AshMcAuliffe

Hi. I'm Andrew. Unless you are family, most of you will know me as Ash. Here are a few things about me.

I love songwriting and making music. I'm very open to different styles of music. I'm extremely happy when I am recording. I also love live music and attending gigs makes for a good night out for me. I made it my new year's resolution to get back into regular exercise. I am an avid Yoga practitioner and practice daily. I run 3-4 times a week and I have also started a Zumba class. As well as these I am also into meditation, alternative and holistic therapies. I now enjoy eating out with Italian, Chinese or Vegetarian food being the main source.

As for me, I am a shy person but the more I get to know you the more I come out of my shell. My friends say I am friendly, easy to get along with and down to earth. I like to think of myself, also, as emotional, thoughtful, empathetic, creative, kind-hearted and sincere.

I have a 2.1 BA Honours degree in Religion and Ethics. I feel that it has helped mould me into the person i am today and has instilled in me a good moral code and ethical system, not to mention compassion, empathy, generosity and love for this planet and all those who inhabit it, both man and beast. ;) In relation to this, I have my spiritual beliefs and these I do not impose on others. I believe in Nature. I am also the proud 'dad' to Dylan, my 7 year old Shih'tzu, who i love very much.

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A link to buy my latest CD "Dark City" is here - http://on.fb.me/gBuo5p

ABOUT THE MUSIC I MAKE:

A musical chameleon. That's just one way to describe AshMcAuliffe. A twenty-something musician with an eclectic taste in music which crosses over into his own work. From the early guitar pop/rock & vocals through to the dark electronica of his recent work, he has pushed his sound until each sound reaches its logical, yet satisfying conclusion.

Under the watchful eye and careful guidance of engineer Seamus Heffernan, AshMcAuliffe recorded his debut album "Book of Shadows" at the Shamrock Studios between 2003 and 2006 whilst studying for his Religion & Ethics degree at the same time. Lying somewhere between Alt Rock and Pop, "Book of Shadows" is an honest testament of a young mans emotional journey from adolescence into adulthood. The album is still waiting to be released on CD but consistent downloading of the album has led to it being hailed as his strongest and best work to date.

Following a period of personal upheaval, 2007 saw the release of "The Nocturnicon" - a darker and more introspective affair than its predecessor. The album was recorded, unaided, at home over an 8 week period. The album tackles such issues as homophobia, death, rejection by family and astral travel. The albums sombre tone was not to everybody's taste but, overall, "The Nocturnicon" shows a deep growth in Ash's songwriting.

2008 was the year the guitar died. At least for AshMcAuliffe.
Gone was the pop/rock and alt-rock of the previous records and in came the electronic, experimental soundscapes and abstract musical themes of the Electro era. Over a 2 year period, 3 demo albums were recorded and released as free downloads. "The Bionic I" dealt with space and machines, "Alone In The Dark" dealt with depression and "Portal" dealt with the Occult. Although pleased with many of the results, Ash was unsure of the direction his electronica was heading in and set to work on his first electronic 'magnus opus.'

Thus

August 23rd 2010 saw the CD release of the new album "Dark City" - a deep maturation of the electronic sound explored previously. Hooks plentifully abound and the overall soundscape is dark yet highly accessible. The album has been described as "an exercise in psychology - music that inspires introspection."