A.M.
"A great composer does not imitate; he steals."
- Igor Stravinsky
A.M. takes bits of music from here and there, and puts them into a computer. Next, he plays some instruments to go along with the bits of music, adds a funky beat or two, and dances around in his room with much enthusiasm.
A.M. began as the electronic side project of Andrew Moore, an elementary school teacher, multi-instrumentalist, and former guitarist/vocalist of the now-defunct independent Toronto band Oberlin. The "side project" has since spawned three full-length albums, as well as music written for stage and television. A.M.'s music has sold around the world, and has been featured on CBC radio and in the Globe & Mail, which made his parents very proud.
A.M.'s songs combine live instruments (played by A.M. and several collaborators) with samples from a wide variety of sources to create new and irresistably catchy music guaranteed to leave a smile on your face. Each song evokes a different atmosphere or emotion, while leaving enough space for the listener's own interpretation. Inspired by many styles of music ...from classical to jazz to funk to broadway and back...A.M. strives to create a musical collage that can entertain the casual listener while providing enough substance to intrigue those with a keen ear for musical form.
If you are a fan of Lemon Jelly, Groove Armada, DJ Shadow, Mr. Scruff, or other electronic/hip hop/ambient instrumental artists, chances are you will like A.M.
A.M.'s music will make you think and dance at the same time, which is fun, but looks rather silly.