Tyler LeVander
Tyler LeVander (also known as Baasick)[1] is an American session drummer, composer and producer. LeVander attended Wilton High School[2] in Wilton, Connecticut, and is a scholarship recipient and alumnus of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] There, he studied under Rod Morgenstein, Casey Scheuerell, Mike Mangini and Kenwood Dennard.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Tyler Michael LeVander |
Born | December 31, 1990 |
Genres | Rock, Pop, Metal, Jazz, Electronic, Hip-hop, Film Scores |
Occupation(s) | Drummer, Composer, Producer |
Instrument(s) | Drums, Piano, Synthesizer |
An accomplished studio recording and live drummer, LeVander has toured or recorded with acts including David Cassidy, Ethan Brosh, Ben Levin Group, Ken Yates, Don Lappin, Arthur Lipner, Juicy J and The Fates.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
LeVander has performed internationally, at venues including the Hammersmith Apollo,[12] the MGM Grand Garden Arena[13] and the Superstar Theater.[14][15]
In 2011, LeVander co-wrote and recorded Drama Dropout, The Fates' debut EP produced by Craig J. Snider. He appeared in a music video for The Fates' song "Miss America" alongside internet personality Meekakitty.[16]
LeVander is an active film composer,[17] and is the producer for multiple musical artists, including Zee, MarBar and Greg Oliveras.
LeVander is listed as a post-production and mastering engineer for Future Hits Music, a co-publisher of Spirit Music Group.[18]
With MarBar
LeVander produces, records and performs with CT rapper MarBar under the pseudonym Baasick.[19] With MarBar, he has toured prolifically, performing with artists including Juicy J, Kid Ink, Chris Webby, Apathy, and Spose.[20][21][22][23][24]
Discography
Selected album appearances (as drummer)
- With Ben Levin Group[25]
- Departure (2009)
- Pulse of a Nation (2010)
- Invisible Paradise (2012)
- With Ethan Brosh[26]
- Live The Dream (2014)
- The Backseat EP (2011)
- Drama Dropout EP (2011)
- Princess of China (Single) (2011)
- Last Friday Night (Single) (2011)
- Skyscraper (Single) (2011)
- With Burn The Fens [29]
- Crown (2002)
Selected album credits (as producer)
- Lighters EP (2013)
- Droppleganger (2014)
- Envision A World EP (2014)
References
- "@baasick" on Twitter
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "Merit". Merit. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "Tyler LeVander Discography at CD Universe". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- "Invisible Paradise, by Ben Levin Group".
- "ETHAN BROSH - Live the Dream Album Details Revealed; Tour Dates Confirmed with MICHAEL SCHENKER".
- "Don Lappin - Shows".
- "Tyler Levander | Credits". AllMusic.
- "Get in The Backseat with Yates | The London Free Press". Archived from the original on December 15, 2014.
- "The Fates | the Cut Magazine". Archived from the original on December 15, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- "Home". TheRealMarBar.com.
- Morley, Margaret. "David Cassidy - HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London - 12th April 2011 (Live Review) - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "The Fates - Miss America (Live at the MGM Grand Arena)". YouTube. April 7, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- "David Cassidy In Print - January 27, 2013". www.davidcassidy.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "David Cassidy Concerts - April 9, 2011". Archived from the original on March 21, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- "- YouTube". YouTube.
- "Tyler Levander". IMDb.
- "The FH Team". Future Hits. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "Baasick's sounds on SoundCloud - Hear the world's sounds". Archived from the original on October 20, 2013.
- "Blank". Archived from the original on July 22, 2014.
- "Home". TheRealMarBar.com.
- "7/24 Juicy J / MarBar / Benny Z | Eventsnype – Connecticut Concert Listings". Newnameent.com. July 21, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- "The Webster Theater » Spose – Tickets – The Webster Underground – Hartford, CT – June 26th, 2014". Archived from the original on December 19, 2014.
- "CHRIS WEBBY x MARBAR x TOADS PLACE, NEW HAVEN 11/28/14". www.wherevent.com. November 29, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "Ben Levin Group". Benlevingroup.bandcamp.com. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- "iTunes - Music - Live the Dream by Ethan Brosh". iTunes. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015.
- "iTunes - Music - The Backseat EP by Ken Yates". iTunes. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015.
- "The Fates - Home". Facebook. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- "Crown".
- "Envision A World EP". SoundCloud. Retrieved May 11, 2023.