Andrew Bearce specializes in fine decorative abstract oil and pastel
paintings, acrylics, and watercolors, as well as ink, graphite, and
charcoal drawings, landscapes, portraits, murals, fantasy art and
illustrations, cartooning, caricatures, and graphics, backdrops, 3-D props,
digital art and more.
Visit the artist's site at http://www.atbproductions.com for more
information.
See also Emotive, the musical performances of ATB.
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Emotive is an intense progressive rock solo act performance, featuring Andrew’s powerful vocals, scathing saxophone solos, rhythm guitar and keyboards. Combining an eclectic collection of classic and progressive rock influences, and backed by the best quality guest musicians, Andrew skillfully blends rock, jazz, reggae, funk and blues for a unique and positively Emotive experience. The name was chosen for its expressive meaning as it applies to the positive motivation, passion and emotion behind Andrew's vision and creativity, which is the inspiration and foundation for his music.
It all started when...
As a child, Andrew sang and played all the instruments he could get his hands on, including saxophone, piano and keyboards, drums and percussion instruments. By high school, Andrew was participating in rock and jazz bands while polishing his techniques and earning awards for his outstanding saxophone performances. The unique creative direction of Andrew's musical talents truly began blossoming after forming a band known as Mean Majesty, during his college years at Pratt Institute School of Art and Design, in 1990. The progressive rock influence Andrew had grown up with blended with folk-rock influences of two additional members, adding keyboards, vocals and saxophone leads to acoustical guitars and unique string instruments created a distinct sound, and Mean Majesty, with its newfound following of loyal fans, began performing at many parties, events, local venues and clubs in Brooklyn and Manhattan between 1990 and '91. After enjoying a taste of popularity and learning from an intense year of live performances, the members of the band soon graduated and went their separate ways.
Andrew graduated with a degree in fine arts, a minor in film, and a craving for more experiences as a performer. He continued performing solo acts or ensemble with several local bands. Drawing on all his creative talents, Andrew also began exploring acting for TV, film and theater. Growing tired of the New York grind, Andrew relocated to Florida, now seeking opportunities as an artist actor and musician! Soon forming a new band with a more direct rock and roll approach and a more professional attitude. The newly formed trio; Arcane Substance, was soon playing local scenes in South Florida. A solid musical relationship formed with the two other members of the band and kept things going for several years. The combined professionalism and creativity developed a rich collection of musical archives and experiences between 1992 and 2000 . Emotive was the name Andrew selected to express his feeling and vision for his music and performances. Andrew, again the front man, provided lead vocals and a variety of instrumentation, including keyboards, percussion, and scathing saxophone solos. The other two members of this trio provided bass and lead guitars as well as recording expertise and a place to practice!
Changes in members continued as the sound and vision progressed through the years. In April of 2001, Andrew made another move from Florida to Arizona. The relocation brought the progressive rock sound of Emotive to the South West, where Andrew has single handedly recorded and produced brand new material for his debut CD release and intense new live performances. Emotive now records and produces all material at ATB Productions 'The Purple Cave', owned and operated by the artist and his wife, Stephanie Bearce, in Sedona, Arizona. The combined talents of Andrew Bearce as artist, actor and musician are represented by ATB Productions.
Emotive is currently a solo act featuring the song writing, vocals, and instrumentation of Andrew Thomas Bearce, assisted by Stephanie Bearce, with occasional musical guests. You are invited to hear and experience the new progressive rock sounds of Emotive.
Coming soon to a venue near you!
EMOTIVE
IS
Andrew Thomas Bearce
Vocalist
Saxophonist
Keyboardist
Guitarist and
Percussionist
See also ATB Productions for Andrew's paintings and drawings and more!
