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Brian
"Bean" O'Neal was born in Detroit, Michigan. At the
age of six, Bean's musical interest awakened when he began
taking drum lessons. Before long, Bean immersed himself in
music, mastering the Saxophone, Bass, and Trombone. He aspired
to become a professional drummer until his Grandmother
purchased a Piano for him when he was sixteen. This was a
pivotal moment in Bean's musical development and marked the
exploratory phase of his experimentation with melodies and
chords. His diligence and expertise earned Bean a coveted full
Piano/Music Scholarship at Alcorn University in 1984., quite a
remarkable feat for a self-taught pianist.
On his quest to find his niche in the musical realm, Bean
experimented with jingles for Corporations such as McDonalds.
He combined his love for children and movies by composing film
scores and inspirational music for youthful audiences.
In 1994, Bean's musical vision prompted him to relocate to
Atlanta to establish his own production company, BCO Media,
Inc. Committed to the advancement of music and arts, Bean
donates his time and talent to the artistic community. He has
worked closely with some of Atlanta's most talented new
Underground Spoken Word Performing Artists and Musicians.
Realizing the important role that the arts play in the
cultural expression of this generation, Bean has dedicated
himself to ensuring that such valuable channels remain
accessible.
As his musical career expanded, Bean manifested his
versatility by becoming innovative in the areas of writing,
producing, arranging and performing, always testing the limits
of his creativity. His melodic creations bridge the gaps
between generations, social classes and musical genres.
Over the past 20 years, Bean's hard work, determination,
raw talent and creative energy has enabled him to refine his
craft, giving birth to eclectic musical gems that promise to
enchant his listening audience for years to come.
Currently, Bean is pouring his soul into an upcoming
project called "Daisy" which is dedicated to
the legacy of his late Grandmother, Daisy O'Neal. Bean
credits his Grandmother for both influencing and nurturing his
musical endeavors. Brian O'Neal is a truly talented musician
whose compositions resonate that there is no limit to musical
artistry. Listen to his work and enjoy the musical journey it
will carry you on.
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Recent
Performances:
RJ's
Latest Arrival, Frankie Beverly and Maze, The Isley Brothers,
George Duke, Dave McMurray, Morris Day and the Time, Alex
Bugnon, Expose', UNV, Silk, Monica, Me'Shell Ndegeocello,
Magic Johnson, Rachelle Ferrell, KEM, and Pieces of a Dream.
Theatre / Jingles / Multi Media:
McDonalds
/ Radio Ad
Soul
Food Fast Food / Play
My
Soul Untitled / Play
Eddie
Oliver Web / Multi Media
KEM
Web/ Multi Media
Live
Tours as Keyboardist and/or
Music
Director:
Take
Notes / Atlanta Jazz Festivals
Craig
Ellis / Midtown Atlanta Music Festivals
Akema
Johnson / Midtown Music Festivals
KEM
/ Motown Recording Artist
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