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"Music for a Bright Moon Sky" is a perfect playlist for
the ride home.
A "happy to be sad" album from singer/songwriter Andy Mac |
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the sound |
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With catchy melodies, unforgettable hooks and an earnest
blend of heartache amid desire; singer-songwriter Andy Mac
presents a unique spin on the typical melancholic male
artist. Discovering how to mask his vulnerability through
charming lyrics and harmony-coated pop-rock tunes, Mac
speaks to his fans with sincerity and wisdom
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the band |
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His first
stint as a full-time musician came when he signed on as
front-man for the Buffalo-based band, Bittersweet. While
touring the college scene, the harmony-doused group also
released the critically acclaimed album, A Pipe Dream,
bringing the bands success to an even greater level.
With such an extensive musical background and further
experience sharing the stage with artists such a Duncan
Sheik, WAR, Tom Cochrane, Spirit of the West, Sam Roberts,
Ari Hest & more -- it should come as no surprise that Mac
has decided to continue his musical quest by embarking on an
exciting new solo career
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Genres |
Talent & Skills |
Video |
Acoustic
Folk Rock
Pop
Pop/Rock
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Guitar
Songwriter
Vocals |
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Online:
Main Website
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Myspace
Contact:
d.osborne@doneproductions.com |
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 Born
into a family of musicians, Andy credits his lineage for the
incredible musical gift that captivates his audiences.
Starting off as a percussionist at age twelve, Mac
ambitiously went on to learn both guitar and piano - and has
been perfecting them ever since.
While pursuing his degree at The University of New York at
Buffalo, Andy was elected into the prestigious all-male a
cappella group, The Buffalo Chips. As a member, Mac was
honored with several awards including: Best Soloist at the
Northeast NACA a cappella competition
With his
freshly released debut album, Music for a Bright Moon Sky,
Mac takes his token emotional candor and blends it with an
edge that warrants acknowledgement. Declaring women as his
main source of inspiration, he admits that the only thing
[he's] truly mastered is confusion. Since many of us can
relate to the idea of being confused, this explicit
confession is exactly why his tunes have mass appeal.
This is the perfect drive home album, says Mac because its
mellow tracks embody something that everyone can relate to;
that is always my goal.
Citing pessimism as a trait of his past, Andy Mac is eager
to push forward, with a new found positivity on life and in
his music. With an exciting 2006 under his belt and a
promising 2007 on his horizon, Mac is set to penetrate the
New York City music scene and aggressively promote his
album.
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"Mac revives the buoyant spirit of alternative pop/rock in
a fashion similar to artists like Tal Bachman and Duncan Sheik.
Crisp arrangements, breezy ivory tickling, and compelling sentiment
combine, subverting commercial jingle-jangle with a dash of
personality."
-Shut Eye Records (Atlanta)
"With luscious, delectable harmonies, Mac's acoustic based pop is
very pleasant and beautifully easy on the ears." -The Buffalo
News
"Andy Mac writes intelligent, well-crafted arrangements that
eventually will be recognized by the masses." -OutofStep
"Andy Mac has picked up his guitar and perfected the
sensitive-boy-sings-his- heart-out-thing." -Artvoice Magazine
(Buffalo)
"Andy Mac is an artist you’ll want to listen to. It takes a true
gift to create such sleek musical synthesis. He's a virtuoso in the
art of putting all the right musical pieces, in all the right
places. In their career, every songwriter wishes to attain such
melodic appeal that Mac has so easily achieved. Originality, even
within his own musical niche is perhaps what makes him so great.
Each song has a new stylistic addition or change that makes each
track interesting, building Mac’s repertoire into a single morphing
entity rather than a list of formulated tracks. There are thousands
of songwriters that can concoct memorable hooks and chorus lines and
while Mac achieves this, he also goes beyond, making the entire song
enjoyable: the verses are just as pleasing as the choruses. There is
no doubt that with proper exposure and persistence Mac will achieve
a earned level of success." -Provayo
"Andy Mac’s debut solo album, Music for a Bright Moon Sky, shows
influences from both experiences with lush harmonies, clever
arrangements, and witty lyrics. Calling Mac a multi-talented artist
would be an understatement." -Rebel Spirit Music |
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