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Toby Shain
Genre: Electronic, Dance
Region: Sydney, NSW
Members: Toby Shain
Sounds Like: Air, Chemical Brothers, Cornelius
Influences: Film scores, Ben Folds, Choral Music

After learning the basics whilst singing in a Cathedral Choir 1994, Toby's knowledge and love of music has expanded ever since. He has been involved in several contrasting ventures including numerous Musicals, a Piano Jazz/Pop duo, and Indie-Rock band Days Like Stars. But his latest venture brings him back to what enticed him into music in the first place (apart from his musical family) - Harmony. Toby's ambient and polyphonic pieces of work are mostly instrumental by choice because he feels his notes and chords say more than lyrics. "When I write I use harmonies and chord structures to translate how i'm feeling. I put it down to my choral roots. Although most choral music is based on words i feel that the soaring melodies and tight chords and inversions are what gives you the spine-tingle.
Another medium that relies on notes and chords to take the forefront is music for film, one of Toby's aspirations. Aside from having his tunes played on Radio, he hopes unearthed is a springboard to be able to write for film and television full-time.
On the stage however, Toby's music takes a whole different form. With the help of captivating vocalist Sam McNeill from Sydney band Saving Grace, Toby's Ambient tunes come to life in a loud, live, and epic show with electronic beats, live synths, and a live drum kit all played by Toby.

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Origin
rating:  4/5
skunky fx people - would like some more madness involved -- but really are this crew from PERTH!! Kool stuff - Where can i up load more of "Ambidexte...




Origin
rating:  5/5
This is an utterly awesome track that can't be rated high enough! We start out with some really beautiful pads & fx, great details and soaring cho...




Origin
rating:  5/5
beautiful tunes, makes me see the sunshine! puts me in a mood for everything, thank you!




BPRMX
rating:  5/5
Great sound, very relevant to the lyrics too... Gave me chills!



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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.