Scarlett Hollow Bassist To Release Solo Album

I’m a huge fan of fantasy, myth, and sci-fi adventure. I set my course to explore and evoke those images into my album where I could because, for me, songwriters are really characters within their own works. Michaelangelo once stated, ”I saw the angel within the marble. I carved until I set him free.” To paraphrase, “Songwriters start at the blank page until the story unfolds and reveals itself.” As songwriters, we divulge ourselves into our melodious creations. I cannot tell you how exciting it is to have a melodic cell of an idea come to full realization and hear it played back on your sound system. It just means the world to me to be able to finally record my own music.

Writing, arranging, and recording this album was very hard work. It took drive and determination to arrive at the goal of a contented, finished album. Let alone, an album without a singer. No lyrics. No words to tell the story. But, I feel that instrumental music transcends the boundaries of words. The orchestration of instruments has the power to tell a story with emotion and conjure up the imagination.

Helping with that creativity and manifestation I would need to enlist the talent of great musicians. The brilliant and highly skilled guitarist Brett Stine was employed for the dexterous and proficient lines needed for these adroit songs. His technique is superior, wicked, and simply out of this world. Absolutely an amazing musician. Having a top-notch wizard of a keyboardist was a necessity for this album. I sent out a conscript and in return the master revealed himself. Kristian Terzic, a superb and outstanding pianist/synth player whose sorcery on the keys is extraordinary. He is stellar, second to none with solo lines that are utterly magical. I certainly could not record an album without my compatriot and brother, Gregg Olson. I wrote a tribute song to Neil Peart and there is only one musician I had in mind to play the guitar solo on that song. Gregg is near genius and a mastermind when it comes to music. I’ve learned so much from him. His solo made me weep no matter how many times I listened to it. I’ve always loved the feel and execution he puts into his playing. He is in a class of uniqueness and excellence. I was also fortunate to muster the impressive talents of Justin Klunk and Justin Lepard. Mr. Klunk plays a ripping tenor sax solo on a prog-fusion tune whilst Mr. Lepard performs a haunting cello solo on an enchanted, soul-stirring song.

After all, is said and done and the songs are written and recorded. It’s time to get the music heard by an audience. To seek the followers of prog, avant-garde, fusion, fantasy, and concert-going fanatics. But, how to reach out to this assemblage? I realized the vital need for a record company to promote and distribute the songs of this musical muse. More importantly, to belong to a family that believes in my music and the energy of Prog. Enter Nick Katona. President and founder of Melodic Revolution Records. A Prog label. Nick makes you feel comfortable and welcome. He is providing a haven for independent artists to thrive and live as musical artists. Rebecca Avelar, Director of Marketing and promotion is also a strong part of the MRR troupe. She provides that cordial and approachable aspect that every artist needs in a record company. Indeed, I found my home.

In closing, I must say, so much of the world has plunged into darkness and chaos. I wanted to pierce that darkness with light. The light of music. I am now on the path of hope, suspense, and desired expectations. I can only aspire and dream that my music will stir and impassion listeners for the love of instrumental, progressive rock music. May peace, love, and laughter prevail. 
Long live Prog!

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