{"id":5120,"date":"2020-02-01T01:30:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T01:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.halcyon-sf.com\/?p=5120"},"modified":"2020-04-20T14:53:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T14:53:27","slug":"fri-apr-17-andy-moor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/fri-apr-17-andy-moor\/","title":{"rendered":"POSTPONED &#8211; Fri Apr 17 &#8211; Andy Moor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-862 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Halcyon_Apr17_fb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"379\" \/><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n<!-- BEGIN EMBEDDED EVENTBRITE CHECKOUT -->\r\n<!-- Noscript content for added SEO -->\r\n<noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/andy-moor-tickets-98433554411\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><\/noscript>\r\n<!-- You can customize this button any way you like -->\r\n<button id=\"eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-98433554411\" type=\"button\" class=\"hlc-button\">BUY TICKETS<\/button>\r\n<noscript><\/a>Buy Tickets on Eventbrite<\/noscript>\r\n\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/static\/widgets\/eb_widgets.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    var exampleCallback = function() {\r\n        console.log('Order complete!');\r\n    };\r\n\r\n    window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\r\n        widgetType: 'checkout',\r\n        eventId: '98433554411',\r\n        modal: true,\r\n        modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-98433554411',\r\n        onOrderComplete: exampleCallback\r\n    });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END EMBEDDED EVENTBRITE CHECKOUT -->\r\n\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; <a class=\"hlc-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.halcyon-sf.com\/main\/table-reservations\/\">TABLE RESERVATIONS<\/a> \r\n\r\n\n<hr \/>\n<h5>ANDY MOOR<\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Andy-Moore-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Andy-Moore-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Andy-Moore-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>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.<\/p>\n<p>Moor\u2019s 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 &#8220;Angelicus&#8221; featuring vocals from Isabel Bayrakdarian, \u2018Best Dance Record,\u2019 at the 2006 International Dance Music Awards at the Winter Music Conference in Miami and, \u2018Best Trance Producer\u2019 and \u2018Best Trance Track\u2019 at the \u2018Trance Awards\u2019&#8221; in 2004, persistently high rankings on the DJ Mag Top 100 and a vast and loyal following.<\/p>\n<p>The Producer<\/p>\n<p>Andy Moor\u2019s catalogue extends far beyond that of his productions under his own name. Moor\u2019s 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 \u2018Explorer\u2019 album, which received great praise from DJs to music fans alike.<\/p>\n<p>He is one half of the iconic trance act \u2018Whiteroom\u2019 with Adam White, whose title track was commended by Armin Van Buuren and Above &#038; Beyond as the best trance production of 2004 and in 2005 picked up \u2018Best Production\u2019 and \u2018Best Trance Track\u2019 at the Trance Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Andy Moor\u2019s infamous 2005 collaboration with Above &#038; Beyond \u2018Air For Life\u2019 was one of the most highly supported tunes of the year. Named 2005\u2019s \u2018Tune Of The Year\u2019 by listeners of Armin Van Buuren\u2019s radio show A State Of Trance, it won \u2018Best Underground Dance Track\u2019 at the Miami Winter Music Conference, and won \u2018Best Trance Track\u2019 in 2006.<\/p>\n<p>Moor is also one half of UK melodic progressive house act, Leama &#038; Moor, whose 2006 album \u2018Common Ground\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p>Andy Moor\u2019s impressive catalog of solo productions includes several tracks released under various aliases like Dub Disorder, Dwight van Man and Sworn.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s style and attention to detail, a true melodic tour of modern trance.<\/p>\n<p>Andy has mixed a variety of compilation series, such as \u2018Trance Nation\u2019 from Ministry of Sound, ASOT 500 and his very own \u2018Breaking the Silence\u2019 series on AVA Recordings and being asked to host the legendary A State of Trance radio show on numerous occasions.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s distinct yet versatile sound that truly crosses genres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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,\u201d says Andy. \u201cSo this version of the album contains tracks made in the last six months, despite the entire process taking years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In September 2014 Andy Moor reunited with vocalist Betsie Larkin for yet another crowd-pleasing collaboration titled \u2018Not Afraid\u2019 following the massive success of their tune \u2018Love Again\u2019 from Zero Point One. Larkin\u2019s uplifting vocals combined with euphoric melodies dancing above Moor\u2019s signature clever and hard hitting bass lines culminate in a timeless anthem.<\/p>\n<p>For the 100th release of his record label, AVA Recordings, Andy Moor collaborated with promising young talent Somna and vocalist Amy Kirkpatrick to create \u2018One Thing About You\u2019- 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.<\/p>\n<p>Yet another massive success came in 2015 with Andy Moor\u2019s emotional collaboration with highly respected uplifting trance mastermind RAM and the very talented vocalist Christina Novelli titled \u2018All Gone,\u2019 released on Armin Van Buuren\u2019s Who\u2019s Afraid Of 138?! Label.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016 Andy Moor has begun a massive way with an explosive new tune titled \u2018Resurrection\u2019 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\u2019s most well respected DJs, \u2018Resurrection\u2019 is setting the stage for an even bigger year ahead for Andy Moor.<\/p>\n<p>The DJ<\/p>\n<p>Andy Moor\u2019s 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.<br \/>\nSome recent highlights include his performances at some of the biggest festivals in the world &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<p>Andy\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Moor Music<\/p>\n<p>Moor Music is the name of Andy Moor&#8217;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 &#8216;cult&#8217; following and lack of talking over the music under the motto of \u201cLess talk, More Music,\u201d Moor cuts the unnecessary and simply delivers quality tunes to a cult following. The show, as with Andy&#8217;s own musical style, takes on many different styles of Trance and Progressive music and is built as a reflection of what Andy&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>AVA Recordings<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>2016 has begun in a big way, with the release of \u2018Resurrection\u2019 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. 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