Montreal indie musician AINSLEY McNEANEY began developing her own musical style while still a classical percussion undergrad at the University of Toronto, fusing traditional piano, voice and orchestral techniques into a pop music setting. A few years later, with several notable performances under her belt, McNeaney stepped down from the stage and holed herself away in the studio to begin recording and producing her debut full-length album, True Story Orchestra. The title gives kudos to the n...
Montreal indie musician AINSLEY McNEANEY began developing her own musical style while still a classical percussion undergrad at the University of Toronto, fusing traditional piano, voice and orchestral techniques into a pop music setting. A few years later, with several notable performances under her belt, McNeaney stepped down from the stage and holed herself away in the studio to begin recording and producing her debut full-length album, True Story Orchestra. The title gives kudos to the nearly 30 musicians who have contributed to the record while her whimsical songbook weaves a complex tale of real-life experiences. Armed with profound lyrics and a soulful voice to match, McNeaney has been revered by her fans as an engaging and intimate performer.
In 2008, True Story Orchestra was officially released by Pet Lion Records at The Music Gallery in Toronto (with a live recreation of the album onstage featuring a full orchestra!), and since then has received much acclaim – Graham Rockingham of the Hamilton Spectator calls McNeaney’s music ‘lyrical, intelligent pop music’, while Michael Thomas of Grayowl Point says, ‘the album’s blend of intelligent lyrics and use of a full orchestra makes it definitely worth listening to.’ McNeaney plays regularly with her band – a fabulous cast of professionally trained musicians including strings, winds, brass, percussion, guitars, vocals and more! – and has performed at many reputable venues across Canada and internationally, such as Toronto's C’est What, The Drake and The Cameron House; the Georges Alexandre and the Depanneur Cafe in Montreal; and Tel Aviv’s infamous Levontin 7 in Israel. Now based in Montreal, Ainsley has been featured in a short documentary about breaking into the music business and her music has been played on many college/university stations, indie music podcasts and CBC national radio. Her music is available for hard copy purchase and download pretty much everywhere.
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