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[LINK] Newest album – Transformation<\/em> – Press Release – Tiny Human, 2023 [LINK]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grant Swift’s unique “One Man Band” has made him one of the most sought-after musicians for events in the Eastern United States. In 2023, he completed over 130 contracts for private and public clients, including international corporate partners, concert halls, non-profits, and private individuals.1<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant performs nearly every genre of Western music. His musical education began in Classical choral music at the age of 6 under the guidance of renowned music director Charles Dodsley Walker, and evolved into an adolescence of writing hundreds of pop songs with Houston based songwriter Andy Macadelic. HuffPost<\/em> called their musical project The Candy Apples2<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> one of \u201c5 Must-See Indie Summer Concerts in NYC\u201d.3<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Weaving irresistible pop hooks with an inward search for meaning.”<\/p>\n\u2013 Campbell, Caleb. Under The Radar Magazine<\/em>. 2021.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Of his album First Elephant, Under The Radar Magazine<\/em> writes, \u201cSwift displays a deft hold on potent pop melody.\u201d4<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> The album’s singles were nationwide adds on College and Community radio stations and NACC charts. The single “Sunshine” was a favorite of Baltimore’s public radio station, WTMD 89.7 FM, and was spun over 100 times in 2021.5<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> The homemade “official” music video made fans over at V13.6<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swift is a New York City boy and the son of a preacher. Born in Manhattan, formed in the tri-state, and educated in the Bronx, he currently hails from Brooklyn. By deploying his eclectic training in Baroque and Classical music and drawing deftly from the palette of the R&B, Psychedelic Rock, Jazz, and Pop he played growing up, Swift crafts music that \u201cbrilliantly recreates a modern mashup sound” (Impose).7<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While studying at Fordham University, Swift served as the Music Director of ICCA Semi-Finalists, The Fordham Ramblers (Fordham University\u2019s original all-male acapella group). As he earned a full double major BA in Music Composition and Philosophy, Swift\u2019s characteristically intricate vocal arrangements led the group to their first Quarterfinal placement.<\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With longtime songwriting partner Andy Macadelic, and using his 2nd surname “Glidden”, Grant wrote, performed and engineered Mac\/Glidden\u2019s debut psychedelic-folk-rock album, Fall Into The Dark, (2017).8<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> Their music video for the song \u201cMountains,\u201d9<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> directed and animated by interdisciplinary artist Laurie Berenhaus, was an official selection at Sidewalk Film Festival, Indie Memphis Fest, and Leeds International Film Festival, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later that year, Grant had the honor of being invited by the late, prodigious, two-time Emmy Award winning Music Director for Saturday Night Live, Katreese Barnes10<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> to perform in her home for her live stream concert series, Welcome 2 My House. Barnes\u00a0wrote orchestral arrangements of Mac\/Glidden songs for the concert and provided a full backing band.11,<\/a> 12<\/a><\/strong><\/sup> \u00a0Barnes\u00a0said, \u201cGrant and Andy are keepers of the classic Music flame. It was a pleasure to work with them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.\u21a9<\/a>    Reviews of Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice and GigSalad Top Performer Award Winning One-Man Band<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

2.\u21a9<\/a>    VIDEO – The Candy Apples, Jumpin’ Jack Flash – Acoustic Recording<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

3.\u21a9<\/a>    Huffington Post (2014). 5 Must-See Indie Summer Concerts in NYC<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

4.\u21a9<\/a>    Under The Radar Magazine (2021). Premiere: Grant Swift Shares Debut Album First Elephant<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

5.\u21a9<\/a>    WTMD 89.7 FM (2021). Top 89 Songs of 2021<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

6.\u21a9<\/a>    V13 (2021). Grant Swift\u2019s Latest Music Video is Overflowing with \u201cSunshine\u201d [Premiere]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

7.\u21a9<\/a>    Impose Magazine (2018). Mac\/Glidden with the track \u201cPolitician\u201d<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

8.\u21a9<\/a>    AUDIO – Mac\/Glidden’s Music Page<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

9.\u21a9<\/a>    VIDEO – Mountains (Official Music Video), by Mac\/Glidden<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

10.\u21a9<\/a>    The Independent (2019). Katreese Barnes: Saturday Night Live musical director known for flair and versatility<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

11.\u21a9<\/a>    VIDEO – Mac\/Glidden Sing “Traveler” on Welcome 2 My House<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

12.\u21a9<\/a>    VIDEO – Mac\/Glidden Sing “The Morning Light” on Welcome 2 My House<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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