Nouvel album d’Andy Creeggan / 1er extrait lancé aujourd’hui
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Nouvel album d’Andy Creeggan / 1er extrait lancé aujourd’hui
Le mardi 24 août 2021
(English follows)
Dans un mois exactement, soit le 24 septembre 2021, Andy Creeggan lancera un album de 13 pistes de pop d’inspiration jazz et classique, proche des musiques du Moyen-Orient et de la samba, une musique moderne et expérimentale. L’album paraît chez Le Grenier musique, un label de disques basé à Moncton.
Andy Creeggan propose « Andiwork IV », un album sans barrière linguistique puisqu’il est instrumental. Près de 12 ans se sont écoulés depuis le dernier projet solo de cet artiste établi à Moncton et connu d’abord comme membre fondateur du groupe Barenaked Ladies.
Le background très complet d’Andrew a de quoi faire tourner les têtes : trois albums solo (dont une nomination au Grammy’s en 2011 pour Andywork III), quatre albums avec les Brothers Creeggan et deux avec les Barenaked Ladies (lauréat d’un Juno en 1992) ainsi que de multiples collaborations avec différents artistes pour des musiques de théâtre, d’ensembles symphoniques, de projets pop et jazz électro, etc.
Les fins connaisseurs de musique trouveront de quoi satisfaire leurs oreilles car l’album butine dans presque tous les genres musicaux. L’album comporte onze compositions en plus d’un hommage à Erik Satie le temps de deux chansons.
Premier extrait radio : 50 blind
La chanson 50 blind est le premier extrait radio que propose Andy Creeggan de son album Andiwork IV. Comme il l’explique, il s’agit d’une samba et de la plus récente de ses compositions. « Plusieurs mélodies se rejoignent et on y retrouve beaucoup de contretemps, une obsession d’un artiste comme moi qui adore les percussions. On peut dire qu’il s’agit de la chanson la plus électronique du disque, mais une partie surprenante est en fait acoustique », dit-il.
Un album collectif
Cet album est le fruit d’une collaboration avec certains des meilleurs musiciens acadiens d’aujourd’hui. En effet, l’artiste s’est entouré des talentueux Kevin McIntyre (basse), Mico Roy (synthé moog), Maxence Cormier (percussions), Sébastien Michaud (cuivres), George Belliveau (guitare), sans oublier deux collaborateurs de longue date, son frère et le bassiste de Barenaked Ladies Jim Creeggan (basse et contrebasse) et le maître ingénieur/producteur Michael Philip Wojewoda (réalisateur). Andy a lui-même produit, mixé et joué de plus de 15 instruments ! La pochette est l’œuvre du graphiste Mark Young. L’album sera distribué en magasin et sur les diverses plateformes numériques par Distribution Plages / Propagande Distribution. L’album sera disponible le 24 septembre et sortira également en format vinyle.
Lancement le 24 septembre
Le lancement aura lieu le vendredi 24 septembre 2021, à 19 h 30, au Centre culturel Aberdeen de Moncton. Plusieurs musiciens accompagneront l’artiste pour ce grand spectacle-lancement. Le groupe Umläb assurera la première partie de la soirée. Les billets sont en vente au coût de 20 $ à www.epasslive.com/greniermusique.
Il est à noter que l’artiste a bénéficié de l’aide du Conseil des arts du Canada et de Musique Nouveau-Brunswick pour la production et la promotion de son album.
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Information ou entrevues :
Carol Doucet - Le Grenier musique : 506-850-2158 / Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.
NEWS RELEASE
New Andy Creeggan album to be released September 24, 2021
First single out today
(Moncton - August 24, 2021) - In exactly one month, on September 24, 2021, Andy Creeggan will release a 13-track album of jazz and classically inspired pop, akin to Middle Eastern music and samba, modern and experimental music. The album will be released by Le Grenier musique, a Moncton-based label.
Andy Creeggan offers “Andiwork IV”, an album without language barriers since it is instrumental. It has been almost 12 years since the last solo project of this Moncton-based artist, first known as a founding member of Barenaked Ladies.
Andrew’s extensive background is sure to turn heads: three solo albums (including a 2011 Grammy nomination for Andywork III), four albums with the Brothers Creeggan and two with The Barenaked Ladies (Juno winner in 1992), as well as multiple collaborations with various artists for theater music, symphonic ensembles, pop artists and electro jazz projects, etc.
Music connoisseurs will find something to satisfy their ears as the album delves into almost every musical genre. The album includes eleven compositions as well as a tribute to Erik Satie in two songs.
First radio single: 50 blind
The song 50 blind is the first radio single that Andy Creeggan offers from his album Andiwork IV. As he explains, this samba is the most recent of his compositions. “Several melodies come together and there is a lot of syncopation, an obsession of an artist like me who loves percussion. You could say it’s the most electronic song on the record, but a surprising amount is actually acoustic,” he says.
A collaborative album
This album is a collaborative effort with some of today’s top Acadian musicians. Indeed, the artist has surrounded himself with the talented Kevin McIntyre (bass), Mico Roy (moog synth), Maxence Cormier (percussion), Sébastien Michaud (brass), George Belliveau (guitar), not to mention two longtime collaborators, his brother and Barenaked Ladies bassist Jim Creeggan (bass and double bass) and master engineer/producer Michael Philip Wojewoda (executive producer)! Andy himself produced, mixed, and played more than 15 instruments! The cover art is by graphic artist Mark Young. The album will be distributed in stores and on various digital platforms by Distribution Plages / Propagande Distribution. The album will be available on September 24th. The album will also be released in vinyl format.
Launch on September 24th
The launch will take place on Friday, September 24, 2021, at 7:30 pm at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre in Moncton. Several musicians will accompany the artist for this great show and release party. The band Umläb will open the evening. Tickets are on sale for $20 at www.epasslive.com/greniermusique.
The artist received support from the Canada Council for the Arts and Music New Brunswick for the production and promotion of his album.
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Information or interviews:
Carol Doucet - Le Grenier musique : 506-850-2158 / Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.
Information ou entrevues :
Carol Doucet - Le Grenier musique : 506-850-2158 / Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.
NEWS RELEASE
New Andy Creeggan album to be released September 24, 2021
First single out today
(Moncton - August 24, 2021) - In exactly one month, on September 24, 2021, Andy Creeggan will release a 13-track album of jazz and classically inspired pop, akin to Middle Eastern music and samba, modern and experimental music. The album will be released by Le Grenier musique, a Moncton-based label.
Andy Creeggan offers “Andiwork IV”, an album without language barriers since it is instrumental. It has been almost 12 years since the last solo project of this Moncton-based artist, first known as a founding member of Barenaked Ladies.
Andrew’s extensive background is sure to turn heads: three solo albums (including a 2011 Grammy nomination for Andywork III), four albums with the Brothers Creeggan and two with The Barenaked Ladies (Juno winner in 1992), as well as multiple collaborations with various artists for theater music, symphonic ensembles, pop artists and electro jazz projects, etc.
Music connoisseurs will find something to satisfy their ears as the album delves into almost every musical genre. The album includes eleven compositions as well as a tribute to Erik Satie in two songs.
First radio single: 50 blind
The song 50 blind is the first radio single that Andy Creeggan offers from his album Andiwork IV. As he explains, this samba is the most recent of his compositions. “Several melodies come together and there is a lot of syncopation, an obsession of an artist like me who loves percussion. You could say it’s the most electronic song on the record, but a surprising amount is actually acoustic,” he says.
A collaborative album
This album is a collaborative effort with some of today’s top Acadian musicians. Indeed, the artist has surrounded himself with the talented Kevin McIntyre (bass), Mico Roy (moog synth), Maxence Cormier (percussion), Sébastien Michaud (brass), George Belliveau (guitar), not to mention two longtime collaborators, his brother and Barenaked Ladies bassist Jim Creeggan (bass and double bass) and master engineer/producer Michael Philip Wojewoda (executive producer)! Andy himself produced, mixed, and played more than 15 instruments! The cover art is by graphic artist Mark Young. The album will be distributed in stores and on various digital platforms by Distribution Plages / Propagande Distribution. The album will be available on September 24th. The album will also be released in vinyl format.
Launch on September 24th
The launch will take place on Friday, September 24, 2021, at 7:30 pm at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre in Moncton. Several musicians will accompany the artist for this great show and release party. The band Umläb will open the evening. Tickets are on sale for $20 at www.epasslive.com/greniermusique.
The artist received support from the Canada Council for the Arts and Music New Brunswick for the production and promotion of his album.
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Information or interviews:
Carol Doucet - Le Grenier musique : 506-850-2158 / Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.