21-years-old. Musician. Animator. Film-maker.
This is Patrick Cederberg. A Toronto native, Patrick is all of the above and, according to his roommate, "A great guy!"
You may remember Patrick from the last post as the gentleman who covered Animal Collective. But, as with all Youtube posters, he has a life occurring apart from the glow of the computer screen.
Patrick's relationship with music developed through exposure at a young age. His father played in a bar band until Patrick was 9 or 10. His immediate and extended family members were also avid musicians. In short, he says music "constantly surrounded" him during his formative years.
It makes sense then, that Patrick, too, should pick up this hobby.
Now, at the mere age of 21, Patrick has ten years of guitar playing, four years of self-taught piano, three years of bass, and a bit of percussion under his belt.
In order to share his diverse talent, Patrick began in an unlikely place: the basement.
After graduating from high school, Patrick made the decision to take a year off before college. During this time, he gave in to his tendency to be a self-proclaimed "basement dweller". There, he conjured up musical creations to post on Youtube.
Of this time, Patrick says "[A]ll my friends moved away so, when I wasn't working, I was downstairs making music on my own. YouTube seemed like one of the best ways to get myself out there and at least have something to show for the work I put into it on my own."
Posting on Youtube provided "affirmation to keep on going," he says.
Still an avid poster, even now that he's in school again, Patrick states that Youtube has proved to be more than just an instant audience: "It helps me hone a sound and find out what works and what doesn't based on the comments people leave"
Additionally, he shares his music through Soundcloud, a website dedicated solely to sharing voices, moments, or music (according to the site).
He uses Soundcloud to upload full length tracks from his current band: a three-member outfit called Shy Kids. Though they made a music video together, he states that they're waiting to upload it to Youtube until they get the mix "just right" on their album.
"We're perfectionists," he says.
If you're in the Toronto area this summer, be sure to look for Shy Kids, as they plan to tour around the city.
In the meantime, give his stuff a listen, a viewing, and a helpful comment here:
Patrick Cederberg Solo
Shy Kids
Youtube
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