Sean Porteous
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Sean Porteous is a Scottish
musician
and singer was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is lead singer and guitarist of rock band Cielo Drive
and has worked with other artists such as Maria Doherty, Roddy Campbell, Paul Bannon, Alex Gemmell, Francis Morgan and Chris Buckley (the latter two being in Cielo Drive). He is also the creator of the sports website, Three Point Stance.
. After high school the band split up and Porteous began to write more music and opened acoustically for bands he knew or had played with before.
In November 2002, Porteous nearly lost his life to disease of Meningococcemia
, a fatal type of Meningitis
. Although the disease has a high fatality rate of nearly 50%, Porteous survived. He says this experience inspired him to change who he was as a person and treat everything as a bonus. During his time in hospital he wrote many songs for 'Near Death Experiment' including a song called 'Unknown Illness'.
Porteous says "Without getting too deep... the album is called Near Death Experiment because, apart from calling this whole thing an experience, I see it as somewhat of an experiment. An experiment on me from a higher power, to make me a better person, to treat life the way it should be and to not take things for granted. Buying a nice car or a big house can be fun, but they're not real. They don't have a pulse. We sometimes forget these things."
A while later he was asked to join local indie act Seneka as second guitarist. He was hired by the drummer at the time, his former classmate and ex-drummer for One Way, Paul Bannon. He played with them until 2005 and by mutual agreement he left to continue his acoustic work along with producing.
In 2004 he worked heavily with singer and friend Maria Doherty and later that summer she released her debut album 'Maria' through Porteous' label Near Def Records. The pair are working on a follow-up to her debut album right now.
The released their debut album 'Goodbye To Yesterday' through Near Def Records in Summer 2008 and are working on a follow-up to it. Two tracks have been leaked from it, and they are titled 'Making Noise Without A Sound' and 'Past Tense'.
In 2006 he auditioned as a guitarist for Limp Bizkit
after both Wes Borland
and Mike Smith
left the band due to creative differences. Lead singer Fred Durst
would later say he would be auditioning guitarists through the internet and Myspace
. Although no guitarist was ever selected by Durst, he became very popular within the Limp Bizkit camp along with other try out Morley Tatro.
Porteous plays PRS Guitars
.
Porteous and Cielo Drive have been on and off for over a year but 2009 looks like the year for that to change.
Cielo Drive - 'Goodbye To Yesterday'
Sean Porteous - Neverendingpain
Sean Porteous - The Near Death Experiment
Scotland
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musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and singer was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is lead singer and guitarist of rock band Cielo Drive
Cielo Drive
Cielo Drive is an Alternative Rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Sean Porteous in 2005.-The band:Cielo Drive were formed in 2003 by songwriter Sean Porteous and drummer Franko Morgan...
and has worked with other artists such as Maria Doherty, Roddy Campbell, Paul Bannon, Alex Gemmell, Francis Morgan and Chris Buckley (the latter two being in Cielo Drive). He is also the creator of the sports website, Three Point Stance.
Beginnings
Sean Porteous began playing music at St. Augustine's High School, 2000 in Edinburgh and formed pop rock band One Way with fellow students Alex Gemmell, Paul Bannon and Kevin Steele. After a stint at Edinburgh music venue Liquid Rooms they were asked to play The Ross Bandstand in the centre of Edinburgh at Princes Street GardensPrinces Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The Gardens were created in the 1820s following the long draining of the Nor Loch and the creation of the New Town. The Nor Loch was a large loch in the centre of the city. It was...
. After high school the band split up and Porteous began to write more music and opened acoustically for bands he knew or had played with before.
In November 2002, Porteous nearly lost his life to disease of Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia
Meningococcal disease describes infections caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis . It carries a high mortality rate if untreated. While best known as a cause of meningitis, widespread blood infection is more damaging and dangerous...
, a fatal type of Meningitis
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs...
. Although the disease has a high fatality rate of nearly 50%, Porteous survived. He says this experience inspired him to change who he was as a person and treat everything as a bonus. During his time in hospital he wrote many songs for 'Near Death Experiment' including a song called 'Unknown Illness'.
Porteous says "Without getting too deep... the album is called Near Death Experiment because, apart from calling this whole thing an experience, I see it as somewhat of an experiment. An experiment on me from a higher power, to make me a better person, to treat life the way it should be and to not take things for granted. Buying a nice car or a big house can be fun, but they're not real. They don't have a pulse. We sometimes forget these things."
A while later he was asked to join local indie act Seneka as second guitarist. He was hired by the drummer at the time, his former classmate and ex-drummer for One Way, Paul Bannon. He played with them until 2005 and by mutual agreement he left to continue his acoustic work along with producing.
In 2004 he worked heavily with singer and friend Maria Doherty and later that summer she released her debut album 'Maria' through Porteous' label Near Def Records. The pair are working on a follow-up to her debut album right now.
Cielo Drive
Cielo Drive was born after a meeting with a drummer called Francis Morgan and they recruited Chris Buckley the next day. They began to play as a band, the songs Porteous had been writing for 4 years prior.The released their debut album 'Goodbye To Yesterday' through Near Def Records in Summer 2008 and are working on a follow-up to it. Two tracks have been leaked from it, and they are titled 'Making Noise Without A Sound' and 'Past Tense'.
In 2006 he auditioned as a guitarist for Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
after both Wes Borland
Wes Borland
Wesley Louden Borland is an American musician and artist, best known as the guitarist for the band Limp Bizkit. He has been in several other bands as well including: Black Light Burns, The Damning Well, Goatslayer, Big Dumb Face, and Combichrist...
and Mike Smith
Mike Smith (guitarist)
Mike Smith is a musician, best known as the former guitarist of Snot, TheStart, and Limp Bizkit. Currently he is the singer and guitarist for the band Evolver.- Rumbledog :...
left the band due to creative differences. Lead singer Fred Durst
Fred Durst
William Frederick "Fred" Durst is an American musician, director, producer and actor, well known as the frontman of the band Limp Bizkit.-Early life:...
would later say he would be auditioning guitarists through the internet and Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
. Although no guitarist was ever selected by Durst, he became very popular within the Limp Bizkit camp along with other try out Morley Tatro.
Porteous plays PRS Guitars
PRS Guitars
PRS Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland. PRS Guitars was founded by guitarist and luthier Paul Reed Smith in 1985. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end electric guitars.-Materials:...
.
New Album 2009?
Porteous has confirmed he has started writing the follow-up to Cielo Drive's debut record. "I'm all geared up for the summer in every aspect. Expect an album that has moved on, and is possibly more positive. But one that still hasn't forgotton. I never forget"Porteous and Cielo Drive have been on and off for over a year but 2009 looks like the year for that to change.
Discography