Band History:
Barefoot Messiah is the solo recording project of Chicago-based bassist, Shawn "Bud" Lyte (Chill Factor-5, Havent, The Statistics, Ystu Elee', Teenage Voodoo, BFD).
Why this name?
It's a standout line from the Jon Butcher song, '99 (May Be All You Need)': "A barefoot messiah tries to beg a dime." I really connected with that line - and really, the entire album - at that point in my life.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Now,
any artist can produce, distribute, spin, sell and even collaborate on
music without the expense or hassles and frustrations of trying to go
the obsolete, traditional route.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Never.
My music is MINE to share with the world. It is never to become the
property of a corporation that neither understands nor appreciates it
or me.
Your influences?
Rhythm Method, The Fixx, Lee Ritenour, Rossini, Stan Kenton
Orchestra, Zebra, Peter Mayer (both), John Tesh, William Orbit, Patrick
O'Hearn, Bobby Lyle, Stewart Copeland, Nile Rodgers, Fourplay, Susumu
Hirasawa
Favorite spot?
My favorite city is Kyoto, Japan, but I have yet to gig there.
Equipment used:
- Rogue LX-305 bass
- Jay Turser JTB-445 bass
- Emagic Audiowerk2 and LA Composer
- Zoom BFX-708
- Joemeek VC3Q
- Yamaha MT4X
- Sonic Foundry/Sony software