Mavie Marcos
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Mavie Marcos is an American
singer and songwriter
currently residing near San Francisco, California
. As part of Andain, Mavie Marcos has performed on and helped compose three well-known singles: "Summer Calling", "Beautiful Things" and "Promises
". The three singles have spawned dozens of mixes and been included on several compilations including by Tiësto
. Marcos is seen on Andain videos on YouTube, which have been viewed millions of times.
from Mozart's Magic Flute. Marcos has also performed on stage in musicals including Pirates of Penzance, West Side Story
, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
. Up until 1999, when she moved to San Francisco, Marcos used her musical talents in the arena of classical music. After moving to the Bay Area, Marcos met a budding electronic music producer named Josh Gabriel
. Shortly after, in 2000, Marcos became part of Andain
, then an experimental, electronica group.
. From 2001 to 2003 Marcos studied naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University
. In 2004, Marcos founded Intuitive Fitness and for approximately four years helped clients with weight training and calorie-burning programs. In 2008, Marcos founded Rawplicity, working as a gourmet raw food chef and raw-food-benefits instructor.
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singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
currently residing near San Francisco, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. As part of Andain, Mavie Marcos has performed on and helped compose three well-known singles: "Summer Calling", "Beautiful Things" and "Promises
Promises (Andain song)
"Promises" is the third single from Andain, and remarks a comeback after eight years since their previous release.-Overview:The song officially premièred with a music video on YouTube, posted by Black Hole on June 1, 2011...
". The three singles have spawned dozens of mixes and been included on several compilations including by Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
. Marcos is seen on Andain videos on YouTube, which have been viewed millions of times.
Influences
Mavie Marcos is a classically trained vocalist. Marcos has performed pieces such as the aria Queen of the NightQueen of the Night
-Botany:* Queen of the night, Nightblooming cereus, several genera and species of cactus* Queen of the night, Cestrum nocturnum, a woody evergreen commonly known as Night-blooming Cestrum-Music:...
from Mozart's Magic Flute. Marcos has also performed on stage in musicals including Pirates of Penzance, West Side Story
West Side Story
West Side Story is an American musical with a script by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreographed by Jerome Robbins...
, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a musical with a book by Texas author Larry L. King and Peter Masterson and music and lyrics by Carol Hall...
. Up until 1999, when she moved to San Francisco, Marcos used her musical talents in the arena of classical music. After moving to the Bay Area, Marcos met a budding electronic music producer named Josh Gabriel
Josh Gabriel
Josh Gabriel is an electronic dance music DJ and producer, formerly of Gabriel & Dresden with Dave Dresden.-Early Years :In 1988-89, a 20 year old exchange student from California Institute of the Arts, was living in The Hague in The Netherlands and studying at the Institute of Sonology...
. Shortly after, in 2000, Marcos became part of Andain
Andain
Andain is a San Francisco-based electronic music duo. Their style incorporates a blend of acoustic instrumentation, blissful vocals, and introspective lyrics, companioned by dark electronic elements and sound design. Band members initially included producer Josh Gabriel, singer and songwriter Mavie...
, then an experimental, electronica group.
Personal life
Mavie Marcos's educational and vocational pursuits have included science, health, and entrepreneurship in addition to music. Marcos graduated from Wellesley College in 1999 with a B.A. in NeuroscienceNeuroscience
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. Traditionally, neuroscience has been seen as a branch of biology. However, it is currently an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics,...
. From 2001 to 2003 Marcos studied naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University
Bastyr University
Bastyr University was established as the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1978 in Seattle, Washington by Sheila Quinn, Joseph Pizzorno, ND, LM; William Mitchell, ND; and Les Griffith, ND, LM...
. In 2004, Marcos founded Intuitive Fitness and for approximately four years helped clients with weight training and calorie-burning programs. In 2008, Marcos founded Rawplicity, working as a gourmet raw food chef and raw-food-benefits instructor.
Music Videos
Mavie Marcos stars in several Andain music videos:- Andain - Summer Calling (Song released November 15, 2002 as a 12".)
- Andain - Beautiful Things (Piano Version) (Song released October 27, 2003 as a 12".)
- Andain - Beautiful Things (Taken from Tiësto In Concert DVD) (Song released October 27, 2003 as a 12".)
- Andain - Promises (Song released June 6, 2011 as an MP3.)