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Madman Orchestra

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Madman Orchestra is a six-piece rock orchestra that blends melodies together with crazy lyrics. The only name that suits them is their own. Made up of varied influences, are they hip hop or are they rocknroll? From Michael Jackson to Metallica, their influences have been thrown together to make a new sound that works. They have a captivating stage energy that has to be witnessed in person. Sounding like Black Eyed Peas with a rock edge and a touch of the Beastie Boys, the band channels this sound into a unique and highly energetic live show where the melody stays in your head long after the show is over. The lyrics and rap style of Homie Smiles, the sweet and sexy vocals of Judith Morrissey, and the seasoned musicianship of the band combine to create a highly energetic group that is destined to be one of the largest successes to come out of Newfoundland.
QUOTES/REVIEWS :
Madman Orchestra play rap music, but in a much different way than rapping over a record beat. The group does it all live, what they call "rap and roll." Their performances are definately "shows". When you hear strains of the classical masterpiece of Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries that opens their show, you automatically think it's going to be big. They don't disappoint.
-Kevin Kelly, The Newfoundland Herald
Madman Orchestra is a six piece group that meshes hard rock with energetic rap in a manner far-removed from the horrors of nu-metal....The group's primary focus is on rocking the audience, providing a raucous live show that would always be memorable.
-Anshuman Iddamsetty, The Muse
The St. John's sextet is far from a classical orchestra - the group, fronted by rapper Homie Smiles, spits out alternative hip hop rhymes combined with rock and roll tunes in a style that could make Linkin Park jealous."
-Tara Bradbury Bennett, The Telegram
QUICKFACTS & SHOW HIGHLIGHTS :
+ Nominated for four 2004 MusicNL Awards: New Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, Pop/Rock Group of the Year; Homie Smiles for SOCAN Songwriter of the year for Danielle's Song
+ Performed MIANL Gala Awards Show, November 2004
+ ECMA MuchMusic Alternative Rock Showcase, February 2005
+ Winners of the Atlantic Regional Xtreme Band Slam (XBS) Competition, Feb 2005
+ Canadian Music Week National Xtreme Band Slam (XBS) Finalists, March 2005
+ Headlined OzFMs Concert In The Plaza for St. Johns Days, Prince Edward Plaza, George Street, June 2005
+ Headlined Club One's Post Pearl Jam Party, September 2005
+ ECMA Sneak Peak Showcase by Warner Music Canada & CBC Galaxie, February 2006
+ Headlined Salmon Festival's Red Cliff Rocks! Concert, July 2006
+ Shared the stage with: Theory of a Deadman, Thornley, High Holy Days, The Salads, Fefe Dobson, Classified+ Various performances featured on MuchMusic, NTV, CBC, ASN, Rogers Cable
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Music:

Member Since: 11/8/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/madmanorchestra
Band Members:
Homie Smiles - lead vocals, megaphone, keys
Judith Morrissey - lead vocals, keys
Colin Skinner - guitar, keys
Gary Way - guitar
Noel Lee - bass
Glynn Power - drums

Influences:

Everything from Metallica to George Jones to Michael Jackson.

Sounds Like:
You'll have to listen....and let us know what you'd say!

Live Video Clips from Madman's CD Release October 8/05.

Welcome Inside the Madman's Mind.

All Videos courtesy of Mike Crotty.

Madman's Mind
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BattleScars
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Farewell

Can't Stop

What's Real or Not

Watch How we do it (Featuring Radar and Lee Fitz)
Record Label: None Sign Us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

**Help a brother out: Up Your Music!**

Hey, We need a big favour from you  your VOTE.  Please click the link below, watch our video and VOTE!  If you don't have a Yahoo, you'll be prompted to open one  but it only takes a FE...
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:00:00 PST

Apologies re: Comment Spam!

Hey all,Sorry for our comment Spam, somehow we can't delete them anymore!  If anyone had any suggestions, we're all ears...Peace. MMO....
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 06:22:00 PST

MMO to Toronto play The Sennheiser Lounge, CMW

GigMadman Orchestra will be performing The Sennheiser Lounge Late Night Show on Saturday, March 10th, 2007 @ 2:30AM.The show will be at Canadian Music Week's host hotel (Fairmont Royal York Hotel) in ...
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:58:00 PST

MySpace Messages

Hey all, Just a quick note to let everyone know that we are not getting all of our MySpace Messages in our Inbox.  So, if you've sent one and we haven't gotten back to you (we do reply to th...
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:56:00 PST

MySpace Update

Just a quick note to let you know we updated our slide show below to include a few of the shows that we did on our tour in Toronto.  Hope you enjoy!Also - if like our music and our style and want...
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:52:00 PST

Check Out Madman Loose in Toronto! Dec 4th  9th

Madman Orchestra "Put Some Rock in Your Stocking" Tour December 4th  9th, 2006 ** Toronto ** Kitchener ** Brampton ** Wanted: Everyone Naughty & Nice   Madman Orchestra is extremely ex...
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:59:00 PST

MusicNL Award Nomination

Madman Orchestra have been nominated for Alternative Recording of the Year at the upcomong MusicNL Awards Show in November.
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:11:00 PST

Toronto/Brampton Shows

Great news - we're heading to Brampton/Toronto the weekend of Dec 7th for some shows.  Stay tuned for details!...
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 04:51:00 PST

Sunday Sept 10th - Molson Canadian Win to Get In

Madman Orchestra is opening for THORNLEY and THEORY OF A DEADMAN tomorrow - Sept 10th, 2006.  It's a Molson Canadian Win to Get In and Madman Orchestra take the stage EARLY!!...
Posted by Madman Orchestra on Sat, 09 Sep 2006 07:25:00 PST

MERCH

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Posted by Madman Orchestra on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:24:00 PST