Phillip Hardy
Old Dog, New Tricks
© 2004 Phillip Hardy
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Phillip Hardy is rapidly becoming a popular mp3 artist World wide. Old Dog, New Tricks, the full CD combines elements of alternative rock, jazz, blues and Americana.
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BIOGRAPHY:
Phillip Hardy plays contemplative, adult alternative rock music. His style incorporates jazz, blues, Latin and Americana, crossing conventional boundaries ranging from Santana/Sting flavored tunes to Peter Murphy and Roxy Music sounding alternative power pop. The year 2004 has been a great year for Phillip Hardy and his musical endeavors. Since releasing his new Album, Old Dog, New Tricks, the response has been remarkable. Recently, it has been nominated for several International Online Music awards for best album of the year, best drummer and best male vocalist.
Reviewer: Kevin Mathews of Fufkin Magazine says:
Phillip Hardy Old Dog, New Tricks (Self-released) "this is an expanded version of a 3-track EP, which Hardy released a little earlier in the year. The inclusion of songs like the lively "Youth," the robust "Western World" and the exuberant "Season of Faith" which together with the sanguine vibe of "Bourbon Street," the country-folk musing of "She's the One" and the upbeat "The Drift" make for a value-for-money acquisition."
Reviewer: Colin Lynch of Scout's Digest Magazine says:
"Let your good ears stand to attention to admire accomplished vocals and lyrics that share the same bed as an astonishing 'big sixties' sound production! That basically sums up Phillip E Hardy's Old Dog, New Tricks, an album that swings between subtle pop/rock and Latino genres and adult oriented satirical audiophilia". Mr. Hardy's vocal style that is somewhat reminiscent of Gene Pitney, Roy Orbison, PJ Proby, Tom Jones, Bryan Ferry, and Chris Issak, all coming out of one mouth!"
His Americana ballad, She's the One (STO) has been number one on the at Soundclick, Besonic and on the New Artist Radio top forty show, where the show's host Theda Messick called his singing "phenomenal". His alternative song Promising a Miracle has been number one at Besonic and Funender and was recently number three at Soundclick. He has also had number songs with The Drift, Surrender, Youth, Rain on the Window and House of fire at multiple mp3 sites.
On February, 15, Phillip was asked to play drums for legendary blues performer Guitar Shorty and the Andy T Band at a benefit concert for an LA blues DJ. He recently played two gigs for blues honk sax player Joe Houston and Albert King guitar disciple LA Jones. Gary Wagman Wagner (Former host of Nothing but the Blues&; on KJAZZ radio) has invited Phillip to play with his all star blues band in February of 2003; and in July at his request, he backed up Melvin Eddy, Johnny Tucker, Jill Sharpe and Andy T and the following week appeared with Jill in the upcoming independent film, Invasion of the Freedom Snatchers.
Phillip is also becoming a well known music journalist. Recently, he has written reviews about new records from Loretta Lynn, Neil Young, The Scorpions, Karrin Allyson,Bob Weir and Marshall Tucker Band for Sound the Sirens Magazine. In addition, he is writing a CD review column for new artist radio and is the top reviewers and music scouts for Besonic.com.
Phillip Hardy has experienced the Los Angeles music scene working the best showcase clubs, including the Whiskey, Roxy, Troubadour, Starwood and Madame Wongs, leading his own band and playing with several others. Phil has recorded tracks with Walter Egan of "Magnet and Steel" fame. He also recorded a demo with Marvin Etzioni, founding member of Lone Justice. As a drummer, he was once invited by a Chrysalis record executive to audition for Billy Idol. He also auditioned for Eddie Money, upon invitation from his bassist Ralph Carter, who overheard Phillip recording a drum track at a LA studio. Phillip played live and recorded with Dino Archon and Robbie Robb, former members of the popular South African band the Asylum Kids. He also worked with songwriter Chris Fradkin, who co-wrote "A Million Miles Away" for the Plimsouls. Their band opened for LA favorites like the Motels, Rank and File and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. His demo tapes were aired on both KLOS Local Licks and Best of Local Licks. In a club review of Bill Grisolia and the Attachments, Music Connection Magazine said, "Phil Hardy's timing is as precise as the tick tock of Big Ben and rocks like a runaway renegade."
In addition to his musical background, Phillip holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix and a Master of Management Degree from University of Redlands.
Now you can enjoy a full range of Phillip Hardy music with the March release of his new CD, Old Dog, New Tricks. The 11 song CD will now replace the 3-song EP now available of CD.Baby. The special priced EP will only be available until current stock is depleted.
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A groovey rock track with horns, blistering guitars
author: Ripping Tracks review of "The Drift"artist: Phillip E. Hardy from Huntington Beach California United States track: The Drift Genre: Rock - Blues Rock album: Old Dog, New Tricks - track: 5 A groovey rock track with horns, blistering guitars and plenty of energy backing Phillip E Hardy's enjoyably theatrical and tongue-in-cheek vocal stylings. There's a cyncicsm in a lot of Mr Hardy's work and this is no exception. It seems to be about a love that is unreciprocated, but the music is upbeat and danceable, suggesting that our protaginist really doesn't give a damn. This has a texmex rock feel to it especially with those horns. It's rather remiscent of one of those solid 70s rocking dance bands featuring an impossible number of musicians. A fun track. The piano solo towards the end is a touch of class! Ripping Tracks Reviewer: Gordon Bell, September 28, 2004
Phillip E. Hardy surely has a strong gift for burying cynical messages within ni
author: Gordon Bellartist: Phillip E. Hardy from California United States track: Promising a Miracle Genre: Alternative album: Old Dog, New Tricks - track: 4 A latin flavoured and jangly guitar driven piece about the loss of freedom. It's got that Texas border feel in it - but slow it ain't. Visions of people on horseback chasing each other round and round the same rock outcrop shot from different angles. The vocal comes from the back of the hall while the band is standing at the front. Latin country is where to slot this in the collection. I couldn't quite work out wether this was a critique of G.W.Bush or not. Ach, I'll put my own spin on it and say that it is. Phillip E. Hardy surely has a strong gift for burying cynical messages within nicely crafted lyrics. Well worth checking out. Reviewed by: Gordon Bell, 2 September 2004
a value-for-money acquisition.
author: Kevin Mathews of Fufkin MagazinePhillip Hardy Old Dog, New Tricks (Self-released) This is an expanded version of a 3-track EP, which Hardy released a little earlier in the year. The inclusion of songs like the lively "Youth," the robust "Western World" and the exuberant "Season of Faith" which together with the sanguine vibe of "Bourbon Street," the country-folk musing of "She's the One" and the upbeat "The Drift" make for a value-for-money acquisition.
Let your good ears stand to attention to admire accomplished vocals and lyrics
author: Scout's DigestLet your good ears stand to attention to admire accomplished vocals and lyrics that share the same bed as an astonishing 'big sixties' sound production! That basically sums up Phillip E Hardy's Old Dog, New Tricks.. an album that swings between subtle pop/rock and latino genres and adult oriented satirical audiophilia. On the other hand, if you want a little more persuasive detail on this superb album, do read on... The album opens with Western world; this song is your first taste of Mr Hardy's vocal style that is somewhat reminiscent of Gene Pitney, Roy Orbison, PJ Proby, Tom Jones, Bryan Ferry, and Chris Issak, all coming out of one mouth! Now that's leads me to an important point... name one other artist that can house all of those classic vocals and ride them over a highway of similarly classic musical arrangements without becoming derivative? Western world is a bright and refreshing personalized social commentary with bright jangling guitars and the swapping of lead vocal lines for the chorus that hooks your interest even more as the track progresses. Promising a miracle is a perfect follow up to Western world with a nice assortment of guitar and bass riffs underneath really cool lyrics that are every bit as engaging as Phillip's vocals. There is much versatility in this song that can be likened to the kind of stuff Phil Spector reached out for. Both Phillips new exactly how to arouse the senses! Youth is a song that could have settled in well among the best Los Lobos had to offer on their 'Will the wolf survive' album. (That's a tremendous compliment Phil as it's one of my favourite albums of all time!) The same self scrutinising view life is reflected in the lyrics and the more you listen to this song, the more you realise that Phillip is just at home writing excellent lyrics as he is behind a decent drum kit! Season of faith meanwhile is a well placed song of our time, the arrangements here are superb and I love the guitar bits... bright and sparkly with equally bright and sparkly drums and bass bits. Rain on the window is one for those summer afternoons you make out of winter afternoons by just listening and becoming absorbed. That thing about Phil's vocals, that versatility and colour in an accomplished singer is abundantly clear here. You tend to get sucked all over the place listening to this track... one minute the vocal, the next it's the keys, and then back to that bass and drums synergy that occurs all over this album leaving you whispering expletives to yourself over and over again. Surrender is an unusual track in it's composition. I for one, would never have imagined taking this style of vocal and setting them to the unique musical arrangement that lies beneath. Mr Hardy, it appears, was not as hesitant as I would have been, and it has paid off.. it's another trademark for a guy who seems to create them with ease. Ghost in the room has some really nice guitar pieces, chorused and gentle, passive and polite, and these lead onward and upward against a vocal that seems to be directing every note on the fretboard. House of fire shakes you out of where you where listening to Ghost in the room, slightly reminiscent of Queen's more flamboyant compositions from A Night at the Opera and Sheer Heart Attack, but very definately and unmistakably Phillip at his best. Bourbon Street appeared recently on our very own Mervyn Swift's Online Music Tour compilation and with good reason. I absolutely love the lyrics in this song... and it is a true testimonial to Mr Hardy's musicianship and songwriting ability. I would have loved to have been at the recording session for this song. She's the one is kinda 1965 ish... I once mentioned that I wished I had the original 45 it's that authentic in the style of the period and the producer/engineer needs a decent pat on the back! I mustn't leave out the superb guitars here... what a pleasure to listen to! The drift is the last track on this album, and it's absolutely incredible from beginning to end... Carlos Santana shouldn't feel so alone! Phillip's got the reins on his voice yet again.. but perhaps much morte importantly he has the reins on his artistry and imagination. It shows in numerous ways throughout this album and that's why we chose to include Old Dog, New Tricks, for review.. it's a superb album and I can't wait... literally CAN NOT WAIT for his next! Colin Lynch - June 08 2004 scoutsdigest@dgmpublishing.com