Former Verve Pipe Frontman Set to Release New Record (produced by Bill Szymczyk) and Solo Catalog on Second Motion Records/Red Eye September 30th
“Brian Vander Ark wields a mighty pen as well as guitar.” _Washington Post
“One of the most underrated songwriters in music.” _ All Music Guide
Brian Vander Ark was the literal and figurative voice of one of the highest grossing bands of the mid 90’s. His distinctive vocals and haunting lyrics will forever be part of the collective soundtrack of that time. Ten years later and we still know all the words to the “The Freshman.”
Massive success and its aftermath have sent many artists into oblivion, forever trying to recapture the exhilaration and adulation of superstardom. But rather than blindly attempting to reclaim a throne that was fleeting at best, Brian Vander Ark struck out on his own, sold all his possessions, and hit the road playing house concerts, and making records supported by his fans.
Brian is a gifted storyteller and musician whose lyrics are intensely personal and entirely gripping. He possesses the essence of one man’s experiences being shared through the medium of his guitar…his honesty is liberating and unrivaled. His new self-titled record was produced by legendary producer Bill Szymczyk (Eagles, The Who, James Gang) and completely funded by his fans.
His previous solo records, Resurrection, (2005), Angel, Put Your Face On (2006), in addition to his newest album, Brian Vander Ark, will be released on October 30th on Second Motion Records, distributed by Red Eye distribution.
“...this guy may be one of the most creative songwriters on the planet.” _ This Is Modern
“Brian Vander Ark wields a mighty pen as well as guitar.” _Washington Post
“One of the most underrated songwriters in music.” _ All Music Guide
Brian Vander Ark was the literal and figurative voice of one of the highest grossing bands of the mid 90’s. His distinctive vocals and haunting lyrics will forever be part of the collective soundtrack of that time. Ten years later and we still know all the words to the “The Freshman.”
Massive success and its aftermath have sent many artists into oblivion, forever trying to recapture the exhilaration and adulation of superstardom. But rather than blindly attempting to reclaim a throne that was fleeting at best, Brian Vander Ark struck out on his own, sold all his possessions, and hit the road playing house concerts, and making records supported by his fans.
Brian is a gifted storyteller and musician whose lyrics are intensely personal and entirely gripping. He possesses the essence of one man’s experiences being shared through the medium of his guitar…his honesty is liberating and unrivaled. His new self-titled record was produced by legendary producer Bill Szymczyk (Eagles, The Who, James Gang) and completely funded by his fans.
His previous solo records, Resurrection, (2005), Angel, Put Your Face On (2006), in addition to his newest album, Brian Vander Ark, will be released on October 30th on Second Motion Records, distributed by Red Eye distribution.
“...this guy may be one of the most creative songwriters on the planet.” _ This Is Modern
Preview Tracks From his three albums:
Angel, Put Your Face On
