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  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

    Location London, UK

    Profile Views: 24264

    Last Login: 1/25/2012

    Member Since 3/6/2006

    Website www.andysmythe.com

    Record Label Dreaming Element Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ......New CD 'Nation of the Free' now available from:.. ....http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/nation-of-the-free/id346303564.... ....http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nation-Free-Andy-Smythe-Band/dp/B0031P765S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1271626686&sr=1-1.... ......Andy Smythe is a singer/songwriter who sings songs of hope about the very essence of what it means to be a human being in the 21st century. He believes that we can learn from the past and use it to make informed decisions about our collective future. He performs his songs either solo on piano and guitar or with his band 'The Andy Smythe Band'..... ......His new album 'Nation of the Free' is out now distributed by Cadiz Music in HMV, on amazon and i-tunes and features 14 new songs. Reviews for the album have been brilliant so far and here are a few of the great qoutes!.... ......'Songs of considerable humanity. Unburdened by device or metaphor the lyrical clarity of his songs is matched by his sense of melody'. Gerry Ranson, March/April 2010 R2 ......'An underground, quirky corker that deserves turntable time'. Richard Thomas, April 2010 Blues Matters ......'This album is downright excellent, for anyone not to enjoy this record is downright impossible. In years to come songs such as the ones found in this album will be studied in schools.' Russell Hill, Maverick Magazine, May 2010 ......'Everything about the music is big, although though are moments of contrast such as the solo piano of Sap and Earth' Dai Jeffries R2 magazine Jan/Feb 2010 ......'Voice, band, fiddle, songs - a wonderful warm sound' Mike Scott of The Waterboys..... ...... 'On 'Live for the Future' Smythe stands out from the crowd of guitar toting wanabees' R2 (Rock 'n' Reel) Magazine ....The 'Nation of the Free' album launch party at Tin Pan Alley's iconic 12 Bar Club in Central London went exactly as it should. All sticky floors and peeling black paint, the 12 Bar is about rock n roll, not themed modernisation. The new album, Nation of the Free from the Andy Smythe Band is now in HMV and all good record stores. .... ....From the bluegrass influenced fiddle on 'Changing Seasons', the gently protesting rock of 'Ancient Ways', Neil Young inspired electric guitar thrashing of the title track 'Nation of the Free, to the huge orchestral string section of the smooth and radio - friendly 'Two Lovers's, and the inspired Beatlesque string arrangement of 'Louise' the eclectic collection of 14 songs ranges between clearly American influenced rock n roll, through to more traditionally English folk. From guitar driven alt. rock to the sweetest piano ballads. .... ....The band, Les Elvin, Andy Smythe and Barry Targett, pictured together on the CD inner sleeve, have evolved into a tight, experienced, competent and inspired unit. Andy's songs, drawn from his long established history of live performance in the US. and UK. maintain the edge of modern protest and observation. Songs about England, and songs about America. Songs of hope, for the past, present and future, and songs of inspiration. This brand new record ..Nation of the Free', one year in the making, is the result of three musicians, bound by common beliefs, some world class session players, and some of the best production to ever come out of the capital. Long may they run. .... ....Andy has self-released three solo albums previously : 'Love Unspoken' (2002), 'Last Throes of Summer' (2004) and 'Live for the Future' (2008) All of these albums are currently available from i-tunes and from CDbaby.com..... .. ......12 Bar early edit...... .. .. .. .. .. ......electric fiddler.. | ..MySpace Music Videos.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Live for the Future...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ................ ..Our Gang...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | ..More Videos....

  • Members

    Andy Smythe vocals/piano/guitar. With Les Elvin (bass), Barry Targett (violin/guitar) and Mel Wright (drums). Can perform solo, duo, trio or full band! .. .......... .......... .......... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ..........

  • Influences

    Dylan, Phil Ochs, Beatles, Lennon, Roy Harper, Neil Young, Springsteen, Rufus Wainwright, The Waterboys, Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Kerouac, Ginsberg, Hemmingway, Laurie Lee, WH Davies, Native American Philosophy, Nature, The English Countryside

  • Sounds Like

    Myself - I sing with my own natural voice. My acoustic guitar playing is influenced by Dylan, Phil Ochs and Mike Scott. My piano playing by classical music first and foremost and then perhaps Rufus Wainwright. Other people have said I sound like Phil Ochs, Roy Harper, Neil Young.... My music comes from my soul to you the audience! 'The Andy Smythe Band' are a different kettle of fish and Barry and Les bring their own musical styles into the mix. Barry is heavily into jazz, blues and bluegrass and he has his own unique style on electric violin. Les has played in all kinds of combinations too - but he does some wonderful counterpoint runs so you'll hear some McCartney bass in the mix! ........

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New CD 'Nation of the Free' now available from:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/nation-of-the-free/id346303564

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nation-Free-Andy-Smythe-Band/dp/B0031P765S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1271626686&sr=1-1

Andy Smythe is a singer/songwriter who sings songs of hope about the very essence of what it means to be a human being in the 21st century. He believes that we can learn from the past and use it to make informed decisions about our collective future. He performs his songs either solo on piano and guitar or with his band 'The Andy Smythe Band'.

His new album 'Nation of the Free' is out now distributed by Cadiz Music in HMV, on amazon and i-tunes and features 14 new songs. Reviews for the album have been brilliant so far and here are a few of the great qoutes!

'Songs of considerable humanity. Unburdened by device or metaphor the lyrical clarity of his songs is matched by his sense of melody'. Gerry Ranson, March/April 2010 R2

'An underground, quirky corker that deserves turntable time'. Richard Thomas, April 2010 Blues Matters

'This album is downright excellent, for anyone not to enjoy this record is downright impossible. In years to come songs such as the ones found in this album will be studied in schools.' Russell Hill, Maverick Magazine, May 2010

'Everything about the music is big, although though are moments of contrast such as the solo piano of Sap and Earth' Dai Jeffries R2 magazine Jan/Feb 2010

'Voice, band, fiddle, songs - a wonderful warm sound' Mike Scott of The Waterboys.

'On 'Live for the Future' Smythe stands out from the crowd of guitar toting wanabees' R2 (Rock 'n' Reel) Magazine

The 'Nation of the Free' album launch party at Tin Pan Alley's iconic 12 Bar Club in Central London went exactly as it should. All sticky floors and peeling black paint, the 12 Bar is about rock n roll, not themed modernisation. The new album, Nation of the Free from the Andy Smythe Band is now in HMV and all good record stores.

From the bluegrass influenced fiddle on 'Changing Seasons', the gently protesting rock of 'Ancient Ways', Neil Young inspired electric guitar thrashing of the title track 'Nation of the Free, to the huge orchestral string section of the smooth and radio - friendly 'Two Lovers's, and the inspired Beatlesque string arrangement of 'Louise' the eclectic collection of 14 songs ranges between clearly American influenced rock n roll, through to more traditionally English folk. From guitar driven alt. rock to the sweetest piano ballads.

The band, Les Elvin, Andy Smythe and Barry Targett, pictured together on the CD inner sleeve, have evolved into a tight, experienced, competent and inspired unit. Andy's songs, drawn from his long established history of live performance in the US. and UK. maintain the edge of modern protest and observation. Songs about England, and songs about America. Songs of hope, for the past, present and future, and songs of inspiration. This brand new record ..Nation of the Free', one year in the making, is the result of three musicians, bound by common beliefs, some world class session players, and some of the best production to ever come out of the capital. Long may they run.

Andy has self-released three solo albums previously : 'Love Unspoken' (2002), 'Last Throes of Summer' (2004) and 'Live for the Future' (2008) All of these albums are currently available from i-tunes and from CDbaby.com.


12 Bar early edit

electric fiddler | MySpace Music Videos

.. Live for the Future
....

Our Gang

Add to My Profile | More Videos

Member Since:

March 06, 2006

Members:

Andy Smythe vocals/piano/guitar. With Les Elvin (bass), Barry Targett (violin/guitar) and Mel Wright (drums). Can perform solo, duo, trio or full band!

Andy Smythe: Live for the Future
Andy Smythe: Love Unspoken
Andy Smythe: Last Throes of Summer

Influences:

Dylan, Phil Ochs, Beatles, Lennon, Roy Harper, Neil Young, Springsteen, Rufus Wainwright, The Waterboys, Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Kerouac, Ginsberg, Hemmingway, Laurie Lee, WH Davies, Native American Philosophy, Nature, The English Countryside

Sounds Like:

Myself - I sing with my own natural voice. My acoustic guitar playing is influenced by Dylan, Phil Ochs and Mike Scott. My piano playing by classical music first and foremost and then perhaps Rufus Wainwright. Other people have said I sound like Phil Ochs, Roy Harper, Neil Young.... My music comes from my soul to you the audience! 'The Andy Smythe Band' are a different kettle of fish and Barry and Les bring their own musical styles into the mix. Barry is heavily into jazz, blues and bluegrass and he has his own unique style on electric violin. Les has played in all kinds of combinations too - but he does some wonderful counterpoint runs so you'll hear some McCartney bass in the mix! ....

Record Label:

Dreaming Element Records

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