Josh charles9/6/2023 He has produced/co-produced and written/co-written seven albums, including his most recent “NOtown” release Love, Work & Money. Josh Charles brings an eclectic background as a recording artist to the sessions of 1974, including recordings for Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Island Records, Elektra Records/Warner Music Group. Other tracks on 1974 include the Allen Toussaint-inspired simmering, funky “Outa The Blue,” the deeply emotional lament “Edge of the Blues,” a song about “wanting to do right” and “looking for the light” that showcases Charles’ most raw, emotional vocals the New Orleans R&B, uplifting, gospel/rock/blues driven “Winning Streak” and a moody and sensual laid back look at a comfortable “Lazy Love.” I spent months diggin’ up liner notes and talking to engineers and producers of the time researching how those bands got that classic sound. Finding David Farrell and bringing him to Parlor to record the live sessions there was essential to recreating the vibe of that era to help bring these songs to life.” All the great albums from that time were recorded in what they called ‘dead rooms,’ small boxy recording spaces that are very different from most of today’s facilities. The right sonic elements of the room were essential. “Once I had the right guys,” Charles says, “the other key was finding the perfect studio to get that 70s sound right. The tracks were recorded live using period specific gear and mics with Charles’ pick of the best musicians on the planet, starting with George Porter, Jr., renowned bassist for The Meters and including longtime Hall & Oates musical director and guitarist Shane Theriot, drummer Doug Belote and percussionist Michael Skinkus, with horns arranged by Mark Mullins, trombonist for New Orleans brass funk rock band Bonerama. One of Charles’ heroes and frequent collaborators, John Oates of the legendary pop/soul duo Hall & Oates, sums up 1974 perfectly: “Josh’s new album takes me back to the golden era of recording in the early 70s- the sound and the feel are just right…he’s got it nailed. Those ordering in advance on iTunes now will receive an automatic download of “Best Thing Thatcha Told Me Was Goodbye.”Īn emotionally resonant, tight and grooving set of originals that takes the warm, enduring sounds of that era and makes them jump as fresh, contemporary blasts of creativity, the album was co-produced at Parlor Studios in New Orleans by Charles and Tracey Freeman, two time Grammy Award winner for his work with Harry Connick, Jr. Charles says, “We just let the tape go on that one and the magic came out.”ġ974 is set for release on AWAL/Kobalt Friday, August 26. Brown, is reprised in an extended nine and a half minute jam that is a highlight at the end of the album. 24) will premiere the opening track, the powerhouse brassy funk jam “Best Thing Thatcha Told Me Was Goodbye.” The song, co-penned like all the others by Charles and legendary multi-Grammy nominated songwriter Milton L. On Friday, August 19, SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville (Ch. John, as well as Allen Toussaint, The Meters, Steely Dan and those classic early Elton John albums, the veteran singer/songwriter and producer puts his own bluesy funk and roll twist on the simmering soulful vibes we were diggin’ in the mid-70s on the perfectly titled collection. Musical time travelers, listen up! On his latest album, Josh Charles is ready to stamp your one way ticket back to the magical year of 1974.ĭrawing from a deep and dynamic well of influences that includes his mentor, New Orleans legend Dr. Josh has many songs on radio, film and TV including several cuts with John Oates. He has been producing exclusive sound content for Native Instruments and Splice. He has recorded for Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Island Records and Elektra Records/Warner Music Group, and has produced/co-produced and written/co-written seven albums, including his own Love, Work & Money (2010) and 1974. Josh Charles is a critically acclaimed piano prodigy, guitarist, singer, producer and songwriter mentored by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr.
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