Native Land - Gwen Hughes CD
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Native Land - Gwen Hughes CD
Were all on a journey, says Gwen Hughes. I express mine through song. An Atlanta-based songwriter and singer, she captures the ups and downs of her passage through life, with profound authenticity and revealing honesty on Native Land. Gwens journey began when she started piano lessons at the age of five, and years thereafter took to singing after realizing its evocative power. Though I live in the south, this music is universal, she says. Music hasnt just been her mode of expression but also a ticket to the world, performing in dive bars in Macon, Georgia to coffee shops in Istanbul, Turkey. At the same time, Gwen delivers an elegant and commanding tribute to the love song itself: Native Land features seven original tunes and four covers - all of which are first class tracks. I hope that by listening to this album, people remember to be true to themselves, she affirms. By opening her heart, we hear the melody of a radiant and inspired soul. I Fell in Love begins with a fat, thumpy bass line that sets up a straight ahead, expectant groove. But the lyrics run in another direction, Took me by surprise, put me on the floor, Right behind the eyes with a two by four. Gwen reveals how love happens, when youre looking the other way. One day youre just living your life, the next you have burned me up like a chicken in a barbecue. Gwen covers this Carlene Carter country hit with aplomb. She met Carlene while touring together in a John Mellencamp-Stephen King musical. To celebrate her parents anniversary, Gwen wrote These Years as the soundtrack to a retrospective video that was played on the special occasion. These years with you have been the very best, she sings. Gwens parents have since passed away, and she recorded this sweet, short song at the highest quality as a tribute to their example of enduring commitment. Kabir Sehgal GRAMMY winning producer.Additional Info: Personnel: Gwen Hughes (vocals, piano, chimes, background vocals); Steve Cunningham (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, ukulele, background vocals); Mace Hibbard (flute, clarinet, saxophone); Joe Gransden (trumpet); Wes Funderburk (trombone, background vocals); Jez Graham (piano); Martin Kearns (Hammond b-3 organ); Julius Speed (keyboards); Ramon Pooser (upright bass, background vocals); Khari Simmons (electric bass, background vocals); Mike Hinton (drums, background vocals); Forrest Robinson (drums); Colin Agnew (percussion); Chanda McKnight, Marlon Patton, Terrence Downs, Diane Durrett (background vocals).Specifics
- Album: Native Land
- Artist: Gwen Hughes
- Label: ZOHO ROOTS
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Pop
- MPN: ZM 201609
Tracklist
1. I Fell In Love 2. These Years 3. In Our Hearts 4. Watch The Moon 5. The Other Side Of Lonely 6. Lyin' Eyes 7. You On My Mind 8. Fragile Faith 9. This Is A Love Song 10. Olive Tree 11. I Take Your Hand
(CD-880956160924)
| SKU | CD-880956160924 |
| Barcode # | 880956160924 |
| Brand | ZOHO ROOTS |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0810kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.130m |
| Shipping Height | 0.010m |
| Shipping Length | 0.140m |
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