Kristy Hanson
Already Gone
© 2007 Kristy Hanson (641444009527)
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Sweet-voiced, powerful acoustic rock featuring some of the team behind the sound of Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, and Joe Henry
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Early reviews are in, and George Bennett of MusicTap.net declares ""Today's music needs more talent on par with Kristy Hanson and her endlessly engaging 'Already Gone'."
Produced by Hanson and her longtime partner/bassist Mike Chiaburu and recorded in Los Angeles by engineer Ryan Freeland (Aimee Mann, Joe Henry), "Already Gone" features the formidable talents of drummer Jay Bellerose and keyboardist Patrick Warren, who have performed with the likes of Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, and Ani DiFranco, among many others.
“It was unbelievable to work with Ryan, Jay, and Patrick, because Mike and I admire them and the artists they’ve worked with so much. They really shaped the sound, and helped make this the album we’ve dreamed of making,” says Hanson. The carefully crafted album ranges from quirky grooves to heartbreaking ballads, all held together by crystal-clear vocals. Hanson, Chiaburu and Bellerose recorded most of Already Gone live over the course of just five days, and the resulting album retains the organic, immediate feel of a live performance.
The lyrics of Already Gone catalogue Hanson’s travels back and forth across the country, while reflecting the common 20-something struggles to reconcile relationships, career, and a sense of self in an increasingly turbulent world. Hanson says: “Ultimately, this album is one long love song from many different angles. The songs, as I wrote them, helped me define what mattered most to me, and I think that anyone can identify with that process.”
ALBUM DETAILS
Produced by Mike Chiaburu & Kristy Hanson
Recorded and mixed by Ryan Freeland
at Stampede Origin Studios, Los Angeles, CA
August 21-25, 2006
Mastered by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering
Musicians:
Jay Bellerose - drums, percussion
Mike Chiaburu - bass
Ryan Freeland - organ
Kristy Hanson - vocals, acoustic guitar
Patrick Warren - keyboards
BIOGRAPHY:
Kristy Hanson
Los Angeles-based Kristy Hanson is an unforgettable performer and songwriter, with a sound “that would send most modern pop divas out looking for voice lessons” (Recoil Magazine). She received her vocal training at the University of Michigan and honed her performance skills at Ann Arbor bars and coffeehouses. Recently transplanted from Michigan, Kristy has performed at LA venues such as The Knitting Factory, Tangier, and The Derby. Across the country, she’s performed at Chicago's Uncommon Ground, the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, and performed in the 2005 Indiegrrl Tour of college towns across the Midwest. She performed at showcases at both the Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis and the Rockrgrl Conference in Seattle. She has been featured on several radio shows, including Los Angeles' KCSN and best-selling author Mitch Albom's nationally syndicated show out of Detroit.
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Already Psyched
author: Ken KaplanAfter repeatedly enjoying the tracks that were available on MySpace, I wanted more, so I bought the album. I wasn't disappointed. The CD is professionally produced, but not overproduced. Kristy's pure voice comes through clearly, and she shines. It is hard to categorize her music, because it is folky, rocky, and even jazzy. Whatever it is, it makes me feel good when I listen to it, and I am looking forward to hearing her live next month when she comes to New York.
Buy This Album. Now.
author: David Garcia"Already Gone" is,. quite simply, a wonderful album. Kristy's refreshing rock-flavored folk (or folk-flavored rock?) constantly surprises and takes unexpected twists. Her mesmerizing voice soars above the elegant, polished arrangements. The songs' tempos range from up-tempo to much slower, but Kristy and her musicians are comfortable and talented in all of them. It's amazing to hear such a talented singer and songwriter who can tackle a variety of styles and make each one sound like it was what she was born to play! "Already Gone" will open your ears to an amazing talent - so listen!
NICE CD!!!!
author: Dave CarnesI've been following Kristy at MySpace, and was pleased to get her CD....I love it!