Andy Kubiszewski
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Andy Kubiszewski is an American/Polish musician, songwriter, remixer and producer.
Kubiszewski was born in Charleston, South Carolina
, United States
. His start in rock music came while attending the Cleveland Institute of Music
when he and a pair of classmates (later joined by Trent Reznor
, of Nine Inch Nails
fame) formed the new wave
band Exotic Birds
. The group was quickly picked to open shows for acts such as Culture Club
, Information Society
and the Eurythmics
. The band existed in several formations through the 1980s with Kubiszewski consistent as the group's vocalist and leader. The band released three albums before disbanding in the early 90s.
Kubiszewski is probably best known for his work with the band Stabbing Westward
. After joining the band in 1995, he contributed to the band not only as a drummer, but also on guitars, programming, background vocals and songwriting, writing the bands biggest hit "What Do I Have To Do" (a demo clip of this song exists featuring Andy on vocals and, presumably, all other instruments). He has also contributed drums to several well known acts both in the studio (Nine Inch Nails, Prick, T.a.t.u) and on the road (Crowded House
, The The
).
Since leaving Stabbing Westward in 2002, Kubiszewski has been involved in a variety of projects from playing live drums with Prick, to production (including a track on t.A.T.u.'s second album Dangerous and Moving
), to composing music for TV shows such as Monster Garage
, Monster House, Ugly Betty
, E True Hollywood Story, Shark Hunters, Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers, Smallville
, Lobster Wars , Access Hollywood, "Twister Sisters", "1000 Ways To Die","America's Port", "Axmen" and " America's Toughest Jobs". Kubiszewski has recently scored the Indie film "JAM", starring William Forsythe
, Jonathan Silverman
and Gina Torres
. Andy is currently composing music for the post apocalyptic survival series "The Colony" for the Discovery Channel, as well as playing drums on former Prick bandmate Kevin McMahon's new studio project called "(sic)".
2011 finds Andy currently composing music for 6 television series: "AXMEN" Season 4 on the History Channel, "COAL" on Spike TV, "Storage Wars" on A&E, "Hillstranded" on The Discovery Channel, "Vigilante Inspectors" on A&E, and "SWORDS - LIFE ON THE LINE" on The Discovery Channel. Rumors are also spreading about a third PRICK album, but Andy has denied any knowledge.
Andy has recently won 2 BMI Film/TV Music Awards for his compositions for "THE COLONY" and "STORAGE WARS".
Pierre Boulez-Messiaen,
Et Exspecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum
Deutsche Grammophon
The Cleveland Orchestra/
Ashkenazy-Ravel,
Ma Mere L'Oye, Rapsodie Espagnole
London Records
The Cleveland Orchestra/
Dohnanyi-Varese,
Ameriques
London Records
The Cleveland Orchestra/Ives,
Symphony No. 4
London Records
The Cleveland Orchestra/
Sanderling-Shostakovich,
Symphony No. 15 Op. 141
Erato Records
The Empire Brass Quintet,
Empire Brass On Broadway
Telarc International
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra/
Erich Kunzel,
and special guests: Bob McGrath,
Patti Page, and Mel Torme
Young at Heart
Telarc International
,
By Heart
Windham Hill
La Vienta/Jazz Menco,
Telarc International
Travelin' Light: Sam Pilafian
and Frank Vignola,
Makin' Whoopee
Telarc International
Travelin' Light: Sam Pilafian
and Frank Vignola,
Christmas with Travelin' Light
Telarc International
Santa's Bag, (Various Artists)
An All-Star Jazz Christmas
Telarc International
Kubiszewski was born in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. His start in rock music came while attending the Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music
The Cleveland Institute of Music is an independent music conservatory located in the University Circle district of Cleveland, Ohio, United States and is overseen by president Joel Smirnoff and Adrian Daly, dean....
when he and a pair of classmates (later joined by Trent Reznor
Trent Reznor
Michael Trent Reznor is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, and leader of industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. Reznor is also a member of How to Destroy Angels alongside his wife, Mariqueen Maandig, and Atticus Ross. He was previously associated with bands Option 30,...
, of Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction...
fame) formed the new wave
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
band Exotic Birds
Exotic Birds
The Exotic Birds was a synthpop music group formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 by three Cleveland Institute of Music percussion students, Andy Kubiszewski, Tom Freer and Tim Adams. They wrote their own music, and were described as synth pop and dance...
. The group was quickly picked to open shows for acts such as Culture Club
Culture Club
Culture Club are a British rock band who were part of the 1980s New Romantic movement. The original band consisted of Boy George , Mikey Craig , Roy Hay and Jon Moss...
, Information Society
Information Society (band)
Information Society is an American band originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, primarily consisting of Kurt Larson , Paul Robb, and James Cassidy; the latter two reconvened the band in 2006, initially with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist, then with Harland rejoining them as lead vocalist by...
and the Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
. The band existed in several formations through the 1980s with Kubiszewski consistent as the group's vocalist and leader. The band released three albums before disbanding in the early 90s.
Kubiszewski is probably best known for his work with the band Stabbing Westward
Stabbing Westward
Stabbing Westward was an American industrial rock and alternative rock band. They formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois and began recording in the 1990s. The band announced a dissolution in 2002.- Early years :...
. After joining the band in 1995, he contributed to the band not only as a drummer, but also on guitars, programming, background vocals and songwriting, writing the bands biggest hit "What Do I Have To Do" (a demo clip of this song exists featuring Andy on vocals and, presumably, all other instruments). He has also contributed drums to several well known acts both in the studio (Nine Inch Nails, Prick, T.a.t.u) and on the road (Crowded House
Crowded House
Crowded House are a rock band, formed in Melbourne, Australia and led by New Zealand singer-songwriter Neil Finn. Finn is the primary songwriter and creative director of the band, having led it through several incarnations, drawing members from New Zealand , Australia and the United States...
, The The
The The
The The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...
).
Since leaving Stabbing Westward in 2002, Kubiszewski has been involved in a variety of projects from playing live drums with Prick, to production (including a track on t.A.T.u.'s second album Dangerous and Moving
Dangerous and Moving
Dangerous And Moving is the second English-language album by t.A.T.u. The album was first released on October 5, 2005 in Japan then on October 10 in the UK, October 11 in North America, and in Europe and Latin America, on October 14...
), to composing music for TV shows such as Monster Garage
Monster Garage
Monster Garage is a television show for the Discovery Channel hosted by Jesse G. James. Each episode is an hour in length and was conceived and produced by Thom Beers.The show aired the series finale on June 12, 2006. Jesse G...
, Monster House, Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which premiered on ABC on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series revolves around the character Betty Suarez and is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela soap opera Yo soy Betty, la fea...
, E True Hollywood Story, Shark Hunters, Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers, Smallville
Smallville (TV series)
Smallville is an American television series developed by writers/producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar based on the DC Comics character Superman, originally created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The television series was initially broadcast by The WB Television Network , premiering on October...
, Lobster Wars , Access Hollywood, "Twister Sisters", "1000 Ways To Die","America's Port", "Axmen" and " America's Toughest Jobs". Kubiszewski has recently scored the Indie film "JAM", starring William Forsythe
William Forsythe (actor)
William Forsythe is an American actor, known for playing "tough guy" roles. He is also a writer, and has several short stories that are set to be published.-Early life:...
, Jonathan Silverman
Jonathan Silverman
-Personal life:Silverman was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Devora and Hillel Emanuel Silverman, a rabbi. He is the grandson of famous Conservative Rabbi Morris Silverman. David Schwimmer was his best friend in high school. He is married to actress Jennifer Finnigan who he briefly co...
and Gina Torres
Gina Torres
Gina Torres is an American television and movie actress. She is known for her roles in science fiction and fantasy. She has appeared in many television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys , Xena: Warrior Princess , the short-lived Cleopatra 2525, as well as Alias , Firefly Gina...
. Andy is currently composing music for the post apocalyptic survival series "The Colony" for the Discovery Channel, as well as playing drums on former Prick bandmate Kevin McMahon's new studio project called "(sic)".
2011 finds Andy currently composing music for 6 television series: "AXMEN" Season 4 on the History Channel, "COAL" on Spike TV, "Storage Wars" on A&E, "Hillstranded" on The Discovery Channel, "Vigilante Inspectors" on A&E, and "SWORDS - LIFE ON THE LINE" on The Discovery Channel. Rumors are also spreading about a third PRICK album, but Andy has denied any knowledge.
Andy has recently won 2 BMI Film/TV Music Awards for his compositions for "THE COLONY" and "STORAGE WARS".
Rock discography
- 1984 | Exotic BirdsExotic BirdsThe Exotic Birds was a synthpop music group formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 by three Cleveland Institute of Music percussion students, Andy Kubiszewski, Tom Freer and Tim Adams. They wrote their own music, and were described as synth pop and dance...
| Exotic Birds | Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Percussion - 1986 | Exotic BirdsExotic BirdsThe Exotic Birds was a synthpop music group formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 by three Cleveland Institute of Music percussion students, Andy Kubiszewski, Tom Freer and Tim Adams. They wrote their own music, and were described as synth pop and dance...
| L'oiseau | Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Percussion - 1989 | Exotic BirdsExotic BirdsThe Exotic Birds was a synthpop music group formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 by three Cleveland Institute of Music percussion students, Andy Kubiszewski, Tom Freer and Tim Adams. They wrote their own music, and were described as synth pop and dance...
| Equilibrium (Pleasureland) | Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Percussion - 1990 | Exotic BirdsExotic BirdsThe Exotic Birds was a synthpop music group formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 by three Cleveland Institute of Music percussion students, Andy Kubiszewski, Tom Freer and Tim Adams. They wrote their own music, and were described as synth pop and dance...
| Equilibrium (Alpha International) | Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Percussion - 1993 | The TheThe TheThe The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...
| Dis-Infected | Drums - 1994 | The TheThe TheThe The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...
| Solitude | Drums - 1994 | Nine Inch NailsNine Inch NailsNine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock project, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. As its main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Reznor is the only official member of Nine Inch Nails and remains solely responsible for its direction...
| The Downward SpiralThe Downward SpiralThe Downward Spiral is the second studio album by American industrial rock act Nine Inch Nails, released March 8, 1994, on Interscope Records. It is a concept album detailing the destruction of a man, from the beginning of his "downward spiral" to his climactic attempt at suicide...
| Drums - 1995 | Prick | Prick | Drums
- 1996 | Stabbing WestwardStabbing WestwardStabbing Westward was an American industrial rock and alternative rock band. They formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois and began recording in the 1990s. The band announced a dissolution in 2002.- Early years :...
| Wither Blister Burn & PeelWither Blister Burn & PeelWither Blister Burn & Peel is the second album released on Columbia Records by the American industrial rock band Stabbing Westward. The album was recorded in New York State in late 1995, and was released on January 4, 1996 in New York City and Los Angeles...
| Songwriter, Drums, Guitar, Programming, Background Vocals - 1998 | Stabbing WestwardStabbing WestwardStabbing Westward was an American industrial rock and alternative rock band. They formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois and began recording in the 1990s. The band announced a dissolution in 2002.- Early years :...
| Darkest DaysDarkest DaysDarkest Days is the third album released on Columbia Records by industrial rock band Stabbing Westward. The album was recorded in L.A. in 1997 and released in April 1998. The album failed to achieve the same level of success as Wither Blister Burn & Peel. The band was dropped from Columbia Records...
| Songwriter, Drums, Keyboards, Additional Vocals, Guitar - 2001 | Stabbing WestwardStabbing WestwardStabbing Westward was an American industrial rock and alternative rock band. They formed in 1985 in Chicago, Illinois and began recording in the 1990s. The band announced a dissolution in 2002.- Early years :...
| Stabbing WestwardStabbing Westward (album)Stabbing Westward is the self-titled fourth album by the American industrial rock band Stabbing Westward. It is their first and only album to be produced by Ed Buller and released on Koch Records...
| Songwriter, Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar - 2002 | Twinstar | Twinstar | Drums, Loops, Sequences
- 2003 | Darling WasteDarling WasteDarling Waste is an American rock band, sometimes considered to be an emo, popcore, powerpop, or pop-rock band, consisting of singer-songwriter/guitarist/pianist Lance Williams, multi-instrumentalist/producer/engineer Jason Lustig, and a rotating lineup of collaborators and studio musicians...
| Truth About Lies | Drums - 2003 | The Margot Catcher | Middle of the Blue | Drums
- 2004 | State of Being | Haywire | Production, Drums
- 2004 | Lucky Pierre | ThinKing | Drums, Co-producer
- 2005 | Andrea Summer | Lifeblood | Drums
- 2005 | Darling WasteDarling WasteDarling Waste is an American rock band, sometimes considered to be an emo, popcore, powerpop, or pop-rock band, consisting of singer-songwriter/guitarist/pianist Lance Williams, multi-instrumentalist/producer/engineer Jason Lustig, and a rotating lineup of collaborators and studio musicians...
| Manifest Destiny Rebellion | Drums - 2005 | The Margot Catcher | The Line is a Dot | Drums
- 2005 | t.A.T.u.T.A.T.u.t.A.T.u. was a duo formed in Moscow, Russia in 1999 by Ivan Shapovalov. The group consisted of Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova.Their debut single "Ya Soshla S Uma" was released in December 2000. The single had a huge success in Russia and Eastern Europe...
| Dangerous and MovingDangerous and MovingDangerous And Moving is the second English-language album by t.A.T.u. The album was first released on October 5, 2005 in Japan then on October 10 in the UK, October 11 in North America, and in Europe and Latin America, on October 14...
| Songwriter, Production, Drums - Loves Me NotLoves Me Not (song)"Loves Me Not" was a planned fourth single for the album Dangerous and Moving by t.A.T.u. However, due to the group leaving Universal Records, the release was postponed, then cancelled in all countries except France. Even though it was cancelled, it is available on some countries' iTunes Music... - 2005 | KOTO | " What's Up?" | Songwriter, Drums, Guitar
- 2005 | DOOM | Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Drums
- 2006 | t.A.T.u. | "The Best" | Songwriter , Production, Drums - "Loves Me Not"
- 2008 | Death Sentence | Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | "A Message" songwriter/performer - remix by Charlie Clouser
- 2008 | t.A.T.u.T.A.T.u.t.A.T.u. was a duo formed in Moscow, Russia in 1999 by Ivan Shapovalov. The group consisted of Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova.Their debut single "Ya Soshla S Uma" was released in December 2000. The single had a huge success in Russia and Eastern Europe...
| Vesyolye UlybkiVesyolye UlybkiVesyolye Ulybki / Happy Smiles is t.A.T.u's third Russian studio album, released on October 21, 2008. The album's working title was Управление Отбросами translated as "Waste Management"...
| Songwriter - "You and I" - 2009 | (sic) | (sic) | Drums, arranger
- 2009 | Darling WasteDarling WasteDarling Waste is an American rock band, sometimes considered to be an emo, popcore, powerpop, or pop-rock band, consisting of singer-songwriter/guitarist/pianist Lance Williams, multi-instrumentalist/producer/engineer Jason Lustig, and a rotating lineup of collaborators and studio musicians...
| I Am Born | Drums
Classical discography
The Cleveland Orchestra/Pierre Boulez-Messiaen,
Et Exspecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum
Deutsche Grammophon
The Cleveland Orchestra/
Ashkenazy-Ravel,
Ma Mere L'Oye, Rapsodie Espagnole
London Records
The Cleveland Orchestra/
Dohnanyi-Varese,
Ameriques
London Records
The Cleveland Orchestra/Ives,
Symphony No. 4
London Records
The Cleveland Orchestra/
Sanderling-Shostakovich,
Symphony No. 15 Op. 141
Erato Records
The Empire Brass Quintet,
Empire Brass On Broadway
Telarc International
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra/
Erich Kunzel,
and special guests: Bob McGrath,
Patti Page, and Mel Torme
Young at Heart
Telarc International
Jazz/New Age discography
Jim BrickmanJim Brickman
Jim Brickman is an American songwriter and pianist. He has been named the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date, with six of his albums receiving Gold and Platinum status. He is known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with artists...
,
By Heart
Windham Hill
La Vienta/Jazz Menco,
Telarc International
Travelin' Light: Sam Pilafian
and Frank Vignola,
Makin' Whoopee
Telarc International
Travelin' Light: Sam Pilafian
and Frank Vignola,
Christmas with Travelin' Light
Telarc International
Santa's Bag, (Various Artists)
An All-Star Jazz Christmas
Telarc International
Educational discography
- 2007 | "habla blah blah" | Educational CD |Composer, Producer, Multi- Instrumentalist
- 2008 | "habla blah blah" volume 2 | Educational CD |Composer, Producer, Multi- Instrumentalist
Awards
- 2011 BMI TV MUSIC AWARD - Original underscore and Theme for "STORAGE WARS"
- 2011 BMI TV MUSIC AWARD - Original underscore and Theme for "THE COLONY"
TV and film scores
- 2011 - "COAL" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - SPIKE TV
- 2011 - "STORAGE WARS" - Season 2 ( TV Series )- composer - A&E
- 2011 - "ALASKAN MONSTER HUNT: Hillstranded" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- 2011 - "INSPECTOR AMERICA" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2011 - "AMERICAN HOGGERS" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - A&E
- 2011 - "AXMEN" - Season 5 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2011 - "STORAGE WARS DALLAS" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - A&E
- 2011 - "BLACK GOLD" - Season 3 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - TRU TV
- 2010 - "STORAGE WARS" - Season 1 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - A&E
- 2010 - "THE COLONY" - Season 2( TV Series Documentary )- composer - DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- 2010 - "SWORDS- LIFE ON THE LINE" - Season 3 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- 2010 - "AXMEN" - Season 4 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2010 - " 1000 WAYS TO DIE" - ( TV Series Pilot ) - composer - SPIKE TV
- 2009 - "AXMEN" - Season 3 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2009 - "THE COLONY" - Season 1( TV Series Documentary )- composer - DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- 2008 - "AXMEN" - Season 2 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2008 - "AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - NBC
- 2008 - "LA HARDHATS" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2008 - "AMERICA'S PORT" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2007 - "TWISTER SISTERS" ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - HISTORY CHANNEL
- 2007 - "SO YOU'VE DOWNLOADED A DEMON" ( Film ) - composer
- 2007 - "MORE CRAZY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS" ( TV Series Documentary ) - composer
- 2006 - "JAM" ( Film ) - composer
- 2006 - "MONSTER GARAGE" - Season 5 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- 2006 - "CRAZY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS" ( TV Series Documentary ) - composer
- 2005 - "MONSTER GARAGE" - Season 4 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- 2004 - "MONSTER GARAGE" - Season 3 ( TV Series Documentary )- composer - DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- 1998 - "FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW" ( Short ) - co-composer