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SUSIE
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Originally
from New England and now based in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, singer-songwriter
Susie Warley released a modern country rock classic with her 2009
CD Naked Dreams. Proving that country music is more a state
of mind than just a red state, Warleys country rock may sound
influenced by greats from Skeeter Davis (50s) to Linda Ronstadt
(60s) and Marti Jones and Aimee Mann (80s), yet with a
memorable batch of satisfying tunes, Warley stakes out a vibe all
her own. To help realize her contemporary country pop vision, Warley
has assembled a fine crew of backing players including Texas guitarist
John Inmon. A rising guitar figure from the Lone Star State,
Inmon made a solid impression among guitar fans with his 2008 Songs
For Heavy Traffic. Compared to the well honed guitar instrumental
sound on his CD, with Naked Dreams Inmon assumes the role of
guitarist and producer. Inmons always tasteful fretboard work
is balanced by Warleys elegant countrified vocals. The music
of Naked Dreams ranges from torch songs and light ballads to
a more guitar driven upbeat groove with a solid pop edge. www.SusieWarley.com MUSIC
WEB EXPRESS 3000 presents SUSIE WARLEY
I confess,
Ive been a lifelong student of the school of rock. Growing up
in New Hampshire, I listened to all the great rock legends of the
60s, 70s, and a few from the 80s. I started playing guitar when I
was 12, played for a few years, put it down for a few years, and then
picked it up again. After moving to Texas, I was exposed to the blues
and country. My first album, Kalypso, is an acoustic collection
that trends toward folk-country. But rock n roll is my true
love, so when I approached John Inmon about producing a rock album
for me, his eyes lit up and he said, Lets do it!
I knew then that Id met my musical soul mate. It was a serendipitous
moment. But what I didnt realize is that working with John would
be a transformative experience. He is a living legend and a marvel
to watch, as he weaves his magic. A musical Merlin, of sorts.
As I
mentioned, Ive always had a burning desire to do a rock album.
Naked Dreams began with a dilemma, followed by an epiphany.
You see, most venues in Texas hire pure country artists, and my sound
is more torchy, folksy, pop-rock. So here I am, in the land of honky-tonks
wondering, do I go hard-core country or do I follow my heart? Ultimately,
I followed my heart and aspired for an album that had spirit and rocked,
and, at the same time, offered a nice array of songs in terms of musical
and thematic diversity. We recorded all the guitar tracks at Johns
studio and then finished out the rest of the tracks at Cedar Creek
in Austin. Johns amazing to work with. He intuitively knows
how to interpret a song, even in its crudest form. He knows how to
capture its spirit, how to build dynamics, and how to take the song
to its highest level. He told me, a song speaks for itself.
He makes it sound so easy; but the truth is, John is a visionary and
a creative genius. His gorgeous guitar solos are all over the album
and theyre heavenlyno, theyre mesmerizing. Here
in Austin, we are blessed in that we have an abundance of talent,
so even if you dont like my songs, youll be impressed
with the musicianship. The album also features some incredible piano,
organ, and violin solos. Its the kind of album that other musicians
listen to, and theyre blown away.
Ive
always loved Taylor, but then a few years ago, I got my first Breedlove,
just the standard Atlas model. It has a great sound and is the perfect
size for a woman. But then my husband had to go and ruin me with a
custom Breedlove C25. Shes made of myrtle wood and features
a mother-of-pearl inlay of a horse on the fret board, perfect for
a Texan! Now this beauty has spirit and she sounds as impressive as
she looks, with rich bass tones. Now, with a rock album out, I found
myself compelled to do the Dylan thing and go electric. Thats
when I lost my heart to Orpheus, a hunky, hollow-bodied
Taylor T-5 adorned with beautiful Koa Wood. Not only is he a handsome,
but he can sing, and his voice resonates in deep, vibrant tones that
are almost intoxicating. Hes so sweet!
Well,
as I mentioned earlier, I love classic rock. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin,
The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac,
and the cool jazz-rock of Steely Dan. I love Pearl Jam and Sound Garden
too. I admire the guitar virtuosity of Lindsey Buckingham, Eddie Van
Halen, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. The must-haves in my musical library
include The Beatles (White Album) and Abbey Road, Fleetwood
Macs Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dans Pretzel Logic,
The Eagles Hotel California, Hearts Dog and Butterfly,
and Elton Johns Madman Across the Water.
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