Aidan Hawken
Encyclopedia
Aidan Hawken is an American
singer-songwriter and musician
from San Francisco, CA.
to Anna and Paul Hawken
, environmentalist, entrepreneur and author of such books as “The Ecology of Commerce. Harper Collins, 1993. ISBN 978-0-887-30704-1.
In 1995, Hawken, joined by guitarist JJ Wiesler and keyboardist Jason Borger, began Highwater Rising. Their records, “Highwater Rising” and “The In Between” were produced by record producers, Jacquire King
and Eric Valentine
, respectively. Popular radio DJ and host of Los Angeles’ KCRW
show “New Ground,” Chris Douridas named “The In Between” as one of the best records of 2002. Songs from “The In Between” were featured on MTV’s The Real World and Laguna Beach, FOX’s Boston Public, HBO’s Sex and the City and also One Tree Hill. 9 out of 10 of the songs on this album have been licensed, making it one of the most licensed independent albums of all time.
In the spring of 2005, He relocated to Los Angeles and released his first solo record, “Pillows and Records,” featuring fellow musicians Chuck Prophet
, Jim Bogios of Counting Crows
, Tom Ayers of Persephone's Bees
, Brett Simon
of Fiona Apple
and Highwater Rising’s Jason Borger and JJ Wiesler. The following year, “Pillow and Records” was named Best of iTunes Independent Music. From that album, he made his television debut, playing himself while performing “Somebody Else,” on ABC’s show “Wildfire.”
With producer, Jacob Bronstein, Hawken later formed Mega Bass. And in 2007, Mega Bass’s “Blind” was featured as the intro song to CW’s Hidden Palms. That same year, Hawken joined the ranks of popular artists and bands such as Elvis Costello
, Death Cab for Cutie
, Ozomatli
and Regina Spektor
and covered “Little Boxes” by Malvina Reynolds
for the second season of the popular Showtime TV series Weeds (TV series)
.
The following year, Aidan Hawken returned to San Francisco and released his second solo work, “The Sleep of Trees.” Originally written for the 2007 romantic comedy Good Luck Chuck
, the song “Shut Me Out” is also featured on “The Sleep of Trees” and was short-listed for an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
In Los Angeles, he met musician and producer, Pete Min, and guitarist and composer Eric Schermerhorn
. Together, Hawken, Min and Schermerhorn formed the indie-rock group, “The Quiet Kind,” and released their first self-titled E.P. in 2010. In May 2011, The Quiet Kind was featured as the Artist of the Week on ABC Television
’s music lounge and their track, “In Front of You,” was the closing song for Grey’s Anatomy’s Seventh Season Finale.
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singer-songwriter and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
from San Francisco, CA.
Life and career
Aidan Alexander Hawken was born in San Anselmo, CaliforniaSan Anselmo, California
San Anselmo is an incorporated town in Marin County, California, in the western United States. San Anselmo is located west of San Rafael, at an elevation of 46 feet . It is located about north of San Francisco. Neighboring towns include San Rafael to the east, Fairfax to the west, and Ross to the...
to Anna and Paul Hawken
Paul Hawken
Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author.-Life:Paul Hawken had a Swedish grandmother and a Scottish grandfather with a farm. His father worked at UC Berkeley...
, environmentalist, entrepreneur and author of such books as “The Ecology of Commerce. Harper Collins, 1993. ISBN 978-0-887-30704-1.
In 1995, Hawken, joined by guitarist JJ Wiesler and keyboardist Jason Borger, began Highwater Rising. Their records, “Highwater Rising” and “The In Between” were produced by record producers, Jacquire King
Jacquire King
Jacquire King is a record producer, mix engineer, songwriter/musician, and artist manager. Some of the artists he has worked with include Tom Waits, Modest Mouse, Kings of Leon, Mutemath, Cold War Kids, Norah Jones, Tim Finn and Buddy Guy. He is a multiple Grammy Award winner and nominee...
and Eric Valentine
Eric Valentine
Eric Valentine is an American record producer, who began his career as drummer and producer in the heavy metal band T-Ride and has subsequently produced albums for artists such as Good Charlotte, Lostprophets, Taking Back Sunday, Nickel Creek, Queens of the Stone Age, Third Eye Blind, Smash Mouth,...
, respectively. Popular radio DJ and host of Los Angeles’ KCRW
KCRW
KCRW is a public radio station broadcasting from the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, carrying a mix of National Public Radio news, talk radio and freeform music format. The general manager of KCRW is Jennifer Ferro...
show “New Ground,” Chris Douridas named “The In Between” as one of the best records of 2002. Songs from “The In Between” were featured on MTV’s The Real World and Laguna Beach, FOX’s Boston Public, HBO’s Sex and the City and also One Tree Hill. 9 out of 10 of the songs on this album have been licensed, making it one of the most licensed independent albums of all time.
In the spring of 2005, He relocated to Los Angeles and released his first solo record, “Pillows and Records,” featuring fellow musicians Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer. A Californian, Prophet first achieved notice in the American psychedelic/desert rock group Green on Red, with whom he toured and recorded in the 1980s...
, Jim Bogios of Counting Crows
Counting Crows
Counting Crows is an American rock band originating from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1991, the group gained popularity following the release of its debut album in 1993, August and Everything After, which featured the hit single "Mr. Jones"...
, Tom Ayers of Persephone's Bees
Persephone's Bees
Persephone's Bees is an Oakland-based rock/pop music group.-History:Growing up in Pyatigorsk, Russia, lead singer Angelina Moysova was musically inspired by her family: her mother played traditional folk/gypsy music while her brother played modern music...
, Brett Simon
Brett Simon
Brett Simon is an American commercial, music video and film director.-Career:Simon graduated from Princeton University summa cum laude in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature and Creative Writing, and later graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2002 with...
of Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Apple met international acclaim for her 1996 debut album, Tidal, which was a critical and commercial success...
and Highwater Rising’s Jason Borger and JJ Wiesler. The following year, “Pillow and Records” was named Best of iTunes Independent Music. From that album, he made his television debut, playing himself while performing “Somebody Else,” on ABC’s show “Wildfire.”
With producer, Jacob Bronstein, Hawken later formed Mega Bass. And in 2007, Mega Bass’s “Blind” was featured as the intro song to CW’s Hidden Palms. That same year, Hawken joined the ranks of popular artists and bands such as Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello , born Declan Patrick MacManus, is an English singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and later became associated with the punk/New Wave genre. Steeped in word play, the vocabulary of Costello's lyrics is broader...
, Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....
, Ozomatli
Ozomatli
Ozomatli is a seven to ten piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others.In a 2007 NPR interview, band...
and Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor
Regina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered in New York City's East Village.-Early life:...
and covered “Little Boxes” by Malvina Reynolds
Malvina Reynolds
Malvina Reynolds was an American folk/blues singer-songwriter and political activist, best known for her song-writing, particularly the songs "Little Boxes" and "Morningtown Ride".-Early life:...
for the second season of the popular Showtime TV series Weeds (TV series)
Weeds (TV series)
Weeds is an American television comedy created by Jenji Kohan and produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. The central character is Nancy Botwin , a widowed mother of two boys who begins selling marijuana to support her family after her husband dies suddenly of a...
.
The following year, Aidan Hawken returned to San Francisco and released his second solo work, “The Sleep of Trees.” Originally written for the 2007 romantic comedy Good Luck Chuck
Good Luck Chuck
Good Luck Chuck is a 2007 romantic comedy film starring Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. In the film, women find their "one true love" after having sex with a dentist named Chuck...
, the song “Shut Me Out” is also featured on “The Sleep of Trees” and was short-listed for an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
In Los Angeles, he met musician and producer, Pete Min, and guitarist and composer Eric Schermerhorn
Eric Schermerhorn
Eric Schermerhorn, is an American guitarist and composer. Born in Massachusetts on April 11th 1960, he has since lived in NYC and Los Angeles. He played with Iggy Pop on the American Caeser and Naughty Little Doggie albums, and David Bowie on the Tin Machine It's My Life....
. Together, Hawken, Min and Schermerhorn formed the indie-rock group, “The Quiet Kind,” and released their first self-titled E.P. in 2010. In May 2011, The Quiet Kind was featured as the Artist of the Week on ABC Television
ABC Television
ABC Television is a service of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation launched in 1956. As a public broadcasting broadcaster, the ABC provides four non-commercial channels within Australia, and a partially advertising-funded satellite channel overseas....
’s music lounge and their track, “In Front of You,” was the closing song for Grey’s Anatomy’s Seventh Season Finale.
Original Songs for Movies
- Good Luck ChuckGood Luck ChuckGood Luck Chuck is a 2007 romantic comedy film starring Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. In the film, women find their "one true love" after having sex with a dentist named Chuck...
(Mark Helfrich, Lions Gate Films) - American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (Universal Studios)
- I Hate Valentine's DayI Hate Valentine's DayI Hate Valentine's Day is a 2009 romantic comedy film written and directed by Nia Vardalos. The film stars Vardalos and John Corbett, previously seen together in Vardalos' hit 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding.-Plot:...
(Nia Vardalos, Blue Star Pictures and My Bench Productions) - Beethoven's Big BreakBeethoven's Big BreakBeethoven's Big Break is the sixth installment in the Beethoven film series. It was released on DVD on December 26, 2008...
(Mike Elliott, Universal Studios) - Thomas Kinkade's Home for ChristmasThomas Kinkade's Home for ChristmasThomas Kinkade's Home for Christmas, also known as The Christmas Cottage, is a Michael Campus film released on November 11, 2008 on DVD...
(Michael Campus, Birch Grove Films and Radiant Productions) - Happily N'Ever AfterHappily N'Ever AfterHappily N'Ever After is a 2007 American computer-animated film based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. It is a Vanguard Animation production, released by Lions Gate Films on January 5, 2007...
(Paul Bolger and Yvette Kaplan, Vanguard Films)