ANGUS KEAY
(Guitar)
“I love music… I believe music to be one of the few truly tangible forms of expression that can divulge the makeup of our universe: dimensions of colour, resonance, vibrancy, dynamics, emotion and feel. Our universe is a living entity teaming with energy. Music is the song it sings… I believe a musician’s goal is to be able to hear how music wishes to be written by listening to the story it wants to tell us… musicians represent the voice of the universe. Our planet is currently crying out in pain and needs to be heard. I am overjoyed to have been invited to partake in UPF and help lift the voice that is pleading with us about environmental needs, our fellow creatures and our fragile existence. United Progressive Fraternity provides an important, musical vocalisation of support for the move towards new solutions that this world needs to find. This move forward has never been as urgent as it is right now.”
Angus Keay has a broad musical background and an unrequited love for the electric guitar with a trinity of influences: Frank Zappa, Stanley Clarke and Pink Floyd. Angus taught guitar and played in numerous bands in Adelaide (including UPF keyboardist Matthew Atherton, bassist Mark Franco and drummer Joe Toscano) before moving to Sweden, where he continues teaching guitar and bass privately at his studio, “Shredus Studios”.
Having a strong interest for the rhythm techniques of South Indian Carnatic music; Angus is currently in the process of writing a book aimed at teaching young children the rhythmic language of konokol. He is an avid collector of guitars, amps and effect pedals, and his knowledge and ear for great tone has led to his appointment as an ambassador for both the BJFE and One Control brands of effects.
