Splitting Adam

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Splitting Adam

Left to Right: Thompson, Rob, Antonio, Jordo, Seren
Background information
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Adult contemporary, Alternative
Years active 1996 (1996)–present
Website splittingadam.com
Members Seren – lead vocals
Thompson – guitar / keys / vocals (2005- )
Antonio – guitar
Rob – bass guitar
Jordo – drums (2005- )
Past members Gaspar – drums (1996-2004)

Splitting Adam is a Canadian contemporary rock[1] band from Vancouver consisting of five band members: Seren (lead vocals), Thompson (guitar / keyboards / vocals), Antonio (guitar), Rob (bass guitar) and Jordo (drums).

In 2000, Splitting Adam licensed two songs to NBC[2] for use in the television series Just Deal. After solidifying their current line-up in 2005,[3] they licensed their single “On My Own” to EA's Need For Speed: Undercover.[4] In 2009, they toured with Video Games Live,[5] making appearances alongside various major symphonies including the Vancouver Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Winnipeg Symphony,[6] Los Angeles Philharmonic, and San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Splitting Adam remains one of the few independent bands to have earned a Grammy nomination ("Best Recording Package").

The name Splitting Adam comes from the discussion surrounding human creation: the theory of evolution ("splitting" the atom) versus a literal biblical interpretation ("Adam" and Eve).

Awards and nominations

Splitting Adam VGL 2009 (photo by Don Komarechka)

Best Recording Package “Splitting Adam” - Jeff Harrison, Art Director View Animation[9]

Design – Best Packaging “Splitting Adam CD Packaging” - Rethink Communications

Best Original Vocal - Pop "On My Own" – Need For Speed: Undercover

Discography
"On My Own" (Splitting Adam - 2008)
  • 1998 Clouded Lens
  • 2000 Vertical Drop (EP)
  • 2003 Distractions
  • 2008 3 Steps Forward (EP) (Produced by Jeff Dawson)
  • 2009 Splitting Adam (Produced by Joe Cruz and Jeff Dawson)[15]

See also

  • List of bands from Canada

References

  1. ↑ TV Week clipping: Splitting Adam Retrieved on 22 December 2009
  2. ↑ Canoe.ca: Indie Band: Splitting Adam Retrieved on 22 December 2009
  3. ↑ YouThink.ca: Splitting Adam Shares Their Gift 1 June 2009
  4. ↑ MobyGames: Game Credits for Need For Speed: Undercover Retrieved on 21 December 2009
  5. ↑ Video Games Live: Halo 3 debut in Seattle 18 January 2009
  6. ↑ Access Winnipeg: Impressions: Video Games Live 2009 28 July 2009
  7. ↑ The Grammy Awards: 2010 Nominees Retrieved on 24 December 2009
  8. ↑ Langley Times: From garage to Grammys 21 December 2009
  9. ↑ Lovely Package: Splitting Adam 14 August 2009
  10. ↑ http://www.lotusawardsannual.com
  11. ↑ Issuu.com: Lotus Awards Annual 2009 p.15 Retrieved on 21 December 2009
  12. ↑ http://www.audiogang.org
  13. ↑ The ELAN's: VGL’s “Splitting Adam” will Perform at the ELAN Awards Retrieved on 22 December 2009
  14. ↑ Team Xbox: 7th Annual G.A.N.G. Finalists Announced 17 February 2009
  15. ↑ Last.fm: Splitting Adam Biography 24 November 2009

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