USA: Necessary Roughness. ABC: ROOKIE BLUE. MTV: CAGED, JERSEY SHORE, TEEN MOM 2, PLAIN JANE, I USED TO BE FAT, SKINS. VH1: THE TO SHOW. Also, SUNCHIPS AD CAMPAIGN. HAPPY PLANET DOCUMENTARY. KANAL 9 SWEDISH TV IDENTS, EDDIE BAUER ONLINE.
Marc Robillard is one of those artists that immediately grabs your attention. His songs have inviting melodies that would appeal to a mass audience on first listen. There's no doubt that Marc's songs will make the right scene even better. These songs are definitely Film & TV friendly!
Love the "presence" of the sound, the vocal, the lyric... That it's about one thing: It's gonna be ‘ok’. That is what sooooo works in song placement whether it be a commercial, TV Show, movie... He’s almost reminiscent of Jack Johnson’s take on "Curious George" and ALL the songs we used on David Koepp’s "Ghost Town" which was moving but not the biggest hit… Those are always my faves!! The integrity of the tunes is what makes a project special and Marc will bring a quiet but powerful presence to any project he’s placed in.
Fusing together meaningful, honest lyrics with soulful melodies, Canadian singer-songwriter Marc Robillard creates his own unique blend of sonic artistry. With influences ranging from Coldplay to Death Cab for Cutie and Radiohead, his powerful voice and creatively textured pieces connect with his listeners on a highly personal level. As a gifted singer-songwriter, he masterfully weaves a thread of brightness and hope through his music. For Robillard, music is about honest life experiences that we all share—love, loss, joy and pain.
With the release of his long-awaited sophomore album Left London, Robillard gives listeners a collection of new tunes that hold a fuller, more elaborate sound while still maintaining his sincere, intimate perspective. Inspired by his time spent in London and his subsequent journey to Los Angeles, Left London is a raw statement from Robillard that showcases the alt singer-songwriter’s powerfully emotive voice and poetic lyrical depth. The album features Robillard’s penchant for hook-driven melodies that fit seamlessly with the singer’s captivating tone.
The credits keep piling up for Robillard. He was recently chosen by MTV and Extreme Music to be a part of Hype Music, which will showcase some of the world's most up and coming artists. His music will be featured throughout MTV’s programming and live performances starting in May 2011. Robillard also achieved commercial success with several of his songs. “So Much More” was featured in Frito Lay’s green television commercial for a biodegradable SunChips bag and garnered significant attention from viewers around the globe. Most recently, “Unfold” off of Left London was chosen to air during an episode of ABC’s primetime hit cop drama Rookie Blue.
A self-taught musician, Robillard plays both the guitar and piano. Initially interested in music production, he worked in several music studios across Canada while he began writing his first album. While composing music for a Toronto production company in 2005, Robillard released “Paper Airplanes” to glowing reviews from fans and critics alike.
Born in Montreal, Robillard spent most of his childhood and teenage years playing competitive hockey, drafted to play in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the top junior hockey leagues in the world.
Influences include: Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Benjamin Gibbard/Death Cab for Cutie, Radiohead, Travis, Athlete, Coldplay, Aqualung, Damien Rice, and Wilco.
