Ryan MacGrath conjures up old world aesthetic with a contemporary
twist, fusing indie rock and cabaret crooning. His debut full-length
Cooper Hatch Paris is a romantic, whimsical wander through the
orchard of imagination.
MacGrath questions the meaning of love, art, history and purpose. With
a full-bodied, robust voice unlike no other, MacGrath explores both
the light and the shadows it leaves behind.
With the voice of an acrobat and the musicianship of lion trainer,
MacGrath is a ringmaster who was born to sing. Cooper Hatch Paris
sets the bar for his unforgettable live performance.
When he arrived on the scene with In My Own Company (2009), a six
song EP, MacGrath turned heads and ignited hearts. While Roy Orbison
and Rufus Wainwright comparisons were drawn, the EP garnered
MacGrath two Nova Scotia Music Award nominations.
After touring Canada by train and performing with a Barbershop
quartet, MacGrath teamed up with producer Jason Michael MacIsaac
(Heavy Blinkers, Jenn Grant) and Gypsophilia to record Cooper Hatch
Paris.
MacGrath’s vision for the album began with herds of elephants, rolling
storm clouds and sweeping vistas –he wanted to go big or go home.
Cooper Hatch Paris is a tip of the hat to old world romantics. With
lush arrangements and rich instrumentation, MacGrath has crafted a
gorgeous collection of songs filled with love, lust and longing.
With soaring horns and gang vocals, “Gift Horse,” pays homage to a
universal understanding of life’s process and purpose. “Bird &
Cage,” features a gorgeous duet with Canadian chanteuse Chantal
Kreviazuk.
The album’s biggest brooding number “God Forbid,” comes alive with an
ethereal duet with songstress Erin Costelo.
“Crooked Heart,” recalls late night cups of coffee and the restlessness of
a broken heart. MacGrath kicks it up a notch with “State of the Art,”
a magical lyrical homage to the stage.
In a reflective moment, memory shifts, the past becomes the present.
“Apple Tree,” is for the dreamer within, as the song poetically
strolls through the valley of lost dreams.
As a nod to romantic hearts, “My Boyfriend,” is a queer bend on a
traditional love song. With swaying choral vocals and twinkling piano,
the song embodies a sense of timelessness.
“Celebrity Death,” throbs with a disco beat and a sense of glamour.
With splashes of the fantastical, MacGrath is an
artist of grandiose production and pure intention.
Every now and then one needs to veer from the “Straight and Narrow,” an
ode to letting go of the past and living only for the moment. MacGrath
lets it all hang out, belting it out from the belly of his soul.
The album closes with “Sullivan’s Pond,” a song permeating a night two
lovers spent beneath a starry sky. As the reflection in the lake and
the night bugs linger, the song carries blossoming hearts on.
"Ryan MacGrath is one of our favourite musicians on the Halifax scene right now. Each time we've seen him (three shows in the past three months) he has had the audience in the palm of his hand. We look forward to hosting Ryan at a house concert soon so we can share the dynamite - great voice - intriguing yet accessible songs - wicked stage presence!
- Paula and Mike Fredericks, acousticroof.ca"
"Ryan is a rare songwriter; his songs are sharp, sexy, self-depricating, and melancholic. His songs are perfect little stories about what goes on inside. His voice is from another planet; smooth and sad and full of gentle power. I have often had a song of Ryan's stuck in my head for days, only to have it replaced by another. And to top it all off; he's always wearing great shoes.
-Stewart Legere"
"...a timeless voice, unique songwriting, dramatic melodies and a beautiful landscape of instrumentation. Ryan MacGrath makes beautiful music."
-Carmel Mikol
Hi Ryan MacGrath. EletriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs make its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check EletriKa out! Thanks a lot for the attention and support. Keep in touch.
Kisses from Brazil, Marie
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DOWNLOAD FOR FREE THE NEW ELETRIKA "S.O.B./v3.1beta" (((LIMITED)))
EletriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs make its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check EletriKa out! Thanks a lot for the attention and support. Keep in touch.
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE THE NEW ELETRIKA "S.O.B./v3.1beta" (LIMITED)
"v3.1beta" is a NEW version of the EletriKa album "S.O.B." soon to be released in the North American market. It features re-recordings of the songs "Hey Mister" and "Give It Back" , which have been enriched by new arrangements and powerful interpretation by Ney Melo, new EletriKa singer. It also includes a new version of "Zombie Factory" with some new voice takes, new mix and mastering, and "Roda o Pe", a tune extracted from "V.S.F.", Eletrika's previous album. The other songs were completely re-mastered and have had some mix changes. We hope you enjoy "S.O.B./v3.1beta". Thanks a lot for the attention and support. Keep in touch.
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Oh soo happy to see how great your doing. It's been 7 years since I was in Canada. I'm looking forward to spending alot of time there some year in the future. I lost contact with Claudia last year when she and Andrew moved. I reallly haven't heard your music just seen your art. Many blessings. Mahan Kirn xoxo
Hey Ryan! - really liking your sound - you've got an amazing voice - and i love the tunes! hopin to catch your show at the tribeca on the 29th! all the best- cheers!
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