Glaxicon Music Proudly Announces The Birth of a Great New Artist, Brando Quin in his First Artsy Folk/Rock CD Debut, "Brando Quin My Life (Grievous)" Music and Production by RavenPheat & Friends...
The 12 song CD, "Brando Quin My Life (Grievous)" Music and Production by RavenPheat & Friends is Glaxicon Music's first release, Starring Brando Quin Lead Singer/Songwriter and Melodies Composer, Producer John Mahoney of RavenPheat Recording Studios is also featured on Rhythm Guitars, Bass, Percussion/Drums, Native Flutes and MIDI sounds, Tim Sadow on Violins, Todd Larsen on Lead Guitar, Michele Sarrett Backup Vocals and Dan King Saxophone.
Central, AZ (PRWEB) April 14, 2007 -- "Brando Quin My Life (Grievous)" Music and Production by RavenPheat & Friends in conjunction with Glaxicon (Music Division), RavenPheat Recording Studios, and Lulu Publishing Company is Brando Quin's debut music album.
"Brando Quin does it again; he draws us into his rich [Irish/English] American heritage... this time giving us an Album of Thriving Artsy Experimental Folk/Rock.
Brando is a member of BMI, The Arizona Songwriters Association, and The LA Indie Film Group. He is the author of his award winning book series, "My Poetry Books; by a Frightened Man" and the novel and screenplay, "The Master Painter" which is currently being developed into a full length feature film.
"A new age here...whoa this is kind of heavy stuff I like it very cool and different...the vocals very talented singer makes me think of a cross between Billy Ray Cyrus and Jim Morrison... guitars are soothing like old fashioned Canned Heat with a Woodstock feel to it... the harmonica always a welcome and cool addition... the mix is really mastered well... the mood is cool and different I like this guys good job... A new age here!"-- Ric of Skinrabbitts, New Martinsville, West Virginia
"Brando Quin My Life, Music and Production by RavenPheat & Friends" contains 11 songs written and arranged by Brando who originally intended this album to be the movie soundtrack for the feature film, "Chasing". Songlist includes "Chasing", "You Stopped Loving Me" and "Chelsea". As a bonus feature the CD also includes the song, "The Story of My Life" written by Neil Diamond from his 1986 award winning album "Headed for the Future" . Neil Diamond is one of Brando's admired Singer/Songwriter icons and legends. "He influenced my life through songs as I grew up, and I can still remember how "The Story of My Life" came at a very difficult time in my own personal life, Neil's words helped me through it." Licensing granted by Stonebridge Music Company.
The #7 Song of the album, "You Stopped Loving Me" was nominated for and won the following awards for the week of 5 Feb 2007 at Garageband.
Awards! Track of the Day on 6Feb2007 in Experimental Rock
Best Drums in Experimental Rock, week of 5Feb2007
Best Lyrics in Experimental Rock, week of 5Feb2007
Best Beat in Experimental Rock, week of 5Feb2007
Best Mood in Experimental Rock, week of 5Feb2007
Most Original in Experimental Rock, week of 5Feb2007
The CD, "Brando Quin My Life, Music and Production by RavenPheat & Friends" Features Songwriter/Arranger and Melodies Composer Brando Quin as Lead Singer. Brando has performed in Air Force Entertainment Competitions, Musical Theater, Film, Television and Stage Productions. He says artists such as Neil Diamond, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Andy Williams, and Elvis Presley were his early influences.
"Rock! I love the guitar's sound and the harmonica. No two sounds work better for me. A Half a Check Man has a very catchy riff, when the singer goes into the chorus, the song gets even better. I give you a 9.5 out of 10! Nice job! " --Hatcherdesigns from Silver Spring, Maryland
Also featured on the album is Producer John Mahoney of RavenPheat Recording Studios, Phoenix Arizona. John is featured playing Rhythm Guitars, Native Flute, Bass, Percussion/Drums, and MIDI sounds.
The Energetic Violinist Tim Sadow is a passionate and creative acoustic/electric violinist. Raised as a classical violinist in his hometown of Philadelphia PA., he has performed and recorded in just about every style of music since relocating to Arizona. Tim has partnered with Walt Richardson's band for nearly 10 years using a 5-string acoustic/electric violin with effects which enable sounds emulating keyboard, steel drums and more. Tim also plays fiddle in the new country pop group, The Alston Sisters. He has performed with other Phoenix-area acts and jazz ensembles, as well as doing freelance session work and providing private violin instruction. He recently joined the 1st Violin Section of the Tempe Symphony.
Todd Larsen the album's Lead Guitarist has played guitar for over 25 years. Originally from North Dakota, Todd now lives in Atlanta Georgia.
The Backup Vocalist, Michele Sarrett, opera trained has been singing for over 30 years, she currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
And Dan King our very talented Saxophone player, has been playing the Phoenix Arizona music scenes for years he also plays with the well known group "Sonoran Swing".
"This album tells a young mans life story in a unique and original grievously artsy fashion; its filled with dysfunctional family life, hate, fears, break-ups, loss of life, divorce, separation, war, deaths, births, single parenting, suicide, etc...It's a life journey from the first note played to the very last note sung, very few artists could tell this story with such powerful feeling and emotion!"--Poetry vs. Time
The song "Chasing" from the CD, "Brando Quin My Life" Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends was nominated for and has received awards from Garageband in the following categories;
Best Male Vocals in Folk Rock, week of 1Jan2007
Best Programming in Folk Rock, week of 1Jan2007
Best Melody in Folk Rock, week of 1Jan2007
Best Chill-Out Track in Folk Rock, week of 1Jan2007
"It's the music of my life...and my life hasn't always been one of comfort and ease. Some of the grievous notes we play may make you feel uncomfortable and cringe as they penetrate, and those are exactly the moments in my life when I too cringed or cried, fought, loved or died..."--Mr. Brando Quin
About the passionate Singer/Songwriter/Arranger of the CD, "Brando Quin My Life (Grievous)" Music and Production by RavenPheat and Friends.
Brando Quin, 6'1" tall, blond hair, blue eyes and a smile that warms the coldest day received the Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry in June of 2006 from The International Library of Poetry. In December 2006 Brando Quin received The Skilled Poet Certificate of Accomplishment award and the Skilled Reviewer Certificate of Accomplishment award from The International Library of Poetry and The International Society of Poets. In 2007 Brando was awarded the Judge Advocate Medal, was a nominee for the 2007 Poet of the year and given the title of Associate Ambassador by the International Library of Poetry and the International Society of Poets.
He is a man born in 1962 in "The Great State of Texas" who was wisked away in 1966 to grow up in Las Vegas, Nevada "The most dangerous place in the world", "Sin City". Brando then traveled the world (America, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) striving to see his adventures and life from a "normal" person's perspective. After returning to the United States, Brando began writing music, poetry, short stories, his first novel and screenplay, and now his first musical album, as well as continuing to draw, sketch, and yearn to return to canvas and oil painting.
He is a former U.S. Air Force Airman and a former U.S. Marine; he has served on the front lines of combat during the Gulf War Conflict.
Brando's hobbies have included pilot, scuba diver, skiing, tennis, racquetball, racing and golf.
He has attended the following Colleges and University; Eastern Arizona College, Clark County Community College, The Community College of the Air Force, and Chapman University.
Brando Quin currently lives in Central Arizona, with his two cats Bagheera and Tabitha. "The view of Mount Graham, from my back porch is awe inspiring!"
*****Note to media folks: Brando Quin would like to send you a special demo CD of his work for
review. To request your complimentary copy, send an e-mail to BrandoQuin@aol.com. Be sure to
include your address and media affiliation.
About RavenPheat Recording Studios, A personable and peaceful recording studio catering to musical creativity and the spoken word, placing Respect, Integrity & Honesty above all else. www.RavenPheat.com
About Lulu Publishing Company
Founded in 2002, Lulu is the world's fastest-growing print-on-demand marketplace. www.LuLu.com
About Garageband.com, a place for budding musicians to get heard and sell their stuff www.Garageband.com
About Glaxicon LLC, Founder/CEO Brando Quin www.Glaxicon.com
CD now available at www.LuLu.com/BrandoQuin and www.Garageband.com/artist/BrandoQuin and select stores and outlets...
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