The Orchard Sessions: Volume 2
Volume 2: The Back Story
The History:
After a delightful and successful first run at The Orchard Sessions (see below), I felt inspired and ready to make the next one. When I saw Matt Simons’ absolutely incredible CD release this song shook me and I knew he would be perfect. We pulled together the musicians extremely last minute and I owe them all big time for showing up and handling my silliness.
The Personnel:
Matt Simons
What can you say about a musician like Matt? Tell the story about how he got a BFA in jazz saxophone and then did a 180 and began writing absolutely stunning songs with poignant lyrics and beautiful harmony? Explain what an awesome hang he is, not to mention a supremely inspiring friend and cohort to have? Well, that’s what I can say. I met Matt at a party of our dear friends (and amazing musicians!) Jeni and Sam uptown. After hearing his gorgeous record release at Rockwood Music Hall I knew I had to bring him in to sing this song for the sessions.
John Schmitt
Matt brought in his friend John to sing the lower part on this song and not only did he kill it, but he also showed up with three glorious cousins who became our first ever “Orchard Sessions audience!”. John is an incredible singer and a really great human being. What a pleasure to meet/work with him.
Terrence Thornhill
Terrence is exactly what I love about New York, music, and what I’m trying to encapsulate in the Orchard Sessions. He was referred through my very new (and wonderful!) friend Greg, who recommended him after only knowing me for about two hours. Terrence came in to my living room and absolutely blew ALL of us away. His musicianship is pristine and he is a fantastic, fantastic human being. Looking forward to bringing him in more in the future.
Beto Vargas
I wasn’t sure whether or not to write about Beto again (since he films every Orchard Sesh), but I decided that Beto deserves to be written about always. Beto filmed and edited this and had it up on th'youtubes in less than 24 HOURS. He is a revelation.
In Conclusion:
This was such a joy to play/make and I hope you liked it. We’ll be back with Volume 3 in 2 weeks! Special, special guest coming in.
Love,
T
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Got to play my song ‘With You’ for my good friend Talia Billing’s web series, “The Orchard Sessions”. Check it out!
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