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Infobox musical artist | name = Andain| image =| caption =| image_size = | background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = San Francisco , California|CA | genre = Electronica | years_active = 2001–2006, 2007–present| label = Black Hole Recordings|Black Hole | associated_acts =| website = URL|facebook.com/andainofficial| current_members = Josh Gabriel , Mavie Marcos | past_members = David Penner Andain is a San Francisco, California|San Francisco -based electronica|electronic music duo. Their style incorporates a blend of acoustic elements and electronic sound design, integrating tender and dark with emotive lyrics. Band members initially included producer Josh Gabriel , singer and songwriter Mavie Marcos , and guitarist David Penner . Current members are Mavie and Josh.
Overview
Andain was founded during the spring of 2001, as Josh joined forces with Mavie and David. The band made its first leap in 2002 with the song " Summer Calling ", after receiving an interest from Tiësto and signing with Black Hole Recordings|Black Hole . This eventually lead to the production of "Josh Gabriel Mix", which was then promoted on Tiësto's compilation album In Search of Sunrise 3: Panama , to later be released as a 12-inch single|12" single with "Gabriel & Dresden Remix".
The following year saw the release of Andain's second single, " Beautiful Things (song)|Beautiful Things ", which became a club hit and helped define the band's breakthrough. Being released and promoted as a remix by Gabriel & Dresden, the song made its first appearance on Tiësto's compilation album Nyana (album)|Nyana , eventually spawning a single. With enthusiastic reception from the dance music scene, it has since become the band's signature track, yielding beyond a dozen remixes from Black Hole over the years.
While the sound of Andain would appear to be promoted as club oriented, a batch of leaked demos, namely "Time", "Get Up", "Make Me", "Ave Maria", and "You Once Told Me" would reveal a more variegated style of electronica with acoustic elements. And as the demos would denote, an album was planned and in the process of becoming, initially scheduled for a release in 2003. Meanwhile, "Beautiful Things" earned a nomination for Best Progressive / Trance under the Winter Music Conference 2004, with also Andain being nominated for Best New Dance Group. The year was also marked by a less prominent release from the band, with the track "Here is the House", a cover of Black Celebration|Depech Mode , presented on the compilation album Bloom (Gabriel & Dresden album)|Bloom by Gabriel & Dresden .
With no further news on the status of the album, Andain was later announced to be working on new material. However, due to high demands from other projects, the group was temporary suspended.
Andain would eventually reform in 2007 as Mavie and Josh, and the intent was set to create a new album. Two years later, an interview with Josh by Trance.nu would reveal the word of their next single, " Promises (Andain song)|Promises " – although, no word of a possible release date was mentioned at the time. Nevertheless, the word of Andain began to stir into motion again, further supported by the leak of a new demo, "Turn Up the Sound".
After four years in the making, Andain's new album was handed in to the label in early April, 2011. Subsequently, with "Promises" getting closer to an official release, the song was given support by some of the most recognized DJs within electronic dance music , being promoted with remixes by the likes of Gabriel & Dresden and Myon & Shane 54|Mÿon & Shane 54 . Eventually, the album version premièred on YouTube with the official music video, June 1, 2011, while the single followed on June 6, 2011.
As the second single from the upcoming album, " Much Too Much (Andain song)|Much Too Much " was released on January 30, 2012, while the official music video followed on February 2, 2012. Subsequently, the single was succeeded by a three track remix edition on February 27, 2012, and a standalone remix by Mike Shiver on April 23, 2012.
While Andain's album was previously scheduled for release on May 14, 2012, the record has been postponed to succeed the duo's next single, "Turn Up the Sound".
Discography
Singles
2002 " Summer Calling "
2003 " Beautiful Things (song)|Beautiful Things "
2011 " Promises (Andain song)|Promises "
2012 " Much Too Much (Andain song)|Much Too Much "
Covers
2004 " Bloom (Gabriel & Dresden album)|Here is the House "
Awards and nominations
Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
2004
Winter Music Conference
Best Progressive / Trance
"Beautiful Things"
Nominated
Best New Dance Group
Nominated
2010
Sunset Music Awards
2012
Winter Music Conference
Best Trance Track
"Promises"
Nominated
Best Chillout/ Lounge Track
"Promises"
Nominated
References
Reflist|refs= cite web|url= http://www.myspace.com/davedresden/blog/202075817 |title=starting work on a new album tomorrow |author=Dave Dresden |publisher=Myspace.com |date=December 6, 2006 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5zrCAcnLV |archivedate=July 1, 2011 cite web|author=TranceAddict |url= http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/showthread.php? threadid=95317 |title=Andain Info and Q& A - TranceAddict Forums |publisher=TranceAddict.com |date=March 12, 2011 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 cite web|url= http://www.mpfspromotions.com/forum/index.php? showtopic=14329& st=0& p=179316& #entry179316 |title=Andain Album - MPFS Discussions |publisher=Mpfspromotions.com |date=June 25, 2003 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/63alz9tu3 |archivedate=November 30, 2011 cite web|url= http://trance.nu/v4/interviews/josh-gabriel |title=Josh Gabriel |publisher=Trance.nu |date=December 7, 2002 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/63aebYwK0 |archivedate=November 30, 2011 cite web|url= http://wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/archived/index.php? year=2004 |title=Winter Music Conference 2004 |publisher=Wintermusicconference.com |date=March, 2004 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5zrIbLFWB |archivedate=July 1, 2011 cite web|url= http://www.discogs.com/Gabriel-Dresden-Bloom/release/321395 |title=Gabriel & Dresden - Bloom (CD) at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date=2005-11-15 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 cite web|url= http://www.ornadel.com/news_2005.htm |title=Ornadel Management News 2005 |publisher=Ornadel.com |date=July, 2005 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5zrIT9flx |archivedate=July 1, 2011 cite web|url= http://www.ornadel.com/news_2006.htm |title=Ornadel Management News 2006 |publisher=Ornadel.com |date=May, 2006 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5zrITObqS |archivedate=July 1, 2011 cite web|url= http://www.myspace.com/davedresden/blog/313883970 |title=checking in |author=Dave Dresden |publisher=Myspace.com |date=September 27, 2007 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/5zrDIg4F7 |archivedate=July 1, 2011 cite web|url= http://trance.nu/v4/news/gabriel-interview-2009 |title=Josh Gabriel Interview |publisher=Trance.nu |date=August 27, 2009 |accessdate=January 13, 2012 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/64ekiekiz |archivedate=January 13, 2012 cite web|url= http://pureblissvocals.blogspot.com/2009/09/andain-are-back.html |title=Andain are back& #33; |publisher=Pure Bliss Vocals |date=September 8, 2009 |accessdate=January 13, 2012 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/64eka7So5 |archivedate=January 13, 2012 cite web|url= http://www.facebook.com/andainofficial/posts/163238037064563 |title=Well we... |author=Andain |publisher=Facebook |date=April 4, 2011 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |quote=Well we successfully turned in the album to the label late last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=q0V0LOv1v_4& ob=av3e "Andain - Much Too Much (Official Music Video) - YouTube". YouTube. February 2, 2012. Retrieved February 2, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=lO5UURtxKUU "Andain - Promises - YouTube". YouTube. June 1, 2011. Retrieved February 27, 2012. https://www.beatport.com/release/much-too-much/869867 "Much Too Much & #91;Black Hole Recordings& #93; ::Beatport". Catalog# BH422-0. Beatport. February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012. https://www.beatport.com/release/much-too-much/898742 "Much Too Much & #91;Black Hole Recordings& #93; ::Beatport". Catalog# BH422-0. Beatport. April 23, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2012. cite web|url= http://www.facebook.com/andainofficial/posts/362779657079903 |title=Hi there. I am... |quote=I am really excited to post that the album release date is May 14th. |author=Andain |date=February 15, 2012 |accessdate=February 16, 2012 Andain (April 12, 2012). http://en-gb.facebook.com/andainofficial/posts/324860577568974 "hi there, I haven't... | Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved May 9, 2012. "Also, will post final release date of next single "Turn Up The Sound" soon as well". AndainOfficial (May 8, 2012). https://twitter.com/#!/AndainOfficial/status/199887105772634113 "Twitter / @AndainOfficial: @djtango @andainofficial H...". Retrieved May 9, 2012. "The release date has changed. We still need to release another single. June is more likely." cite web|url= http://www.ftb.pl/andain-(live-act)-i-ben-gold-na-sunrise-festival-2010_n |title=Andain at Sunrise Festival 2010 |publisher=FTB.pl |language=Polish |date=March 5, 2010 |accessdate=January 19, 2012 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/64o88kluM |archivedate=January 19, 2012 cite web|url= http://www.puccha.com/display.php? List=1& N=276 |title=Black Hole Recordings at IDMA 2012 |publisher=Black Hole Recordings |date=February 1, 2012 |accessdate=Februar 1, 2012 |archiveurl= http://www.webcitation.org/658CQySxi |archivedate=February 1, 2012
