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Theo Mordey BIO:

Theo Mordey is a drummer, percussionist, recording engineer, and producer. He was born during the golden era of vinyl records in the time when the best rock and roll music was created. He began his drumming/music career (inspired by the rock bands Queen and Kiss) at the tender age of seven playing the snare drum at an elementary school Christmas concert banging away on the famous

tune, “The Little Drummer Boy.”
Theo’s drumming style is influenced by Roger Taylor, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Dennis Chambers, Louie Bellson, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Peter Criss, Gary Husband, Phil Gould, Nicko Mcbrain, Peter Erskine, Anton Fig, John Bonham, Nick Mason, Ringo Starr, Gavin Harrison. Theo started taking drum lessons from several local instructors until he was 18 years old. In that time, he also recorded many solo drum compositions, taught drum lessons, and played drums in cover band and original music projects. In his 20s, he attended Cal Arts in sunny Valencia, CA where he got his B.F.A. in World Music/Percussion. He then was hired to play drums for the National Tour of “Jesus Christ Super Star” starring Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson and soon after he played on tour with “Tommy” and “ Evita.” He also played in two prog rock bands with some of his friends from Cal Arts, Lefty’s Head and The J.S. Bach Experience (J.S. Bach compositions in rock style). In his 30s and 40s, Theo continued to play in many music projects: numerous regional musical theater productions, live work and session drumming. He taught drum lessons for many years, and also delved into recording engineering. In 2008, he attended Video Symphony where he received a Certificate Of Completion in Pro Tools/Audio Engineering and won “best drummer” at The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at a Corporate Battle Of The Bands Event. He was also put on the drummer sub list for the Las Vegas production of “We Will Rock You.” Some of the recording engineering projects he has worked on include the 2010 version of “The Homecoming Queen’s Got A Gun” by Julie Brown, sound design for a live play by Pixote Hunt (Director of Fantasia 2000, and Tarzan) compositions by Jean Michel Byron (Toto), Kim Norton (guitarist for Roger Daltrey- The Who), Estradasphere, Masahiro Nita (famous shamisen player), Kevin Kmetz( main shamisen player on “Kubo And The Two Strings”). He produced many audio dramas for The Colonial Radio Theater, post production sound for countless well known audiobooks for Audible and many other fun projects. He is currently playing drums at The First Presbyterian Church in Newhall, as well as for a Pink Floyd Tribute band called “Eclipsed By The Wall.” He is still doing recording engineering and working on other music projects.

I just updated my drum lessons website. Check it out!
12/09/2024

I just updated my drum lessons website. Check it out!

Drum lessons in Santa Clarita, Castaic, Valencia, Val Verde, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Canyon Country, CA. Recording Engineering Lessons and Hand Drum Lessons are also available by Theo Mordey at Theo's Drum Workshop. Please call or write me today for more information. (661)644-8815 cell phone. (661...

It's almost Christmas so here is a remastered version of "We Three Kings Of Orient Are" using some great sounding new pl...
12/09/2024

It's almost Christmas so here is a remastered version of "We Three Kings Of Orient Are" using some great sounding new plugins. This version sounds much better than the previous version.

Copyright 2023: Registration Number / Date: SR0000955950 / 2023-03-07Date of publication: 12/31/2022George Chavez: Lead VocalsStacey Anne: Lead Vocals and Ba...

"2024 And The Future." REMIXED And REMASTERED. Full Mix And Instrumental version. I got some new great plugins for the r...
11/12/2024

"2024 And The Future." REMIXED And REMASTERED. Full Mix And Instrumental version. I got some new great plugins for the recording studio (Mixland 3348, Black Salt Audio Drum Bus, Silencer). All of which I used on this remaster. What a difference! The remaster sounds perfect now in my opinion. Please let me know if you like the remaster and if you can hear the plugins in there. Like, comment and subscribe.
"2024 And The Future" Produced By Theo Mordey 2024. Performed by Theo Mordey and friends.
So this project was originally supposed to be a free for all for musicians to record what ever they want to over my composed drum track. It started off that way but not for long. I gave my friend Bobby Brennan from the Cal Arts days the drum track first. He did such an incredible job with the bass part that the guitar parts, vocals, lyrics etc. just came to me. I had some creative input from the musicians too of course. I also had to get my friend Bryan Pezzone to lay down some of his signature piano solos to make the song complete. This is the result of all of our efforts. I hope you enjoy the music! Oh. Just to clarify, the instrumental version is the version right before I added the vocals. When I added the vocals, I did change the entire mix here and there. That’s why both mixes sound a little bit different.
Lyrics (by Theo Mordey)
It’s time to ponder this
All the things that went wrong
Chaos around the world
Too much to withstand
We have to live for the future
And fix the things we can
We have to join in together
We have to take a stand
Future
The Future
Future
The Future
Future
The Future
Future
The Future
The Band:
Joe Wheeler: Lead and Backing Vocals
Natalie Azerad Rutkin: Backing Vocals and Vocal Riffing
Chris Cardenas: Guitars and Added Bass
Bryan Pezzone: Piano
Bobby Brennan: Bass
Theo Mordey: Drums, Percussion, SFX, Backing Vocals, Recording Engineering, Producer
copyright 2024

0:00 Full Mix Version 5:10 Instrumental Version"2024 And The Future" Produced By Theo Mordey 2024. Performed by Theo Mordey and friends. So this project w...

"Paperboy" REMASTERED. Written by Tracy Miller and Lefty's Head. On this remaster, I used a new plugin that made a big d...
11/12/2024

"Paperboy" REMASTERED. Written by Tracy Miller and Lefty's Head. On this remaster, I used a new plugin that made a big difference in sound. Mixland 3348. I also tweaked the sound a little bit. Let me know if you can hear the plugin and if you like the new remastered version. Like, Comment and Subscribe.

In memory of my dear friend and bandmate, Tracy Stephen Miller(September 22, 1965-August 27, 2022). Tracy was the coolest guy and an exceptional bass player. He was one of my best friends. He wrote this song when I played with him in the band Lefty's Head between 1998-2002. You are very missed Tracy.

Arranged, Directed and Produced by Theo Mordey

Recorded over the summer of 2023. Remastered November 11, 2024.

Theo Mordey: lead vocals, drums, percussion, recording engineering, mixing and mastering

Chris Cardenas: acoustic and electric guitars

Daren Burns: bass

Dedicated to all of the members of Lefty's Head

Special thanks to everybody who worked with me on this project. All of you did a fantastic job!

Copyright Registration Number/Date: SRu001547480 / 2023-06-30

In memory of my dear friend and bandmate, Tracy Stephen Miller(September 22, 1965-August 27, 2022).Arranged, Directed and Produced by Theo MordeyRecorded ove...

I got some new plugins for my recording studio so I remastered “Bohemian Rhapsody” to make it sound as good as I could m...
09/23/2024

I got some new plugins for my recording studio so I remastered “Bohemian Rhapsody” to make it sound as good as I could make it sound.

Music written and performed by Queen. Mixed and mastered by Theo Mordey in 2024. It was Freddie Mercury's birthday last week on September 5 so I got inspired...

I wrote this song back in the 90s. It was based on a Bertolt Brecht play called “The Exception And The Rule” and was per...
09/23/2024

I wrote this song back in the 90s. It was based on a Bertolt Brecht play called “The Exception And The Rule” and was performed by my old band Letty’s Head,

"Dangerous River" written by Theo Mordey. Recorded in 2014. Based on Bertolt Brecht's play "The Exception And The Rule." This song was performed originally b...

A fun one back from 1998.
09/23/2024

A fun one back from 1998.

1/ 0:00 Sesame Street Medley 2/ 4:32 The Go Go Dancers Of Nepal (Recorded in 1998)Sesame Street Medley was arranged by Kevin Kmetz and Theo Mordey. The Go Go...

FINAL MIX!!!!! This version sounds better in my opinion. Here's a jam with the Burns Bros on a Sunday afternoon. July 14...
07/27/2024

FINAL MIX!!!!! This version sounds better in my opinion. Here's a jam with the Burns Bros on a Sunday afternoon. July 14. This one is a funky/blues jam!

A Sunday afternoon jam (improvisation)with the Burns Bros. Song 1. "Cirrus" July 14, 2024. Jayce Burns: GuitarDaren Burns: BassTheo Mordey: Drums, Recording ...

Here's another jam with the Burns Bros on that Sunday afternoon. July 14. This is the more mellow and contemplative jam...
07/23/2024

Here's another jam with the Burns Bros on that Sunday afternoon. July 14. This is the more mellow and contemplative jam.

A Sunday afternoon jam (improvisation) with the Burns Bros. Song 2 "Stratus" July 2024.Jayce Burns: GuitarDaren Burns: BassTheo Mordey: Drums, Recording Engi...

SNAILFORCE songs are out and yours truly is playing drums/percussion on them. Great songs! Check them out!
05/24/2024

SNAILFORCE songs are out and yours truly is playing drums/percussion on them. Great songs! Check them out!

2 track album

Queen "It's Late" drum cover.
03/10/2024

Queen "It's Late" drum cover.

Queen "It's Late" Drum Cover. Theo Mordey on drums. 2024Theo Mordey: drums, recording engineering, mixing and mastering. Queen is:Freddie Mercury: Lead Vocal...

Here’s a Cajon solo I recorded. It showcases me playing two Cajons.
01/08/2024

Here’s a Cajon solo I recorded. It showcases me playing two Cajons.

, Percussion, , Cajon , SeriesLP(Latin Percussion) Adjustable Cajon (LP1426)Improvisation Solo by Theo Mordey"...

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