“I am truly grateful to have been blessed with the gift of music; there are few things that can come between an artist and what they create” – Marcus Words
The first thing that must be considered is that Marcus Words considers his ability to play, interact and speak musically as an extravagant gift. He an individual, raised in a world where gifts are scarce - sought refuge in the comforts of creation.
The Bassoon is where he began learning his craft. Although he played the bassoon a...
“I am truly grateful to have been blessed with the gift of music; there are few things that can come between an artist and what they create” – Marcus Words
The first thing that must be considered is that Marcus Words considers his ability to play, interact and speak musically as an extravagant gift. He an individual, raised in a world where gifts are scarce - sought refuge in the comforts of creation.
The Bassoon is where he began learning his craft. Although he played the bassoon as his primary instrument, he acquired many more instruments throughout his adolescence. Such instruments as the trombone, tuba, euphonium, vibraphone, piano, guitar, bass, kit, marching snare, clarinet, trumpet. Throughout Marcus’ life, he’s been exposed to many different genres. Because of this, the inclining for writing and composition began to manifest itself. With a home life that was less than favorable, Marcus found himself immersed in anything that allowed him to hone his talent.
Marcus has had the opportunity to play with many stellar musicians, at many incredible venues such as Starlight Theater (Kansas City, MO) and The Granada (Lawrence, KS). He often makes the argument that “On a global scale – there are very few of us who understand the concept of music” He feels that not only is it a gift, but a duty to continue the pursuit and cultivation of “amazing music”.
“Change” is the objective, “conviction” is the key.
“No one quite sounds like Marcus Words.: a brilliant guitarist with a flare for rhythmic, acoustic beats. A one man powerhouse of insightful lyrics driven by a voice that echoes a sense of hope and tainted by life’s up and downs.” – Bob Shultz, press
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