Bryan Scary
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Bryan Scary is a pop musician currently based out of Brooklyn, New York. His debut album, The Shredding Tears, was released by Black and Greene Records
on October 31, 2006. Scary played all instruments on the album save for the drums, which were played by Jeremy Black
of Apollo Sunshine
. In live performance Bryan Scary plays with his band, "The Shredding Tears."
In 2007 the band launched multiple tours nationwide. In September–October 2007, the band went into the studio to record their newest album 'Flight of the Knife'. It was released April 1 on Black and Greene Records.
On May 14, 2008, 'Flight of the Knife' was chosen as the "Editor's Pick" on iTunes and skyrocketed to the top-30 albums in a day. It was also ranked #6 in the "Rock Albums" section as well.
On May 25, 2008, Bryan Scary won 'Person Of The Week' on www.mastergiraffe.com.
Prior to releasing their latest EP, Mad Valentines, Scary signed with Brooklyn
based record label, Old Flame Records. The band toured with this EP in 2009.
Bryan Scary's third full-length release and second album recorded with his band (the Shredding Tears) is titled Daffy's Elixir. It is a wild west-themed conceptual album which was funded in part by money pledged from friends and fans through Kickstarter.com. More than $16,000 was raised towards production of the album. Bryan recorded fully orchestrated demos for his band members which were then worked out in rehearsals prior to the sessions. The recording sessions for the album began in Brooklyn, NY with producer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Phish) on February 25, 2010. Goggin had previously mixed the single "Red Umbrella" for Bryan Scary which was included on the Mad Valentines EP. A release date has not been set for Daffy's Elixir.
(2007) written and directed by Jonathan Blitstein
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Black and Greene Records
Black and Greene Records is an independent record label that was founded in 2004 by David Greene and Jeremy Black . Black & Greene Records is located, run and operated out of Los Angeles, California and San Francisco. The label works exclusively with Coyote Hearing Studios co-run by Jeremy Black...
on October 31, 2006. Scary played all instruments on the album save for the drums, which were played by Jeremy Black
Jeremy Black
Jeremy Black may refer to:*Sir Jeremy Black , British admiral*Jeremy Black , drummer for Apollo Sunshine and Mouth Music*Jeremy Black , British military historian...
of Apollo Sunshine
Apollo Sunshine
Apollo Sunshine is a 21st-century alternative rock band which originated in Boston, Massachusetts.-History:Sam Cohen, Jesse Gallagher, and Jeremy Black originally met in 1997 in Boston,...
. In live performance Bryan Scary plays with his band, "The Shredding Tears."
In 2007 the band launched multiple tours nationwide. In September–October 2007, the band went into the studio to record their newest album 'Flight of the Knife'. It was released April 1 on Black and Greene Records.
On May 14, 2008, 'Flight of the Knife' was chosen as the "Editor's Pick" on iTunes and skyrocketed to the top-30 albums in a day. It was also ranked #6 in the "Rock Albums" section as well.
On May 25, 2008, Bryan Scary won 'Person Of The Week' on www.mastergiraffe.com.
Prior to releasing their latest EP, Mad Valentines, Scary signed with Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
based record label, Old Flame Records. The band toured with this EP in 2009.
Bryan Scary's third full-length release and second album recorded with his band (the Shredding Tears) is titled Daffy's Elixir. It is a wild west-themed conceptual album which was funded in part by money pledged from friends and fans through Kickstarter.com. More than $16,000 was raised towards production of the album. Bryan recorded fully orchestrated demos for his band members which were then worked out in rehearsals prior to the sessions. The recording sessions for the album began in Brooklyn, NY with producer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Phish) on February 25, 2010. Goggin had previously mixed the single "Red Umbrella" for Bryan Scary which was included on the Mad Valentines EP. A release date has not been set for Daffy's Elixir.
Band members
- Mike Acreman – Keys and Vocals
- Graham Norwood – Guitar and Vocals
- David Ostrem – Bass and Vocals
- Paul Amorese – Percussion
- Bryan Scary – Keys and Vocals
Discography
- The Shredding Tears (October 31, 2006)
- Flight of the KnifeFlight of the KnifeFlight of the Knife is the second album from the Brooklyn area indie rock artist Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears. It is the group's first album as a full band, as the previous album The Shredding Tears had been a solo effort primarily composed by Bryan Scary...
(April 1, 2008) - Mad ValentinesMad ValentinesMad Valentines is an EP from the Brooklyn-area indie rock artist Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears.-Track listing:#"Andromeda's Eyes" - 3:07#" Gambler's Whirl" - 3:47#"The Garden Eleanor" - 3:42#"Maria St. Claire" - 3:26...
EP (October 27, 2009) - Daffy's Elixir (Announced)
Notable Film Appearances
Bryan appears as a cameo in the film Let Them Chirp AwhileLet Them Chirp Awhile
Let Them Chirp Awhile is a 2007 independent drama-comedy by Jonathan Blitstein, filmed in just eighteen days in New York during October 2006. The film was produced by Anouk Frosch and Jonathan Blitstein. It was photographed by Andrew Shulkind. The release began December 5, 2008 in select...
(2007) written and directed by Jonathan Blitstein
Jonathan Blitstein
Jonathan Blitstein is an American playwright, and indie filmmaker. He is known for his indie film Let Them Chirp Awhile and his acclaimed play Keep Your Baggage With You for which he won the New York Innovative Theater Award...
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