Andrew Bates 'Sozo Heaven'

(all music copyright (c) andrew bates, thinkmediamusic ltd)

4 and 5 star reviews on itunes!

Started playing a cheap casio keyboard around the age of 11, from very early on loved the music of Vangelis, big sweeping synthesizer chords so full of atmosphere, then got into Queen and Pink Floyd where I began to develop an interest in guitar.

Age 15 started playing blues scales and progressions with my next door neighbour who was a big Clapton fan, we learned and progressed together, even then I loved exotic sounding chords and was never really into playing solos.

Got into a school band around 16 and started writing music heavily influenced by The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus and Pantera, really got into the funk metal thing and never left!, I loved the tight precise relationships between the guitar, bass and drums.

ThinkMediaMusic Ltd

A few years later after the band split I got involved in the 'Thinkmediamusic' project, and after playing for another band for around 4 years I had gained significant musical experience to start arranging more complex pieces.

Thinkmediamusic is a publishing company I partner with Terry Eckersley, we compose, record, produce and publish all kinds of music to suit virtually any kind of media application, film, television, advertising.

I've now produced my first debut album under the artist name of Sozo, entitled 'The hand of God and the heavens beyond' which is now avaliable on itunes! (with 4 star and now 5 star reviews on the US version, thanks to Bavarian and Madman8900!), the concept is a chilled out album to meditate to, or just listen to and relax at the end of a busy day, highlights include 'Rolling blue' and 'Perfect storm'.

 The Hand of God and the heavens beyond - Sozo

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by Bavarian (US itunes review)

'A very good album - if you are not sure - purchase "Perfect storm" and listen to the acoustics.

'Amazing Instrumentals'

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by Madman8900 (US itunes review)

'A great mixture of strings, keys, and light downtempo beats. This album creates a relaxing atmosphere, and each track has a distinct mood and emotion that comes along with it.
"Believing is Seeing" is my personal favourite, but I recommend purchasing the entire album.'

 Sozo

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by MACzilla (US itunes review)

'Tune in and turn on. Without the chemical aftertaste.'

'GGGRRREEEAAATTT ALBUM'

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by Godisjust4me (US itunes review)

'Excellent music for people who believe and for people who do not believe. Great job SOZO. Rolling blue is my favourite'

Please click on the album cover for a direct link to my music on iTunes.