Draft:Pat Canavan
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Comment: Fails WP:MUSICBIO, requires significant coverage about the individual in multiple independent secondary sources. Canavan's resume and website are primary sources and therefore not independent or reliable. Dan arndt (talk) 02:01, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
Pat Canavan | |
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| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Rock, pop, acoustic therapy, experimental |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Website | patcanavan.com |
Pat Canavan is a Canadian multidisciplinary media artist, singer-songwriter, composer, and film director. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Canavan has released over 300 songs, with his catalog accessible in 170 countries on more than 150 streaming platforms, most notably Apple Music and Spotify.[1] His work encompasses both charting pop singles and pioneering efforts in acoustic therapy music, reflecting a career rooted in musical innovation and cross-genre exploration.
Early bands and career beginnings
[edit]Canavan is the founding member and lead vocalist of U4EA, a Canadian band that achieved two Top 20 hits—"Don't Take It Away" and "Mystery"—on the RPM charts, with "Mystery" spending 16 weeks on the chart and ranking at number 99 in the RPM Top 100 songs of 1990.[2][3] He later fronted The Tundra (with Gary Lalonde of Honeymoon Suite), as well as the bands 600 and HERE.
Music career and discography
[edit]Canavan’s discography includes both commercially successful singles and albums, as well as innovative works in acoustic therapy and sound-based wellness.
Selected popular singles
[edit]- "Gonna Have a Party" – Pop single (2024)
- "I Like Christmas (The Lights Ya Know)" – Holiday pop single (2021)
Specialty acoustic therapy projects
[edit]- Baby Sound Asleep – An acoustic therapy and white noise sleep aid album developed through Canavan’s study of acoustic waveforms and their effects on the body’s electrical and electromagnetic systems. The project includes five acoustically enhanced sleep programs aimed at promoting restful sleep and well-being, representing a distinct area of his musical output.[1]
Notable albums and projects
[edit]- Celestial Co-Creation – Music therapy and energy-balancing frequencies album
- You Give Good Vegas – Rock album (including a 5-year anniversary re-release)
- Isumataq – The Dream The Reality 25th Anniversary – with The Tundra
- Songs for Sale – Solo album
- Here, Drywater Falls, NewGrass – with the band HERE
- 600 – with the band 600
Film, television, and media
[edit]Canavan has composed scores for five films and produced soundtracks for award-winning Canadian short films, television, and advertisements. His credits include:
- Stump the Guru (2005)
- Amplifier (1999/2001, short film and soundtrack)
- Masterpiece Monday (2003)
- Torngat Tapestries (2000)
- Wilma’s Sacrifice (1998)
He is the creator of the web/podcast series Confessions of a Rock’n’Roll Cameraman, documenting his work with iconic Canadian figures. Canavan has directed over 250 visual titles, including indie films and episodic content.[1]
Teaching and community engagement
[edit]Canavan taught songwriting at Durham College for three years and developed the Music In Community (MIC) program in partnership with COTA, supporting adults with mental health and cognitive challenges in Toronto’s Regent Park. His outreach included organizing weekly music cafés and live community performances.[1]
Legacy
[edit]Pat Canavan’s career is marked by innovation, cross-genre creativity, and a commitment to mentorship within the Canadian music and media landscape.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Pat Music Resume CV 2025". https://www.patcanavan.com. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "RPM Adult Contemporary Chart, Nov 1989" (PDF). https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.6669&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.6669.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.6669. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ RPM Magazine (Dec 11, 1990). "RPM Top 100 Songs of 1990" (PDF). https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=5372&. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website=
Pat Canavan is a Canadian musician and songwriter. He was the front man for the bands U4EA, The Tundra (With Gary Lalonde of Honeymoon Suite) 600, and HERE. U4EA had 2 Hit Singles with "Don't Take It Away" and "Mystery". [1]</ref>http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.7964&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.7964.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.7964</ref>
- ^ "Image : RPM Weekly". Library and Archives Canada. 17 July 2013.