by GREGORY TANACEA

I arrived at the studio just in time to catch the tracking of the final song of this session. Pulling a team together to capture this experience was no easy task. I had to call in my dear friend Daniel - front man of The Ineloquent - who, when it comes to live tracking, is still a bit wet behind the ears. Our usual director was not available, so Aaron, our Renaissance man (I mean it, he is amazing), came up with some visual ideas in less than 24 hours. Despite lack of time and limited experience, the team delivered not only a beautiful production but an experience. When I mixed the session I was blown away. Daniel tracked like a true veteran and Aaron’s visuals were beautiful, perfectly capturing the mood and tone of Aaron Lee Martin’s bluesy folk rock.

Enough said about the production. Ultimately, you and I are here for the music. Let me tell you, Hill-sider, Martin’s music possesses the kind of pulse and grit that are deeply penetrating. It’s gritty and harsh but beautiful and meaningful. With song titles and subject matter evocative of Johnny Cash, and the sensibilities of a down-home folk singer you might find in the Appalachians or the corner of a small Midwest town, Martin is a unique talent and worth your close attention. He confronts the difficulties and tragedies of being alive with a profound and deeply meaningful belief in the hope of that living.

So please, enjoy!

Gregory is the producer of the Into the Hill sessions - and a dork.

Whiskey and Cocaine
Loaded Gun
Fathers Love
Concrete Jungle
Blessed Irony

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