Andrew Moore (musician)
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| Andrew Moore | |
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 Moore in Toronto |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | A.M. |
| Born | 16 July 1979 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Ambient, Atmospheric, Electronic, Electronica, Sampling |
| Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter, teacher |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboard |
| Years active | 1996 – present |
| Website | www.musicbyam.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Keyboard Guitar | |
Andrew Moore (born 16 July 1979), better known by his stage name A.M., is an electronic musician and elementary school teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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[edit] Music
[edit] Style
As a multi-instrumentalist, A.M. combines live instruments (played by A.M. and several collaborators) with samples from a wide variety of sources. A.M.'s songs are designed to evoke a different atmosphere or emotion, while leaving enough space for the listener's own interpretation. Inspired by many musical styles from classical to jazz to gospel to folk to funk to broadway, A.M. strives to create a musical collage that can entertain the casual listener while providing enough substance to intrigue those with a keen ear for musical form.
A.M. is currently part of "The A.M. Electro-Funk Orchestra", a nine-piece band which includes vocalists and a horn section, based in Toronto.
[edit] Influences
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- Lemon Jelly, DJ Shadow, Groove Armada, Fatboy Slim, Ninja Tune, Debussy, Vaughan Williams, Eric B. and Rakim, RJD2
[edit] Discography
A.M.'s discography includes four full-length albums, as well as music written for stage and television. A.M.'s music has sold around the world, and has been featured on CBC radio and in the Globe & Mail.
- 2009 "Let's Spend The Day Together"
- 2008 "Today Is..."
- 2006 "Underground"
- 2005 "This Is Me, Dancing" (Debut). Features live instrument cameo appearances by Drew Heinmiller, Phil Carmichael, Marty Smyth, Mike Fallow, and Meghan Roberts.
[edit] Projects
For his fourth album, by open request and invitation A.M. asked the world to participate by recording a 'sonic snapshot' of the sounds of daily life on May 23, 2008 which were mixed and released as a full-length LP.
For his second album, "Underground", he recorded several hours of ambient noise while riding Toronto's public transportation system, and used selected clips as samples.
[edit] Personal life
His main job is working as a Grade 8 English and Geography teacher at Bayview Glen School in Toronto.
[edit] References
- http://www.cbc.ca
- http://www.cfrb.com
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com
- http://www.torontoist.com
- http://www.teachers.tv
- http://cdbaby.com
- Tuning in to rhythm of the underground The Globe and Mail, January 5, 2007
- http://www.musicbyam.com/press-group-13.html [free version]
- How to Cut a Rug: The Better Way Torontoist, December 28, 2006
- A.M.'s Underground Freshdaily/BlogTO, January 4, 2007
- CFRB Radio Interview CFRB 1010, January 8, 2007
- CBC Radio Interview Alt CBC Radio 99.1 FM, August 7, 2007
- CD Baby User Reviews
- Teachers.tv (Education Digital)
[edit] External links
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