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ANDREW THOMAS PITKIN

About Me

I attended a music school in Stillwater, NY called the 'Gift of Music' for youngsters. My teacher was the late Mrs. Reynolds, a wonderfully versatile and enthusiastic musician. There, I learned everything from handbells to singing to recorder to keyboard. Although, I remember very little. In college, I was introduced to the guitar by a good friend, Alejandro, who taught me a few chords. From there on, I have been self taught with the occassional brush-up session and jam session. From 1996 to about 2000, I was part of an everchanging hardcore band (if you can believe that). I was privileged to work with Benet an awesome, easy-going and adaptive drummer... and extremely fast when he wants to be. Lately, I have jamming with my brother Stephen aka Aloysius Grant when we visit. He is a genius on the piano! He has a music page as well. Check it out! Since my move to NYC in 2001, I have had the privilege to record with the artist and producer, Milo and producer, Andrae Long. It's been fun! Honesty! Also, in addition to my music creations, I am an actor, director, writer and producer. I am currently working on a web-series which parodies the late night talk show circuit... PSEUDO SHOW! It will be on the internet in January 2009 (crossing fingers).

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/05/2007
Band Members: Andrew Thomas Pitkin
Influences: My most influential music has come from The Pixies, The Cure, Flaming Lips, Queen, Stevie Wonder, The Violent Femmes, Prince and 70s folk as well as R&B. Jazz influences are Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, Fats Domino, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. I can not overlook Harry Chapin or Jason Mraz for inspiring me acoustically. I am a lover of music! Pop music too can have the occassional surprise. What?
Sounds Like: Andrew Thomas Pitkin
Record Label: Seedling Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Warning

This song was recorded accidentally with Andrae Long, a hip hop and rap producer, showing me the recording ropes. I brought the guitar along for kicks mainly. I had been working on this song only a fe...
Posted by on Sun, 13 May 2007 03:54:00 GMT