Andy Moor (musician)

Andy Moor
Background information
Birth name Andrew Beardmore
Also known as Leama & Moor, Tilt, Whiteroom, Dub Disorder, Dwight van Man, Indigo, Lewis & Moor, Zoo DJ's
Born (1980-01-16) 16 January 1980
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Genres Trance, Progressive, Electronic
Occupation(s) DJ, producer, Remixer
Years active 1999 – present
Labels AVA Recordings
Website http://www.andymoor.com

Andy Moor (born 16 January 1980) is an English DJ, trance Producer and remixer. He has used multiple aliases in the past (Dub Disorder, Dwight van Man, Sworn) And has been part of a multidude of iconic acts, such as ‘Tilt’, ‘Whiteroom’, 'Leama & Moor’, Zoo DJ's and remixed tracks for other artists, including Paul Oakenfold, Brian Eno, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Britney Spears and Arthur Baker, among others.[1]

Moor’s name is firmly cemented as one of the most highly respected in the electronic dance music industry, proven by a career studded with numerous accolades including a Grammy Award nomination in December 2007, for his remix of Canadian artist Delerium with "Angelicus" featuring vocals from Isabel Bayrakdarian, ‘Best Dance Record,’ at the 2006 International Dance Music Awards at the Winter Music Conference in Miami and, ‘Best Trance Producer’ and ‘Best Trance Track’ at the ‘Trance Awards’" in 2004, persistently high rankings on the DJ Mag Top 100 and a vast and loyal following.[2]

Andy Moor holds a reputation of being one of the most ground-breaking and definitive artists in the genre and has succeeded in crafting his own signature sound. Moor pioneered several production techniques early in his career such as vocal chops and syncopated bass lines- techniques previously unheard of, but now commonly found within trance music. The iconic Andy Moor sound is one of the most distinct and recognizable in the scene and can best be described as finely tuned, beautiful melodic soundscapes floating above prominent, clever bass lines. Moor is best known for his own style of progressive trance, but to confine him to only one genre is a great injustice to his skill as a producer. For fifteen years, Moor has remained on the forefront of a rapidly evolving music scene. His style has evolved and proven to be multi-dimensional throughout his lengthy career, but he has always continued to produce with total integrity, creating music as a trance music fan for trance music fans.[3]

The Early Days

A born musician, Andy Moor could play his first piano piece flawlessly at the age of 5 and continued on to master six more instruments by the age of 10. He spun his first record at 13, signed his first label release at 19, by 21 was playing crowds of tens of thousands and at 25 owned his own record label AVA Recordings. A mixture of hard work, determination and raw unbridled talent catapulted Moor into the status of one of the most definitive and influential artists in dance music and his persistence and evolution ensured he remains at the forefront.[4]

"When I was young I was encouraged to play musical instruments, and started playing the piano, the recorder was compulsory at school, and then the Bassoon, so I developed an understanding of music theory from a young age. But my real passion was this electronic music that I was hearing, like Jean Michelle Jarre etc. I was desperate to know how to make those synth sounds and as I grew older was frustrated by an M1 keyboard at school that nobody knew how to use, so I started to sequence that from an atari. By this time I was into early Sasha sets and other EDM music I was managing to get tapes of, so I started DJing using my friends equipment. I then went to sit in a local studio in any spare time I had and help out and learn how it was done. It all went from there..."[5]

The Producer[6]

Andy Moor’s catalogue extends far beyond that of his productions under his own name. Moor’s contributions to various acts brilliantly display his versatility as a producer. His addition to the legendary UK trance act Tilt (1999) resulted in the critically acclaimed ‘Explorer’ album, which received great praise from DJs to music fans alike.

He is one half of the iconic trance act ‘Whiteroom’ with Adam White, whose title track was commended by Armin Van Buuren and Above & Beyond as the best trance production of 2004 and in 2005 picked up ‘Best Production’ and ‘Best Trance Track’ at the Trance Awards.

Andy Moor’s infamous 2005 collaboration with Above & Beyond ‘Air For Life’ was one of the most highly supported tunes of the year. Named 2005’s ‘Tune Of The Year’ by listeners of Armin Van Buuren’s radio show A State Of Trance, it won ‘Best Underground Dance Track’ at the Miami Winter Music Conference, and won ‘Best Trance Track’ in 2006.

Moor is also one half of UK melodic progressive house act, Leama & Moor, whose 2006 album ‘Common Ground’ showcased a variety of styles in addition to a stellar remixing career, adding their touch to a huge diversity of names from Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne to Orbital, Tiesto, Brian Eno and Paul Oakenfold. Their unique, genre bending sound made them one of the most in demand remix teams of the time.

Andy Moor’s impressive catalog of solo productions includes several tracks released under various aliases like Dub Disorder, Dwight van Man and Sworn.

2009 saw the release of Breaking the Silence Vol. 1 on AVA/Armada to the delight of his fans. The first in an on-going series of beautifully crafted compilations that showcase Andy’s style and attention to detail, a true melodic tour of modern trance.

Andy has mixed a variety of compilation series, such as ‘Trance Nation’ from Ministry of Sound, ASOT 500 and his very own ‘Breaking the Silence’ series on AVA Recordings and being asked to host the legendary A State of Trance radio show on numerous occasions.

Zero Point One cover (2012)

In July 2012, Andy Moor released his much-anticipated full-length debut solo artist album Zero Point One to much acclaim and rapturous reviews, from well-respected outlets like DJ Mag and Mixmag and a multitude of online media. Zero Point One packed with 18 original tracks features collaborations with renowned vocalists Meredith Call, Carrie Skipper, Sue McLaren and Betsie Larkin as well as highly respected producers Orkidea and Ashley Wallbridge. Zero Point One offers a spectrum of sounds from deep, mysterious ambient to melodic trance and vocal melodies, to break beats and heavy progressive beats; showcasing Andy Moor’s distinct yet versatile sound that truly crosses genres.

“I had been writing the album for many years, but as I was nearing the end, I decided to scrap the older tracks and start over with new ones,” says Andy. “So this version of the album contains tracks made in the last six months, despite the entire process taking years."

In September 2014 Andy Moor reunited with vocalist Betsie Larkin for yet another crowd-pleasing collaboration titled ‘Not Afraid’ following the massive success of their tune ‘Love Again’ from Zero Point One. Larkin’s uplifting vocals combined with euphoric melodies dancing above Moor’s signature clever and hard hitting bass lines culminate in a timeless anthem.

For the 100th release of his record label, AVA Recordings, Andy Moor collaborated with promising young talent Somna and vocalist Amy Kirkpatrick to create ‘One Thing About You’- a tune that dominated dance floors worldwide, topped the Beatport Trance Chart and served as the uncontested summer anthem of 2015. Moor also released a signature Eco Mix of the track to much acclaim.

Yet another massive success came in 2015 with Andy Moor’s emotional collaboration with highly respected uplifting trance mastermind RAM and the very talented vocalist Christina Novelli titled ‘All Gone,’ released on Armin Van Buuren’s Who’s Afraid Of 138?! label.

In 2016 Andy Moor has begun a massive way with an explosive new tune titled ‘Resurrection’ Moor masterfully uses his meticulously hand chopped vocal splices and a memorable melody that floats above his signature bass line to create a sound that is simultaneously reminiscent of the golden days of trance while still remaining current- proving that the signature Moor sound is truly timeless. Whilst receiving huge support from the world’s most well respected DJs, ‘Resurrection’ is setting the stage for an even bigger year ahead for Andy Moor.

The DJ

Andy Moor’s unique and brilliant productions have resulted in a vast and loyal following worldwide and therefore a busy touring schedule that takes him across continents, providing the soundtrack to a global dance floor. Over the years, Andy Moor has performed at an incredible range of events ranging from dark, intimate clubs to headlining massive festivals, playing to hundreds of thousands of people.[7]

Some recent highlights include his performances at some of the biggest festivals in the world - Tomorrowland in Belgium, A State of Trance in Guatemala City, and Southwest 4 in London and A State Of Trance in Utrecht to name but a few.[8]

Andy’s impeccable ability to read crowds and consistently deliver excellent and unpredictable sets, combined with the appeal of hearing their countless favorite Andy Moor tracks live means he has fans worldwide clamoring for his return. Andy himself ensures that his DJ schedule is regularly spread across continents, ensuring his fans from all over the world get the opportunity to see him live.[9]

"Don’t do it because you want to be “famous” or for reasons other than the love of the music. This love of music shows through in productions and performances, and with today's technology being so readily available it separates the run of the mill from the meaningful music."[10]

Moor Music

Moor Music is the name of Andy Moor's Podcast and Radio Show for the past nine years, aired on AfterHours.FM and Sirius XM Radio in every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Moor Music is known for its loyal 'cult' following and lack of talking over the music under the motto of “Less talk, More Music,” Moor cuts the unnecessary and simply delivers quality tunes to a cult following. The show, as with Andy's own musical style, takes on many different styles of Trance and Progressive music and is built as a reflection of what Andy's fans can expect to hear him play in his own sets. Moor Music aired its milestone 150th episode in the summer of 2015 to much acclaim and fanfare.

AVA Recordings[11]

In early 2006, Andy Moor founded his very own record label- AVA Recordings; curating a collection of high quality melodic electronic dance music, featuring stellar, highly respected and diverse names like Orkidea, Tritonal, Ashley Wallbridge, Lange, TyDi, Sunny Lax, Ben Nicky, Sean Tyas, RAM and many more.

One of the things that truly sets AVA Recordings apart from other labels is its firm commitment to finding and supporting new artists and working closely with them to develop and nurture their talent- as evidenced by the highly successful AVA NuBreed EP series that showcases only fresh faces. Names such as Ashley Wallbridge, Mat Zo, tyDi, and Tritonal have all released under the guidance of AVA recordings, helping to jump start their careers.

2016 has begun in a big way, with the release of ‘Resurrection’ topping charts around the world, causing quite a stir and reiterating the evolution of Andy Moor as an artist whilst maintaining the integrity that has always been so evident. Also the celebration of AVA Recordings’ 10th birthday, a packed out DJ diary and more special productions starts with the release of this AVA 10 years compilation, the boundaries are now set even higher for the label that keeps on giving back to the scene.

A quote from Andy Moor regarding AVA Recordings policy: "We will keep the same music policy, releasing quality melodic electronic dance music. We enjoy supporting new artists and working closely with them to develop and nurture their talent. We will be continuing on the path that has been created."

Discography

Andy Moor

Albums

  1. The World Doesn't Know
  2. Goodbye
  3. Venus in Transit
  4. Electronic Poledancer
  5. Control Me
  6. Tokyo Breaks
  7. Twelve
  8. Explorer
  9. Anitvalentine
  10. New Day
  11. Creschendo
  1. Waterdrop
  2. Hillside Climb
  3. Coming of Age
  4. Neon Approach
  5. Everything Matters
  6. Forever
  7. New Division
  8. Cry For Help
  9. Calling
  10. Waiting
  11. Communications
  1. Atmospherica
  2. November Morning
  3. Please Forgive Me (feat. Nicole McKenna)
  4. Undeserved (feat. Meredith Call)
  5. Ordinary People (& Daniel Paul Davis)
  6. World To Turn (with Ashley Wallbridge feat. Gabriela)
  7. Love Again (with Betsie Larkin)
  8. Elysian Fields (feat. Carrie Skipper)
  9. Trespass (feat. Sue McLaren)
  10. Leave Your World Behind (feat. Hysteria!)
  11. Orbithing (& Orkidea)
  12. Tora's Angel (feat. Carrie Skipper)
  13. Story of My Life (feat. Carrie Skipper)
  14. Don't Sound the Alarm (feat. Jeza)
  15. K Ta
  16. Time Will Tell (feat. Stine Grove)
  17. Turning Me On (feat. Slimmie)
  1. Atmospheric (The Blizzard Remix)
  2. November Morning (Zack Roth Remix)
  3. Please Forgive Me ft Nicole McKenna (Wellenrausch's Dark Matter Remix)
  4. Please Forgive Me ft Nicole McKenna (The Madison Remix)
  5. Undeserved ft Meredith Call (Matt Bukovski Remix)
  6. Ordinary People (Yuri Kane Remix)
  7. World To Turn ft Gabriela (Daniel Kandi's Bangin Remix)
  8. World To Turn ft Gabriela (The Madison Remix)
  9. Love Again (Andrew Rayel Remix)
  10. Love Again (Daniel Wanrooy Remix)
  11. Elysian Fields ft Carrie Skipper (Mike Foyle Remix)
  12. Trespass ft Sue McLaren (Antillas & Dankann Remix)
  13. Trespass ft Sue McLaren (Antillas & Dankann Dub)
  14. Trespass ft Sue McLaren (Lemon & Einar K Remix)
  15. Trespass ft Sue McLaren (Rave CHannel Remix)
  16. Trespass ft Sue McLaren (Masoud Chill Out Mix)
  17. Leave Your World Behind ft Hysteria (Heatbeat Remix)
  18. Leave Your World Behind ft Hysteria (Rave CHannel Remix)
  19. Leave Your World Behind ft Hysteria (Rave CHannel Dub)
  20. In Your Arms ft Jessica Sweetman (Aly & Fila Remix)
  21. In Your Arms ft Jessica Sweetman (Rafael Frost Remix)
  22. In Your Arms ft Jessica Sweetman (Joseph Areas Remix)
  23. Orbithing (Chris Schweizer Remix)
  24. Tora's Angel ft Carrie Skipper (The Thrillseekers Remix)
  25. Story of My Life ft Carrie Skipper (David Gravell Remix)
  26. Don't Sound The Alarm ft JEZA (Tenishia Remix)
  27. K Ta (Lange Remix)
  28. K Ta (Fady & Mina Remix)
  29. Time Will Tell ft Stine Grove (Toby Hedges & Eskai Remix)
  30. Turning Me on ft Slimmie (RAM Remix)

Mix Compilations

Singles and Remixes (Selected)

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2014

2015

2016

References

  1. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  2. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  3. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  4. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  5. ↑ "Andy Moor Interview". Andy Moor Interview ~ The Pulserusher Blog ( With Johan De Kock ). Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  6. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  9. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  10. ↑ "Andy Moor and Lange Talk STADIUM4 | Magazine | Ministry of Sound". www.ministryofsound.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
  11. ↑ "Biography | Andy Moor". www.andymoor.com. Retrieved 2016-11-03.

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