Aaron Marsh
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Aaron Marsh is an American singer-songwriter
, musician and producer from Florida
. He first gained prominence as the lead singer, guitarist, and pianist for the Florida-based indie rock
band Copeland
, who formed in 2000. Marsh has since gone on to numerous production projects, co-producing his own band's studio album
s usually along with either Matt Goldman or Aaron Sprinkle
, as well as producing The Myriad
's You Can't Trust a Ladder
the Be Fair EP by the band Estates, and "The Positives (album)
" by Person L
.
Marsh was originally said to be a member of the band Anchor & Braille
alongside Anberlin
's vocalist Stephen Christian
; however, this did not eventuate. Instead he produced the debut album Felt
, which was released on August 4, 2009. Marsh's production was praised by both AbsolutePunk and Alternative Press in their reviews of the album.
Aaron has reported that he will now be producing full time in The Vanguard Room recording studio. He has been working on a new project called The Lulls in Traffic, which can be heard in the second video documenting the construction of his studio. He has yet to publicly define his role in the band, but can be heard singing in the unreleased track featured in the construction video.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, musician and producer from Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. He first gained prominence as the lead singer, guitarist, and pianist for the Florida-based indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band Copeland
Copeland (band)
Copeland was an indie rock band, originally formed in 2001 by singer Aaron Marsh with his friend, bassist and backup singer James Likeness, in the city of Lakeland, Florida.-Inception:...
, who formed in 2000. Marsh has since gone on to numerous production projects, co-producing his own band's studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
s usually along with either Matt Goldman or Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Career:His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and they released a number of albums . Aaron Sprinkle also sang and played...
, as well as producing The Myriad
The Myriad
The Myriad is a Seattle-based band. They were selected as 2007's MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout champions. Their newest album, With Arrows, With Poise, was released on May 13, 2008....
's You Can't Trust a Ladder
You Can't Trust a Ladder
You Can't Trust a Ladder is the first studio album from indie rock band The Myriad. It was released on June 14, 2005 through Floodgate Records.-Track listing:#"Stretched Over" - 3:22#"When Fire Falls" - 4:25#"10,000 X 10,000" - 4:08...
the Be Fair EP by the band Estates, and "The Positives (album)
The Positives (album)
The Positives is the second full-length studio album by American rock band Person L, released through Academy Fight Song on November 17, 2009. The album was produced by Aaron Marsh of the band Copeland and the band completed recording the album in March 2009...
" by Person L
Person L
Person L is an American rock band fronted by Kenny Vasoli, of the pop punk band The Starting Line. Vasoli is the band's lead singer and guitarist and formed Person L in winter 2006 as an outlet to explore other musical styles...
.
Marsh was originally said to be a member of the band Anchor & Braille
Anchor & Braille
Anchor & Braille is the acoustic side project of Anberlin's lead singer Stephen Christian with collaboration from Aaron Marsh of Copeland.-History:...
alongside Anberlin
Anberlin
Anberlin is an American rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young.Members of Anberlin originally formed...
's vocalist Stephen Christian
Stephen Christian
Stephen Christian is the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Anberlin and his side-project Anchor & Braille. He and his bandmates started Anberlin in 2002, after the demise of their previous group, known as SaGoh 24/7...
; however, this did not eventuate. Instead he produced the debut album Felt
Felt (album)
Felt is the debut studio album by Anchor & Braille, the side-project of Anberlin lead vocalist, Stephen Christian. The album was released through Christian's own label Wood Water Records and Federal Distribution on August 4, 2009 and was produced, engineered and mixed by Aaron Marsh from fellow...
, which was released on August 4, 2009. Marsh's production was praised by both AbsolutePunk and Alternative Press in their reviews of the album.
Aaron has reported that he will now be producing full time in The Vanguard Room recording studio. He has been working on a new project called The Lulls in Traffic, which can be heard in the second video documenting the construction of his studio. He has yet to publicly define his role in the band, but can be heard singing in the unreleased track featured in the construction video.
Vocal contributions
Marsh has contributed guest vocals on a variety of songs.- "Heaven or Hell" on The Morning OfThe Morning OfThe Morning Of is a pop/indie/rock band originating from Newburgh, New York. The band's first EP, Welcome Change. Goodbye Gravity, held a steady spot in the Top 50 best selling albums on Smartpunk.com for six months. They also hold a steady spot on PureVolume's Top 100, and top 10 in their pop...
's album The Way I Fell In - "Let Love Bleed Red" on Sleeping With SirensSleeping with SirensSleeping with Sirens is an American post-hardcore band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway and We Are Defiance...
album With Ears To See and Eyes To Hear - "The Right Time" on Denison MarrsDenison MarrsDenison Marrs was a U.S. indie rock band from Lakeland, Florida. They formed in 1995 originally under the name Divine Child, and released their first self-recorded and published EP Every Seven Minutes in 1998. In March 1999, the band signed a record deal with 6x6 Records and changed their name to...
' album Denison Marrs - "Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape" on UnderoathUnderoathUnderoath is an American Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional members were from Tampa, Florida...
's album They're Only Chasing SafetyThey're Only Chasing Safety- Personnel :Underoath*Aaron Gillespie – drums, percussion, vocals*Spencer Chamberlain – lead vocals*Timothy McTague - lead guitar*Grant Brandell – bass guitar*James Smith - rhythm guitar*Christopher Dudley – keyboards, synthesizersAdditional musicians... - "Inevitable" on AnberlinAnberlinAnberlin is an American rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young.Members of Anberlin originally formed...
's album CitiesCities (Anberlin album)- Special-edition bonus tracks :These tracks are also included in the compilation album "Lost Songs"* Special Edition version includes a DVD behind the scenes of the making of Cities.The album released in Japan had an extra track titled "The Haunting."... - "Empty Bottles" on Stacy ClarkStacy ClarkStacy Clark is an American singer-songwriter born in Buffalo, New York.- Beginnings :Clark was born and raised in Buffalo, New York by her mother. Her first introduction to performing was at four years old through dancing. Growing up on the stage was a platform for what was to come...
's album Apples & Oranges - "Hospital" on Lydia'sLydia (band)Lydia is an indie rock band from Gilbert, Arizona, formed in 2003.-Biography:Leighton Antelman and Steve McGraw started writing music and booking shows when they were both in 7th grade. The band really got their start as Rolo 15 while attending Greenfield Jr. High. They then went on to change the...
album IlluminateIlluminate (Lydia album)Illuminate is the second studio album by Lydia. It was released on March 18, 2008, and re-released on October 21, 2008 on Low Altitude Records.-Track listing:# "This Is Twice Now" - 3:01# "A Fine Evening for a Rogue" - 3:38... - "Photographs" on Lakes'Lakes (band)Lakes is a band formed in June 2006 in Atascadero, California, consisting mainly of the former band members of Watashi Wa. They are signed to The Militia Group and on September 5, 2006 released a 5 song EP named Photographs EP....
Photographs EPPhotographs EPPhotographs EP was first performed at the Cornerstone festival in 2006, where Lakes also sold a limited number of the EP. The first public release was on August 3, 2006 in a digital format, as an Absolute Punk exclusive... - "Forget Love, I Just Want You to Make Sense Tonight" on Anchor & BrailleAnchor & BrailleAnchor & Braille is the acoustic side project of Anberlin's lead singer Stephen Christian with collaboration from Aaron Marsh of Copeland.-History:...
's album Felt (album)Felt (album)Felt is the debut studio album by Anchor & Braille, the side-project of Anberlin lead vocalist, Stephen Christian. The album was released through Christian's own label Wood Water Records and Federal Distribution on August 4, 2009 and was produced, engineered and mixed by Aaron Marsh from fellow... - "Bittersweet Symphony" cover by Ace Enders and a Million Different People
- "The Worst Of Your Wear" on Fair (band)Fair (band)Fair is an alternative rock band that features musician and producer Aaron Sprinkle; they are currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records. Sprinkle was formerly the guitarist for Christian alternative band Poor Old Lu in the 1990s. After Poor Old Lu broke up, Sprinkle released several albums, both as...
's album Disappearing WorldDisappearing WorldDisappearing World is the second album from Tooth & Nail Records band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle...
Production credits
(P - Producer | E - Engineer | M - Mixing | W - Writing)- Valise - Dreamcatcher (E)
- The Myriad - You Can't Trust A Ladder (P)
- Copeland - Eat, Sleep, Repeat (P/W)
- Copeland - You Are My Sunshine (P/E/W)
- Copeland - In Motion (P/W)
- Estates - Be Fair (P/E/W)
- Person L - The Positives (P/E)
- Summerbirds In the Cellar - Druids (E)
- Anchor&Braille - Felt (P/E/M/W)
- Nikki Kummerow - Horse (P/E/M)
- Woodale - Don't Say It Too Late (E/M)
- Lydia - Illuminate (E/W)
- Pemberley - I'm Fine (P/E/M)
- Our Family Name - Begin At The Beginning (P/E)
External links
- Thecopelandsite.com Official band website
- Thevanguardroom.com Brand New recording Studio