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Genre: Pop / Progressive / Rock
Location Malibu, Un
Profile Views: 30756
Last Login: 3/25/2013
Member Since 2/4/2006
Website antigravityrecords.com
Record Label <b>Antigravity Records
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.. •••Tony MacLaren•••• The Guitar Wizard••• ...... .... ............The Musical Magic of MacLaren on ..antigravityrecords.... .... .. .. .. ............ .. .. .. .. ..E-mail address: .. .... .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. .. .... Please log on to ..antigravityrecords.. to purchase a CD or an mp3 download of .. The Big Bang.. and ....Tall Tales and Short Stories.. .. .... Introducing Tony MacLaren, the gifted and spirited performer who morphs Magic and Music to create his unique expression of spellbinding entertainment. .... Tony begin playing guitar and singing while doing magic at the tender age of 6. Performed professionally for concerts, clubs, movies, radio, television and studios around the planet..... ••••••••Mystery Entertainer••••••••.... Also known as The Architect of Astonishment, MacLaren is an expert sleight of hand artist, an effect consultant, and inventor and performer of mental illusions.... Designed and invented the House of Astonishment theme park, the Space Case (antigravity box) and the worlds first vanishing roller coaster..... He is a magic consultant for many respected mentalists, magicians and illusionists.....He has created a wonderful new show featuring his original mind blowing effects..... ••••••••••••Notables•••••••••••• .... Lead vocalist/guitarist for the progressive rock group Hocus Pocus which featured Tony's grand illusions..... In the 90's he recorded and toured with the Rippington's touring band, Bamboo Forest playing to sold-out theaters and headlining concerts around the planet. .... The Tony MacLaren Band headlined a concert at the L.A. Valley College with an audience of 25,000..... MacLaren was recently honored with a prestigious award from the city of Los Angeles, thanking him for bringing joy to the people of L.A..... Produced, arranged, performed and composed music and lyrics for The Big Bang on Antigravity Records..... Produced, arranged, performed and composed music and lyrics for Tall Tales And Short Stories on Antigravity Records..... Composer and guitarist for the Bamboo Forest CD Watersign on Telarc Records. .... ( MacLaren penned the international jazz radio hit Dolphin Ride on Watersign).... Composer and guitarist for Bamboo Forest Live in Bali on DVD with Telarc Records..... Co-Producer, arranger, performer, composer/ lyricist for Hocus Pocus on Antigravity Records. .... Scored soundtrack for the underwater documentary film Scuba The First Time. .... MacLaren has received multiple songwriter awards from A.S.C.A.P. and is endorsed by many music companies.... •••••••••••Musical Skills••••••••••• .... Electric, Acoustic 6 and 12 string, Classical Guitars and assorted Special F.X. Bass Guitar, Synthesizers, Percussion, Banjo, Dobro, Harp and Mandolin..... As a highlight to his incendiary guitar wizardry, MacLaren weaves ambient soundscapes, using magical state of the art technology and his imagination..... Vocals: Lead Vocalist / Frontman and Multi-harmony arranger with 3 octaves..... Lyricist: Writer of poignant, romantic wordplay with a subtle infusion of humor and wicked wit..... Studio: Session guitarist and vocalist for records, CD.s, radio, film and television. .... Composer, multiple guitars, lead and harmony vocals on The Big Bang, Tall Tales And Short Stories, Runaway Train, Hocus Pocus, Watersign and Bamboo Forest Live in Bali..... MacLaren has recorded with many award winning, world class musicians such as: .... Barry Manilow / Neil Morse / Greg Bissonette / Kim Stone / Kirk Covington / Brian Bromberg / Ernie Watts / Dave Carpenter / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy {Yellowjackets rhythm section} Steve Reid / M.B. Gordy / Jeff Kashwa / Rick Braun / Earth Wind & Fire Horns / Kazu Matsui / Paul Taylor / Abraham Laborial / Efraham Toro / .... .. e-mail - antigravityrecords@hotmail.com.. website - >..ANTIGRAVITY RECORDS.... -
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.. .. Please visit ..ANTIGRAVITY RECORDS.. to purchase .. The Big Bang.. and ....Tall Tales and Short Stories.. .. .......... ...... .... Tony MacLaren: Musician and Mystery Entertainer .... .... ..Tony MacLaren:.. Lead Vocals/ Multiple Guitars/ Composer/ Lyricist/ Producer/ Arranger ....Featuring some of my favorite musicians and friends:.... Greg Bissonette [David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, Ringo Starr].... Kim Stone [Spyra Gyra, Rippingtons].... Brian Bromberg [Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Solo Artist].... Dave Carpenter [Buddy Rich, Larry Carlton, Alan Holdsworth, Mike Stern].... Kirk Covington [Tribal Tech, Joe Zawanol, Alan Holdsworth].... M.B. Gordy [Doobie Brothers, John Tesh, 3 Dog Night, Rita Coolidge].... Steve Reid [Supertramp, Rippingtons, Miles Davis].... Roger Friend [ABBA].... Bart Samolis [Rod Stewart, Micheal Bolton, 5th. Dimension, Frank Gambali] .... CLICK HERE TO EXPERIENCE THE MENTALISM OF TONY MACLAREN FOR YOURSELF.... .... -
Influences
Jeff Beck / Steve Morse / Todd Rungren / The Beatles / Genesis / Gentle Giant / Pink Floyd/ Peter Gabriel / Yes / King's x / King Crimson / Joni Mitchel / Alan Holdsworth / Chet Atkins/ Doc Watson / Leo Kotke / John McLaughlin / Kevin Gilbert / Toy Matinee / Jethro Tull / Steely Dan / Stevie Wonder / Chick Corea / Tribal Tech / Steve Vai / Artie MacLaren (my dad) / Waylon Jennings / Johnny Cash / Alison Krauss / Merle Haggert / Eddie Van Halen / Frank Gambali / Eric Johnson / Bella Fleck / Queen / Frank Zappa / Al DiMeola / Led Zepplin / Jean Luc Ponty / Steve Hackett / Steve Howe / Supertramp / Soundgarden / Lenny Breau / Albert Lee / Albert Einstein / Nicola Tesla / Harry Houdini / Doug Henning / David Copperfield / Seigfried and Roy / Derren Brown / Kreskin / David Berglas / Stephen Hawkings/ .... If you listen closely, you will hear and see their influences running throughout my music and magic. .... ......Please be sure to check out the rest of the magic of .. The Big Bang.. and ....Tall Tales and Short Stories.. .. available now on ..antigravityrecords..!.. .... .... ..Come visit my merchandise store and get cool Tony MacLaren T shirts and other nifty swag! .. ...... -
Sounds Like
..Check out the magic of THE BIG BANG, Tony MacLaren's debut solo C.D. on ..antigravityrecords.. .... "Here are a few things some of the fine folks on myspace are saying" : Guitar phenomenon Frank Gambali calls it 'Rough Pop'..... Really enjoyed what I've heard. Great stuff! (Elliott Randal) Steely Dan.... I'll never forget the first time I heard River Of Koans. It blew me away! (Burt Lams) California Guitar Trio.... Awesome geet sounds, tunes and touch. I can't wait to hear more. (Dale Turner) Guitar One Magazine Editor.... I would like to make you the discovery of the week on Kick Radio. Excellent guitar playing my friend. (Rob @ Kick Radio).... Shit Man, nice playing! (Robert Taylor).... Nice tracks, great players. You work with some of the best. (Tony Franklin) The Firm.... You are an amazing guitarist and adding the element of magic is surreal. I would love to see you perform sometime. (Antonio Pontarelli).... Cool playing man. (Charlie Hitchcock).... Your stuff is very outstanding..very Vai-ish. (Darrin Kobetich).... Keep making great music. (Jeff Berlin).... Simply beautiful. (Sister Bluebird Sonya).... Your music is terrific. Unbelievable tone and wonderful playing. (Du Zaz).... I very much love your music. (Ed Unitsky).... I love your songs, your playing and your voice. (Ian Bartlett).... .... The BIG BANG features TONY MACLAREN on guitar and vocals and some of his favorite musicians in the world. .... The BIG BANG moves from funky rough pop to tender ballads in the blink of an eye..... Add to this the witty wordplay of vocalist MacLaren and the virtuoso performances of the musicians and you have a tasty recipe for success. .... Tall Tales And Short Stories on ..antigravityrecords.. is a move to a more acoustic nature. .... Maclaren uses his mastery of the guitar to punctuate his thought provoking, often romantic, yet witty wordplay, to concoct a tasty magic brew of music that will enchant and delight..... His music straddles between a rock and a country place and often delves down into the deep, mysterious fringes of his songcraft..... He calls this music "Progressiveacousticountrypopfolkgrass!".... His latest c.d. Tall Tales and Short Stories is a facinating acoustic journey inside the creative mind of MacLaren..... Get your very own copy of .. The Big Bang.. and ....Tall Tales and Short Stories.. .. now at: .... ..antigravityrecords.com...... ..http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tonymaclaren...... ................ ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ...... Current and former Rippingtons bandmates Steve Reid, Jeff Kashiwa (dreamy on sax and flute), Mark Portmann, Steve Bailey, Dave Kochanski, Kim Stone and Tony Morales lend equal parts silk and grit to the swim here. Yes, that's the whole gang! While other all-stars like Rick Braun and some Yellowjackets abound, Tony MacLaren's multi-faceted guitars stand out above all else. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide ....................
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- Ann Marie McCafferty-Is…4 months ago
Ace Turned me on to your music and it ROCKS!! Hope to get to ATL...or Maybe Nashville...would love to see you live!! I'm more on FB...I'm going to try to friend you there so I can share your music with my friends and family in the UK!..Thanks for the friendship! xo AM
- Tony MacLaren5 months ago
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- Ann Marie McCafferty-Is…4 months ago
Ace Turned me on to your music and it ROCKS!! Hope to get to ATL...or Maybe Nashville...would love to see you live!! I'm more on FB...I'm going to try to friend you there so I can share your music with my friends and family in the UK!..Thanks for the friendship! xo AM
- Tony MacLaren5 months ago
Still waiting for everyone to come back to myspace.... :^}
- Tony MacLaren10 months ago
Have a magical summer everyone! :^}
- Tony MacLaren1 year ago
Rawk On everybody!!! :^}
- Some1 year ago
Some Bizzare Label Land turtles can not put ones self onto a fence post, New Year of 2012 May the stars fulfil your greatest wishes friends are like balloons; once you let them go,you might not get them back http://www.myspace.com/somebizzare
- Pop Haydn1 year ago
We have just totally revamped my YouTube Channel and added a number of great new performance videos. There are also playlists on Vaudeville, circus and sideshow, burlesque, magic, and medicine show:
Pop Haydn's YouTube Channel.
You can find photos, video and other information about my Post-Mosdern Medicine Show, my Radio-Medicine Show, and my magic on my website:
PopHaydn.com
and my Blog:
Pop's Soapbox
Pop Haydn is an award-winning Los Angeles magician, a past vice-president of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. He is originally from Clarkesville, Tennessee. - Tony MacLaren2 years ago
Where did everybody go?
- Tony MacLaren2 years ago
I miss myspace...
- Greg Ashton Haze2 years ago
Good stuff man.
Kinda Zappa-ish.
Yeah, thanks for the add & take care. - Ruby Jane2 years ago
Hey, my music lovin friend! Have you heard THE STORY?
http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_1087_Ruby_Jane.mp3/view
-Ruby Jane
Bio:
•••Tony MacLaren••••
The Guitar Wizard•••
The Musical Magic of MacLaren on
antigravityrecords
The Musical Magic of MacLaren on
..
| E-mail address: | .. .. .. .. | .. |
Please log on to antigravityrecords to purchase a CD or an mp3 download of The Big Bang and
Tall Tales and Short Stories ..
Introducing Tony MacLaren, the gifted and spirited performer who morphs Magic and Music to create his unique expression of spellbinding entertainment.
Tony begin playing guitar and singing while doing magic at the tender age of 6 and soon would be performing professionally for concerts, clubs, movies, radio, television and studios around the planet.
••••••••Mystery Entertainer••••••••
Also known as The Architect of Astonishment, MacLaren is an expert sleight of hand artist, a master mentalist, an effect consultant, and inventor and performer of grand illusionary principals.
Designed and invented the House of Astonishment theme park, the Space Case (antigravity box) and the worlds first vanishing roller coaster.
He is a magic consultant for many respected mentalists, magicians and illusionists.
He has created a wonderful new show featuring his original mind blowing effects.
He is now pitching his magical television series to the networks.
••••••••••••Notables••••••••••••
Lead vocalist/guitarist for the progressive rock group Hocus Pocus which featured Tony's grand illusions.
In the 90's he recorded and toured with the Rippington's touring band, Bamboo Forest playing to sold-out theaters and headlining concerts around the planet.
The Tony MacLaren Band headlined a concert at the L.A. Valley College with an audience of 25,000.
MacLaren was recently honored with a prestigious award from the city of Los Angeles, thanking him for bringing joy to the people of L.A.
Produced, arranged, performed and composed music and lyrics for The Big Bang on Antigravity Records.
Produced, arranged, performed and composed music and lyrics for Tall Tales And Short Stories on Antigravity Records.
Composer and guitarist for the Bamboo Forest CD Watersign on Telarc Records.
( MacLaren penned the international jazz radio hit Dolphin Ride on Watersign)
Composer and guitarist for Bamboo Forest Live in Bali on DVD with Telarc Records.
Co-Producer, arranger, performer, composer/ lyricist for Hocus Pocus on Antigravity Records.
Scored soundtrack for the underwater documentary film Scuba The First Time.
MacLaren has received multiple songwriter awards from A.S.C.A.P. and is endorsed by many music companys.
•••••••••••Musical Skills•••••••••••
Electric, Acoustic 6 and 12 string, Classical Guitars and assorted Special F.X. Bass Guitar, Synthesizers, Percussion, Banjo, Dobro, Harp and Mandolin.
As a highlight to his incendiary guitar wizardry, MacLaren weaves ambient soundscapes, using magical state of the art technology and his imagination.
Vocals: Lead Vocalist / Frontman and Multi-harmony arranger with 3 octaves.
Lyricist: Writer of poignant, romantic wordplay with a subtle infusion of humor and wicked wit.
Studio: Session guitarist and vocalist for records, CD.s, radio, film and television.
Composer, multiple guitars, lead and harmony vocals on The Big Bang, Tall Tales And Short Stories, Runaway Train, Hocus Pocus, Watersign and Bamboo Forest Live in Bali.
MacLaren has recorded with many award winning, world class musicians such as:
Barry Manilow / Neil Morse / Greg Bissonette / Kim Stone / Kirk Covington / Brian Bromberg / Ernie Watts / Dave Carpenter / Jimmy Haslip / William Kennedy {Yellowjackets rhythm section} Steve Reid / M.B. Gordy / Jeff Kashwa / Rick Braun / Earth Wind & Fire Horns / Kazu Matsui / Paul Taylor / Abraham Laborial / Efraham Toro /
e-mail - antigravityrecords@hotmail.com
website - >ANTIGRAVITY RECORDS..
Member Since:
February 04, 2006Members:
Please visit ANTIGRAVITY RECORDS to purchase The Big Bang and
Tall Tales and Short Stories ..
Tony MacLaren: Musician and Mystery Entertainer
Tony MacLaren: Lead Vocals/ Multiple Guitars/ Composer/ Lyricist/ Producer/ Arranger
Featuring some of my favorite musicians and friends:
Greg Bissonette [David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, Ringo Starr]
Kim Stone [Spyra Gyra, Rippingtons]
Brian Bromberg [Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Solo Artist]
Dave Carpenter [Buddy Rich, Larry Carlton, Alan Holdsworth, Mike Stern]
Kirk Covington [Tribal Tech, Joe Zawanol, Alan Holdsworth]
M.B. Gordy [Doobie Brothers, John Tesh, 3 Dog Night, Rita Coolidge]
Steve Reid [Supertramp, Rippingtons, Miles Davis]
Roger Friend [ABBA]
Bart Samolis [Rod Stewart, Micheal Bolton, 5th. Dimension, Frank Gambali]
CLICK HERE TO EXPERIENCE THE MENTALISM OF TONY MACLAREN FOR YOURSELF
Influences:
Jeff Beck / Steve Morse / Todd Rungren / The Beatles / Genesis / Gentle Giant / Pink Floyd/ Peter Gabriel / Yes / King's x / King Crimson / Joni Mitchel / Alan Holdsworth / Chet Atkins/ Doc Watson / Leo Kotke / John McLaughlin / Kevin Gilbert / Toy Matinee / Jethro Tull / Steely Dan / Stevie Wonder / Chick Corea / Tribal Tech / Steve Vai / Artie MacLaren (my dad) / Waylon Jennings / Johnny Cash / Alison Krauss / Merle Haggert / Eddie Van Halen / Frank Gambali / Eric Johnson / Bella Fleck / Queen / Frank Zappa / Al DiMeola / Led Zepplin / Jean Luc Ponty / Steve Hackett / Steve Howe / Supertramp / Soundgarden / Lenny Breau / Albert Lee / Albert Einstein / Nicola Tesla / Harry Houdini / Doug Henning / David Copperfield / Seigfried and Roy / Derren Brown / Kreskin / David Berglas / Stephen Hawkings/If you listen closely, you will hear and see their influences running throughout my music and magic.
Please be sure to check out the rest of the magic of The Big Bang and
Tall Tales and Short Stories .. available now on antigravityrecords!
Come visit my merchandise store and get cool Tony MacLaren T shirts and other nifty swag!
Sounds Like:
Check out the magic of THE BIG BANG, Tony MacLaren's debut solo C.D. on antigravityrecords"It sounds like a semi truck on fire with the air horn blaring, full of exploding fireworks, speeding out of control downhill at 80 miles an hour with the brakes locked up and slamming through a glass house full of china and then through a chicken coop and coming to rest in a peaceful cradle of swans"
Here are a few things some of the fine folks on myspace are saying:
Guitar phenomenon Frank Gambali calls it 'Rough Pop'.
Really enjoyed what I've heard. Great stuff! (Elliott Randal) Steely Dan
I'll never forget the first time I heard River Of Koans. It blew me away! (Burt Lams) California Guitar Trio
Awesome geet sounds, tunes and touch. I can't wait to hear more. (Dale Turner) Guitar One Magazine Editor
I would like to make you the discovery of the week on Kick Radio. Excellent guitar playing my friend. (Rob @ Kick Radio)
Shit Man, nice playing! (Robert Taylor)
Nice tracks, great players. You work with some of the best. (Tony Franklin) The Firm
You are an amazing guitarist and adding the element of magic is surreal. I would love to see you perform sometime. (Antonio Pontarelli)
Cool playing man. (Charlie Hitchcock)
Your stuff is very outstanding..very Vai-ish. (Darrin Kobetich)
Keep making great music. (Jeff Berlin)
Simply beautiful. (Sister Bluebird Sonya)
Your music is terrific. Unbelievable tone and wonderful playing. (Du Zaz)
I very much love your music. (Ed Unitsky)
I love your songs, your playing and your voice. (Ian Bartlett)
The BIG BANG features TONY MACLAREN on guitar and vocals and some of his favorite musicians in the world.
The BIG BANG moves from funky rough pop to tender ballads in the blink of an eye.
Add to this the witty wordplay of vocalist MacLaren and the virtuoso performances of the musicians and you have a tasty recipe for success.
Tall Tales And Short Stories on antigravityrecords is a move to a more acoustic nature.
Maclaren uses his mastery of the guitar to punctuate his thought provoking, often romantic, yet witty wordplay, to concoct a tasty magic brew of music that will enchant and delight.
His music straddles between a rock and a country place and often delves down into the deep, mysterious fringes of his songcraft.
He calls this music "Progressiveacousticountrypopfolkgrass!"
His latest c.d. Tall Tales and Short Stories is a facinating acoustic journey inside the creative mind of MacLaren.
Get your very own copy of The Big Bang and
Tall Tales and Short Stories .. now at:
antigravityrecords.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tonymaclaren
..
Current and former Rippingtons bandmates Steve Reid, Jeff Kashiwa (dreamy on sax and flute), Mark Portmann, Steve Bailey, Dave Kochanski, Kim Stone and Tony Morales lend equal parts silk and grit to the swim here. Yes, that's the whole gang! While other all-stars like Rick Braun and some Yellowjackets abound, Tony MacLaren's multi-faceted guitars stand out above all else. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
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