just love your music! Great songs! These are some of the best lyrics I have ever heard!"

Neil Strauss, Rolling Stone Magazine (Rock Critic) and The New York Times (Journalist).


"Truly versatile music, from mainstream pop and rock to country to rap-reggae. Something for everyone!"

Desmond Maley, The Sudbury Star.


"TaKaru (the play and the album) is well worth seeing and hearing! An unprecedented look at utopia. Gary (DUCE) Dussiaume tackles some vast themes in his music - the paradoxes of paradise, creation, human relationships, love lost, love found, love missed - with great success. 'A living video!' Watching and listening to it is entirely a joy! Visually - an enchanting spectacle! Your eyes cannot believe what you are hearing! Dussiaume demonstrates a most impressive skill as a song-writer!"

Sean Farnel, The Star.


"DUCE is a veritable musical spectacle! A dream come true! A must hear! His performance works are sold-out every night for a very good reason ... his music is inspirational!" "A truly brilliant lyricist!"

Keith Lacey, Northern Life


"We know what Duce is writing about! Do you?? His lyrics are sexy and sensual ... but you gotta really pay attention. Very intense and personal moments of love and even lust." "Absolutely original!" Duce IS "Something Else"!

Simone Natala, Jack Frost Publications, New York.


"Duce's music takes a musical look beyond the stars into a future we can only hope for! A once-in-a-lifetime, unique and memorable musical experience! Gary Dussiaume's music is way ahead of its time!"

"Where most pop music scratches the surface, the music of DUCE touches the soul!"

Robert Perreault, CJMX Radio.


"DUCE is a true musical extravaganza! A state-of-the-art demo catalogue! Radio-ready songs! Absolutely awesome! Each song is a story unto itself!"

Rick Malo and Bill James, CHNO Radio.


"Duce has the uncanny musical ability to distill a moment and make it a song!"

Ronald Arnold, The Times Publications, UK.


"Wow Duce! I sent you a cheapo demo cassette with basic chord progressions, melody and lyric ... AND you created U.S. Lady! WOW! You're a genius! Thank you!"

Joseph Dioguardi (ASCAP), PRR Communications (ASCAP).