Steve Barden
Tallulah Lake
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Melodies that you'll remember and words that will touch your heart. A blend of the old and the new that will make you think of the Beatles: John Lennon-like vocals and George Harrison-like slide guitar.
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Steve Barden heard the Beatles' first performance on the Ed Sullivan Show and hasn't been the same since. It's no wonder why the Beatles' music has had such a lasting influence on Steve's music.
Steve began playing guitar at the age of nine. He has studied guitar at the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, and has studied composition in film scoring at UCLA. Steve has performed with bands throughout the 70's, 80's, and 90's until he got tired of lugging equipment around. Now, armed with a personal recording studio, Steve is able to fulfill his dreams of writing music and having it performed just as he hears it in his head.
Steve is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, bass, Dobro, mandolin, ukulele (almost any stringed instrument!), piano, flute, harmonica, and sings. As a singer-songwriter, Steve began writing songs in the mid-70's. But as he focused on his guitar technique, recording skills, and all-around charm, it wasn't until the 21st century that Steve began to focus on songwriting again. His first full-length CD of original songs was released in 2007 entitled "Tallulah Lake", a 14 song collection that includes 3 instrumental pieces.
Steve's background in composing, arranging, orchestrating, and performing most of the instruments on the album has allowed him to express himself in a way that compliments the deeply personal songs on the album. Steve is looking forward to sharing his music with the world.
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Tallulah Lake
author: Paul LerwillI won a copy of this at Steve's Myspace (Cheers Steve!) so I thought I'd share my thoughts for any of you out there who might be thinking of buying this... This a very nice album combining many different kinds of songs. From the retro opening of 'I Think Of You', 'You're Not Alone' & 'Beautiful Soul' to the gentle piano and acoustic guitar of 'I Hope It's You'. Next up, we come to the Ska inspired 'A Simpler Life', a lively comment on modern life (such as it is!!) Following next, 'Let Me In' is a more traditional rock song with some lovely guitar and string arrangements. The mellow acoustic rock of 'It Has To Be That Way' follows next and continues to sustain the relaxed mood of the album paving the way for the ballad 'Leanne'. Following 'Leanne' is 'Elusive One', an nice instrumental that creates a cool divide between the moods of the first and second halves of the album. Followed with 'Carol's Perfume', a simple folk song, with a relaxed yet melodic theme, it reminded me of Simon and Garfunkel and Bob Dylan as it gently carried me back to a bygone era of songwriting. Next came 'Scenic Drive'. (My personal favourite!) With a funky bassline, some great guitar and dictinctive dance leanings, this is a distinct departure from the previous songs. The next song 'Love Has a Way', maintains the energy of the previous track and has more of a 'classic rock' feel, with a great guitar solo and a driving groove. This brings us to the penultimate track of the album and an instrumental introduction to 'Tallula Lake'. A much darker intstrumental, composed with strings, it is a fitting introduction to the title track. 'Tallula Lake', again with quite a retro feel, combines sensitve phrasing with subtle yet dark momentum. So, to conclude..... I really liked this album! There were loads of great songs, great moments & some really cool solos. This album has been sensitively arranged and constructed, and has a good sense of 'flow' throughout. It's pretty laid back, but that only really adds to it's attraction for me. Considering Steve has pretty much composed and played the entire album himself, I think it's a winner!
Tallulah Lake
author: AngelaI love it, especially A Simpler Life, Leanne and the instrumentals at the end. Perfect for cruising with the top down.
I Love This!
author: Tony Care/The OzzmanWhat Can I Say? I Love This CD! I Discoverd Steve Via myspace, and Soon as I Heard, i had to order the CD,my Favorite Song is I Hope its you, So beautiful,Also Elusive one, such a Stunning instrumental, but I Do love all the Songs, This Cd takes me on a Journey which Takes me to Tallulah Lake, you can Just Picture it. I Can Hear The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Most importaintly Steve Barden when I Listen, Always Makes Me smile, If you love any of the Artists i've mentioned or Just love great Music, Treat yourself to this CD, you wont be Dissapointed!
Steve Barden /tallulah lake
love the music.it is deeeep!!it has it,s own level.i play it throw the house.
Delightful
author: Mary A. H.Steve Barden's "Tallulah Lake"...is the most delightful cd that I have listened to in a long time. His lyrics are beautiful and his instrumental prowess is not short of amazing. I highly recommend this cd. It's delishious and 100% fat free!! Oh yeah...Steve himself is none too hard on the eyes. A real sexy guy!!
it rocks! very beatles like , it's the new john lennon!
author: rickyso much of the cd reminds me of the beatles and especially john lennon and also goerge hearrison but it also sounds like something totlaly new. its smooth but rocks quite a bit to!
MY THOUGHTS
author: LaLaThe first time I listened to Steve Barden's songs..I knew right away I had to have a copy! The songs alone say something many of us think about but can't express..now we can with all of these wonderful songs.. I love all the songs..but for me right now, BEAUTIFUL SOUL is on my page! Thanks for sharing your wonderful music! Peace & Love, LaLa
Awesome music, reminds me of the john lennon voice
author: Claude Larente from SoundclickHi Steve Barden It's CLaude Larente from Soundclick. I listen to your songs and very pleased of what I hurd. I like all the songs, but my favorite top song is "I Think Of You" and "Beautiful Soul" Very well done on the Instrumental "Elusive One" All songs, the production is well done and you are a very talented man, and very good writting skills from what I heard. Keep up the good work Steve, and best wishes to you on your music career. Cheers buddy Claude Larente www.soundclick.com/claudelarente www.myspace.com/claudejjlarente
deep,in to mysoil
author: BrianBridgesThis CD was alwsome.i love to drive around at night, and here this truthful music.this is a very deep cd.you must fill it to know i say this.be good.peace,love & happyness. Brian, Sanford NC.
deep,in to mysoil
author: BrianBridgesThis CD was alwsome.i love to drive around at night, and here this truthful music.this is a very deep cd.you must fill it to know i say this.be good.peace,love & happyness. Brian, Sanford NC.