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Aaron Beaumont completed degrees in Economics, Spanish, and Literature before concluding that, at least for the moment, what the world really needed was neither: A) a well-read bilingual economist, nor B) an economically savvy Spanish novelist, but rather C) yet another singer-songwriter. His lush, melodic piano music, however, is anything but typical singer-songwriter fare. This is thanks largely to Aaron's rich and eclectic musical upbringing, which ranged from performing piano concertos with an orchestra to playing trumpet in a jazz quartet to touring the U.S. and Europe as the bassist in a rock band. And that was just the first 20 years. Based on the results of his recent stint as a songwriter, the next 20 look just as promising. Aaron released his freshman project, "Nothing's Forever, Not Even Goodbye" with Milan Records on October 21, 2008. A synthesis of early 20th century piano-roll influences and melodic lines reminiscent of the Beatles, along with nods to Tom Waits and Elliott Smith in works like "Julia" and "The Park Bench Song," this superb 10-track release represents a piano-centered aesthetic that is at once daring and refreshing. Look for it on Amazon and iTunes, and at your local retailer. Since the release of his album, Aaron has received regular spins on, officially, the best radio program on the best radio station on the planet: 89.9 KCRW's The Lab with DJ Jason Kramer. Listen here! Recent Press:
"Aaron is one of those musicians that makes it look so easy." Guilt Free Pleasures "Maybe, just maybe, a new Elton John might be just what the doctor ordered, someone who can bring a new life to the ancient music-hall/pop piano-man tradition, with clear-headed songs of genuinely witty lyrical oomph and, most of all, a historically informed musical depth -- all delivered with style, grace, wit and elan, of course. Your candidate for such a new contender might very well be one Aaron Beaumont, a young L.A.-based singer-songwriter who's just put out this very choice platter on Milan Records called Nothing's Forever, Not Even Goodbye. Beaumont's love of the melodic flair of the '20s and '30s will take him far; his stuff simply never sounds trite, at least not in the earnest passion of his emotional palette -- and he's got that in spades. It might have something to do with his training as a classical pianist, or his experience playing trumpet in jazz bands, or being a bassist in hard-rock bands, sure, but ultimately it's a matter of talent + taste + a keen intelligence." John Payne, L.A. Weekly "I wasn't alive in the 20s, but somehow, Aaron Beaumont makes me nostalgic for the decade." Impressionable Youth "Maybe, as Aaron Beaumont suggests in the title of his recently reissued debut album, nothing is forever – no, not even goodbye – but some things do come awfully close, and on that list, tastefully ragtime-drenched piano playing and the smooth croon of a natural pop vocalist must rank awfully high. That’s good news for Beaumont, whose Nothing’s Forever (Not Even Goodbye) is filled with impeccably crafted, pleasantly retro songs that rescue piano pop from the arch snarkiness of late-period practitioners like Ben Folds – while avoiding the occasionally nauseating heights of seriousness attained by, say, Jack’s Mannequin... In lesser hands, Beaumont’s extremely retro vibe would be nothing but a flimsy gimmick, but he’s clearly a songwriter who understands the difference between the strongly nostalgic and the simply timeless." Jeff Giles, Eat Sleep Drink Music "Optimistic, heartfelt and slightly quirky, Beaumont stands out in the sea of singer-songwriters who descend upon dark bars in Manhattan... Equipped with moving, personal lyrics, a humble attitude and an image reminiscent of a 1920’s nickelodeon actor, Aaron Beaumont appears to have a very bright future ahead of him." Kristen Salen, New York Cool "I'm absolutely blown away by this man's music right now. The man who's name sounds just too perfectly fitting with his music to be true, creates piano-based soul-tinged songs that ooze with a revivalism of older composing values while yet staying timeless." The Lemur Blog "With flurries of Wurlitzer, glockenspiel, and reindeer bells layering Aaron Beaumont's tunes, the singer/songwriter seems to have popped out of a music box. In fact, Beaumont recently relocated from Nashville, bringing with him a folky aesthetic chock full of charm and whimsy." Jane McCarthy, Flavorpill "A clear appreciator of words, life and emotional intelligence, Aaron couples the insight that one might expect from someone many decades older with the optimism that is associated with someone early on their path. As a lover of both music and words, I felt alternately engaged and overwhelmed by a desire to drink every lyric and note throughout the show." Bre Goldsmith, L.A. Acoustic "People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48." Brick Tamland Other marvelous, enlightened, unbiased, and discriminating music spots featuring Aaron:
Either/Or:The Mild Mannered Ramblings of a Few Dandy Folk
Planeta Pop
AM Music Blog
Mickie's Zoo
L.A. Underground
What to Wear During an Orange Alert Recent Aaron-centric News:
Aaron will appear in a special, 3-D episode of NBC's hit action-comedy, "Chuck," on February 2, 2009!
Four of Aaron's songs will be featured on MTV's "The Hills" and "Making the Band." Details to follow!
The Bears win in overtime, keeping playoff hopes alive (not technically Aaron-centric, but awesome nonetheless)! [Correction: the Bears suck. Wanted: professional grade quarterback. Will pay millions of: 1) dollars, 2) deep-dish pizzas, 3) Portillo's hot dogs, 4) inches of snow, 5) anything at all, will you please just unbreak my heart, Kyle Orton. Sigh.] Purchase Nothing's Forever (Not Even Goodbye) at:
Amazon
iTunes
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