about marc soucy:
musician and composer
Sunset on Penobscot Bay
natural light photo by Marc while approaching the Maine coast in October 2017. (motion effect added)
“Music is first and foremost a pure expression of emotion.
“It can be tension……. …..it could be wonder.
“Impact and nuance of what can be complex emotions in an original piece of music is what I am after, no matter the style. It can be the emotion implied in a scene or event.
“Sometimes it’s just an idea come to life.
“Over the years, I have been honored to attract many kind words from clients, the press, and music critics.
“Below are some of them.”
“ …high tech edge and a fine tuned approach to combining melody and atmosphere… (creating a) lush musical scenery…"
—— 20th Century Guitar Magazine
"...soundscapes that cross boundaries in a way few have dared......packed to the rafters with detail and meaning in every note."
—— roomthirteen.com
"...clever patches of color and design that make these arrangements come to life. In fact, some of these compositions border on genius.”
—— Metronome Magazine
"I simply was very impressed with the quality of the music, the production, and the package itself. I thought this record deserves recognition."
---- Ron Bowen, program director, 92.5 WXRV The River
"Marc is totally convincing in whatever style he works. Awesome grooves, great sounds, and truly imaginative parts. ...His tracks really shine."
---David Hull, client and bassist for The Joe Perry Project, Farrenheit, James Montgomery, Aerosmith (live)
"Marc Soucy has a rich background in electronic music. His knowledge of this genre combined with his great sense of musicality make him my first choice..."
---Dave Locke, mastering engineer & producer, JP Masters, Seattle WA
"The instrumental work is certainly very impressive. There's no denying Marc's a very talented guy."
---Kevin O'Hare, music critic published in 42 newspapers nationwide
"That's right, folks, I gave this CD four stars ! Every once in a great while one comes across a CD that just has everything going for it: …the mix is outstanding, and the overall production is obviously a labor of love.”
---- Mike Walsh, Soundcheck Magazine
"At times gentle, relaxing and whimsical and at times raw and edgy, …excellent composition with nearly flawless instrumentation."
---review by Jef Peace of PeaceWork Music, Rochester New York
"Very well produced... …worldly, slick, textured recording …"
---- Debbie Catalano, of Catalano Public Relations
"...make(s) every note count in a very cleverly constructed song that has every nuance of emotion wrung from it."
-- by music critic "Mott the Dog", Pattaya Mail newspaper, Thailand
An alternative music radio disk jockey in Massachusetts gives me a shoutout after hearing my early work in 1992….
“I spent a little time this weekend listening to some new music by a local guy named Marc Soucy. I gotta tell ya, keep an eye on this guy. Marc makes music from the future.”
…Well. IT’S THE FUTURE.
Straddling neoclassical, techno-pop, electro, progressive rock, cool jazz, funk-fusion, dance, global indigenous and folk musics, and designed synthetic soundscapes, means:
ERASING STYLISTIC BOUNDARIES
“…chipping away at them anyway.”