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"Say Goodbye is receiving radio airplay thanks in part to the reception received by their YouTube video which only cost them a few dollars to make. - Tom Harrison of THe Vancouver Province
former Winnipegger is singing a different tune these days-and chances are good you already know the words. See, after years spent toiling in obscurity, things are finally paying off for Paris, who's got a hit song - the perfect-for-summer Rewind & Start Again- sitting at No 23 on Hot 103FM's charts. (continued) - Dave Schmeichel of the Winnipeg Sun
Its tough not to root for a guy like Brandon Paris, a Surreyite who's dedication and drive are pushing him and his band to another level. Radio stations and record labels have taken notice of the twenty something performer, who continues to work tirelessly to build a devoted following on the Lower Mainland. (continued) - Tom Zillich from the Surrey Now
After refining their unique sound at HipJoint Productions with Troy Samson,l who's worked with Moka Only, Snoop Dogg and Soul Decision, Paris and the band are ready to take on the industry one step at a time. (continued) - Jennifer Maloney of the Northshore News
Paris has been promoting his work, long before he even cut an album. Through the internet and word of mouth, he has created a following of more than 50,000 fans. His solo album, On My Own was released earlier this year, and is an easy to listen to prequel to the full deal. (Continued) - Laura Jansen of the Surrey/North Delta Leader
"I thought it would be neat if we had some reggae on this song" Paris said. He asked Dagriff to check out the song Suicide to my Mind and see if he could come up with something that would compliment it. "At first i was listening to the song and thinking, how to i get into this?" Dagriff said, but he soon found his in. Paris said it was great that Dagriff who has had songs on several movie soundtracks was up to the challenge as many reggae artists are not so willing to collaborate with rock. (continued) - Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows News
With his Fans Keeping him grounded and with his own drive for success, Brandon Paris and the band hope to snag a Juno or a platinum/Gold record to keep their music careers progressing. In the mean time, the band intends to take their music nation wide, in the national tour this summer. What does it take to make it in the music business? In the cut throat competitive musical arena. making it big is a consistent struggle. According to Paris, success happens only to those who keep pushing forward. (continued) - Tamara Cunningham from the Minds Eye
The Brandon Paris Band is blending rock with reggae, with help from Langley artist Dagriff.
The reggae singer is able to seamlessly blend his unique reggae sound to any type of rock music, from soft pop to more aggressive rock. "As soon as I got him in the studio to rap reggae lyrics over the rock songs we were recording i know we had something that could go mainstream" Paris said.(continued) - Langley Advance
Can anyone feed our hunger for rock and reggae at the same time? The Brandon Paris Band can. This ensemble of six took two seemingly conflicting genres of music and created their stellar new album, On My Own. Its opening doors for people who listen to hip hop and who listen to rock and bringing them together. says lead singer Brandon Paris. No Matter what their motivation Brandon Paris Band will undoubtedly go far. Even if you're not on the lookout for them, they'll soon be right in front of you. (continued) - Michelle Lee of the Youthink Magazine
Sharp songs with a slight hip-hop awareness and a good ear for melodic but energetic rock. The band is both diverse and intelligent with a song such as "Say Goodbye" that most modern bands would die for - The Vancouver Province by Tom Harrison
Discography
On My Own - released October 2006
- Rewind & Start Again - Hit top 20 Canadian CHR Charts & played on Much Music
- Somebody to Hold - Hit #53 on Canadian CHR Charts
- Give Me a Reason - Hit #76 on Canadian CHR Charts
Pocket Full Of Holes - Release December 2008
- Say Goodbye - Released to Canadian Top 40 Radio November 1st 2008 - currently climbing charts (early stages)
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Music is the divine healer. For centuries, music has been heralded as the catalyst for remedy, be it spiritual mental or even physical. Of course, music's greatest benefactors are those who enjoy its sanctity with clarity. Yet to find such sensual pleasure, the conduit must be conveyed by the highest order.
Welcome to the supreme echelon thanks to one of music's fastest-rising prophets, Vancouver, B.C.'s Brandon Paris Band. Creating the self-proclaimed Aggressive Pop Reggae (APR) sound/style thanks to their innovative amalgam of pop, rock, reggae and soul, rock doctors the Brandon Paris Band have been tearing apart radio charts and taking over media with an attack revered as uniting the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rob Thomas, Hedley, Philosopher Kings, Barenaked Ladies and Daughtry. Not to mention a captivating live show, that when combined with their musical muscle forges unforgettable harmonies delivered by emotive, sensual vocalists and a commanding band.
The diversity of our backgrounds and influences when mixed together creates a unique sound, notes Paris. We have two vocalists that front the band which is engaging both audibly and visually. The singing styles of both singers are completely different but compliment each other incredibly well when combined with catchy melodies and danceable beats. We feel the reggae element in our pop/rock/soul style gives us a signature sound with songs that dont sound like we are re-writing the same song over and over.
The Brandon Paris Band understands the invigorating power of music all too well. Embracing the craft as a means of escaping a haunting past, the sextet has seen their musical prowess and appreciation grow exponentially since forming in 2002. Upbeat and charismatic, Brandon Paris Band's independent sophomore effort Pocket Full Of Holes (distributed by Fontana North) captures the personal struggles and inner-torment of their 2006 debut On My Own, contemplates and reorganizes its impact, resulting in a formidable blast of emotion, energy and vitality.
Every year we all grow and go through new life experiences so our outlook is always changing from year to year, Paris explains. The first album was about my personal outlook; very emotional and written more about how I felt at that life-changing time rather than how I fixed it. It was written to help others who were going through the same thing by making them realize they werent alone and that no matter what horrible things people go through, life goes on and time does heal all wounds. By the time Pocket Full Of Holes was ready to be written my scars had healed. I have entered a new chapter in my life where am quite content with where I am in my life personally. There's more focus on enjoying life now.
As Paris admits, finding that essential spirit was no simple task yet vital to the success of the band. Despite honing their sound since 2002, Paris band feels that they were not fully forged until the current lineup was solidified in 2007. With the inclusion of Sanheim and Jasper, the sextet could truly realize its full potential. Still, the journey was worthwhile, Pocket Full of Holes being described by critics as, Sharp songs with a slight hip-hop awareness and a good ear for melodic but energetic rock. The band is both diverse and intelligent with a song such as Say Goodbye that most modern bands would die for.
We believe that we were newly formed in 2007, he states. That was when we found the perfect ingredients for success and found our true sound. It was an organic growth. We never tried to fit into a specific genre or mimic any other artists style. Each band member has different musical tastes with completely separate influences but when we write a song together it mysteriously comes out into a Pop/rock/reggae fusion.
Following up the success of On My Own, Pocket Full of Holes was recorded by Sheldon Zaharko (Billy Talent, Gob) at The Factory Studios and additional mixing credits Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, State of Shock). The debut single, Say Goodbye was mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC Theory of a Deadman) and mastered by Adam Ayan (Rolling Stones, Linkin Park). Already amassing countless hours of airplay across Canada, Say Goodbye is proving to surpass the success of previous hit Rewind & Start Again.
These milestones have resulted in many accomplishments for the Brandon Paris Band: charting at Top 20, over 30 radio stations still spinning their tracks as well as a nomination for Best New Group or Solo Artist at the 2007 Canadian Radio Music Awards and an internet hit with the Say Goodbye videofeaturing a whopping four dollar budget Brandon Paris Band is finally reaping the rewards of their divine healing.
Still, they recognize that there is much work to be done. These doctors of aural divinity are preparing to make house calls via the release of Pocket Full of Holes and a cross Canada Summer Tour in 2009.
The musical divination has begu
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