As a Sarnia, Ontario teenager, Andrew first cut his teeth playing "Paul" in a popular Beatles cover band. Since then, he has shared the stage with the likes of Andy Kim, Ron Sexsmith, Ron Hawkins, Ed Robertson, Steven Page, Danny Michel, Andy Stochansky and Joel Plaskett.
With significant critical success, Andrew's career is off to a great start:
CP24 named Andrew their "Top Pick" by CP24 for his performance during Canadian Music Week 2009.
Andrew provided a hook for “Small Town” on hip-hop artist D.O.’s 2009 album STAY DRIVEN.
The International Magazine Awards chose his album, JUST THE WAY I FEEL as 2008 R&B Album of the Year.
He was selected as one of the top 18 contestants for Canadian Idol in 2007. Though it might be hard to imagine Andrew as fuel for the idol talent machine, he's had the distinct honour of being the first contestant to play an instrument during a solo performance.
The Toronto Indie Music Awards nominated Andrew for Live Band of the Year in 2006.
You can hear his songs played on CBC Radio 3 and indie stations all over the country. In 2010 he’ll be releasing two tracks every second month and releasing a full-length album in the summer. He's currently scheduling tours all over Canada for the New Year.
The first release, JUST THE WAY I FEEL (2007) and NO FLOWERS (2009) is available from:
Itunes and cdbaby.
Disappear
Andrew Austin Lyrics
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2 ¿Qué cree que genere el bullying?
3 En su jornada de clase y participación con los alumnos ha visto algún tipo de bullying?
3.1 Si lo ha visto, ¿Cómo lo maneja?
5 ¿cual crees que sea el factor que provoque que un niño sea violento?
6 ¿Como manejaría a la victima y como al victimario?
Debe existir un hostigador y un hostigado.
– El bullying es contra una persona concreta y no contra un grupo. Si fuera así, sería considerado una pelea entre pandillas.
– Tiene que haber desbalance de poder o de fuerza.
– El hostigamiento tiene que ser repetido y sostenido en el tiempo. Una pelea ocasional o por un tema puntual no es bullying.
3¿Cuáles son los tipos de bullying más frecuentes?
–Físico: pegarle, tirarle las cosas, hacerle zancadillas, robarle tareas o útiles, tirarle objetos, ensuciarlo, atarlo, etcétera.
– Verbal: ponerle sobrenombres, insultarlo, poner en evidencia defectos físicos, menospreciarlo, etcétera.
– Exclusión social: ignorarlo, "hacerle el vacío", inventar historias falsas, contar intimidades, no invitarlo a reuniones, no sentarse con él, entre otras manifestaciones.
El bullying físico es mucho más frecuente entre los varones y la exclusión social entre las mujeres.
No ser amigo de alguien no es bullying.
No querer pasar tiempo con alguien no es bullying.
Armar una estrategia para que nadie se acerque a alguien sí es bullying.
4 Que medidas cree que se debe tomar la escuela para que estas clases de actitud no exista en el colegio?
5 que secuelas físicas o psicológicas puede ver que deja en la (victima) el bullying?
6 ¿Qué posible solución daría al bullying?
And the sound of the surround in the sleepy ether
In another world playing on everywhere speakers
It was another sang song so crystal clear
Another sang song that would disappear
I often make it on my own
Now I'm awake
It's within my grasp
Of my memory banks
It was only 24 seconds ago
That I woke up this morning and you were near
And the song that kept playing it was in my ear
Yeah we all heard songs that would disappear
Yeah we all sang songs that could disappear
I wish I could capture my dreams on replay
And save the best for the working day
Invisible band. No sand to shore
The song it plays but I can't record
Andrew Austin's song "Disappear" is one that speaks to the transience of life, reminding us of the impermanence of things we hold dear. The first verse is a shared conversation between two or more people asking about their thoughts and experiences with bullying. They discuss the forms of bullying that exist, how it affects those involved, and the possible solutions to this societal issue. The rest of the song is narrated from the perspective of the singer, who is reflecting on the fleeting nature of memories and experiences.
The sound of the surround in the sleepy ether suggests a dreamlike quality that surrounds us in our everyday lives, that we often forget or overlook. The singer recalls hearing a song that played everywhere, only for it to disappear as quickly as it came. They express a desire to save their best dreams for the working day, but it seems impossible as the song plays on without being recorded. The last two lines leave us with the image of an invisible band, performing a song for us but leaving no trace of their existence.
Overall, "Disappear" highlights the notion of how things come and go in life, and the importance of cherishing every moment before it vanishes into thin air.
Line by Line Meaning
And the sound of the surround in the sleepy ether
The song describes the sound of the surroundings that is dull and not vivid.
In another world playing on everywhere speakers
The song is playing everywhere in another world, a world that is different from reality.
It was another sang song so crystal clear
The song that played earlier was crystal clear and easy to hear.
Another sang song that would disappear
The song was so fleeting that it disappeared quickly.
I often make it on my own
The person usually handles things independently.
Now I'm awake
The person is now conscious and alert.
It's within my grasp
The solution to the problem is now possible.
Of my memory banks
The solution comes from within the person's memory.
It was only 24 seconds ago
The event referred to occurred just recently.
That I woke up this morning and you were near
The person woke up to find someone close by.
And the song that kept playing it was in my ear
The song that played earlier kept playing in the person's mind.
Yeah we all heard songs that would disappear
Everyone has heard songs that fade away at some point.
Yeah we all sang songs that could disappear
People have sung songs that later disappeared or were forgotten.
I wish I could capture my dreams on replay
The person wishes to record their dreams perfectly and accurately.
And save the best for the working day
They want to save the best parts of their dreams for later use.
Invisible band. No sand to shore
These lyrics describe a nonexistent band and a shore with no sand.
The song it plays but I can't record
The song is playing, but the person cannot record it or keep it for later.
Writer(s): NEWFELD DAVID STEFAN, AUSTIN ANDREW
Contributed by Riley G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dan Komanapalli
Incredible. Directing, Choreography, etc.. Thanks TBD for putting me on to this.
Barb Pitre
Great Song Andrew CONGRATS!!!
Delilah Samson
Great dancing
Michael Greggs
Andrew' s video has just been selected as a VIMEO STAFF PICK.
Sam G
Interesting. Makes me think of a new age "Beat It" video.
Michael Greggs
West Side Story.
UnconsciousKuma
your copping Michael Jackson