⫷ For Your Consideration ⫸
In the "New Age, Ambient or Chant” Category
Guitar Super Group Featuring ANDY MCKEE, CALUM GRAHAM, and TREVOR GORDON HALL
⫷ About the Album ⫸
Self-Titled Debut Album: TRIPLICITI (trih-plih-sih-tee)
Produced by New Age GRAMMY® Winning Corin Nelsen and Trevor Gordon Hall
Recorded, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Corin Nelsen
Album Design/Cover Art: Jared Swafford
Piloted by world renowned guitar titan Andy McKee, this fingerstyle supergroup includes rising stars Calum Graham and Trevor Gordon Hall, culminating in a chemistry that captures the imagination and intellect of musicians and non-musicians alike. Tripliciti pushes the edges of acoustic music through dizzying technical command of their instruments, rich sonic textures, memorable melodies and soulful arrangements, offering an igniting live musical experience for audiences around the world that is real, inviting, lasting, tangible and powerful.
⫷ Press ⫸
“…It’s safe to say, Tripliciti defies expectations….The overall result is unlike anything I have ever heard from a guitar trio…layered with lovely interlocking parts laced with lush ambiance….This formidable trio's self-titled debut is the ensemble guitar album of the year - and a watershed acoustic moment.”
⟁ Jimmy Leslie (Guitar Player Magazine) ⟁
“There’s so much thoughtful and imaginative fretwork on this tremendously collaborative album that it’s worth devoting your full attention to it!"
⟁ Blair Jackson (Acoustic Guitar Magazine) ⟁
⫷ About the Band Members ⫸
Andy McKee
Background and Rise to Prominence
- Rose to fame with his viral composition "Drifting" on YouTube.
- Helped popularize modern acoustic guitar, drawing influence from Michael Hedges.
- Amassed hundreds of millions of views across his video performances.
Global Impact and Performances
- Has performed thousands of concerts around the world.
- Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic guitar with diverse influences.
Collaborations and Influence
- Played alongside artists like Prince, Eric Johnson, and Dream Theater.
- Influenced a new generation of fingerstyle guitarists.
- Instrumental in creating a universal guitar style transcending genres and language.
Calum Graham
Career Highlights and Achievements
- First teenager to win the International Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar competition (2010).
- Performed at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.
- Featured in Acoustic Guitar magazine's "Top 30 Guitarists Under 30."
Musical Style and Recognition
- Recognized for his unique and unmistakable melodic sense.
- Continues to perform to a global audience, garnering a devoted fanbase.
Global Touring and Influence
- Has performed across continents, growing a global following.
- Inspired by Andy McKee, Calum’s blend of technique and composition stands out in the fingerstyle community.