DREAMING OF THE 80s

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Kevin Neil Hearn (born July 2, 1969) is a Canadian musician who is a member of Barenaked Ladies, and of his own band, Kevin Hearn and Thin Buckle. He mainly plays keyboards and guitars. He is also a member of Rheostatics. He has recorded a multitude of albums since his debut in 1989 at just 20 years old. More than 35 albums, including 15 with his flagship band “Barenaked Ladies” (with whom he has performed since 1996 and has won numerous international awards). But also 5 other bands! Hugh Marsh is a composer and violinist born on June 5, 1955 in Montreal, Canada. In film music, he has mainly worked with the Media Ventures studio, notably Harry Gregson-Williams and Hans Zimmer. He has notably contributed to the music of the following films: Déjà Vu (Tony Scott), Kingdom Of Heaven (Ridley Scott), Le Monde De Narnia, Shrek 2, Sinbad, Bienvenue Dans La Jungle, Spy Game, Armageddon,... Performing cover versions in concert led Kevin Hearn to realize how finely crafted some of the most beloved hits of the 80s are. In early 2020 Kevin and Hugh Marsh began to rework these old favorites and started recording them. Through the pandemic bubble, they continued to explore 80s tunes and eventually had a full album, recorded and engineered by Kenny Luong. Stripped down and played acoustically, the songs shine both as great songs and as nostalgic reminders of a time when we all had fewer things holding us back. Keyboardist/singer Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies, Lou Reed, Rheostatics) and violinist Hugh Marsh (Bruce Cockburn, Doug Riley, Rheostatics) reinventing a diverse collection of classics from the decade and deep cuts in an atmospheric and ethereal sonic environment. Selections by Tom Petty, Kraftwerk, Kate Bush, Joy Division, Billy Idol, Bob Marley, and more benefit from a muted and aptly dreamy treatment that keeps their respective hooks and charms intact. Some even take on an added dimension thanks to a range of special guests, including esteemed opera singer Michael Colvin, new wave icon Carole Pope, Hearn’s bandmate and Lou Reed accompanist Fernando Saunders, and Sun Ra Arkestra trumpeter Michael Ray.