Artist description "Scott has a command of the pop idiom like few others. He seems to swallow records whole, let them mix around in his system, and spit out completely fresh interpretations of classic pop elements. Whether as a singer, songwriter, producer or instrumentalist, his control of the art at the heart of the music is masterful." -Clay Farmer (Producer, fmr A&R Imago Records) Bliss was the brain child of Scott Mcginley. With his childhood friend, and musical partner, Pat McCabe and manager Jeff Deutch, Bliss scored 4 top 10 hits and 3 top 10 videos in 11 countries. Signed by record impresario Terry Ellis, former owner of Chrysalys Records (Billy Idol, Pat Benetar, Huey Lewis, Blondie, Jethro Tull), Scott and Pat were rushed out to L.A. to start recording with some of the best musicians in the world. Legendary producer Keith Olsen (Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Whitesnake....) produced the album. For more info check out www.popisart.com

Music Style Adult Contemporary Pop Rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees

Similar Artists Micheal Learns to Rock, Beatles, jellyfish

Artist History Produced by: Keith Olsen 4 top 10 hits throught Asia 3 top 10 MTV Asia videos related projects: New Religion, The Insiders, PoP Is ArT

Group Members Scott McGinley: Vocals, Songwriting, Guitar, Keys Pat McCabe: Keys Guest Musicians: Jason Scheff (Chicago), Bass, Back ups Alex Liggertwood (Santana), Back ups Tim Peirce (Rick Springfield), Guitars David Ravin (Amy Grant), Drums Richard Baker (SAGA, Santana), organ, accordion

Albums Bliss, Collection

Press Reviews Their success has been heartening and their live gigs have earned them millions of fans all over Asia......[the album] mixes refreshing catchy pop original hits such as “Baby he loves you” “Even if You Go” and ballads such as “Cry Baby Cry” and “Tonight Tonight”-Mumbay Times “More than just singing playing and looking good together, Bliss is a band that’s here to stay”- Azhariah Kamin, Star Malaysia “The Great Leap Forward- Bliss move from cover songs to magazine covers with a great debut album”-Andrew Hiransomboon, Bankok Post Ultra Sound of the Month Malaysia, January 1999 � Singer Scott McGinley's voice lends upbeat-ness to 'serious' numbers like Even if You Go, First And Last, and Cry Baby Cry, while at the same time grounding the seemingly flighty, groovy Baby He Loves You. And there's outright sensuality in Bigger Than Us Both and Tonight, Tonight. � McGinley also writes most of the original material- with Nothing being a collaboration between him, keyboardist Patrick McCabe, and Thai group P.O.P. Hey Boy takes the cake for being the most honest song on the record, succinctly documenting the crap an aspiring musician has to endure for that all- elusive break; and then realising the so- called big-time sucks, big-time. �� There is a lack of homogeneity on the album, which puts it above others in its class. Keyboardist Patrick McCabe earns his keep by being the brilliant maestro who holds the threads of the musical landscape together. It is clear that not only are Bliss performers, they are also precise, technically- adept musicians. Blissful listening! Day and Night Magazine Singapore, January 1999 �� Bliss is a surprisingly enjoyable pop/ rock band. While the songs of lead singer Scott McGinley are quite strong, especially the opener Baby He Loves You and Bigger Than Us Both, it is in the interpretation of pop classics that it shows its talents. �� The group's versions of thr Bee Gees Run To Me and Tears For Fears' Everybody Wants To Rule The World are good, but I have to say I'm really quite impressed by the cover of Genisis' Follow You, Follow Me. In my opinion, that little known song was one of the best ballads of the 70s and Bliss has actually done it justice. This is a good pop album. Martin Vengadesan-Lee�� From Billboard Magazine, December 5, 1998 � Tiger Star, the indie label formed by Chrysalis co-founder Terry Ellis, is currently touring a five-man Brit / American pop act in Thailand in advance of the band's self-titled debut there tuesday. Bliss was formed by singer/ songwriter Scott McGinley, who has been touring the region with New Religion for the past four years. �� The band recorded its album in the U.S. in May with well-known producer Keith Olsen (Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, etc). The 14-track collection features self-penned pop songs and covers like the Bee Gees' "Run To Me' and Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." An advance single written by McGinley, "Baby He Loves You," is already getting airplay in anticipation of the album's release. Stuart Watson, chairman of Swat, which represents Tiger Star in the Asian region, says, "The whole plan is to break them as a live touring act."�� -John Clewley�����

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