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1. Eddie Bush Tribute
2. Distant Invisible
3. Dreaming
4. You Can Make it Through
5. Imperfect World
6. Skip To My Uke

Vocals, ukulele, guitar, bass, and percussion by: Derick Sebastian
All songs written produced, and independently released by: Derick Sebastian

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Derick Sebastian, a Maui native from humble beginnings, has matured musically beyond his 26 years and is taking the music world by storm. A proven and accomplished musician, singer and songwriter, Derick has mastered the ukulele with precision picking and warp-speed strumming. With such versatility, he performs in various styles of eclectic genres to produce a mixture of harmonies that demand response.

Consciously choosing to part ways with the usual musical and song writing influences of his genre, Derick combines a diverse love of different artists, genres, and time periods for his inspiration. Some of the artists that have shaped Derick’s musical stylings include Eddie ‘The Ukulele Extraordinaire’ Bush, one of the first established ukulele players from Hawaii to make a profound impact in the national and international scene in the mid 70’s; Troy Fernandez and Kelly Boy De Lima, ukulele greats who transformed perspectives and revived the ukulele popularity and demand in the early 90’s; Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, the voice of Hawaii who involved everyone, gave forever, lived for peace and beauty, and broke barriers between the people of Hawaii; Jake Shimabukuro and James Hill, the ukulele wizards who evolved and introduced higher standards solely on the ukulele itself; Bob Marley, the visionary artist who beyond doubt transformed and influenced today’s society and culture; Carlos Santana, the person who always believed in speaking the true message through his guitar; and John Mayer, who is always simply and uniquely himself, and who believed in becoming a success on his own and in his own terms.

Derick’s most recent project, “Just the Beginning,” is an introductory 6-song CD EP release that contains a variety of genres describing his innovative approach to his art of music, encompassing his own progressive and experimental style. An ukulele instrumental, “Eddie Bush Tribute,” is Derick’s way to honor the legendary ukulele master who took Derick under his wing to teach him the true meaning of sharing an art from within. The song mixes a variety of emotions and playing styles, such as classical picking, strumming techniques, and power chord progressions. “Imperfect World,” exemplifies Derick’s vocal and songwriting versatility. This song describes how people can easily get caught up in life’s everyday trials and tribulations, but need to look beyond towards Faith to prosper.

Take a moment to experience Derick Sebastian, a highly skilled and dedicated performer consumed with his art of music, but speaks ever so humbly of himself and his talent. Hear the mastery of his innovative instrumentation and insightful songwriting, displayed with sheer passion and exhilaration. In this moment with Derick Sebastian, experience a young man of humility and undeniable talent…a man you can simply refer to as, the “quiet thunder.”