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Daniel Marr

I'd write you an album, baby

About Me

In the fall of 2006, Daniel Marr quit his job and began recording songs for his debut studio LP with good friend and established producer, Dylan Margerum. “Waves Crash In Stereo,” includes the best material from his five self-released albums and a batch of brand new songs. Of the summery indie-pop record, UK based Taxi Magazine states; “his album, when released, ought to be a staple of everyone's record collection."Inspired by the likes of Brian Eno, Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, and David Bowie, Daniel set out to make an album that recalled a time when pop music was a viable form of artistic expression, and layered, “wall of sound” production wasn’t frowned upon. Built on Daniel’s do-it-yourself sensibilities (all five previous albums were recorded, performed, and mixed by Daniel himself) more than half of these songs have tracks that were recorded by Daniel in his bedroom.In addition to playing approximately fifteen shows at Manhattan's Mercury Lounge, Daniel has performed at many esteemed New York staples such as The Knitting Factory, Don Hill's, Pete's Candy Store, CBGB's, Sin-E, and the now defunct Brownies. The January 2005 issue of Jane Magazine called him "so talented with an insanely catchy sound," and featured his 8-track demo of the song, "What Did You Expect,” on an accompanying compilation CD. Two of Daniel’s previous self-released albums were sold and displayed with accompanying write-ups at the infamous indie record store, Other Music in Manhattan. In the summer of 2007, Daniel released a preview EP entitled "No Hit Wonder," featuring 10 of 16 songs from "Waves Crash In Stereo." It is being sold exclusively at Other Music.Fun fact: Due to budget constraints, drums for all nine songs containing them (thus far) were recorded in eight hours by Tyler “the machine” Soucy.I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/24/2004
Band Members: Daniel Marr: guitar, vocals, glochenspiel, keyboard, accordion, organ. Dylan Margerum: bass, organ, guitar, glochenspiel, harmonica, backing vocals. Tyler Soucy: drums, bells.All songs written by Daniel Marr. Produced by Dylan Margerum and Daniel Marr.
Influences: Beach Boys, Brendan Benson, Bjork, Bowie, Neko Case, Cat Power, Brian Eno, Ed Harcourt, PJ Harvey, Imperial Teen, Jens Lekman, Loretta Lynn, Stephen Malkmus/ Pavement, Aimee Mann, Cass McCombs, Neutral Milk Hotel, Liz Phair, Lou Reed/ Velvet Underground, The Shins, Elliott Smith, Phil Spector, Sufjan Stevens, T-Rex, M Ward, Wilco, blah, blah, blah.
Sounds Like: People are telling me my studio stuff sounds like The Shins a little. For my home recordings I got The Magnetic Fields, Liz Phair, and Elliott Smith a lot. Other Music said Lou Barlow. I don't know.
Record Label: n/a
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Daniel Marr EP available online at othermusic.com! (for only $9!!)

Just wanted to let everyone know that my 10 song preview EP, "No Hit Wonder," is now officially available for purchase at www.othermusic.com for the very low price of $8.99. It is obviously also avail...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:14:00 PST

"No Hit Wonder" to be sold exclusively at Other Music (and on their website)!!!

They have always been very good to me. This is my third record they are selling and I love them. For all of you non New Yorkers, you can order it later this week on www.othermusic.com! 10 songs for th...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:55:00 PST

Full album credits (thus far; who plays what, where a song was recorded, etc)

"Waves Crash In Stereo" (a work in progress)*+ We're Still Friends - Daniel Marr: guitar, vocals, beat programming. Dylan Margerum: bass, organ, guitar, and glochenspiel. Tyler Soucy: drums.+ Cut To T...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 07:10:00 PST

Some of my favorite albums

If I could only pick one album per artist, it would look like this. The first two are my absolute favorites (both have 18 songs, which is kind of why my debut will probably have the same):Liz Phair - ...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:21:00 PST

Read my first interview!!

Last October, NY Editor Michelle trekked along to Pete's Candy Store to catch Golden Shoulders, on their escape from Nevada City. Sadly, she never made it in time for their set, but did catch Daniel M...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:19:00 PST

Lyrics to my various profile songs.

"Last Song Number 2"I don't know myself anymore, I'm on a path of self destruction and I don't know myself anymore. I don't know why I put up with you, when you clearly don't want to be with me. But s...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:15:00 PST

Complete Discography

All of these songs are in the running to be featured on my new album. Any requests?4-track albums:"Huge in Japan" (2001)Mary Was No Virgin5 Minute AffairSparkleAlready FallenLady in WaitingSilently De...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:15:00 PST

Read crashinin.com's glowing review of my last album

Daniel Marr "Circa 1981" EP Self Released www.danielmarr.vze.com Singer/songwriter Daniel Marr created these songs with the gentle indie kid in mind. "What Did You Expect" instantly reminds me o...
Posted by Daniel Marr on Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:32:00 PST

My CD is back in stock at Other Music...

Thanks to everyone who helped it sell out!
Posted by Daniel Marr on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Buy my CD at Other Music!

Well buy it! They actually have it on display, so it's easy to find.
Posted by Daniel Marr on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST