Andain
| Andain | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Francisco, CA |
| Genres | Electronica |
| Years active | 2001–2006, 2007–present |
| Labels | Black Hole |
| Website | facebook.com/andainofficial |
| Members | |
| Josh Gabriel, Mavie Marcos | |
| Past members | |
| David Penner | |
Andain is a San Francisco-based electronic music duo. Their style incorporates a blend of acoustic elements and electronic sound design, integrating tender and dark with emotive lyrics. Band members initially included producer Josh Gabriel, singer and songwriter Mavie Marcos, and guitarist David Penner. Current members are Mavie and Josh.
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[edit] Overview
Andain was founded during the spring of 2001, as Josh joined forces with Mavie and David.[1] The band made its first leap in 2002 with the song "Summer Calling" after receiving an interest from Tiësto and signing with Black Hole.[2] This eventually lead to the production of "Josh Gabriel Mix", which was then promoted on Tiësto's compilation album In Search of Sunrise 3: Panama, to later be released as a 12" single with "Gabriel & Dresden Remix".
The following year saw the release of Andain's second single, "Beautiful Things", which became an underground hit and helped define the band's breakthrough. Being released and promoted as a remix by Gabriel & Dresden, the song made its first appearance on Tiësto's compilation album Nyana, eventually spawning a single. With enthusiastic reception from the underground scene, it has since become the band's signature track, yielding beyond a dozen remixes from Black Hole over the years.
While the sound of Andain would appear to be promoted as club oriented, a batch of leaked demos, namely "Time", "Get Up", "Make Me", "Ave Maria", and "You Once Told Me" would reveal a more variegated style of electronica with acoustic elements.[3] And as the demos would denote, an album was planned and in the process of becoming,[2] initially scheduled for a release in 2003.[4] Meanwhile, "Beautiful Things" was nominated for Best Progressive / Trance under the Winter Music Conference 2004, with also Andain being nominated for Best New Dance Group.[5] The year was also marked by a less prominent release from the band, with the track "Here is the House", a cover of Depech Mode, presented on the compilation album Bloom by Gabriel & Dresden.[6]
With no further news on the status of the album, Andain was later announced to be working on new material.[7] However, due to high demands from other projects, the group was temporary suspended.[1][8]
Andain would eventually reform in 2007 – this time with Mavie and Josh as its sole members – and the intent was set to create a new album.[1][9] Two years later, an interview with Josh by Trance.nu would reveal the announcement of their next single, "Promises" – although, no word of a possible release date was mentioned at the time.[10] Nevertheless, the word of Andain began to stir into motion again, further supported by the leak of a new demo, "Turn Up the Sound".[11]
After four years in the making, Andain's new album was handed in to the label in early April, 2011.[12] Subsequently, with "Promises" getting closer to an official release, the song was given support by some of electronic dance music's most recognized DJs, being promoted with remixes by the likes of Gabriel & Dresden and Mÿon & Shane 54. Eventually, the original album version premièred with a music video on YouTube, posted June 1, 2011 by Black Hole, with the single following on June 6, 2011.
On January 30, 2012, "Much Too Much" was released as the second single from the upcoming album, with a music video following on February 2, 2012, posted on YouTube by Black Hole.[13] The single will also be succeeded by a remix edition later in February.[14] As for Andain's album, the record is expected to see a release by May 14, 2012.[15]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- 2002 "Summer Calling"
- 2003 "Beautiful Things"
- 2011 "Promises"
- 2012 "Much Too Much"
[edit] Covers
- 2004 "Here is the House"
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | International Dance Music Awards | Best Progressive / Trance | "Beautiful Things" | Nominated |
| Best New Dance Group | Nominated | |||
| 2010 | Sunset Music Awards[16] | |||
| 2012 | International Dance Music Awards | Best Trance Track | "Promises"[17] | Pending |
| Best Chillout/Lounge Track | "Promises"[17] | Pending |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Dave Dresden (December 6, 2006). "starting work on a new album tomorrow". Myspace.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zrCAcnLV. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ a b TranceAddict (March 12, 2011). "Andain Info and Q&A - TranceAddict Forums". TranceAddict.com. http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=95317. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Andain Album - MPFS Discussions". Mpfspromotions.com. June 25, 2003. Archived from the original on November 30, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/63alz9tu3. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Josh Gabriel". Trance.nu. December 7, 2002. Archived from the original on November 30, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/63aebYwK0. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Winter Music Conference 2004". Wintermusicconference.com. March, 2004. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zrIbLFWB. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Gabriel & Dresden - Bloom (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2005-11-15. http://www.discogs.com/Gabriel-Dresden-Bloom/release/321395. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Ornadel Management News 2005". Ornadel.com. July, 2005. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zrIT9flx. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Ornadel Management News 2006". Ornadel.com. May, 2006. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zrITObqS. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ Dave Dresden (September 27, 2007). "checking in". Myspace.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5zrDIg4F7. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Josh Gabriel Interview". Trance.nu. August 27, 2009. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. http://www.webcitation.org/64ekiekiz. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ "Andain are back!". Pure Bliss Vocals. September 8, 2009. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. http://www.webcitation.org/64eka7So5. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ Andain (April 4, 2011). "Well we...". Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/andainofficial/posts/163238037064563. Retrieved November 30, 2011. "Well we successfully turned in the album to the label late last night."
- ^ "Much Too Much" music video on YouTube. BlackHoleRecordings. February 2, 2012. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ Andain (January 31, 2012). "Much Too Much video...". http://www.facebook.com/andainofficial/posts/283083958413303. Retrieved February 1, 2012. "Remixes coming in about 3 weeks."
- ^ Andain (February 15, 2012). "Hi there. I am...". http://www.facebook.com/andainofficial/posts/362779657079903. Retrieved February 16, 2012. "I am really excited to post that the album release date is May 14th."
- ^ "Andain at Sunrise Festival 2010" (in Polish). FTB.pl. March 5, 2010. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. http://www.webcitation.org/64o88kluM. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ a b "Black Hole Recordings at IDMA 2012". Black Hole Recordings. February 1, 2012. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. http://www.webcitation.org/658CQySxi. Retrieved Februar 1, 2012.
