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American musician and record producer

Musical artist

Aaron Marsh 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 2000. Marsh has since gone on to numerous production projects, co-producing his own band’s studio albums usually along with either Matt Goldman or Aaron Sprinkle. Marsh also has worked as a film composer both in narrative film and in advertising.[1] His credits include the 2013 film Worm, the 2014 film A Bottle’s Odyssey, and the 2018 film Shed.[2]

Marsh produced Anchor and Braille’s debut album: Felt, which was released on August 4, 2009. Marsh’s production was praised by both AbsolutePunk and Alternative Press in their reviews of the album.[3][4]

Early life and education[edit]

Aaron Marsh was born in Eugene, Oregon.[5]

When he was a year old, Marsh moved to Lakeland, FL.[5] Marsh attended Harrison School for the Arts[6] where he practiced musical theory and trombone. While there, he formed the band evAngel with bassist and backup singer James Likeness and Thomas Blair on guitar.[7]

In 2001, Marsh attended Florida Southern College where he and Likeness formed the now-named Copeland.[5] Guitarists Bryan Laurenson (who took the place of Blair in 2002), and his brother Stephen (joined in late 2007), along with drummer Jon Bucklew (who took the place of Rusty Fuller, who was replaced after appearing on 2003’s rookie full-length, Beneath Medicine Tree).[7]

Music career[edit]

2001–2010: Copeland[edit]

Aaron Marsh and Bryan Laurenson signed a record deal with the independent label The Militia Group in 2002 and released their first album, Beneath Medicine Tree, a year later.[8] They would go on to release In Motion (2005), Eat Sleep Repeat (2006), Dressed Up and In Line (2007), You Are My Sunshine (2008).

After the release of their 2008 record, 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. We appreciate every listener who has allowed our music to be a part of their lives. We want to offer our deepest thanks to every individual who has supported us on this ride. It has profoundly impacted our lives.”[9] They completed their record cycle with a Farewell Tour throughout the beginning of 2010.[10]

2014–current: Copeland[edit]

In 2014, the band announced they would be reuniting including a new record deal with Tooth & Nail Records, along with their 5th full-length album, Ixora.[11] Their announcement stated that the record would be recorded and produced by Aaron Marsh at his studio in Lakeland, FL, The Vanguard Room.[11]

The band would go on to release Blushing in 2019.[12] Blushing is the sixth studio album by the American band Copeland. It was released on Valentine’s Day 2019 via Tooth & Nail Records. It is the band’s follow-up to their 2014 album Ixora, as well as their second album released since their reunion.[13] On the record, Marsh is attributed to lead vocals, backing vocals, piano (all tracks except “It Felt So Real”), synthesizer, programming (all tracks except “Suddenly”), Mellotron (“Suddenly”, “Colorless”), guitar (“As Above, So Alone”, “Colorless”, “Strange Flower”), bass guitar (all tracks except “On Your Worst Day” and “It Felt So Real”), trombone (“Suddenly”, “Colorless”), drums (“Night Figures”), percussion (“Suddenly”, “Skywriter”, “Colorless”, “Strange Flower”, “Waltz on Water”).[14]

Marsh is slated to release his 7th album on September 16, 2022, titled “Revolving Doors”, an orchestral best-of album with ten of Copeland’s most popular songs with a full symphony orchestra as the centerpiece. The album was recorded at Blackbird Studios and Oceanway in Nashville, and will be accompanied by a live show on September 17, 2022, at the Caverns in Pelham, TN.[15]

2011: The Lulls in Traffic[edit]

In 2011, Marsh began a new project titled The Lulls in Traffic,[16] releasing their first video June 2011.[17] He has defined his role in the band as front-man,[16] and has produced tracks while collaborating with Russian/Los Angeles lyricist and visual artist Ivan Ives.[18] He calls it his “skewed view” of underground hip-hop.[18] Their album Rabbit in the Snare, which features guest appearances from Talib Kweli and Ceschi, is available on vinyl, CD, and all streaming platforms.[16]

2021: GLASWING[edit]

In 2021, Marsh began a solo project under the name “Glaswing”. The debut album, I’m in the Checkout Line of My Life / Like Water on a Glass Table is full of lo-fi electronic soundscapes beneath Aaron Marsh’s signature delicate voice and emotional songwriting.[19]

Style and influences[edit]

Marsh has attributed much of his early music influence to the local music scene, naming bands like Divine Child (AKA Denison Marrs), Pilots V Aeroplanes, and, yes, Nora’s Breakfast Club.[20] He states that Radiohead is his favorite band “of all time”. Some of his non-indie rock influences that he pulled from for The Lulls in Traffic record were Madlib, Dilla, Squarepusher and Aphex Twin.[21]

Vocal contributions[edit]

Marsh has contributed guest vocals on a variety of songs.

Production credits[edit]

(P – Producer | E – Engineer | M – Mixing | W – Writing)

  • Copeland – In Motion (P/W)[27]
  • The Myriad – You Can’t Trust A Ladder (P)[28]
  • Pemberley – I’m Fine (P/E/M)
  • Estates – Be Fair (P/E/W)
  • Woodale – Don’t Say It Too Late (E/M)
  • Anchor&Braille – Felt (P/E/M/W)[29]
  • Copeland – Eat, Sleep, Repeat (P/W)[30]
  • Summerbirds In the Cellar – Druids (E)
  • Lydia – Illuminate (E/W)
  • Nikki Kummerow – Firecracker (P/E/M)
  • Person L – The Positives (P/E)
  • Copeland – You Are My Sunshine (P/E/W)[31]
  • Our Family Name – Begin At The Beginning (P/E)[32]
  • Poema – Once A Year: A Poema Christmas EP (P/E/M)
  • Holly Ann – Ravens (P/E/M)[32]
  • Radial – Una Dia Extrano (P/E/M)[32]
  • Andrew Shearin – Have Hope, Have Heart EP (M) [33]
  • Author – People Are Alike All Over EP (P/E/M)[32]
  • Joshua Michael Robinson – Intentions (P/E/M)[32]
  • Fairground – Fairground EP” (P/E/M)[32]
  • Valaska – Natural Habitat (P/E/M)[32]
  • Ivan Ives – Stranger (P/E/M)[32]
  • Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk – Over Land and Sea (P/E/M)[32]
  • SEU Worship – From The Vanguard Room (P/E/M)[32]
  • Anberlin – Lowborn (P/E) [32]
  • This Wild Life – Clouded (P/E)[32]
  • Emarosa – Versus Reimagined – EP (P)[34]
  • Copeland – Ixora (P/E)[32]
  • This Wild Life – Low Tides (P/E)[35]
  • The Tenant – Is Listening/Visitors[36]
  • The Lulls In Traffic – Rabbit in the Snare[36]
  • Zealyn – Limbic System[36]
  • Lydia – Run Wild[36]
  • Jenny Dee – Dancing From a Distance[36]
  • Speak Low – Nearsighted[36]
  • Copeland – Blushing[36]
  • Glaswing – I’m in the Checkout Line of My Life / Like Water on a Glass Table[36]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Aaron Marsh – Film Composer”. thelulls.net. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  2. ^ “Aaron Marsh”. IMDb. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Henderson, Steve. “Anchor & Braille – Felt”. AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved August 17, 2009.
  4. ^ Zemler, Emily. “Anchor & Braille – Felt”. Alternative Press. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
  5. ^ a b c Ledger, Paul Catala The. “Lakeland-based band Copeland to perform at 801 East Main”. The Ledger. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  6. ^ McMullen, Cary (October 9, 2018). “Maestro and Student Reunited: Aaron Marsh Leads Copeland in Symphony Concert – LkldNow”. www.lkldnow.com. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  7. ^ a b “Copeland biography”. Last.fm. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  8. ^ “Copeland (band)”, Wikipedia, February 1, 2022, retrieved September 9, 2022
  9. ^ “Copeland Breakup – Copeland News @ antiMusic.com”. www.antimusic.com. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  10. ^ AltPressAltPress. “Copeland announce farewell tour”. Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Crane, Matt. “Copeland reunite; announce new album, ‘Ixora’“. Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  12. ^ “Aaron Marsh – COPELAND”. thelulls.net. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  13. ^ “Blushing (album)”, Wikipedia, January 11, 2021, retrieved September 9, 2022
  14. ^ Copeland – Blushing (in Spanish), retrieved September 9, 2022
  15. ^ “Aaron Marsh”. thelulls.net. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  16. ^ a b c “Aaron Marsh – The Lulls in Traffic”. thelulls.net. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  17. ^ “The Lulls In Traffic – The Rope To Pull Yourself Together”. YouTube. April 26, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2014.[dead YouTube link]
  18. ^ a b “Exclusive interview with Aaron Marsh of The Lulls in Traffic, Copeland Won’t Tour Again, Record Could Happen | Music for the Soul Magazine”. Mfsmag.com. May 25, 2013. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  19. ^ “Aaron Marsh – GLASWING”. thelulls.net. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  20. ^ “What Lies Beneath”. The Lakelander. October 15, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  21. ^ “Aaron Marsh on the Seven-Year Road to the Lulls in Traffic”. Behind the Setlist. June 19, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  22. ^ “The Way I Fell In – The Morning Of | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. May 11, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  23. ^ Rick Anderson (October 26, 2004). “Denison Marrs – Denison Marrs | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  24. ^ Greg Prato (February 20, 2007). “Cities – Anberlin | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  25. ^ Tom Forget (March 18, 2008). “Illuminate – Lydia | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  26. ^ “Disappearing World – Fair | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. February 9, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  27. ^ Rick Anderson (March 22, 2005). “In Motion – Copeland | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  28. ^ Rick Anderson (June 14, 2005). “You Can’t Trust a Ladder – The Myriad | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  29. ^ “Felt – Anchor & Braille | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. August 4, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  30. ^ Corey Apar (October 31, 2006). “Eat, Sleep, Repeat – Copeland | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  31. ^ Andrew Leahey (October 14, 2008). “You Are My Sunshine – Copeland | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards”. AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  32. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m “The Vanguard Room”. The Vanguard Room. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  33. ^ “Have Hope, Have Heart | Andrew Shearin”. Andrewshearin.bandcamp.com. February 14, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  34. ^ “Emarosa release surprise ‘Versus Reimagined’ EP – News – Alternative Press”. Alternative Press. July 24, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  35. ^ “Low Tides”. Epitaph Records. September 9, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  36. ^ a b c d e f g h “Aaron Marsh – Music Producer”. thelulls.net. Retrieved September 9, 2022.

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