| 词条 | Phillip Swann |
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| name =Phil Swann | image =File:Phil Swann in performance (August 2011).jpg | imagesize = 180px | caption = Swann Performs Live at his CD Release Show on August 17, 2011 | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Phillip Douglas Swann | birth_date = {{birth date|mf=yes|1960|11|8}} |birth_place =Milton, West Virginia | genre = | occupation = singer-songwriter, Composer, producer, Arranger, Teacher, Author | years_active = 1976–present | associated_acts = | website = PhilSwann.com }} Phil Swann (born Phillip Douglas Swann, November 8, 1960 in Milton, West Virginia, United States) is an American singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, arranger, songwriting teacher and author. His songs have been heard in television, film, on the theatrical stage, and have been recorded by numerous recording artists including: Clay Aiken, Lee Ann Womack, Eamonn McCrystal, Blake Shelton, Neal McCoy, Rodney Atkins, Kristin Garner and Lee Greenwood.[1][2][3][3] Along with his music career, Swann has achieved international success as a playwright, and mystery novelist. Early lifePhil Swann was born to father Lewis Swann, a sign painter and engineer, and mother, Nancy (née Douglas). He was raised outside Huntington in the small town of Milton, West Virginia. He has two older siblings, Linda and Greg. At age 14, Swann began playing piano and singing in local churches, American Legions and civic organizations in-and-around the Tri-State area (West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky). When he was 16, Swann was cast in the long running professional summer stock musical, The Hatfields and McCoys, in Beckley, West Virginia.[4] Upon returning for his senior year of high school, Swann enrolled part-time at Marshall University where he studied theatre and speech in the evenings. He subsequently participated in the college's theatrical productions and concerts. After graduating from Milton High School, Swann moved to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[5] In New York, Swann continued playing piano and singing as a way of supporting himself while in acting school. He performed with bands, played on recording sessions and worked as a solo performer in piano bars throughout the city. After graduating from college, Swann went on the road acting in various productions but ultimately found playing music more lucrative. He formed numerous bands and performed all over the country in hotels, nightclubs and on the County and State fair circuit. For a time, Swann moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to break into the legendary Muscle Shoals music scene as a songwriter and session player. Though his time in Muscle Shoals was short-lived and unheralded, professional relationships were formed that would later become important in his career. After a brief stint in Nashville, Swann went back on the road playing music with songwriting being the center of his focus. In 1988, he moved to Los Angeles.[6] SongwriterIn 1991, Swann was signed to the newly formed Los Angeles based music publishing company Southern Cow Music, a company started by his friend, Hollywood talent agent, Steve Bloch. Beyond writing songs for Southern Cow, Swann also took on the role of listening to other songwriter's songs being pitched to the company. Swann has said in interviews that this period "on the other side of the desk" was one of the most valuable learning experiences in his career. "I started hearing my own songs with the ears of a executive and it changed everything." Swann established himself as a prolific and sought after songwriter through the 90s, garnering cuts on many artists' albums and becoming a fixture in the LA songwriting scene. When Southern Cow Music relocated its main offices to Nashville in 1996, Swann stayed in Los Angeles to head-up the west coast office as Vice-President.[7] For most of the 90s and mid-2000s, Swann split his time between Los Angeles and Nashville, penning songs for the biggest names in country and pop music. He also became very active with the Songwriter's Guild of America, initially by holding songwriting workshops for the organization's non-profit foundation, then ultimately being named to the organization's Board of Directors. Through the guild, Swann became friends and a collaborator with legendary songwriters such as Jack Segal, Bobby Troop, Vic Mizzy, Donald Kahn, Al Kasha and Ray Evans.[8] DreamworksIn 2000, Steve Bloch orchestrated a deal that landed Swann a songwriting and producer contract with DreamWorks SKG;[9] the company owned by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen; the music division of the company was headed up by iconic music chiefs, Mo Ostin, Chuck Kaye and James Stroud. At the time, the label was having success with artists such as Nelly Furtado, Papa Roach and All-American Rejects along with Nashville artists, Toby Keith, Jessica Andrews, Tracy Lawrence and Randy Travis. Swann wrote for the company until its dissolution in 2005.[10][11][12] TheatreIn 2005, actor, writer and Second City alumni, Ron West, approached Swann to co-write a musical comedy based upon Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. A year later{{Citation needed|date=May 2013}}, The People Vs. Friar Laurence, the Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet was co-produced by The Second City and The Chicago Shakespeare theatre. The show was a critical and commercial success and was nominated for three Jeffrey Joseph Awards including Best New Musical. Swann has gone on to compose music for the award winning off-Broadway musical, Play It Cool,[13][14] as well as, DeLEARious (another Swann / West collaboration), which received the 2009 Garland Award from Backstage for Best New Score.[15] Other musicals by Swann include, In a Booth at Chasen's, Trombone,[16] Neil Simon's Musical Fools, Shakespeare's Greatest Hits and It Had To Be You - a musical based on the life and songs of the famed lyricist, Gus Kahn.[17] Neil Simon's Musical Fools premiered on February 1, 2013 at Ramone C Cortines School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Los Angeles.[18] ProductionSwann's production credits include: Helen Slater, Laura Hall, Kelly McCleod, Roberta Duchak, Daniel Nahmod, Jennifer Capelo, Adrina Thorpe, Daniela Kuri, The Sweet Potatoes, and Greg Rowles. Swann is also credited as the producer on the cast recordings of his musicals, The People Vs Friar Laurence, the Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet and Play It Cool.[19][20] Play It Cool was selected as one of eight productions to present at the 2010 National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) festival in New York City.[21][22][23] In 2013, Swann produced the folk rock band The Good Mad's EP, Alta.[24] EducatorSince 1998, Swann has taught on the art and craft of songwriting at UCLA through the school's extension program. He currently sits on the Board of Advisors for the school's music production program.[10][25] Swann also sits on the faculty of the Los Angeles College of Music. Solo careerOn May 24, 2011, Phil Swann released his first solo CD, Stale Scotch and Cheap Cigars. The CD received critical acclaim and Swann has performed shows in New York City[26] and Los Angeles. On November 30, 2012, Swann released his EP, Age of Opportunity.[27] TelevisionSwann has appeared as both an actor and musician in numerous TV shows, most notably appearing as the character Sam on NBC's, Days of Our Lives.[28] AuthorPhil Swann is the author of The Sideman Mysteries book series "Cold War Copa" and "Mekong Delta Blues," as well as the one-off mystery thrillers,The Song of Eleusis, and The Mozart Conspiracy, all titles published by Hartwood Publishing Group.[29] The Mozart Conspiracy is also published in Italian translation by TimeCrime under the title Il Codice Amudeus.[30] Personal lifePhil Swann is married to theatre educator, Amanda Swann. They currently reside in Los Angeles. He is a cousin to Country music superstar, Brad Paisley. He has no relation, however, to Billy Swan.[6][28] References1. ^{{cite web |url=http://findingclayaiken.com/claymusic/songbook/lyrics/seasonofromance.htm |title=Season of Romance |publisher=Findingclayaiken.com |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011 }}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.theproducerslab.com/pages/mc_march05.html |title=theproducerslab.com |publisher=theproducerslab.com |date=March 27, 2005 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.songwriterstudio.com/shows/stevedorff.asp |title=>>> Lari White |publisher=Songwriter Studio |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313105545/http://www.songwriterstudio.com/shows/stevedorff.asp |archivedate=March 13, 2012 |df=mdy-all }} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://admin.theatermania.com/peterfilichia/permalinks/2011/09/09/how-play-it-cool-got-hot/ |title=Broadway Tickets and Discount Theater Tickets for Broadway Shows at TheaterMania.com |publisher=Admin.theatermania.com |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.aada.org/pdf/alumni/americada_2006.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-10-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705104549/https://www.aada.org/pdf/alumni/americada_2006.pdf |archivedate=July 5, 2011 |df=mdy }} 6. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://songwritersmarketplace.com/phil-swann-songcraft-with-a-little-magic/ |title=Phil Swann - Songcraft With A Little Magic |publisher=Songwriters Marketplace |date=October 10, 2011 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 7. ^{{cite web|author=Interviewed by Doug Minnick |url=http://www.taxi.com/music-business-faq/ar/bloch.html |title=TAXI A&R Interview: Steve Bloch, Southern Cow Music |publisher=Taxi.com |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 8. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.songwritersguild.com/join.html |title=Join Songwriting Greats |publisher=Songwritersguild.com |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415131640/http://www.songwritersguild.com/join.html |archivedate=April 15, 2012 |df=mdy-all }} 9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org/sites/default/files/newsletters/Mar05.pdf |title=JUNE047.0 |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602212015/http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org/sites/default/files/newsletters/Mar05.pdf |archivedate=June 2, 2012 |df=mdy-all }} 10. ^1 {{cite web|url=https://www.uclaextension.edu/r/InstructorBio.aspx?instid=19701 |title=UCLA Extension Instructor: Phil Swann |publisher=Uclaextension.edu |date=January 28, 2011 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://namt.org/festival-2010-writers.aspx |title=National Alliance for Musical Theatre :: 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals |publisher=Namt.org |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/playback/2011/08/Radar_Report/Play-It-Cool.aspx |title=Play it Cool, a Hot New Musical, Brings 1950's Jazz-Inspired Tunes to Off-Broadway |publisher=Ascap.com |date=August 26, 2011 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/20/nominees |title=20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards - Nominees |publisher=GLAAD |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.backstage.com/bso/reviews-ny-theatre/play-it-cool-1005352982.story |title=Play It Cool |publisher=Backstage.com |date=September 14, 2011 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.backstage.com/bso/content_display/news-and-features/e3ida99bf36787f149ac0a4b696305f262e |title=Garland Winners 2009 |publisher=Backstage.com |date=April 24, 2009 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 16. ^{{cite web |url=http://sentinel-los-angeles.vlex.com/vid/trombone-impression-ovation-wilshire-ebell-62743718 |title=Powerful 'Trombone' Leaves Lasting Impression; New Musical Receives Standing Ovation at Wilshire Ebell Theatre - Sentinel - August 5, 2009 - Id. 62743718 - vLex |publisher=Sentinel-los-angeles.vlex.com |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120715232951/http://sentinel-los-angeles.vlex.com/vid/trombone-impression-ovation-wilshire-ebell-62743718 |archivedate=July 15, 2012 |df=mdy-all }} 17. ^{{cite web|url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/Play_It_Cool_New_Jazz_Musical_Readings_Oct_19_22_20071016 |title='Play It Cool' New Jazz Musical Readings Oct. 19 & 22 |publisher=Broadwayworld.com |date=October 16, 2007 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 18. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/publicspectacle/2013/02/05/a-brand-new-musical-based-on-a-neil-simon-play-premieres-at-an-la-high-school|title=A Brand New Musical Based on a Neil Simon Play Premieres at an L.A. 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Listen to Music Online Radio Stations |publisher=Jango |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 24. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainment-focus.com/featured-slider/the-good-mad-interview/|title=The Good Mad interview - Entertainment Focus|work=Entertainment Focus|accessdate=January 19, 2016}} 25. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.uclaextension.edu/r/Course.aspx?Reg=V8872 |title=UCLA Extension : Professional Songwriting for the Commercial Market: A Weekly Workout |publisher=Uclaextension.edu |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 26. ^{{cite web |author=NiteLifeExchange |url=http://www.nitelifeexchange.com/news-mainmenu-55/current-news/1790-mark-winkler-cd-releae-party-with-special-guest-phil-swann.html |title=Mark Winkler CD Release Party with Special Guest Phil Swann |publisher=Nitelifeexchange.com |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128045157/http://nitelifeexchange.com/news-mainmenu-55/current-news/1790-mark-winkler-cd-releae-party-with-special-guest-phil-swann.html |archivedate=November 28, 2011 |df=mdy-all }} 27. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.uclaextension.edu/pages/instructorbio.aspx?instid=19701|title=UCLA Extension Instructor: Phil Swann|publisher=|accessdate=January 19, 2016}} 28. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/redvelvetmedia/2011/08/18/holly-stephey-and-phil-swan-stale-scotch-and-cheap-cigars |title=Holly Stephey And Phil Swann ...Stale Scotch and Cheap Cigars 08/18 by Red Velvet Media |publisher=Blog Talk Radio |date=August 18, 2011 |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 29. ^{{cite web|last=Martel |first=Michael L. |url=https://www.amazon.com/Mozart-Conspiracy-Phillip-Swann/dp/0779501403/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1318032331&sr=8-3 |title=The Mozart Conspiracy (9780779501403): Phillip Swann: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=December 7, 2011}} 30. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thrillermagazine.it/libri/13857/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-01-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108010607/http://www.thrillermagazine.it/libri/13857/ |archivedate=January 8, 2015 |df=mdy }}
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