Michael Andrews, professionally recognized by his stage name Elgin Park, is a multifaceted American artist, showcasing his versatility by exceling in various roles, including musician, producer, and film score composer. His work has garnered widespread recognition, with one of his most notable achievements being his emotive cover of Tears for Fears' iconic song "Mad World". This rendition, recorded in collaboration with Gary Jules, was featured in the 2001 film Donnie Darko and subsequently became the 2003 UK Christmas number one single.
Noted musician Andrews embarked on a remarkable musical odyssey, initially becoming an integral part of the esteemed San Diego-based soul-jazz collective The Greyboy Allstars, where he assumed the enigmatic persona of Elgin Park.
Before his stint with The Greyboy Allstars, Andrews was a valued member of the band The Origin, which unfortunately disbanded, prompting him to seek new musical horizons and ultimately join the ranks of The Greyboy Allstars.
In the year 1998, a significant turning point in the career of Andrews as a film score composer occurred unexpectedly, as a result of The Greyboy Allstars being approached to create the score for Jake Kasdan's debut feature film, Zero Effect.
In the year 2000, acclaimed director Richard Kelly entrusted renowned composer Thomas Newman Andrews with the prestigious task of creating the original soundtrack for his thought-provoking film, Donnie Darko. This ambitious project marked a significant milestone in Andrews' illustrious career, as the score album went on to achieve remarkable commercial success, with a staggering 100,000 copies sold worldwide. A major contributing factor to this widespread acclaim was Andrews' poignant and haunting remake of Tears for Fears' timeless classic, "Mad World", featuring the soulful vocals of Gary Jules. This critically acclaimed collaboration catapulted Andrews to the forefront of the film composition scene, solidifying his reputation as a master of his craft. Since then, Andrews has continued to compose scores for a diverse range of films, showcasing his versatility and talent. His impressive filmography includes Out Cold, Nothing, Cypher, Orange County, My Suicidal Sweetheart, Me and You and Everyone We Know, The TV Set, a segment of the critically acclaimed anthology film Paris, je t'aime, Unaccompanied Minors, Bridesmaids, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, and Daddy's Home, among numerous other notable projects.
