In 2016, Glatz released "Multiverse," a 4-track solo EP of lush compositions that Bob Andrews of Undertow Music Collective called "a beautiful sonic landscape," and Jonathan Segal (Camper Van Beethoven, Sparklehorse) described as "really nice, dreamy and heavy." The tracks were mixed by Duane Lundy of Shangri-La Productions, in Lexington, Kentucky, whose work with Jim James, Ben Sollee and These United States drew Glatz to him. Lundy's knack for delicate, atmospheric touches was right in line with Glatz's production ideas for these deeply personal songs, making it a perfect creative fit.
Glatz was so impressed with Lundy's work on "Multiverse" that he headed to Kentucky to have Lundy record and mix his first solo LP, "Disappear," scheduled to be released in October 2019. The recording took two trips, during which Glatz fell in love with Lexington and the entire team Lundy brought together to work on it. "Obviously, Duane’s background speaks for itself — he’s a musical visionary, and produces amazing work," Glatz says. "But, beyond that, he has a gift for making an artist feel instantly comfortable and confident. He’s generous in the sense that he is absolutely without pretense, and is wide open to ideas. That freed me up to be myself and create without self-consciousness. He knew just the right musicians to bring to the project — not only incredible talent, but an awesome bunch of people. I was inspired by each of them, and, by the end of both visits, it felt like I’d known them for years."
"Disappear" includes six original tracks by Glatz and a joy-filled cover of Mason Jennings' "Between the Lines." Glatz hopes the dynamic rhythms and multilayered sound give each track something of a luminous glow. He says, "These are honest and straightforward songs about love and all that can come with it — satisfaction, insecurity, bliss, hopefulness, melancholy and peace. But they're based on pure, raw emotions that are simple and heartfelt. Some are stories I’ve had in my head for a while. Singing them feels like I’m telling truth without a filter, even when it’s not necessarily my truth. Either way, it was very therapeutic to make, and I'm excited for people to hear it."
credits
released October 25, 2019
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Jeff Glatz — Vocals (1-7); Guitar (1, 2 & 3)
J. Tom Hnatow — Electric Guitar (1, 2, 5 & 6); Pedal Steel (2)
Robert Frahm — Electric Guitar (3, 4 & 7)
Duane Lundy — Guitar (5 & 7); microKORG (3 & 6)
Justin Craig — Guitar (3); Bass (3)
Blake Cox — Bass (1-7)
Robby Cosenza — Drums/Percussion (1, 2, 5 & 6)
Tripp Bratton — Drums/Percussion (3, 4 & 7)
Lee Carol — Keyboard (1, 2, 3, 4 & 7)
Maggie Lander — Vocals (2-7)
Recorded, Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Duane Lundy at Shangri-La Productions, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Cover Art by Fizzy Mango.
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Expressive Artists Publishing/Licensing
EXPRESSIVE ARTISTS
P.O. Box 11719
Beverly Hills, CA 90213 info@expressiveartists.com
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"Between the Lines"
Author: Mason Jennings
Publisher: Scion Three Music LLC OBO Mystical Pony of the Stars
Jeff's "Multiverse" EP is packed with warm vocals and a hypnotic, ambient
dreaminess.
"Disappear," his upcoming LP (scheduled for release on 10/25/19), is an uptempo bunch of love songs that he can't wait for folks to hear! Stay tuned!...more
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