{{Short description|American drummer (born 1990)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Tyler LeVander | image = Tyler LeVander.png | caption = LeVander drumming with The Fates, 2012 | image_size = | birth_name = Tyler Michael LeVander | birth_date = December 31, 1990 | instrument = Drums, Piano, Synthesizer | genre = Rock, Pop, Metal, Jazz, Electronic, Hip-hop, Film Scores | occupation = Drummer, Composer, Producer | years_active = | label = | associated_acts = Baasick, The Fates, A.J. Gundell, Craig J. Snider, Ken Yates, Ethan Brosh, Ben Levin Group, Arthur Lipner, Don Lappin, April Kry, Pat Lattin, Zee, MarBar, Greg Oliveras | website = | current_members = | past_members = }} '''Tyler LeVander''' (also known as '''Baasick''')<ref>{{Cite Twitter profile|baasick}}</ref> is an American session drummer, composer and producer. LeVander attended Wilton High School<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fultonhistory.com/Process%20small/Newspapers/Newspapers%20%20Out%20of%20NY/Wilton%20CT.%20Bulletin/Wilton%20CT%20%20Bulletin%201999%20Grayscale.pdf/Wilton%20CT%20%20Bulletin%201999%20Grayscale%20-%200768.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-12-15 |archive-date=2015-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924043348/http://www.fultonhistory.com/Process%20small/Newspapers/Newspapers%20%20Out%20of%20NY/Wilton%20CT.%20Bulletin/Wilton%20CT%20%20Bulletin%201999%20Grayscale.pdf/Wilton%20CT%20%20Bulletin%201999%20Grayscale%20-%200768.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> in Wilton, Connecticut, and is a scholarship recipient and alumnus of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meritpages.com/|title=Merit|website=Merit|accessdate=11 May 2023}}</ref> There, he studied under Rod Morgenstein, Casey Scheuerell, Mike Mangini and Kenwood Dennard.
An accomplished studio recording and live drummer, LeVander has toured or recorded with acts including David Cassidy, Ethan Brosh, Ben Levin Group, Ken Yates, Don Lappin, Arthur Lipner, Juicy J and The Fates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Tyler+Levander/a/albums.htm |title=Tyler LeVander Discography at CD Universe |publisher=Cduniverse.com |date= |accessdate=2021-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/invisible-paradise|title = Invisible Paradise, by Ben Levin Group}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/ethan-brosh-live-the-dream-album-details-revealed-tour-dates-confirmed-with-michael-schenker|title = ETHAN BROSH - Live the Dream Album Details Revealed; Tour Dates Confirmed with MICHAEL SCHENKER| date=January 15, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.donlappinmusic.com/shows|title = Don Lappin - Shows}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tyler-levander-mn0002626364/credits|title=Tyler Levander | Credits|website=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://lfpress.com/2012/10/31/get-in-the-backseat-with-londons-ken-yates-wednesday| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141215081931/http://www.lfpress.com/2012/10/31/get-in-the-backseat-with-londons-ken-yates-wednesday| archive-date = 2014-12-15| title = Get in The Backseat with Yates {{!}} The London Free Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thecutmagazine.com/2011/12/the-fates/ |title=The Fates | the Cut Magazine |access-date=2014-12-15 |archive-date=2014-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215072312/http://www.thecutmagazine.com/2011/12/the-fates/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.TheRealMarBar.com/ |title=Home |website=TheRealMarBar.com}}</ref>
LeVander has performed internationally, at venues including the Hammersmith Apollo,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/165126/9|title=David Cassidy - HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London - 12th April 2011 (Live Review) - Stereoboard|first=Margaret|last=Morley|website=Stereoboard.com|accessdate=11 May 2023}}</ref> the MGM Grand Garden Arena<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS-ogpV10cM |title=The Fates - Miss America (Live at the MGM Grand Arena) |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-04-07 |accessdate=2021-11-29}}</ref> and the Superstar Theater.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.davidcassidy.com/fansite/InPrintPages/Web2013Jan27.html|title=David Cassidy In Print - January 27, 2013|website=www.davidcassidy.com|accessdate=11 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://davidcassidyfansite.com/ConcertPages/2011April9Pictures.html |title=David Cassidy Concerts - April 9, 2011 |access-date=2014-12-15 |archive-date=2012-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321183943/http://davidcassidyfansite.com/ConcertPages/2011April9Pictures.html |url-status=usurped }}</ref>
In 2011, LeVander co-wrote and recorded ''Drama Dropout,'' The Fates' debut EP produced by [http://www.emotomusic.com Craig J. Snider]. He appeared in a music video for The Fates' song "Miss America" alongside internet personality Meekakitty.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwwGi5zRNwo|title = - YouTube|website = YouTube}}</ref>
LeVander is an active film composer,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5549591/|title=Tyler Levander|website=IMDb}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.futurehits.tv/team|title=The FH Team|website=Future Hits|accessdate=11 May 2023}}</ref>
==With MarBar== LeVander produces, records and performs with CT rapper [http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Blank.html MarBar] under the pseudonym '''Baasick'''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web| url = http://www.soundcloud.com/baasick| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131020003913/http://soundcloud.com/baasick| archive-date = 2013-10-20| title = Baasick's sounds on SoundCloud - Hear the world's sounds}}</ref> With MarBar, he has toured prolifically, performing with artists including Juicy J, Kid Ink, Chris Webby, Apathy, and Spose.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Blank.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140722035339/http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Blank.html| archive-date = 2014-07-22| title = Blank}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.TheRealMarBar.com/ |title=Home |website=TheRealMarBar.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newnameent.com/eventsnype/724-juicy-j-marbar-benny-z/ |title=7/24 Juicy J / MarBar / Benny Z | Eventsnype – Connecticut Concert Listings |publisher=Newnameent.com |date=2014-07-21 |accessdate=2021-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.webstertheater.com/event/585917-spose-hartford/| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141219220502/http://www.webstertheater.com/event/585917-spose-hartford/| archive-date = 2014-12-19| title = The Webster Theater » Spose – Tickets – The Webster Underground – Hartford, CT – June 26th, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wherevent.com/detail/MarBar-CHRIS-WEBBY-x-MARBAR-x-TOADS-PLACE-NEW-HAVEN-112814|title=CHRIS WEBBY x MARBAR x TOADS PLACE, NEW HAVEN 11/28/14|website=www.wherevent.com|date=November 29, 2014 |accessdate=11 May 2023}}</ref>
==Discography==
===Selected album appearances (as drummer)===
; With [http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/ Ben Levin Group]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/ |title=Ben Levin Group |publisher=Benlevingroup.bandcamp.com |date= |accessdate=2021-11-29}}</ref> * ''[http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/departure Departure]'' (2009) * ''[http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/pulse-of-a-nation Pulse of a Nation]'' (2010) * ''[http://benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/invisible-paradise Invisible Paradise]'' (2012)
; With Ethan Brosh<ref>{{cite web| url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-the-dream/id816347755| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150110143417/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-the-dream/id816347755| archive-date = 2015-01-10| title = iTunes - Music - Live the Dream by Ethan Brosh| website = iTunes}}</ref> * ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20150110143417/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-the-dream/id816347755 Live The Dream]'' (2014)
; With [http://www.kenyates.com Ken Yates]<ref>{{cite web| url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-backseat-ep/id814087127| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150110143407/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-backseat-ep/id814087127| archive-date = 2015-01-10| title = iTunes - Music - The Backseat EP by Ken Yates| website = iTunes}}</ref> * ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20150110143407/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-backseat-ep/id814087127 The Backseat EP]'' (2011)
; With [https://www.facebook.com/TheFatesMusic The Fates]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/thefatesmusic |title=The Fates - Home |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2021-11-29}}</ref> * ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20111010014254/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/drama-dropout-ep/id448332376 Drama Dropout EP]'' (2011) * ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2HwBXIG8wE&list=UUDkj-Yq6OuzBMTgD531sXkg Princess of China (Single)]'' (2011) * ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-65zRbNbqQ Last Friday Night (Single)]'' (2011) * ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEeW0KKZLCA Skyscraper (Single)]'' (2011)
; With [https://www.facebook.com/burnthefens Burn The Fens] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/418252|title = Crown}}</ref> * ''[http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/418252 Crown]'' (2002)
===Selected album credits (as producer)===
; [http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Blank.html MarBar]<ref name="auto"/> * ''[http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Lighters_EP.html Lighters EP]'' (2013) * ''[http://www.therealmarbar.com/www.TheRealMarBar.com/Droppleganger_EP.html Droppleganger]'' (2014)
; [http://www.gregoliveras.com Greg Oliveras]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/gregoliveras/sets/envision-a-world-ep|title=Envision A World EP|website=SoundCloud|accessdate=11 May 2023}}</ref> * ''[https://soundcloud.com/gregoliveras/sets/envision-a-world-ep Envision A World EP]'' (2014)
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