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Infobox musical artist | name = Amy Millan| image = Amy_Millan.jpg| caption = Performing with Broken Social Scene at the Intonation Music Festival , 2005| image_size = | background = solo_singer| birth_name =| alias =| birth_date = Birth date and age|1973|12|3| birth_place =| death_date =| origin = Toronto , Ontario , Canada | instrument = Singing|Vocals , guitar | genre = Indie rock | occupation = Musician | years_active =| label = Arts & Crafts (record label)|Arts & Crafts | associated_acts = Stars (Canadian band)|Stars , Broken Social Scene , Metric (band)|Metric , Halves (band)|Halves | website = http://www.arts-crafts.ca/amymillan/ www.arts-crafts.ca/amymillan| notable_instruments = Amy Millan (born December 3, 1973) is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist. She records and performs with the bands Stars (Canadian band)|Stars and Broken Social Scene as well as having a successful solo career. Her second solo album, Masters of the Burial , was released by Arts & Crafts (record label)|Arts & Crafts Records in September 2009.

Biography


Early life



Amy Millan grew up in the Cabbagetown (Toronto)|Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto .cite web | url= http://www.ottawaxpress.ca/music/music.aspx? iIDArticle=9971|title=Opening up the Tombs|accessdate=2007-10-28 |work= ottawaxpress.ca She attended high school at Jarvis Collegiate Institute|Jarvis Collegiate , and later the Etobicoke School of the Arts where she studied drama alongside future Broken Social Scene bandmates Kevin Drew and Emily Haines . Millan and Haines formed the band Edith’s Mission.cite web | url= http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx? csid1=64& csid2=778& fid1=3424|title=Stars: Trial By Fire|accessdate=2007-10-28 |work= Exclaim! cite web | url = http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2004-05-13/music_feature3.php | title = Novel New Act: Montreal Writer Ibi Kaslik Gives The Skinny | accessdate = 2007-10-28 | work= nowtoronto.com Although short-lived, Edith’s Mission did play a sold out show at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.Berman, Stuart. This Book is Broken . 2009. After high school, Millan moved to Montreal for three years to attend Concordia University and gained experience as a solo performer by playing in coffee shops. cite web | url = http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2006-06-01/cover_story.php | title = Amy Millan A little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll, Stars siren's solo flight soars with help from friends in high places | accessdate = 2008-03-20 | work= nowtoronto.com Berman, Stuart. This Book is Broken . 2009 Upon returning to Toronto, she formed the roots-rock band 16 Tons and wrote many of the songs that she would use to launch her solo career several years later. After the breakup of 16 Tons, Millan moved to Los Angeles . While living there, her song with 16 tons "Bury Me" was added to the soundtrack of the film Drowning Mona . However, Millan, missing a city where walking was encouraged over driving, returned to Toronto.cite web |url= http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2006-06-01/cover_story.php| title = Amy Millan A little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll, Stars siren's solo flight soars with help from friends in high places | accessdate=2007-10-28 | work = nowtoronto.com

Stars



Stars (Canadian band)|Stars was formed by Torquil Campbell and Chris Seligman in New York City . The line-up subsequently grew to incorporate Evan Cranley , with whom Millan had played gigs while a member of 16 Tons. Feeling that Millan would be a good fit for the group, Cranley invited her to New York City to audition in December 1999. After receiving assurances that she would be actively involved in the songwriting process, Millan agreed to join the band. As much of their debut album had been recorded prior to her joining, Millan’s involvement in 2001's Nightsongs (Stars album)|Nightsongs was limited, although she did sing lead vocals on "Toxic Holiday". Desiring to return to Canada, but not wanting to move to Toronto, the band relocated to Montreal. cite web | url = http://media.www.mcgilltribune.com/media/storage/paper234/news/2008/12/02/AE/Music.When.Melancholy.Machines.Make.Music-3564851.shtml| title = When melancholy machines make music| accessdate =2008-12-04| work= mcgilltribune.com Drummer Pat McGee was recruited as their fifth member prior to the release of their second album, Heart (Stars album)|Heart , in 2003. Millan's influence was more evident on this album, and a number of the tracks were performed as duets between her and Torquil Campbell, establishing a style for which the band would become well known. Stars' commercial breakthrough came with their 2004 album Set Yourself on Fire and the accompanying single " Ageless Beauty ", which featured a lead vocal by Millan. Their fourth album, In Our Bedroom After the War , was released in 2007 and was followed by the EP Sad Robots the following year. In June 2010, they released their fifth full-length album, The Five Ghosts .

Broken Social Scene


Although she did not officially contribute to Broken Social Scene 's first two albums, due to scheduling conflicts for BSS members Emily Haines and Leslie Feist, she was asked by former classmate Kevin Drew to "be the girl" and sing with the band for the release concert of the band's second album, You Forgot It in People . From 2002 onward, Millan has often performed in BSS alongside fellow Stars members Evan Cranley, Chris Seligman and Torquil Campbell. She appeared on their 2005 self-titled album and also contributed vocals and writing to Kevin Drew's 2007 solo album Spirit If... as well as to Brendan Canning's 2008 solo album Something For All of Us . As in Stars, Amy usually sings with BSS but also plays guitar and percussion during live shows.

Honey from the Tombs



Amy Millan released her debut solo album, Honey from the Tombs , in 2006. It consisted of songs largely written before 2000, from when Millan was a member of 16 Tons. The album title was inspired by a Tom Waits interview where he compared the release of older songs to the discovery of sweet honey buried in Egypt ian tombs.cite web | url= http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2004-01-01/music_feature2.php|title=Chasing Amy|accessdate=2008-03-17|work= nowtoronto.com The album was produced by Ian Blurton and musical contributors included Brendan Canning and Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene and Dan and Jenny Whiteley from Crazy Strings.

In contrast to her work with Stars, Millan’s solo work is strongly influenced by country and folk music. Thematically, many of the songs deal with loss and loneliness, and taking solace in alcohol is sung about numerous times. Millan's upbringing in Toronto provided the inspiration for the song "Wayward and Parliament", which is based on her time working in the coffee shop "Jet Fuel" on Parliament Street.cite web | url= http://blog.muchmusic.com/archives/2006/06/an_interview_wi.php|title=An Interview With Amy Millan|accessdate=2008-03-19|work= muchmusic.com

Two videos were shot to promote Honey from the Tombs : "Skinny Boy" was directed by George Vale, and "Baby I" was directed by Anthony Seck. The songs "Losin' You" and "Baby I", were released as 7" singles in Europe. Millan also toured extensively to support the album, playing dates in North America, Japan and Europe.

Masters of the Burial



Millan released her second album, Masters of the Burial , on September 8, 2009. The album is produced by Marty Kinack|Martin Kinack and musicians appearing include Evan Cranley, Dan and Jenny Whiteley, Leslie Feist and Liam O’Neil. The album features several cover songs, including some written by Death Cab for Cutie and Sarah Harmer.Ash, Amanda. http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx? csid1=136& csid2=4& fid1=40681 "Amy Millan Needs To Be Alone ", Exclaim! ,September 2009.

Personal life



Millan's partner is Stars bandmate Evan Cranley . Their daughter, Delphine Rita Jane Cranley, was born on March 21, 2011.Amy Millan on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/amymillan/status/50148877843697664, March 22, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.

Discography


Albums


TitleLabelYear
Honey from the Tombs Arts & Crafts / City Slang Records 2006
Masters of the Burial Arts & Crafts 2009


EPs


TitleLabelYear
KCRW.com Presents Morning Becomes Eclectic Arts & Crafts 2007


Singles


SingleB-SideLabelFormatYear
Losin’ You "We All Lose One Another" by Jason Collett Arts & Crafts Europe 7"2006
Baby I "Murder Train Song" Arts & Crafts Europe 7"2006


Compilations


AlbumYearSongsNotes
Drowning Mona Soundtrack2000 "Bury Me" Performed with Grindig; the song appeared in the movie, but was not included on the soundtrack album
XM: Live at the Verge 2006 "Skinny Boy (Live)"
CBC Radio 3 Sessions, Volume III 2007 "Skinny Boy (Live)"
Mamma Yamma and Friends 2008 "Broccoli Song" Rewritten version of "He Brings Out the Whiskey in Me" performed on children's television
Arts and Crafts Sampler Volume 6 2009 "Bruised Ghosts"


Collaborations


AlbumArtistYearSongs
A Good Day Sailing Memphis 2002 "The Phone Call"
Folkloric Feel Apostle of Hustle 2004''"Baby You're in Luck"
Live at Radio Aligres in Paris Broken Social Scene 2004 "Almost Crimes", "Baby You’re in Luck", "Starts with a Big Finish", "Cause=Time", "Bruised Ghosts", "Let’s Get Out of Here"
Broken Social Scene (album)>Broken Social Scene Broken Social Scene 2005 "Ibi Dreams of Pavement", "Major Label Debut", "Hotel", "Bandwitch"
Idols of Exile Jason Collett 2005''"Fire", "Parry Sound", "I'll Bring the Sun", "These Are the Days"
Alone, Not Alone Montag 2005 "Perfect Vision", "Angles, Country & Gerrain Connu"
Going Places Montag 2007 "Mechanical Kids", "Safe in Sound"
Spirit If... Broken Social Scene Presents: Kevin Drew 2007 "Broke Me Up", "Aging Faces/ Losing Places", "When It Begins"
''Everything I've Forgotten to Forget Amos the Transparent 2007''"After All That, It's Come to This"
The Priddle Concern The Priddle Concern 2008 "Back Around"
Something for All of Us Broken Social Scene Presents: Brendan Canning 2008 "Antique Bull"
A New Tide Gomez 2009 "Win Park Slope"
It Goes, It Goes Halves 2010 "Growing and Glow"
Forgiveness Rock Record Broken Social Scene 2010 "Chase Scene", "Sentimental X’s"


For Amy Millan's work with Stars, see Stars discography .

Footnotes



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External links


  • http://www.arts-crafts.ca/amymillan/ Amy Millan official website

  • myspace|amymillan|Amy Millan

  • http://www.bandega.com/band/view/amy-millan#interview 2009 Amy Millan Interview at Bandega.com


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