Nothing bothers Derek Jordan more than people surrendering to
conformity and undermining their ability to control their own lives.
Embracing your individuality is the core message throughout his music.
The songs in "Identity" address several character-shaping themes such
as the need for acceptance and love in "War with Your Love" and
longing desire for significance in "Geronimo". The first track of the
album, "Goodbye Jupiter", reflects on the struggle to live your life
in the present instead of the past.
"This is about being an individual and shutting the door on
conformity. Every one of the ten songs on the album relate to who you
are and what you think of yourself. People tend to struggle with
deciding on who they really are. Today, with all of the billboards, tv
shows, and lame gossip magazines, it is hard to decipher what makes
you you," says Derek. "Really everything begins in the mind. You can
control it and you can own it. That's what I'm after."
Derek has had firsthand experience battling the pressures of
conformity. In 2004, he packed his bags and moved from his hometown,
Pittsburgh, PA, to Chicago, IL, to double major in marketing and real
estate at DePaul University. He earned honorable grades while watching
his musical aspirations slip away to a point he couldn't withstand. He
didn't quit school. Instead he graduated with excellent grades and
took off for the west coast in June 2007. After a brief stint with
rock band, Scarlet Sun, Derek embarked on a solo career. He began
feverishly composing songs when he was enlightened with the idea of
recording his first full-length album. Derek utilized the internet by
finding a couple musicians over MySpace and producer/engineer Ryan
Dennison of Recording Studios Los Angeles. The result became
"Identity".
About Derek Jordan
Born and raised in "Steel Town", Pittsburgh, PA, Derek began playing
guitar at age 11. His most predominant musical influences are Led
Zeppelin, Chris Cornell, Stone Temple Pilots, and Red Hot Chili
Peppers. He loves fusing a variety of styles into his songs, including
blues rock solos, System of a Down riffs, modern rockabilly
progressions, and Eddie Veder-like alternative rock vocals.
http://www.derekjordanmusic.com |
