Spirit Cool
Spirit Cool also known as Spirit[1] (born May 8, 1976) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist and acoustic live looping artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1][2][3] He is a former Guinness World Recordholder for longest marathon guitar playing.[4]
Spirit Cool | |
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 Spirit Cool | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 8, 1976 |
| Genres | Acoustic, Live looping, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Guitarist, Looping artist |
| Instruments | Guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | SpiritCool Entertainment |
| Website | www |
He was placed in the "Top 20 Lower Mainland Best New Acts" in the 2013 CBC Music's Searchlight Contest, selected by public vote.[3]
Early life
In the 1990s, he played in Poetic Justice, a Kitsilano based band. Later, he toured across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. He has performed with members from Trooper, Prism, Poetic Justice and other bands.[3] He left his construction job to pursue his career in music in 2011, reportedly by Surrey Now.[1]
Career
In 2013, he released his first debut album, All The Pieces, which was well received.[1] He uses an acoustic live looping technique to perform original music with an acoustic guitar and his voice.[3][1] Spirit released singles, Where, Oh Where in November 2017, followed by Give It All Back and Hands.[2]
Spirit was placed in the "Top 20 Lower Mainland Best New Acts" in the 2013 CBC Music's Searchlight competition.[3]
World record
In May 2018, he entered in the Guinness Book of World's Records for longest marathon guitar playing.[5] He played the guitar for 124.5 hours over six days, breaking the world record of 114 hours of guitar playing, which was previously held by David Browne from Ireland.[4] Later in July 2018, Australian's Scott Burford broke Spirit's record by playing continuous guitar for over 125 hours.[6]
Discography[2]
| Year | Track | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Come to Think of It | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | Thief | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | Nothing On Me | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | No Goodbyes | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | Leave Alone to Love | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | Still Waters Run Deep | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | Crosshaven | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | Tornado | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | Soul for Sale | Spirit Cool |
| 2013 | When It Rains | Spirit Cool |
| 2017 | Hands | Spirit Cool |
| 2017 | Where, Oh Where | Spirit Cool |
| 2017 | Give It All Back | Spirit Cool |
Philanthropy
In May 2018, he raised $10,000 funds for the Canadian Cancer Society by performing at the River Rock Casino Resort[9] in memory of his parents, who both died of cancer.[4][10]
See also
References
- Zillich, Tom (February 4, 2016). "MUSIC: Spirit, Surrey's skilled acoustic live-looper, loses his 'Cool'". The Now.
- "Spirit Cool – Songs". iTunes Store. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- Garstin, Michaela (September 26, 2013). "North Shore acoustic live looper voted among best new acts". Tri-City News. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018.
- Kotyk, Alyse Kotyk (May 17, 2018). "Guitarist plays 124 hours over six days, breaking world record". Vancourier.com.
- "GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BROKEN AT RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT". gcgaming.com. May 12, 2018.
- Drewitt-Smith, Ainslie (July 20, 2018). "Wollongong musician Scott Burford completes 125-hour guitar marathon in world record attempt". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- "Spirit Cool" "CD Baby". store.cdbaby.com. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- "All the Pieces". Deezer. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- "Spirit and the Challenge". Canadian Cancer Society. May 7, 2018. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018.
- "B.C. guitarist aims to play for 116 hours, break Guinness record for charity". Columbia Valleyp Pioneer. April 24, 2018.