Tyler LeVander (also known as Baasick) is an American session

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, composer and producer. LeVander attended

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, and is a scholarship recipient and alumnus of

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. There, he studied under

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, Casey Scheuerell,

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and

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. An accomplished studio recording and live drummer, LeVander has toured or recorded with acts including

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, Ben Levin Group, Ken Yates, Don Lappin, Arthur Lipner,

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and The Fates. LeVander has performed internationally, at venues including the

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, the

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and the Superstar Theater. In 2011, LeVander co-wrote and recorded ''Drama Dropout,'' The Fates' debut EP produced b
Craig J. Snider
He appeared in a

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for The Fates' song "Miss America" alongside internet personality Meekakitty. LeVander is an active

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, and is the producer for multiple musical artists, including Zee, MarBar and Greg Oliveras. LeVander is listed as a post-production and mastering engineer for Future Hits Music, a co-publisher of Spirit Music Group.

With MarBar

LeVander produces, records and performs with CT rappe
MarBar
under the pseudonym Baasick. With MarBar, he has toured prolifically, performing with artists including

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, and

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Discography

Selected album appearances (as drummer)

; Wit
Ben Levin Group
*
Departure
' (2009) *
Pulse of a Nation
' (2010) *
Invisible Paradise
' (2012) ; With

*
Live The Dream
' (2014) ; Wit
Ken Yates
*
The Backseat EP
' (2011) ; Wit
The Fates
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Drama Dropout EP
' (2011) *
Princess of China (Single)
' (2011) *
Last Friday Night (Single)
' (2011) *
Skyscraper (Single)
' (2011) ; Wit
Burn The Fens
*
Crown
' (2002)

Selected album credits (as producer)

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Greg Oliveras
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Envision A World EP
' (2014)

References

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