Amongst many others...
Archy & Mehitabel by
Don Marquis,
Lennon & McCartney, Kurt Weill,
Harry Nilsson,
Crowded House, Cole Porter,
Segei Prokofiev, Sam Phillips,
Cab Calloway, John Cheever,
Elvis Costello, Claude Debussy,
Johnny Mercer, Leonard Cohen,
Billy Joel, Dorothy Parker,
Burt Bacharach, Peggy Lee,
Charles Bukowski,
e.e. cummings, Travis,
Supertramp, Fats Waller...
All that need be said about singer-songwriter Mark Cote
(pronounced koh-tay ) is best summed up by the artist himself: "Music is oxygen. Whether I'm writing a song at the piano or performing with my band in front of an audience, I never feel more alive than I do in those moments."
Other known trivia about the Canadian-born musician is as follows:
a) His gene pool is divided between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Montreal, Canada, courtesy of his mother and father, respectively.
b) His favorite color is green.
c) His personal motto: "In life, three things are essential to get you from A to Z. A sense of direction. A sense of balance. And a sense of humor ... and I might add, comfortable shoes."
d) He is currently working in the studio on his forthcoming CD with producer Michael Frondelli, whose credits include working with Crowded House, Marianne Faithfull and Oingo Boingo among many others. Musicians playing on the CD include noted studio veterans Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Jackson Browne), Denny Seiwell (Paul McCartney-Wings), Zac Rae (Fionna Apple, Annie Lennox) and Greg Bissonette, to name a few.
e) Three songs from the soon-to-be-released CD are featured here.
Marks' songs, distinguished by his vivid lyrics, playful sense of irony, catchy melodicism and distinct vocal style have been featured in both television and film and continue to help define the ever-broadening and diverse landscape of pop music today.
Hey Sweetie, is it New York time yet? By the way my husband is crazy about Fun House, he sort of half sings half hums it around the house lol. Bless his heart, he is 73 years young!
Hi Mark! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Yes, I have a performance at a fundraiser in San Pedro on April 18, and a Bridal Fashion Show on April 19 in Glendale. I'm really trying to get out there and start performing again. How's your music coming? Any performances? I really love the music on your page. It is truly unique!
Hey Mark, thanks for the kind comments. I'm not familiar with her, will have to look her up. I guess that answers your question indirectly? Thanks again. - Trevor
Dear Mark Here I am again. I have time today and enjoy it in silence to listen to music and my thoughts drift to leave. Next to me is always a sheet of paper where I can write my thoughts in my mind. Love is everything is a wonderful song with the words touch me and inspire me to think about it .. You're a very talented musician and I am glad to know you here. sing your songs very much with you without feeling that I feel overwhelmed, with much ease without having the feeling that you sing it is superficial and you sing so that the feeling I get that you love your life.
I think the world can still use a lot of love. It is so nice if we all love. Especially when we love ourselves. Why do not we love? Why we love our bodies are not? Why we love not our fault? I am often in front of the mirror, look deep into my eyes and tell me: I am loved! It does so well. Or I go to nature, feel the love. The love of plants, animals, lakes, nature ... The whole planet is full of love, we only need to open our hearts and we feel it already. Love is honest Love is right, love says what she thinks, says what is love, love makes no detours and also no visible residue. Love is clear, love is here. So those are my thoughts on "Love is Everything". Other Ideas followed, if you like. Much love and enjoy your day Mabi
Thank you for the friendship on MySpace and your comment, Mark. Great tunes in your Fun House, f.e. "Love Is Everything" and "Everywhere But Here" are really beautiful songs. I wish you much success with your musical career. Warm regards and have a beautiful weekend, Askiwi
