Some of you might think the “Something Old” in the song title refers to me, or maybe even you! But, although that might be true, it actually has a different, very logical meaning. The “something old” refers to a riff that I have been fooling around with since my 20s. The “something new” part refers to all the other stuff I threw in to make this song longer than 36 seconds. I am always surprised when a riff or melody line finds its soulmate after such a long period of time! And, because this song started its creative journey four decades ago, it is one of my proudest accomplishments. In a similar vein to the previously released Now You Tell Me, it has a jazzy feel – and since I am not really a jazz player (certainly not an in-the-moment improviser), “jazzy feel” is as close as I can get. I do, however, have a special place in my heart for the recording, compositions, and performances of Pat Metheny, so I’m certain his influence has touched this one, too. (I also hear a hint of the great Vince Guaraldi here too, because who doesn’t love the Peanuts gang!)
The song also represents my slow but steady evolution as someone who creates and then lays down a lead part. For most of my life I have told people, “I am not a lead player. I am a rhythm guitarist.” Now, trying to catch up all these years later, I continually try to stretch myself to see if I can improve. The recorded result represents hours upon hours of practicing a handful of bars over and over again. Part of it is to convert the part into muscle memory; part of it is to simply help me remember!
I feel blessed that this recording features the amazing Dave Hoffner on piano, and the always-innovative Fett on bass, adding on to his many talents in the engineering, mixing, and producing departments. The remaining layers of acoustic and electric guitars are my contribution.
I hope you enjoy it! Please feel free to give me your impressions, and if you really like it, maybe consider “sharing it” so I can build on my subscriber list?
Thank you!
Ned Andrew
Something Old, Something New
Music Copyright 2024, Ned Andrew Solomon
Recorded at: Azalea Studio, Nashville, TN
Recording, Engineering, & Production: Fett
Acoustic & Electric Guitars: Ned Andrew Solomon
Bass & Percussion: Fett
Piano: Dave Hoffner
Drums: RP Chester
Videography: Bernie Lynette
Executive & Video Production: Gina Lynette
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