Eric came in last week for a Microshow. His unique style represents a quest to blend disparate musical parts into a cohesive, digestible whole. Eric recently completed his first solo album, Great Falling Sky. Comprising 11 tracks, it is an ambitious freshman effort, featuring complex vocal harmonies, bizarre synths, lush acoustic guitars, and musings on a decade of war, terrorism, and partisan infighting. He takes a lot of the complexities of his record but strips it down here in a three piece. Justin Parrot on upright and Scott Schoem on keys join Eric.

Technical Stuff: Vox: U87, Acoustic Guitar: SM81, Upright Bass: C3, Keys: A-Designs Tube Pre DI

Download MP3s - 97.88 MB

This past spring Cameron Blake put together a live show that benefited The Maryland Food Bank at the Village Church in Hampden. Cameron Blake, E.Joseph & the Phantom Heart, and Caleb Stine & The Brakemen played. Eric and I had the opportunity to record that amazing night and had a great time in the process.

We had such a fun time mixing Caleb’s set we decided to put a few songs from the night up here.

Be on the lookout. The live record will be released July 23rd.

Lonesome Kid

[See post to listen to audio]

I’ll Fly Away/Will The Circle Be Unbroken

[See post to listen to audio]

Sweet Jane
[See post to listen to audio]

Last month I produced a 3-song EP from E.Joseph and the Phantom Heart. Working with them was a joy. They were well rehearsed and were complete professionals. Their perseverance and motivation to make a great record will be evident when you listen below. Jason Martin came in to mix “The Ghosts Around You” and Ed & I mixed the rest of the record.

The Ghosts Around You
[See post to listen to audio]

Antenna (Acoustic)
[See post to listen to audio]