Album Musicians:
Mark McCue – vocals, acoustic, electric and slide guitars
Brendan St Ledger – keyboards and melodica
Greg Royal – bass
Mick Skelton – drums and percussion
Special guests:
Garry Steel – accordion
Oscar & Sophie McCue – vocals
Influences
Neil Finn, Radiohead, R.E.M., Coldplay, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, Jules McCue, Anne McCue, David Gray, Nick Cave, the Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Neil Young, Split Enz, Alfred Hitchcock, XTC, Paul McCartney, U2, Doobie Brothers, Orson Welles, Nelson Riddle, Jimmy Webb, T Rex, Soundgarden, Bob Marley, Jo Jackson, Tim Finn, Frank Sinatra, Serious Young Insects, Moving Parts, Claude Debussy, Nat King Cole, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, the Police, Midnight Oil, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Rogers & Hammerstein, Puccini and many others.
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CD Review
"Wow what a find!! And he's been sitting under our noses for a while - based in Sydney, as a co-writer with his sister and touring in her live band ... how did we not know???
The artist is Mark McCue and his sister is internationally acclaimed ALT country star, Anne McCue. "One Little Burst of Madness" is his debut effort and what a joy it is.
McCue straddles the alternative pop lines with ALT country with such ease while channeling everyone from Nick Cave to Crowded House to Graeme Connors to The Beatles.
I am loving the tracks "You Don't Have to Go There", "Your Ferocious Heart", "Seize The Moment" and "Out of Control".
Mark McCue is a refreshing artist and "One Little Burst of Madness" is a great companion for a lonely night or road trip."
Reviewer: Karen Waters, Black Label Reviews. Rating: 3.5/5
Mark McCue is a singer-songwriter based in Sydney, Australia.
McCue released his highly praised debut solo album, One Little Burst of Madness in 2006. McCue previously played in Sydney’s indie band scene featuring in such bands as The Trilobites and Native Tongue and producing and writing the material for his band thiRst’s eponymously titled release in 1999.
McCue’s highly regarded songwriting credentials are augmented by his collaborative achievements with US based singer-songwriter extraordinaire sister, Anne McCue, with whom he has co-written songs that have appeared on numerous high profile serialised US television productions.
One Little Burst of Madness features a collection of beautifully rendered and emotion tugging songs. Varied genres are traversed with equal authority from the countryesque "I Miss You" and "Seize the Moment" to the brit pop tinged “You Don’t Have to Go There”, from the dark and foreboding gospel influenced "Where was God?" to the classic ballad, "Turn Your Light On". (Listen at CD Baby ).
McCue’s guitar playing features some beautiful slide guitar on “I Wish”, “I Miss You”, the Beatlesque “Out of Control” and “A Star is Love” where the voices of McCue’s children can be heard speaking and singing. McCue - “I was able to involve my children in the recording process and my little boy was also involved in writing “A Star is Love”. It’s been extremely pleasing to be able to link the two strands of my life in such a way”.
Ciao,Mark thanks for your friendship,Iam very happy, you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, and stupendous voice. you are certainly one of my favorite, in your musical kind The feels great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather to lot! The hope to listen soon to you, in italy.. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music, all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music
Nice to meet you through cyberlink!
Keep up the Great Work!
Wishes you All the Best in 2009!
Enjoy your Weekend!
Hello Mark, What a great site you have here. Thank you for adding me to your Myspace. Have a wonderful day. Hugs and Love, Mona Miller www. monamiller. com "Going Beyond What You Know" tm Communication Arts Company
There is strength There is a part of us with passion Within the passion is the Dream.
Every dream is your own creation It is the power in your dream That gives you passion and life’s meaning. There is Power in the Dreams That brings our life into reality. So bring your full passions into your dreams. Life is not easy Your Dream can live forever. Take a little time for your passions Take a little time for your dreams There is power in Dreams.
HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you! Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language !!! I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT ….love it !! Greets from D E E Z E L (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!! If you can find the time check out my music too (thnx)
Sorry about the late reply. I just wanted to say Love Your Work and many thanks for your support...be seeing you!
Garfield.
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hi Mark, How are you?? long time no see!! How is everything!!?? miss you all like crazy! can't wait till we get together again! Did u get any photos from Kate's wedding? i want some for my myspace hehe!!
anyways, send my love to Jo and the kids! love u all xx
Hey uncle Mark! Hows it been. Were listening to your cd right now.We all LOVE it!Its really great! Hope to see you and the rest soon.Say hi to everyone for me.About my background, well i dont like it and i didn't get around to changing it. bye from all of us McCues and Kennys living in Vincentia. Bye!
