Shane
Philip is
one of Canada’s hardest working musicians. Philip has a relentless touring
schedule, playing over 100 shows across Canada each year. This year, Shane is
branching out to play the USA with an international tour on the horizon. He has
released five albums to date, including his brand new release, “Life.Love.Music.” The music of Shane Philip charts on national
independent and campus radio stations and is a regular on CBC radio shows
across Canada.
With influences drawn from every corner of
the music world, Shane Philip is
one-man show instilling audience members with awe and moving them to dance. His
rich sonic palette is dynamic and compelling for listeners, and provides a
thick backdrop for the vocals. Shane
Philip follows his raw creative impulses to the core and his music reflects
a stark individuality that is remarkable and constantly entertaining.
From
early childhood moments of drumming kitchen tables and car dashboards, to the present,
Shane's musical stylings have been self-taught and self-motivated every step of
the way.
Borrowing
from folk, reggae, blues and beyond, he blurs the boundaries of expectation and
music into an altogether unique soundscape. "We are influenced by everything we listen to, see and
do," Shane reminds. "So
much of what shapes the music, vibe, content, and overall feeling of the songs
is uncons …
Shane
Philip is
one of Canada’s hardest working musicians. Philip has a relentless touring
schedule, playing over 100 shows across Canada each year. This year, Shane is
branching out to play the USA with an international tour on the horizon. He has
released five albums to date, including his brand new release, “Life.Love.Music.” The music of Shane Philip charts on national
independent and campus radio stations and is a regular on CBC radio shows
across Canada.
With influences drawn from every corner of
the music world, Shane Philip is
one-man show instilling audience members with awe and moving them to dance. His
rich sonic palette is dynamic and compelling for listeners, and provides a
thick backdrop for the vocals. Shane
Philip follows his raw creative impulses to the core and his music reflects
a stark individuality that is remarkable and constantly entertaining.
From
early childhood moments of drumming kitchen tables and car dashboards, to the present,
Shane's musical stylings have been self-taught and self-motivated every step of
the way.
Borrowing
from folk, reggae, blues and beyond, he blurs the boundaries of expectation and
music into an altogether unique soundscape. "We are influenced by everything we listen to, see and
do," Shane reminds. "So
much of what shapes the music, vibe, content, and overall feeling of the songs
is unconscious. I write music that
results from everything that goes on in the life I live."
2005
marked the beginning of Shane's life as a non-stop touring musician. Since then he's toured Canada
extensively, often putting in triple overtime.
In
2007, Shane released Earthshake, a collection of songs
he'd been working on, with production assistance from long-time collaborator,
Corwin Fox.
2008
saw this collaboration expanded and revamped with the release of In
the Moment. While some of the songs are rhythmically focused (bursting
with high energy and powerful dance rhythms), others are deeply moving songs
that reflect the environment, social justice and personal experience.
Live
at Baker Studios was released
in 2009 and showcases the noted one-man band’s aptitude for performance in
high-pressure situations. The album was recorded in Victoria BC by Joby Baker (Cowboy Junkies, The Bills,
Alex Cuba) live off the floor in 2 days. With numerous musical instruments at
hands reach, Philip’s exuberant excellence beats out even the most zealous of
multi-taskers.
2011
brings Shane Philip’s latest release Life.Love.Music.
Once again, collaborating with Joby
Baker, who not only produced the CD but also plays bass, drums and a number
of other instruments on it. Life.Love.Music.
continues where Live at Baker Studios left off. It’s more polished as he took
more time to record it (a whole eight days instead of two!).
Shane
sends out much love and gratitude to everyone who supports and inspires him
along the way. Look for Shane in a city near you.
