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The OFFICIAL Ken Andrews MySpace |
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| Location: | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Apr 21, 2008 (174 days back) |
About Me |
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| Ken Andrews Live at Knitting Factory (NYC) Biography: Artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Ken Andrews began his career in 1991, fronting the critically acclaimed alt-rock group Failure. Noted for their expansive wall of sound, the band has often been compared to Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, and Soundgarden, but stood out due to their cinematic and experimental sonics combined with dark thematic and lyrical touches. Their sound, developed over the course of three albums, peaked with the band’s final release, Fantastic Planet (1996). A seminal, groundbreaking 90's rock album, Fantastic Planet is recognized as a “lush and highly crafted recording”, and “a musical and production masterpiece” (Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide).Exclaim! praises: "Andrews, the ‘alternative Phil Spector’, and brainchild behind the much heralded group Failure, who arguably are the genesis of the chromatic processed guitar sound (currently perpetuated by former member Troy Van Leeuwen, who took it to A Perfect Circle and Queens of the Stone Age), and whom also earned accolades worldwide and gained great support by the likes of other left-field dark rockers such as Tool."Since producing and mixing Fantastic Planet, a new career opened up for Ken, as bands and artists found themselves drawn to his aural sensibilities. Easily segueing into his second calling as a producer/mixer, Ken has worked for acts including—Beck, Pete Yorn, Tenacious D, A Perfect Circle, Jimmy Eat World, Mae, and Blink 182.In 2000, Ken continued as a recording artist with his first solo project, ON (Epic Records), and later the band Year of the Rabbit (Elektra), “I enjoy making records. Whether I’m helping other artists enhance their vision as a producer or mixer, or writing and recording my own stuff as an artist; I find both worlds to benefit each other, as I invariably pick up skills and techniques from the artists I produce and vice versa. I find wearing both hats equally satisfying creatively.”Now, Ken returns to the scene with his first solo release as Ken Andrews. “I’m very excited about this album [Secrets of the Lost Satellite]. I’ve had the opportunity to ask various people I’ve worked with over the years to come in and collaborate with me this time. I brought in two of my oldest musical cohorts, Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, IMA Robot) and Jordon Zadorozny (Blinker the Star, Abbey) to co-produce the new album with me. Justin’s accomplished career as a top L.A. studio bassist (Tori Amos, Air, Garbage, The Mars Volta) and his experience as Beck’s live musical director and bassist has prepared him well for the tasks of producer. His main concept for this record, and the driving force as to why this album is decidedly different from my previous solo work, was to bring in a live band to overdub as a unit, on top of my fairly finished and detailed demos. The band consisted mostly of Beck’s current live group, whom I had met when I was hired by Beck to contribute to the Nacho Libre Soundtrack (Brian Lebarton, Matt Mahaffey, Matt Sherrod, and Justin Stanley). We all got together for a two-day recording session, which was one of the most exciting of my life. These guys are so tuned in to each other. Listening to them come up with ideas, and in some cases completely transforming my songs—was a huge rush for me. While the basic structures and all the vocals stayed the same, the songs became injected with a live, undulating quality, that enhanced the basic feel I was going for, but took it far beyond what I thought was possible.”“The creative process has been very liberating and free flowing. I finally have taken the pressure off of myself, in terms of playing most of the instruments, and really used my skills as the songwriter and overall auteur of the album to my advantage,” he explains.“Write Your Story”, a track Ken co-wrote with Jordon Zadorozny, strays from what is heard on past Failure, ON, and Rabbit releases. Somewhere in the musical vein of Air and The Doves, the dreamy undertones of the song echo alongside luxuriant vocals.“Jordon and I have worked together a lot in the past, except with the underlying roles reversed (I was producing him in the past). We both, play, sing, engineer, and produce, so we tend to get into the nitty-gritty of things real quick. Jordon is one of the very few people I’m completely comfortable writing with for my own album. He and I share a writing sensibility that we don’t talk about, it just happens. Plus, he completely understands my musical history and what I was trying to achieve on this album. His role was primarily co-producer, but he played quite a few instruments on various songs, and he co-wrote probably my favorite song on the album, “Write Your Story.”“Secret Things”, one of the album’s standout tracks, combines tripped-out strings with a synth-bass groove creating a demanding, viscerally appeal. Live instruments (drums, piano, and guitar) mingle with electronic elements. Strong, hooky vocals keep the song on course. “In Your Way”, another stylistically dynamic track pulls the listener into an eerie, enticing space/dream world. Secrets of the Lost Satellite is expected in stores on March 13, 2007 courtesy of Dinosaur Fight Records. “I think people are going to hear things that they are used to hearing from me on this album, but they are also going to hear things that I haven’t really done in the past,” explains Ken. ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------- Got KA gear? |
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Music:Member Since: 3/5/2005Band Website: kenandrews.com Band Members: Ken Andrews Contact Artist Management info@kenandrews.com Label info@dinosaurfightrecords.com info@echofieldrecordings.com Webmistress info@visionary-concepts.net Producer Management alia@nettwerk.com Newsletter Sign-up newsletter@kenandrews.com (include KA Newsletter in the subject line) Interact Ken Andrews Message Board kenandrews.com/phpBB2/ Official Failure MySpace myspace.com/failuregolden Digital Noise Academy http://www.digitalnoiseacademy.com/ ** This page is maintained by management. ** Sounds Like: Year of the Rabbit, ON, Failure Secrets of the Lost Satellite EPK Download this footage to your iPod.Record Label: Dinosaur Fight Records/Echo Field Recordings Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Alternative / Rock / Electro) |
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Live album, sale, and a note from Ken |
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| Live album available digitallyLive (Secrets of the Lost Satellite Tour, Spring 2007) is now available worldwide on all digital stores including iTunes, Amazon, and Napster. Limited-edition physical co... Posted by Ken Andrews on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:46:00 PST |
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LIVE album now available, 25% off store sale |
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| Ken's LIVE album is now availableKen's Live (Secrets of the Lost Satellite Tour, Spring 2007) album is now on available via Musictoday and CD Baby. Limited quantities available. Pick-up your copy toda... Posted by Ken Andrews on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:33:00 PST |
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Miss Ken on WIRED Science? Watch it here! |
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| Note: Having trouble viewing the video? Make sure the most current version of Flash is installed. Or, try the alternate link.... Posted by Ken Andrews on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:38:00 PST |
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Ken on WIRED Science |
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| Be sure to tune in to WIRED Science (PBS) this Wednesday, November 7 and hear Ken's thoughts about digital vs. analog!Check local listings for time and channel.About the seriesWIRED Science combines r... Posted by Ken Andrews on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:59:00 PST |
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Indie 103.1 Acoustic Session with Ken and Charlotte |
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| This Sunday (October 21), Indie 103.1 will air an acoustic session with Ken and Charlotte between 8:15-8:45pm PST on Chuck P.'s show, Dead Air.Not in the Los Angeles area? Listen online.... Posted by Ken Andrews on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:44:00 PST |
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WBCN Radio Interview - TODAY |
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| Ken will be interviewed live on WBCN today (Friday, October 5) around 3:15pm EST! Stream the interview on the radio station's web site. Posted by Ken Andrews on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:58:00 PST |
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Buffalo, NY - Broadway Joe’s - SHOW CANCELED |
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| The Never Say Never Tour stop in Buffalo, NY at Broadway Joe's on Oct. 4, 2007 is canceled due to transportation problems. We apologize for any inconvenience. Tickets refunds are available at point ... Posted by Ken Andrews on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:12:00 PST |
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New LIVE CD available on tour, KDWN interview, and more |
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| New Live CD available on tourKen is releasing a 14-track 'Live' CD on the Never Say Never Tour! The album was recorded during the spring 'Secrets of the Lost Satellite' tour and features your favorit... Posted by Ken Andrews on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:13:00 PST |
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Never Say Never Tour - Fall 2007 |
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| Tour DatesNever Say Never Tourfeaturing Ken Andrews and Charlotte Martinwith special guests First Wave HelloSept. 23, 2007 - Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse Music Venue - All Ages - TicketsSept. 25, 2007 ... Posted by Ken Andrews on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:26:00 PST |
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NOW AVAILABLE: Secret Things - Remixes from the Lost Satellite |
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| Remixes from the Lost Satellite'Secret Things - Remixes from the Lost Satellite' is now available on most digital retailers in the United States and worldwide via iTunes. The EP features winners from ... Posted by Ken Andrews on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:11:00 PST |
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