Emerson Swinford has just released his new album ‘Emerson Swinford’
On his website he explains how the album came about…
I didn’t initially set out to “make a record,” rather it just evolved into one. I’ve always written, recorded and produced for other artists, TV, movies, etc so I thought I’d work up a few instrumental tracks just for a fun side project. My main goal was to write and record with no commercial aspirations or obligation to stay within a particular genre. Just going with whatever idea seemed good and was inspiring to me. As things evolved, the idea of doing a complete album became more obvious. But an entire record of just instrumental music seemed a bit constricting and I really like writing songs with lyrics. So I found myself writing all sorts of different songs. The problem was I don’t really consider myself a “lead singer” so my dilemma became to either hire a bunch of singers that I would need to suit the various songs (and hope I like what they do!) or sing the songs myself. After a bit of experimentation with the first approach I decided to take a shot at singing my own songs. It’s definitely out of my comfort zone but I feel like at least it’s honest and helps to keep a common thread throughout the album.
I do enjoy playing the many different instruments and also some of the various technical aspects of recording, producing and mixing, but I took on some of these extra roles (like mixing!) for two reasons. Primarily, out of not wanting to go broke doing this self-funded project and secondly, I’m a believer in if you want it done right then do it yourself.
I am very grateful to have so many amazing friends that were willing to lend their considerable talents to this project! Also I am blessed with a supportive wife, Sarah who encouraged me and always gave me her honest opinion. Thanks for listening to my music. Hope you enjoy it! -Emerson, April, 2016
If you would like a signed copy of the album you can buy one from
https://www.emersonswinford.com/buy-album/
For track listing and information on the tracks go to
https://www.emersonswinford.com/album-info/
For more information on Emerson go to https://www.emersonswinford.com/
And you can read SMILER’s exclusive interview with Emerson in issue 90 on sale now https://www.rodstewartfanclub.com/about_smiler/magazine/