Artist description A successful and enigmatic composer for television and film, Shayne Fair brings his unique and richly textured soundscapes to life in original songs for fans of contemporary rock.}

Music Style Contemporary rock

Musical Influences Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brian Wilson, David Sylvian, Gustav Mahler & Klimt

Similar Artists Robbie Robertson, David Sylvian

Artist History It would be an understatement to call Shayne Fair a man of the world. Born in Canada, Shayne has lived throughout the four corners of the globe. His music reflects his travels with a rich blend of sounds and rhythms uncommon in today's contemporary rock. Recording independently and for BMG has allowed Shayne to take his music to fans all over the world. Additionally, he composes for film, his most recent for Lions Gate/Trimark Films, "Tequila Body Shots," directed by Taiwan born Tony Shyu. His partnership with Larry Herbstritt brings other notable credits such as TV's "Murphy Brown" and "Alien Nation" and for film, "Waltz Across Texas," "Maverick" and "That Thing You Do."

Instruments Guitars, Keyboards and Computers

Albums Rubicon Beach, Diving For Pearls, Home, Tequila Body Shots

Press Reviews from Listen.com: "Shayne likes his music dark, but you hear through it all that his heart is filled with human light. He is also world savvy, not hesitating to marry the gamelan and the oboe when the music calls for it. Got to listen, folks!" from TheGlob alMuse.com: "Here is a smooth and very passionate pop song that is soaked with charm. The alluring vocals are enough to make you want to hear this song over and over, but the music fills the mood and keeps the emotions running strong. A great choice for any music fan." Shayne Fair knows how to render a mood, folks. "Deep Heart"has a great, soulful golden moon hovering in its crisply dusted late summer night's sky... an oddly warm breeze energizes supple salted air on a crisp Pacific night. Production a la Michael Been, Mark Knopfler, Daniel Lanois... this track encourages embers to glow...

Additional Info CD Photography by Jonathan Exley (323) 661-4444

Location Laguna Beach, CA - USA

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