Music:
Member Since: 30/05/2006
Band Website: aquietaffair.com
Band Members:
Lead Singer and Musician
Brandon McGill
Future Contributing Musicians:
Looking for other talented musicians to work with....
Influences: VNV Nation, Covenant, Radiohead, PJ Harvey, Placebo, Thom Yorke, Sigur Ros, Patrick Wolf, The Cure, NIN, Interpol, Video Game Music....
I tend to write notes in my head or burst out singing various made up songs and using them later.
One of my fondest memories as a teen was calling various friends up and just making up silly songs over the phone. It utilized wit and humor and the ability to adapt to any situation.
Sounds Like: Dramatic Rock, Electro, Trance, Soundtrack, Trip Hop, Shoegazer, Gothic, Industrial, Jazz...? I'd hate to compare myself to other bands so I'll avoid this category...
However I'm a big fan of anything Radiohead and Postal Service (amongst other bands) as far as timing and beat styling. I tend to write really dramatic sounding music with lots of heavy strings and electrical pulses.
From my listeners:
So how long have you been producing now? I really like your sound... the atmosphere and the vocals are my favorite parts... overall having a very dreamy effect...
I have no doubt that in no time you will be going as far as you wish to take this. and i love it when i'm right!! you are by far very creative minded!!
good luck here! hope to hear from you soon!!
(heart)
-Haunting Singer/Songwriter: Devi from Idiom of Sad
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Salut A Quiet Affair,
Standing on the Inside Out is a sweeeeeeet song of the heart and all of it's raptures!!! I adore it! I like your whispering vocals which are uniqely fun and honest too.
You write great songs!!!!!!
xoLove to you and your music
-Montreal Based Singer: Jordi Rosen!
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i do have to say- nicely done! i liked it. it definately held my attention and kept me captivated. realy nice movement. i really like the harmony in the strings and the pizzicato strings were a nice touch fo rhythmic ephasis and variation. had glimpes of enjya in it.
twas gorgeous.
my dear boy you do have quite a lot of talent!
you should teach me a thing or two!=)
xoxo
-Acclaimed Pianist: Steven Craven
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this is a rare problem to have..
rare that every song posted is such a complete and utter pleasure to get lost in!
pick a favorite? impossible..
just keep making them... please!
-Ambient Artist: Hypnos Rêveur
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Really like the new piece. Very mellow and distant sounding. Kind of makes you step back and think about things. I think it's a little different from some of your wother works but it is still very good.
-Shinji
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Seriously, i think this remix is possibly one of my favorite things you've done. you keep getting better by the day. Can I be your groupie?
-Eric
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I don't even know how to explain what it is. It's a serene feeling. I think at some point I felt something warm and comforting. It's almost like your songs have a life to them, a presence that builds around you. It's amazing.
all of your songs have it.
well... for me they have it.
that's what I get out of it...
-Olga
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I must say that your TE + GIMH Remix is by far your most compelling piece to date. I had no idea you were an accomplished remixer or maybe you had some help; I'm not sure, but whatever the case you're unquestionably raised the bar. Your newest song is beyond description, it which covers a broad spectrum of the electronica genre. What impresed me most was your overlying of the songs to create a esynergistic and cohesive opus. Thank you for sharing your art and music, I look forward to your future works.
-James/JP Silver
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Brandon,
Amazing work with your latest song. You're a very talented guy; I only hope you're a little happier than the darkness in "Ghosts", but yes, the message is VERY vibrant.
Good job! :D
-Mikey
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Brandon ...
Again Many Thanks for Your Music ...
"I Hate Your Love" it gives the chill:)
- Just Loved the song & cadence ....
Wish You All The Best in 2006.
Luv & Tranquility
-Tess
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Another fine piece of work!You have an excellent sense of when to add things, when to take them away, and when to bring them back. The ear hears what's there and doesn't search for what's missing. I noticed because I was listening with my analytical ear, but even so, I didn't always notice when something had taken a rest. Fantasic work!I like the ways you build your music :D
-River/Astrid
Type of Label: Major
