Aaron Marsh Explained

Aaron Marsh
Birth Date:1980 8, mf=y
Birth Place:Eugene, Oregon, US
Instrument:Vocals, piano, guitar
Genre:Alternative rock, indie rock
Occupation:Singer, musician, record producer, songwriter
Years Active:2000–present
Website:https://www.thelulls.net/
Associated Acts:Copeland, The Lulls in Traffic, GLASWING

Aaron Marsh (born August 30, 1980) is an American musician and record producer from Lakeland, Florida. He first gained prominence as the lead singer, guitarist, and pianist for the Florida-based indie rock band Copeland, which formed in 2001. Marsh has since gone on to numerous production projects, co-producing his own band's studio albums usually with either Matt Goldman or Aaron Sprinkle. Marsh also has worked as a film composer; his credits include the 2013 film Worm, the 2014 film A Bottle's Odyssey, and the 2018 film Shed.[1]

Early life and education

Aaron Marsh was born in Eugene, Oregon.[2] When he was a year old, his family moved to Lakeland, Florida. Marsh attended Harrison School for the Arts, where he studied musical theory and trombone.[3] While there, he formed the band evAngel with bassist and backup singer James Likeness and guitarist Thomas Blair.[4] In 2001, Marsh attended Florida Southern College where he and Likeness formed the band that became Copeland.

Music career

Copeland: 2001–2010

Marsh and Laurenson signed a record deal with the independent label The Militia Group in 2002. Copeland released its first album, Beneath Medicine Tree, a year later. The band would go on to release In Motion in 2005, Eat Sleep Repeat in 2006, Dressed Up and In Line in 2007, and You Are My Sunshine in 2008.

After the release of You Are My Sunshine, Marsh announced that the group would be taking an indefinite hiatus. Marsh stated on Copeland's MySpace page:

We have come to an extremely difficult decision. It has come time for us to move on from Copeland and follow other paths in our lives. We are absolutely grateful to have been able to make music for as long as we have. In the last 9 years, we've been able to see parts of the world that we never dreamt we would see. We have shared the stage and built friendships with immensely talented artists. We've been afforded the opportunity to make 4 records that we're extremely proud of. Most of all, we feel honored that people have cared so much for our band and for our art.[5]
Copeland completed a farewell tour in early 2010.[6]

The Lulls in Traffic

In 2011, Marsh started The Lulls in Traffic, an indie-rock and hip-hop band, with Russian/Los Angeles lyricist and visual artist Ivan Ives.[7] [8] [9] Marsh calls it his "skewed view" of underground hip-hop. The band's album, Rabbit in the Snare, features guest appearances from Talib Kweli and Ceschi.

Copeland 2014 to present

In 2014, Copeland announced it would be reuniting and had secured a new record deal with Tooth & Nail Records.[10] The announcement stated that the band was working on its fifth album, Ixora, at The Vanguard Room in Lakeland, Florida. The album was released later that year.

Copeland released its sixth studio album, Blushing, on February 14, 2019.[11] On the record, Marsh is credited with lead vocals, backing vocals, piano, synthesizer, programming, Mellotron, guitar, bass guitar, trombone, and percussion. Copeland released its seventh album, Revolving Door, on September 16, 2022. Revolving Door is a best-of album arranged with a symphony orchestra.[12]

Glaswing

In 2021, Marsh began a solo project under the name Glaswing. His album, I'm in the Checkout Line of My Life / Like Water on a Glass Table features lo-fi songs written by Marsh that feature his vocals and electronic music.[13]

Other work

Marsh also has worked as a film composer. His credits include the 2013 film Worm, the 2014 film A Bottle's Odyssey, and the 2018 film Shed.[14]

Marsh produced Anchor & Braille's debut album, Felt, which was released on August 4, 2009. His production was praised by both AbsolutePunk and Alternative Press in their reviews of the album.[15] [16]

Style and influences

Marsh says his early musical influences were from the local Lakeland music scene, including Divine Child (aka Denison Marrs), Pilots V. Aeroplanes, and nora's breakfast club.[17] He says Radiohead is his favorite band "of all time". Some of his non-indie rock influences are The Lulls, Madlib, Dilla, Squarepusher, and Aphex Twin.[18]

Discography

Copeland

The Lulls in Traffic

Glaswing

Vocal contributions

Marsh has contributed guest vocals on a variety of songs.

Writing credits

Production credits

P = Producer; E = Engineer; M = Mixing

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aaron Marsh - Film Composer . 2022-09-09 . thelulls.net.
  2. Web site: Ledger . Paul Catala The . Lakeland-based band Copeland to perform at 801 East Main . 2022-09-09 . The Ledger . en-US.
  3. Web site: McMullen . Cary . 2018-10-09 . Maestro and Student Reunited: Aaron Marsh Leads Copeland in Symphony Concert - LkldNow . 2022-09-09 . www.lkldnow.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: Copeland biography . 2022-09-09 . Last.fm . en.
  5. Web site: Copeland Breakup - Copeland News @ antiMusic.com . 2022-09-09 . www.antimusic.com.
  6. Web site: AltPressAltPress . Copeland announce farewell tour . 2022-09-09 . Alternative Press Magazine . en.
  7. Web site: May 25, 2013 . Exclusive interview with Aaron Marsh of The Lulls in Traffic, Copeland Won't Tour Again, Record Could Happen | Music for the Soul Magazine . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140424214546/http://mfsmag.com/2013/05/25/exclusive-interview-with-aaron-marsh-of-the-lulls-in-traffic/ . April 24, 2014 . April 21, 2014 . Mfsmag.com.
  8. Web site: April 26, 2011 . The Lulls In Traffic - The Rope To Pull Yourself Together . April 21, 2014 . YouTube.
  9. Web site: Aaron Marsh - The Lulls in Traffic . 2022-09-09 . thelulls.net.
  10. Web site: Crane . Matt. Copeland reunite; announce new album, 'Ixora' . 2022-09-09 . Alternative Press Magazine . en.
  11. Web site: Aaron Marsh - COPELAND . 2022-09-09 . thelulls.net.
  12. Web site: Aaron Marsh . 2022-09-09 . thelulls.net.
  13. Web site: Aaron Marsh - GLASWING . 2022-09-09 . thelulls.net.
  14. Web site: Aaron Marsh - Film Composer . 2022-09-09 . thelulls.net.
  15. Web site: Henderson . Steve . Anchor & Braille - Felt . August 17, 2009 . AbsolutePunk.net.
  16. Web site: Zemler . Emily . Anchor & Braille - Felt . August 4, 2009 . Alternative Press.
  17. Web site: 2018-10-15 . What Lies Beneath . 2022-09-09 . The Lakelander . en-US.
  18. Web site: 2017-06-19 . Aaron Marsh on the Seven-Year Road to the Lulls in Traffic . 2022-09-09 . Behind the Setlist . en-US.
  19. Web site: The Way I Fell In - The Morning Of | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . May 11, 2010 . March 4, 2015.
  20. Web site: Tom Forget . March 18, 2008 . Illuminate - Lydia | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . March 4, 2015 . AllMusic.
  21. Web site: Greg Prato . February 20, 2007 . Cities - Anberlin | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . March 4, 2015 . AllMusic.
  22. Web site: Rick Anderson . Denison Marrs - Denison Marrs | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . October 26, 2004 . March 4, 2015.
  23. Web site: Disappearing World - Fair | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . February 9, 2010 . March 4, 2015.
  24. Web site: August 4, 2009 . Felt - Anchor & Braille | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . March 4, 2015 . AllMusic.
  25. Web site: The Vanguard Room . April 21, 2014 . The Vanguard Room.
  26. Web site: February 14, 2012 . Have Hope, Have Heart | Andrew Shearin . April 21, 2014 . Andrewshearin.bandcamp.com.
  27. Web site: July 24, 2015 . Emarosa release surprise 'Versus Reimagined' EP - News - Alternative Press . January 25, 2018 . Alternative Press . en.
  28. Web site: Aaron Marsh - Music Producer . 2022-09-09 . thelulls.net.
  29. Web site: Rick Anderson . You Can't Trust a Ladder - The Myriad | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . June 14, 2005 . March 4, 2015.
  30. Web site: September 9, 2016 . Low Tides . June 4, 2021 . Epitaph Records . en.

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