ROLAND

Roland was born in Rotterdam/Netherlands.
His father being a professional Jazz musician,
music always played a big part in his life. At the
early age of 7 he began playing the piano, followed
by the drums at 15. His passion for music grew
and soon he joined his own band. They rehearsed
in his parent's basement and at several parties and
events in Bonn and Cologne.

"The adrenaline rush at a live gig was amazing!"

He grew up to the sounds of Soul, Jazz, Funk, Hip
Hop and Pop which have influenced his style of music.

"Anyone who grew up with this music can count
themselves lucky. Together with classical music,
these styles form the basics of the music we hear
today".

Beginning of the nineties he first came in contact
with House and Techno. Having largely played
Mainstream/Club sound at various gigs throughout
Bonn / Cologne he started mixing more and more
house sounds into his sets. The fascination of elec-
tronic music made him decide to study audio engi-
neering in Frankfurt. During his studies he first started
buying his own studio equipment and making his own
tracks.

"In the nineties the components were external. Samplers,
mixers and effects had to be bought separately at high
costs. Today the computer is the centre with a few external components. I wouldn't give it away for anything!!"

Together with Chris he has now been producing for the
past year.

"After few sessions Christian and I realised that we have
the same musical preferences and complement each
other well during the process of producing a track. Our
sound orientates itself towards the UK and the US.
These influences and our mid European background is
what makes Taboo Sound! "

http://www.myspace.com/rolandvandentoorn