Artist description Brian O'Neill's music is a blend of his past and present influences. Music that will make you think.

Music Style Pop songs, one's that you can remember the first time you hear them.

Musical Influences New stuff that's good

Similar Artists Classic Rock style

Artist History History of the band, well we started out like any other band playing at schools and churches whenever we got the chance, although we didn't make much money we didn't care.Everyone seemed to like our music, we had good harmony and excellence rhythm. instantly we wear compared to other musicians, although we tried our best not to sound like anyone else we had our influences.Now these influences seem to be a curs on me! When I post! on message boards, I am only being compared again all I am saying is what everyone else has been telling me.People are taking this the wrong way! I am only posting my reviews.for every 10 reviews I get 8 good ones and 2 bad I am not bragging or telling any lies this is what people are really saying!You can read my reviews at:http://www.coastside.net/shades/please%20page.htm(if you can't click on this url, just hi lite it, than cut and paste it into your address bar)and hit enter. This will magic'ly transport you to my reviews page)I look forward to each and every e mail that I get involving this project!Or please go to my MP3.com site at:http://www.mp3.com/shades1020I can't thank you enough for spending some time with me, thank you thank, you thank you, you give me the strength to understand what I'm doing and to keep on going!

Group Members ME, ME, ME!

Instruments Everything & Anything

Albums { Talisman } This is the best CD you will ever buy!!!

Press Reviews AI have a lot but theay all compare me to other artists and I want you make up your own mind.bout Nothing to lose You have nothing to lose if you listen to this track!!very interesting song. This mixes up many different formats and your production is great!!! The more it played the more I like it! Play me!http://www.mp3.com/shades1020 Nominate this review for "Review of the Day!" ABOUT BOTTOM OF THE SEA Play this groove thing.This song is really cool. I like it. The groove is real hard (this is good... hard groove is good). I like the production. It has a really nice 'pop' to it. Good work, I look forward to adding this song to my play list. Play me! ABOUT DON'T LET ME DOWN Wait a minute... Play that again?This is a pretty fun track. At first I was thinking... What the hell is this! But I was definitely into it by the end. And then I played it again. It grew on me. I like it. Lyric Justice - Gaithersburg, Maryland Play me! ABOUT HAIL MARY Derivative Moody Blues type tuneI hear a Beatles, Moody Blues influence, particularly in the cello and synthesizer pads. The chord structure is : basically revolving around C minor to B flat on the verse and then Cm - F7 - B flat to G7 on the chorus.Play me! TALISMAN Another good one. the drums had a very good sound and the orchestration was a perfect touch. This was a progressive and interesting song, well arranged and once again your voice sounded really good in this one.Overall, I'm impressed with the voice, songwriting and arrangement of these songs. The production quality is good to my ears. Keep it up.Play me!song- COMPANY I am the walrus meets James BondThis should be in the Pop category. Make a nice movie soundtrack. Doppelganger - Encino, California Play me!http://www.mp3.com/shades1020 About Shine onWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ME, ON THE INTERNET!Everyone says, "Sounds like John Lennon!!!"Please!Don't, take My word for it!READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!Review #1 Track # 1. songCOMPANY # 1Lemon qualityPretty cool, I wouldn't change a thing . I really like the track,( You are the nine'th Beatle! ) it's got a Lennon quality. Original Message! ABOUT COMPANY #3A Beatle influenceI wish I had a voice that would do all things this voice does. The beat is stange yet it doesn't push you away. The vocals are clear and can be understood which seems to be a rare thing. A very unique song. dantanna - Kalamazoo, MichiganABOUT COMPANY # 4CarnivalesqueSurprisingly fresh music. Carnivalesque Please read my reviews' WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ME ON THE INTERNET! review # 1song COMPANYLennon qualityI wouldn't change a thing . I really like the track, it's got a Lennon quality. Original Message! Play me!review # 2song- Nothing to lose Great stuff! I'm a huge Beatle fan, and people tell me my stuff is somewhat Beatly, but not like this. I added "Nothing to Lose to my station (Tom Mullen Radio), and linked to your site. Play me!review # 16ABOUT DON'T LET ME DOWN#4 Does'nt Let You DownNice Job. The Beatles influence is evident, however, it avoids being a ripoff and is original. The music as well as the lyrics are interesting and well done. A great songI look forward to adding this song to my playlist. Play me!review # 3song- COMPANYA Beatle influenceI wish I had a voice that would do all things this voice does. The beat is strange yet it doesn't push you away. The vocals are clear and can be understood which seems to be a rare thing. A "very unique song". dantanna - Kalamazoo, Michigan Play me!review # 4song- COMPANY CarnivalesqueSurprisingly fresh music. Carnivalesque production. Certainly original epic, bordering on the fringes of mental instability. Nice reverb effect in vocals. Christo - Tulsa, Oklahoma Play me!review # 5song- COMPANY Grrreat!!!!!!!Great tune!!.aladdinsane - Louisville Play me!review # 6song- COMPANY I am the walrus meets James BondThis should be in the Pop category. Make a nice movie soundtrack. Doppelganger - Encino, California Play me!http://www.mp3.com/shades1020review # 7NOTHING TO LOSE still great!I've reviewed this one before, I still like it a lot. donkeyhotay - Milwaukee Play me!fan mailreview # 8NOTHING TO LOSE Mighty Sinister Little NumberAlmost Lennonesk vocals offset nicely by basic rugged rock tune Placebo - Lynbrook, New York Play me!review # 9NOTHING TO LOSE plastic 'oh no' bandvery mid=seventies lennon. oh shut up, you know it's true! the production is cool as hell. the band is the shite. and, the vocals remind me a lot of you know who. keep it up. Play me! review # 91-900 LOVE ME A perfect sound deserves a perfect score.....5 just ain't enThis is so primative sounding, it rules!!!! The sexual sounds and womans voices were a great addition and so original. Great lyrics!!!! Great groove and tones. P_Bass_it - Concord, California Respond to this reviewer This reviewer is currently rated 95%by musicians. On The Net: [Link to] http://www.mp3.com/shades1020review # 10ABOUT BOTTOM OF THE SEAfunnyNo real feel for a particular moment in time and that is what a song is suposed to convey , listen to Shine On You Crazy Diamond By Pink Floyed ,there is capture of essence. Atomheartmother - Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaPlay me!http://www.mp3.com/shades1020 Nominate this review for "Review of the Day!" review # 11ABOUT BOTTOM OF THE SEAKILLER MUSIC AHEADGreat music. I would go to your shows if you played in illinois. hekid - Davenport, Iowa Play me! review # 12About Don't let me down #1 You didn't let me down.!!!Good Song... Nice beat.. Good Vocals... And it sure didn't let me down!! I love the keys. It had my foot tappin, Congrats. You guys did great. Play me! review # 14About Don't let me down#2 Great Piano line!Sounds like a Beatle tune in some parts! Play me! review # 15About Don't let me down#3 Awesome SongAwesome SongPlay me! HOMEreview # 17ABOUT SHINE ON Don Henley IS That U?Good composition, I like the way it flows. This sounds close to professional. U ought to be proud of this, win or not.Play me! review # 18About Save me from myself Listening to Save Me from my'self....Sounds like Lennon indeed!I like the chorus....Good work, keep it up!Play me! ABOUT BOTTOM OF TH SEA Play this groove thang.This song is really cool. I like it. The groove is real hard (this is good... hard groove is good). I like the production. It has a really nice 'pop' to it. Good work, I look forward to adding this song to my playlist. Play me!ABOUT BOTTOM OF THE SEA hey u read thisthis song has a very caty beat . the unice sound and voice is catchy Play me! ABOUT BOTTOM OF THE SEAyep - nice new dimension good trackgreat mood setting intro, nice doubling on the vocals.. YEp - I like this track a lot. I like that. rock now has a 50 yr history of ideas to blend an' rework...me doin' it too...keep up good work...when the music really rocks I break out in a sweat an' can't help movin' whole body....what it's all about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Play me! About Song Hail Mary Queen and big country move over.very melodious, reminds me a little of queen and also big country, but the band here is their own band , and this is so much better than anything that big country had out then , and now. Play me! ABOUT BOTTOM OF THE SEA Good workGood work, this song has great feeling to it. Play me! ABOUT NOTHING TO LOSE Liked your stuff and your vibe, man!I would like to put "nothing to lose" on my new station "flashpoint".Play me!Listening to Save Me from my'self.... Sounds like Lennon indeed!I like the chorus....Good work, keep it up!Play me! ABOUT DONT LET ME DOWN keep up the good workNice recording, everything sounds clear Play me! ABOUT SHINE ON Nice Job (got a 4)Nice Job, this song really sets the mood. Play me!ABOUT HAIL MARY Derivitive Moody Blues type tuneI hear a Beatles, Moody Blues influence, particularly in the cello and synthesizer pads. The chord structure is : basically revolving around Cminor to Bflat on the verse and then Cm - F7 - Bflat to G7 on the chorus.Play me!About Nothin to lose Nice Job (got a 4)Nice Job, this song really sets the mood. videojamm - Auburn, Maine Play me!About Don't let me down I'll have to say, I did enjoy the song. I'm not gonna proclaim you the next John Lennon on the strength of one song but I enjoyed this one and am glad I heard it. Great piano sound, and the beat was fitting. THe song was somewhat Beatle-esque yet up to date. liked the harmonies a lot. I may keep this one on my hardrive. Would like to hear more Play me! "Nothing to Lose" the best. Nothing to Lose-A walking piano and a "Cold Turkey" guitar lick gets you gets this one started and gets the listener a certain frame of mind for this song. Nice vocal hook in this one, LENNON-LIKE.Piano, had a good sound again, and this was a powerful song. Play me! Talisman- Another good one. the drums had a very good sound and the orchestration was a perfect touch. This was a progressive and interesting song, well arranged and once again your voice sounded really good in this one.Overall, I'm impressed with the voice, songwriting and arrangement of these songs. The production quality is good to my ears. Keep it up.Play me!ABOUT COMPANY Great TuneExcellent! I can hear the Beatle influences. Hope you do well good luck! Planejane - Tipp City, Ohio Play me! ABOUT DON'T LET ME DOWN Wait a minute... Play that again?This is a pretty fun track. At first I was thinking... What the hell is this! But I was definitely into it by the end. And then I played it again. It grew on me. I like it. LyricJustice - Gaithersburg, Maryland Play me! About Company The Cricus gone Mad!This song kickes serious ass, Yeah well I luved it ..keep up the good work. X O X O -lil' P* SwEeTpUnKrOcK - Essex, Vermont Play me! About Dont let me down good chordsreal nice vibe on this, guys. covers everything from bowie to the beatles. hell, i even hear leon redbone. good track. jpop - San Diego, California Play me!Mp3.com About Dont let me down Beatlelisque, Good Tunegood piano, vocals are good on the chorous, this is a great song , excellent writing bluestrat27 - Cartersville, GeorgiPlay me! About Nothing to lose u have nothing to loose if u listen to this track!!very interesting song. this mixes up many differant formats and your prod. is great!!!the more it played the more i like it Play me! About nothing to loseNothing to lose with that I IV VLoved the live version. I gave you extra credit for bass and I could even hear the bass. This song is just so good on so many levels. You've got everything else now all you need is a little bit of luck. littlemosdad - Frankfort, Illinois Play me!MY WEB PAGES Mp3, or "stream" Buy my music, at! http://www.mp3.com/shades1020 Home page http://www.coastside.net/shades/ Garage band . comhttp---www.garageband.com-register-band-profile.html--0y589sxBQhzsn1_walso on IUMA.com http---artists3.iuma.com-IUMA-Bands-shade- my E mail address isshades@coastside.net Please read some fan letters: click this HOMEVisits to page as of 1/11/2000 Buy my CD 5.99$

Additional Info You will Play it Again!

Location Half Moon Bay, California - USA

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