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Music and Songs for - The Echoes

Band Profile

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Profile Views: 1934	"The Echoes display the songwriting of Mark Alexander and voice of Teresa Starr. Like a new wave Paul & Paula their minimalist approach is reminiscent of '60s music, not as primitive as Dorothy Wiggin and her sisters' group the Shaggs, but more like the Aquatones with treble guitar and a voice searching the stars up above. There are 15 songs on the group's first full-length CD, "Listen Up It's the Echoes," the follow-up to the limited edition "The Echoes Sound Off," and they all have a charming appeal all their own. "Wasting Our Lives" has the naïve and pretty guitar on a quest for a tuning it likes while Alexander and Starr blend their harmonies over the simple chord changes... Their heartfelt approach can't be denied, "Cross Between the Two" a perfect love song for college radio. "When the Love" has Alexander experimenting with his guitar sounds while Starr keeps her pop sensibilities about her, and the music she's singing. They are seriously adventurous and know how to find a groove. In a world of high-end explosions and music with nothing to say, these new Echoes communicate their feelings well over a stripped down framework that Nuggets fans will eat up." -- Joe Viglione, allmusic.com / the All Media Guide

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Artist Description

Profile Views: 1934

"The Echoes display the songwriting of Mark Alexander and voice of Teresa Starr. Like a new wave Paul & Paula their minimalist approach is reminiscent of '60s music, not as primitive as Dorothy Wiggin and her sisters' group the Shaggs, but more like the Aquatones with treble guitar and a voice searching the stars up above. There are 15 songs on the group's first full-length CD, "Listen Up It's the Echoes," the follow-up to the limited edition "The Echoes Sound Off," and they all have a charming appeal all their own. "Wasting Our Lives" has the naïve and pretty guitar on a quest for a tuning it likes while Alexander and Starr blend their harmonies over the simple chord changes... Their heartfelt approach can't be denied, "Cross Between the Two" a perfect love song for college radio. "When the Love" has Alexander experimenting with his guitar sounds while Starr keeps her pop sensibilities about her, and the music she's singing. They are seriously adventurous and know how to find a groove. In a world of high-end explosions and music with nothing to say, these new Echoes communicate their feelings well over a stripped down framework that Nuggets fans will eat up." -- Joe Viglione, allmusic.com / the All Media Guide

Band Members	Influences
THE ECHOES	Classic Rock, Country Rock, Folk Rock, Southern Rock, Etc.

Biography
"kentucky-bred and new york based, the echoes are a twosome who have released "listen up...it's the echoes", which is available at theechoesofficalwebsite.com. they sing in a folk style reminiscent of ian & sylvia, and give us all original tunes written by mark alexander, though most of the lead singing is (wisely) handled by teresa starr. the songs are full of love and tenderness, with starr’s high voice and alexander’s supporting guitar and voice (he does sing a lead here and there). this is definitely an easy listen on many levels, including a joyful melody line and a to-the-point lyrics structure (“i met you just the other day/you made it in my dreams that night” are the cd’s opening lines, from “if i do”). this is the folk equivalent of lite jazz, and i don’t mean that as an insult; it’s a style that is very listener friendly. like cocoa and a blanket on a chilly evening." -- robert barry francos, quiet corner / jersey beat The echoes were formed in new york city in early 2000 by native kentuckians mark alexander and teresa starr. starr, a poet attending graduate school at sarah lawrence college, became the perfect voice for alexander's insightful lyrics and plaintive melodies. alexander, a veteran of performance since his elementary school days, had recorded and worked with a multitude of acts and artists over the years; but admitted finding a greater sense of freedom as part of the echoes. The group would begin playing in new york and its surrounding areas--eventually continuing their range along the east coast to their homestate of kentucky--with common venues including the baggot inn and cbgb in greenwich village, the c-note in alphabet city, downtime in lower manhattan, the orange bear in tribeca, and the turning point in piermont, new york. performing numerous holiday shows, festivals, and benefits in homestate towns such as aurora and paducah, the echoes would receive airtime and radio play in both their original hometown of louisville and adopted hometown of cadiz; as well as in larger cities such as lexington and murray, kentucky. Their first release, a limited edition ep titled "the echoes sound off," was released in 2001 and was followed by a series of cd singles throughout 2003 and 2004; culminating in their first full-length cd "listen up... It's the echoes" released in 2005. it was ultimately the wide distribution of this cd that would earn the group a rave review from journalist joe viglione at allmusic.com / the all media guide and allow their music to reach an even greater audience through various broadcasts, cybercasts, and podcasts (including those from cbgb and by britcaster.com). the year 2007 would see the release of "now hear this" and show the band expanding not only their repertoire, but skills as performers and recording artists. To order the latest echoes cds, please visit: Amazon.com, Cd baby, Or The echoes official website, Download the free mp3s, and "listen up" to your heart's content! And for all you digital download lovers, "look up" the echoes online at: Apple itunes, arvato, audiolunchbox, bitmunk, buymusic, choice records, daiki, destra, digipie, digitalkiosk, emusic, flip, goodstorm, greatindiemusic, groupietunes, hearmusic, inprodicon, intent media works, interia, iriver media online, isound, liquid digital media, loudeye, mixxer, mod systems, mperia, mp3-extension, mp3tunes, msn music, musicishere, musicmatch, musicnet, musicnow, muze, napster, nareos, newjuke, newviewsmusic, nexhit, nextradio, nifty, ntt, passalong, payplay, peerimpact, playindies, puretracks, qtrnote, rhapsody, ruckus, ruleradio, rvibe, snocap, sonicgarden, sonific, sony connect, starzik, tastyaudio, theta music, tradebit, treetunes, usen, verizon, wippit, weed, wrap factory, yoopedoo, & zukool! The echoes name is a registered trademark. All contents of this webpage are copyrighted 2000-2010 by the echoes. All words and music are copyrighted 2000-2010 by mark alexander (bmi).

Biography

"kentucky-bred and new york based, the echoes are a twosome who have released "listen up...it's the echoes", which is available at theechoesofficalwebsite.com. they sing in a folk style reminiscent of ian & sylvia, and give us all original tunes written by mark alexander, though most of the lead singing is (wisely) handled by teresa starr. the songs are full of love and tenderness, with starr’s high voice and alexander’s supporting guitar and voice (he does sing a lead here and there). this is definitely an easy listen on many levels, including a joyful melody line and a to-the-point lyrics structure (“i met you just the other day/you made it in my dreams that night” are the cd’s opening lines, from “if i do”). this is the folk equivalent of lite jazz, and i don’t mean that as an insult; it’s a style that is very listener friendly. like cocoa and a blanket on a chilly evening." -- robert barry francos, quiet corner / jersey beat

The echoes were formed in new york city in early 2000 by native kentuckians mark alexander and teresa starr. starr, a poet attending graduate school at sarah lawrence college, became the perfect voice for alexander's insightful lyrics and plaintive melodies. alexander, a veteran of performance since his elementary school days, had recorded and worked with a multitude of acts and artists over the years; but admitted finding a greater sense of freedom as part of the echoes.

The group would begin playing in new york and its surrounding areas--eventually continuing their range along the east coast to their homestate of kentucky--with common venues including the baggot inn and cbgb in greenwich village, the c-note in alphabet city, downtime in lower manhattan, the orange bear in tribeca, and the turning point in piermont, new york. performing numerous holiday shows, festivals, and benefits in homestate towns such as aurora and paducah, the echoes would receive airtime and radio play in both their original hometown of louisville and adopted hometown of cadiz; as well as in larger cities such as lexington and murray, kentucky.

Their first release, a limited edition ep titled "the echoes sound off," was released in 2001 and was followed by a series of cd singles throughout 2003 and 2004; culminating in their first full-length cd "listen up... It's the echoes" released in 2005. it was ultimately the wide distribution of this cd that would earn the group a rave review from journalist joe viglione at allmusic.com / the all media guide and allow their music to reach an even greater audience through various broadcasts, cybercasts, and podcasts (including those from cbgb and by britcaster.com). the year 2007 would see the release of "now hear this" and show the band expanding not only their repertoire, but skills as performers and recording artists.

To order the latest echoes cds, please visit:

Amazon.com,

Cd baby,

Or

The echoes official website,

Download the free mp3s, and "listen up" to your heart's content!

And for all you digital download lovers, "look up" the echoes online at:

Apple itunes, arvato, audiolunchbox, bitmunk, buymusic, choice records, daiki, destra, digipie, digitalkiosk, emusic, flip, goodstorm, greatindiemusic, groupietunes, hearmusic, inprodicon, intent media works, interia, iriver media online, isound, liquid digital media, loudeye, mixxer, mod systems, mperia, mp3-extension, mp3tunes, msn music, musicishere, musicmatch, musicnet, musicnow, muze, napster, nareos, newjuke, newviewsmusic, nexhit, nextradio, nifty, ntt, passalong, payplay, peerimpact, playindies, puretracks, qtrnote, rhapsody, ruckus, ruleradio, rvibe, snocap, sonicgarden, sonific, sony connect, starzik, tastyaudio, theta music, tradebit, treetunes, usen, verizon, wippit, weed, wrap factory, yoopedoo, & zukool!

The echoes name is a registered trademark. All contents of this webpage are copyrighted 2000-2010 by the echoes. All words and music are copyrighted 2000-2010 by mark alexander (bmi).

Other Info...
Please Visit THE ECHOES At The Following Sites: www.theechoesofficialwebsite.com http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-theechoes http://homepage.mac.com/echotunes http://cdbaby.com/cd/echoesband http://cdbaby.com/cd/echoesband2 http://myspace.com/echoesband http://myspace.com/theechoes http://newjuke.com/theechoes http://reverbnation.com/theechoes http://shoutlife.com/theechoes http://virb.com/theechoes And Look For Their "LISTEN UP... IT'S THE ECHOES" and "NOW HEAR THIS" CDs On Amazon.com, CD Baby, THE ECHOES OFFICIAL WEBSITE... Or At An ECHOSTORE Near You! (Links To ECHOSTORES / Music Retailers WORLDWIDE Are Included On www.theechoesofficialwebsite.com) Plus... DOWNLOAD Any Or All Of Their SONGS At The Following Locations: Apple iTunes, Arvato, AudioLunchbox, Bitmunk, BuyMusic, Choice Records, Daiki, Destra, DigiPie, DigitalKiosk, Emusic, Flip, Goodstorm, GreatIndieMusic, GroupieTunes, HearMusic, Inprodicon, Intent Media Works, Interia, Iriver Media Online, iSound, Liquid Digital Media, LoudEye, Mixxer, MOD Systems, Mperia, MP3-Extension, MP3tunes, MSN Music, MusicIsHere, MusicMatch, MusicNet, MusicNow, Muze, Napster, Nareos, NewJuke, NewViewsMusic, Nexhit, NextRadio, Nifty, NTT, PassAlong, PayPlay, PeerImpact, PlayIndies, PureTracks, QTRnote, Rhapsody, Ruckus, RuleRadio, rVibe, SNOCAP, SonicGarden, Sonific, Sony Connect, Starzik, TastyAudio, Theta Music, Tradebit, TreeTunes, USEN, Verizon, Wippit, Weed, Wrap Factory, YooPeDoo, & ZuKool!

Other Info...

Please Visit THE ECHOES At The Following Sites:

www.theechoesofficialwebsite.com

http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-theechoes

http://homepage.mac.com/echotunes

http://cdbaby.com/cd/echoesband

http://cdbaby.com/cd/echoesband2

http://myspace.com/echoesband

http://myspace.com/theechoes

http://newjuke.com/theechoes

http://reverbnation.com/theechoes

http://shoutlife.com/theechoes

http://virb.com/theechoes

And Look For Their "LISTEN UP... IT'S THE ECHOES" and "NOW HEAR THIS" CDs On Amazon.com, CD Baby, THE ECHOES OFFICIAL WEBSITE... Or At An ECHOSTORE Near You!

(Links To ECHOSTORES / Music Retailers WORLDWIDE Are Included On www.theechoesofficialwebsite.com)

Plus... DOWNLOAD Any Or All Of Their SONGS At The Following Locations:

Apple iTunes, Arvato, AudioLunchbox, Bitmunk, BuyMusic, Choice Records, Daiki, Destra, DigiPie, DigitalKiosk, Emusic, Flip, Goodstorm, GreatIndieMusic, GroupieTunes, HearMusic, Inprodicon, Intent Media Works, Interia, Iriver Media Online, iSound, Liquid Digital Media, LoudEye, Mixxer, MOD Systems, Mperia, MP3-Extension, MP3tunes, MSN Music, MusicIsHere, MusicMatch, MusicNet, MusicNow, Muze, Napster, Nareos, NewJuke, NewViewsMusic, Nexhit, NextRadio, Nifty, NTT, PassAlong, PayPlay, PeerImpact, PlayIndies, PureTracks, QTRnote, Rhapsody, Ruckus, RuleRadio, rVibe, SNOCAP, SonicGarden, Sonific, Sony Connect, Starzik, TastyAudio, Theta Music, Tradebit, TreeTunes, USEN, Verizon, Wippit, Weed, Wrap Factory, YooPeDoo, & ZuKool!

Country
The Echoes is based in United States of America

Artist Sites
The Echoes Home Page The Echoes Music Page

Contact Artist
Contact The Echoes

Songs

Follow In Your Footsteps
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Song Page

Rather Be Coming Than Going
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Song Page

You Know You Don't Have To Prove You Love Me
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Song Page

If I Could Take You Away
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Song Page

Write You The Best Song Ever
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Song Page

Autumn Rain
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Song Page

Ourselves
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Song Page

Take Me As I Am
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Take Me As I Am Song Page

Losing Game
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Losing Game Song Page

Troubled World
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Troubled World Song Page

The 8th Of December
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) The 8th Of December Song Page

Long As The Grass Is Growing
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Long As The Grass Is Growing Song Page

I Was Dreaming 'bout A Woman
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) I Was Dreaming 'Bout A Woman Song Page

Stained
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) Stained Song Page

I Couldn't Stand
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2007 by mark alexander) I Couldn't Stand Song Page

After So Long, Goodbye
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) After So Long, Goodbye Song Page

From A To Z
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Song Page

Wish There Was Somethin' To Say
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Wish There Was Somethin' To Say Song Page

All That's On My Mind
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Song Page

When The Love
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) When The Love Song Page

Need A Little Romance
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Need A Little Romance Song Page

Starlight
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Starlight Song Page

Dreamer
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Dreamer Song Page

Cross Between The Two
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Song Page

Wasting Our Lives
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Song Page

Love Never Dies
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Love Never Dies Song Page

Leaves
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Leaves Song Page

More Than Ever
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) More Than Ever Song Page

Never Wanna Let You Go
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) Song Page

If I Do
As recorded by the echoes (words and music copyrighted 2005 by mark alexander) If I Do Song Page

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