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Oliver McEwan

Oliver McEwan
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Background information
Born (1984-02-06) February 6, 1984 (age 40)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation(s)
  • Bass player
  • musical director
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass guitar
Years active2006–present
Websiteolivermcewan.com

Oliver McEwan (born February 6, 1984)[1][2][3] is a Danish bass player, musical director, and songwriter. He is the brother of Tim McEwan, the primary producer and songwriter of The Midnight.

McEwan began playing the bass at 10 years old and had his first playing gig at the age of 2014. He embarked on his first tour in 2006. In 2007, McEwan graduated from the Danish Rhythmic Conservatory with a bachelor's degree in music.

McEwan has played bass for artists such as Atomic Kitten, Kyle Minogue, Rick Astley, and several artists produced under Deekay, who his brother Tim is a member of. He has also played bass on several television shows, including Eurovision and the Danish version of The X-Factor.

McEwan's first contribution to The Midnight was performing the synth solo on Kick Drums & Red Wine from the EP Days of Thunder. He co-wrote Nighthawks from Endless Summer and played bass on Dance With Somebody and Brooklyn, both from The Midnight's album Monsters. On the band's 2022 album Heroes, McEwan played bass on the songs Heartbeat, A Place of Her Own, and Avalanche.

Contributions to songs by The Midnight

References

  1. ↑ "Oliver McEwan - Bass Player / Musical Director / Songwriter / Arranger". Oliver McEwan. January 1, 2013. Archived from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Oliver McEwan on Twitter: "Had the most amazing birthday yesterday ! Had a fantastic birthday breakfast with my loved ones, got… " / Twitter". Twitter. February 7, 2014. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Oliver McEwan on Twitter: "It's Friday, and it's my birthday 🎂 - let's do this ! #TGIF / Twitter". Twitter. February 6, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
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Neon Medusa

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"Neon Medusa"
Single by The Midnight
from the EP Horror Show
Released
  • October 16, 2020 (2020-10-16)
  • March 3, 2021 (2021-03-03) (Single)
Length
  • 5:05
  • 4:13 (Single edit)
LabelCounter Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tim McEwan
  • Essenger
Horror Show track listing

Horror Show

  1. "The Stranger"
  2. "Ghost in Your Stereo"
  3. "Neon Medusa"
  4. "Devil Make a Deal"
  5. "Good in Red"
  6. "Because The Night"
The Midnight singles chronology
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Prom Night
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Neon Medusa
(2021) 		Nothing beats like a heart single.jpg
Nothing Beats Like A Heart
(2022)

Neon Medusa[1][2] is a song by The Midnight. It is the third track from their EP Horror Show.

The song was written by band members Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle and produced by McEwan and Essenger. It has a running time of five minutes and five seconds and is in the key of C minor. The guitar solo on Neon Medusa was performed by Maddie Rice.[3]

On March 3, 2021, the song was issued as a single to accompany the pending release of Horror Show to new music platforms.[4] The single includes a new version of the song titled Neon Medusa (edit), which is shorter than the original and removes part of the ending.

Lyrics

Don't fall in love with the man on stage
I'll be on in a minute
I'm just sharpening my blade
Don't fall for his flattering tune
He'll promise you the world until you drink that perfume
It's a highway
Highway to the dark
And a neon medusa's got your heart
Sweet canyon lullabies
Don't look straight into its eyes
It's a highway
Highway to the dark

There's only two ways to make it in this town
One is to be brilliant
The other is to drown
But don't take both drugs all in one go
You can't reach the heavens passed out on the floor
It's a highway
Highway to the dark
And a neon medusa's got your heart
Sweet canyon lullabies
Don't look straight into its eyes
It's a highway
Highway to the dark

If your mama could see you now
If your mama could see you now
Topless and upside down
The room spinning around
If your mama could see you now
With the party lines coming out
Are you lost and are you found?
Are there too many mirrors in this house?

Don't fall in love with the man on stage
I'll be on in a minute
Then I'll sweep you away
Don't fall for the monsters in this maze
But I could love you forever if you'd meet my gaze

Official versions

Neon Medusa

from Horror Show

Neon Medusa (Instrumental)

from Horror Show (The Instrumentals)

Neon Medusa (Edit)

from Horror Show

Neon Medusa (Live)

from Red, White and Bruised: The Midnight Live

References

  1. ↑ https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08KS5M6G6?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&trackAsin=B08KS3GGPR
  2. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Horror-Show-Amazon-Original-Midnight/dp/B08KS5M6G6/
  3. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CIoaKsMpAHL/
  4. ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/33L3Re3mh0BdCV6vlSMPzf?si=tQlypR6uTJGy70At1vx9vw
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The Midnight Remixed

The Midnight Remixed track listing
The Midnight Remixed
Remix album by
The Midnight
ReleasedAugust 14, 2017
Genre
  • Synthwave
  • Electronic
  • Progressive House
Length97:50
LabelSilk Music
The Midnight chronology
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Endless Summer
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The Midnight Remixed
(2017) 		Nocturnal - album.jpg
Nocturnal
(2017)
Singles from The Midnight Remixed

The Midnight Remixed is the first remix album by The Midnight. It was released through Silk Music on August 14, 2017.[1] The album contains remixes of songs from Days of Thunder and Endless Summer.

Prior to the release of The Midnight Remixed, Silk Music issued singles for the songs WeMoveForward, Sunset, and Days of Thunder.[2][3][4] These single releases included the original songs as well as their corresponding remixes that would later be included on the album. A fourth single, Synthetic, was issued after the album's release and contains an additional four remixes of the song that didn't appear on the album.[5]

The Midnight Remixed was a milestone release for the band. It was their first album to be associated with a label and their first release to appear on a Billboard chart, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums Chart.[6][7] It was also the first The Midnight album to feature the band's second logo on the cover art, which continues to be used today. The success of The Midnight Remixed led to Silk Music releasing a second The Midnight remix album two years later, The Midnight Remixed 02.

Background

The first collaboration between The Midnight and electronic music label Silk Music was the March 2016 release of the single WeMoveForward. This single included the original song, its instrumental version, and a new remix by Talamanca.[8] Another single, Days Of Thunder, was released later that year in August and included the original song and a new remix by PROFF.[9]

On July 24, 2017, Sunset was announced as the third The Midnight remix single from Silk Music.[10] The same day, it was confirmed that a full remix album was coming with a planned release date of August 14, and the album art and track list were revealed.[11]

The Midnight Remixed was a success for the band and Silk Music, charting at number 22 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums Chart.[6][7] This was the first time a release by The Midnight charted on Billboard.[12] Silk Music followed this up by releasing a fourth and final single on December 18, Synthetic.[13] This single did not include the original song but instead featured five remixed versions of it.

Official description

Consisting of Danish-born (LA-based) producer Tim McEwan and NYC-based singer-songwriter Tyler Lyle, The Midnight have emerged in recent years as a veritable leader of the synthwave resurgence. More specifically, the duo have received generous support from legions of synthwave enthusiasts, as well as more casual synth-pop fans, ever since their aesthetic-defining debut EP, "Days of Thunder" (2014). Their subsequent LP offering, "Endless Summer" (2016), cemented the duo's reputation as one of the finest new synthwave acts, a sentiment that musical legends (Chicane), renowned artist peers (FM-84), and prominent genre hubs (NewRetroWave) have graciously reinforced of late. The Midnight Remixed, one of our most ambitious releases to date, features brand new remixes by a distinguished group of Silk Music veterans, whose melodic and atmospheric sound has significantly helped to define our brand. We've also recruited a few famed nonresident label contributors, including Lifelike and Michael Cassette, whose specific compositional gifts and musical legacies seemed especially apropos to this 80s-influenced endeavor.

The Midnight Remixed showcases breathtaking new interpretations of The Midnight's past work, ranging in style from drum & bass and deep house to trance & progressive. Michael Cassette, Johan Vilborg, Dezza, Lifelike, PROFF, Terry Da Libra, Sundriver, and Talamanca's exhilarating, club-oriented interpretations feature rapturous chords, and, of course, Tyler's mellifluous and infectious vocal hooks. Offerings from Marsh, Vintage & Morelli, eleven.five, and Mango vs. We Are All Astronauts convey a deeper and more introspective musical tone, but are nonetheless equally memorable.

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Singles

WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix)
March 28, 2016
Days of Thunder (incl. PROFF pres. Soultorque Remix)
August 1, 2016
Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix)
August 7, 2017
Synthetic (Mango, We Are All Astronauts, Lost Empire Remixes)
December 18, 2017

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle.

The Midnight Remixed
No.TitleLength
1."Sunset (Michael Cassette Remix)"3:44
2."WeMoveForward (Johan Vilborg Remix)"5:19
3."Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Remix)"4:38
4."Nighthawks (Lifelike Remix)"6:10
5."Days Of Thunder (PROFF pres. Soultorque Remix)"6:02
6."Endless Summer (Marsh Remix)"6:50
7."The Equaliser (Terry Da Libra Remix)"6:48
8."Memories (Sundriver Remix)"3:43
9."Jason (eleven.five 'Leftfield' Remix)"4:05
10."Vampires (Vintage & Morelli Remix)"7:00
11."Synthetic (Mango vs. We Are All Astronauts Remix)"7:40
12."WeMoveForward (Talamanca Remix)"7:30
13."Sunset (Michael Cassette Extended Mix)"5:38
14."Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Extended Mix)"6:49
15."Nighthawks (Lifelike Extended Mix)"9:00
16."Memories (Sundriver Extended Mix)"6:51
Total length:97:50

Promotional artwork

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The Midnight - WeMoveForward (Johan Vilborg Remix) alt.webp
The Midnight - Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Remix) alt 1.webp
The Midnight - Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Remix) alt 2.webp
The Midnight - Nighthawks (Lifelike Remix) alt.webp
The Midnight - Endless Summer (Marsh Remix) alt.webp
The Midnight - The Equaliser (Terry Da Libra Remix) alt.webp
The Midnight - Memories (Sundriver Remix) alt.webp
The Midnight - Jason (eleven.five 'Leftfield' Remix) alt.webp
The Midnight - Vampires (Vintage & Morelli Remix) alt 1.webp
The Midnight - Vampires 26 Morelli Remix alt 2.webp
The Midnight - Synthetic (Mango vs. We Are All Astronauts Remix) alt.webp
The Midnight - WeMoveForward 29.webp

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Midnight Remixed | The Midnight". Bandcamp. August 14, 2017. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ "WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix) | The Midnight". Bandcamp. March 28, 2016. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix) | The Midnight". Bandcamp. August 7, 2017. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Days Of Thunder | The Midnight". Bandcamp. November 6, 2024. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Synthetic (Mango, We Are All Astronauts, Lost Empire Remixes) | The Midnight". Bandcamp. November 6, 2024. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://www.billboard.com/music/the-midnight/chart-history/TLP
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://www.facebook.com/1396858670538948/photos/pb.100044407450260.-2207520000../1924812451076898/?type=3
  8. ↑ https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/wemoveforward-incl-talamanca-remix
  9. ↑ https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/days-of-thunder-2
  10. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/1396858670538948/photos/pb.100044407450260.-2207520000../1911107165780760/?type=3
  11. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/1396858670538948/photos/pb.100044407450260.-2207520000../1911107165780760/?type=3
  12. ↑ https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8478337/billboard-dance-chart-upstarts-the-midnight-karel-xojani-whethan
  13. ↑ https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/synthetic-mango-we-are-all-astronauts-lost-empire-remixes
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