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Andy Mitchell
Alternative / Rock / Indie



Middlesbrough, Northeast
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/26/2009
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Member Since5/3/2007
Band Websiteminimalmeans.com
InfluencesRadiohead, Angels & Airwaves, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Frank Sinatra, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails
Sounds Like"Andy Mitchell is an artist who sounds like he is recording his music while he is watching the sunrises and sunsets as they pass him by" - Ultimate-Guitar.com
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My latest album is available in full 320kbps quality from the above links. Individual track links are also available at the official album page.

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I began the first pieces of a new album in late 2008, a little inspired by the appreciation some had given my previous attempts, but on the whole disheartened that they were nothing special and not memorable enough that people would feel compelled to share it with a friend. It gave me the feeling that I hadn't tried hard enough, that there must be better songs I can make, longer time I can spend on vocals and recording, and wider sources of influence to widen the range in sound. Perhaps the only worthwhile approach I could have to keep myself moving forward because this album like the others would still be given away for free.

For my first stroke on a blank canvas I didn't go the route taken previously to try and formulate song ideas and pick up the guitar, I went to a voice clip of John F. Kennedy in 1961 addressing congress on the importance of space travel. It set up the beginnings of 'The Way Of The Explorer' and allowed me to build an instrumental song up from sentiment and passion rather than a guitar chord. Re-creating the optimism for the future and the feeling of what it must be like to actually be up there fulfilling the hopes and goals mentioned in JFK's address with music was a challenge, but once done I had a place to progress from; the 50's and 60's.

To fully improve my music I had to consider my weakest element, my vocals. I expanded my original sentiment to re-create emotion with instrumental sections of music in the vein of Pink Floyd, but for the songs that featured vocals I looked to the harmony, the backing and the layer upon layer of voice from The Crickets The 'Chirping Crickets' album and the infamous 'Pet Sounds' by The Beach Boys for ideas. Stacking the vocal tracks with numerous tones wherever possible would give my voice more depth, and the addition of backing would further increase the melody present, ideas that are present throughout the choruses and verses of this album.

Continueing to absorb ideas from the music coming out of that period in time I began to think about the great albums that have stood the test of time. Classic albums made with minimal means, classic songs with no more than 8 tracks of recording. The tones of guitar and use of instrumentation, with the weaving of solos and licks from albums like 'Revolver' by The Beatles, 'Green River' by Creedence Clearwater Revival and 'Let It Bleed' by Rolling Stones weighed down heavy when I came to record the songs "Live & Learn", "All That I've Got" and "A Friend", and offered guidance in other areas of the album.

'Of Nature & Minimal Means' is a collection of deeply personal songs, both in the reflection of my music taste and the music I want to make and listen too, the lyrical content pulling lines and thoughts from the life around me, but also how I feel and want to feel. Lifting myself up with "Aspire" and setting myself down with "Real Life", it's an album that I really hope people acknowledge as a solid effort.

 


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Evan Spade

Evan Spade



Sep 22 2009 11:59 PM

Andy Mitchell,
I'm glad to have you in my network, the more we are the more fun right lol!
Feel free to stop by anytime, we always have something exciting going on ;)

Talk to you soon!

Evan
BlackY

Natalia Stelmaszuk



Aug 29 2009 1:26 PM

Thanks for adding me :) 
Snow Creation & Trumpetman

Snow Creation & Trumpetman



Jul 20 2009 11:13 AM

New song up: PLAYGROUND
Peter Joll

Peter Joll



Jul 19 2009 8:18 PM

No worries man, i can tell you've put a lot of effort into it so i thought i'd make a little contribution :)
Living in Limbo

Living in Limbo



Jul 15 2009 2:40 AM

You don't have nearly enough comments. Your new album is everything you described it as in your profile - it's complete.

Your first album gave me the idea to market albums for free, and I thank you for that. But I also thank you for 3 wonderful soundtracks.

Rikki
Joel

Joel Forster



Jan 8 2009 3:09 PM

Thanks for the add
Your music is an inspiration
Sam

Sam



Dec 29 2008 8:00 PM

I suggest you marry the girl who commented beneath this comment.
Groove Cookie

Groove Cookie



Nov 9 2008 10:29 PM

Wow. will you marry me?

~<3
MusicPromoStation

MusicPromoStation



Nov 4 2008 7:10 PM






Bryan

Bryan Varner



Nov 3 2008 3:27 AM

hey man thanks for sending me the comment on last. fm. i've really enjoyed what i've heard so far.
you said radiohead was one of your largest influences, what are some others?
m80dawg™

Edward Prokofiev



Sep 30 2008 11:58 AM

Thanks for adding me. Lovely tunes, you doing just great, by the way had found you at last. fm Hope your week goes well ;o)
-Edward
William

William Mathias



Sep 25 2008 2:34 AM

Recieved your ad on last. fm.


Awesome Music man! I think you may be going places
ChR/iS_ 〪〭〮〯〫〬

 ChR/iS_ 〪〭〮〯〫〬



Sep 24 2008 9:30 PM

Thanks so much for the add! XOXO
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Bubz Bubz



Sep 20 2008 9:19 PM

love your ethic, it's an inspiration.

good music too, got both albums
Peter Joll

Peter Joll



Sep 20 2008 2:22 AM

Well i just spend loads of time working on some riffs but not much has stood out for me to make songs out of. Then there's the lyric writing as well on top of that which i'm pretty poor at. I'll get there in the end, it's just really frustrating at the moment, writing music and keeping to a consistent style and genre.

I haven't had the time to listen to your album yet, i had a brief listen to one of your tracks on myspace but that's it really. perhaps it'll inspire me! I'll let you know what i think of it when i get some time to listen to it alright dude.
Peter Joll

Peter Joll



Sep 19 2008 12:12 AM

Another album already? wow, you're making me feel shit about my lack of material! lol
Alex

Alex



Aug 30 2008 11:10 PM

Andy did my comment embarass you? You are a poomplex.
Frankieboy

Frankieboy



Aug 12 2008 10:55 AM

Wishing you a great week!

Peaceful greetings from Frankieboy

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Music Is Power Podcast

Music Is Power Podcast



Jul 1 2008 6:17 PM

Thanks for letting us play your song! :)
Dorothy M. Elliott (First EP on ITunes... now!!!)

Dorothy M. Elliott (First EP on ITunes... now!!!)



Jun 26 2008 5:41 PM

thank you for the add... if you want listen to our songs you are always welcome.. your songs are great! bye Dorothy M.
Elliot
Rachel Trow

Rachel Trow



Apr 26 2008 6:51 PM

two bit tapes isn't a real label. it "belongs" to my friend so i thought about releasing stuff to help her "label" out. i think i'm gonna release an EP on my own to see what happens.
what are your plans?
Sam

Sam



Apr 25 2008 7:55 AM

I should really have given you an 8, but I suspect that I'll have the ability to give you an 8 the next time you release an album.

http://www. ultimate-guitar. com/reviews/summaries/unsigned_artists_of_the_month_april_2008. html
Sam

Sam



Apr 24 2008 6:27 AM

Check UG on Friday.
Tripnotic

Tripnotic



Apr 22 2008 8:01 AM

Hi Andy, thanks for adding me. Your album is a great one!

Feel free to check out my music and let me know what you think. There are also two of my DJ mixes available for free download from the blog section on my page. I hope you'll enjoy them.

And this is my new Asylum EP:

Baner
Spooky :]

Spooky :]



Apr 22 2008 2:14 AM

I'll gladly spread the word some more if you'd like, I just didn't want you to get mad or anything.
:-)
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