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the apocaloptimist / james lee stanley
Beachwood Recordings
is proud to announce the release of
James Lee Stanley / The Apocaloptimist
If there ever was an example of the ten thousand hour theory, it’s James Lee Stanley.
He has been recording, composing and performing for decades and the expertise shows.
All of his previous recordings from duet releases with Peter Tork, Michael Smith, Cliff Eberhardt,or John Batdorf and the celebrated All Wood and… series to his solo work have been met with incredible accolades and regard and The Apocaloptimist continues the momentum.
Formed from the words apocalypse and optimist, this new word is the perfect title for this thoughtful and extremely musical offering which James Lee created as an acoustic song cycle.
The Songs: Living the Party Life; Gypsies in the Hallway; Last Call; Drive My Car (Lennon&McCartney), Here We Have My Father; Highway 23; Etude in E Minor; When You Get Right Down To It; Prelude; Last All Night; Any Other Way; Twinkle In Your Eye; Lullabye For Chloe
These compositions all reflect a fully realized artist working at the peak of his powers. The songs demonstrate a keen insight and a poets soul coupled with remarkable musicianship and musicality.
Also included is a very unique take on the Beatles “Drive My Car” with an exceptional harmonica solo by Chicago blues legend, Corky Siegel.
The Musicians: James Lee Stanley: Acoustic, 12 String and Classical Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion, Lead Vocals on all songs. Chad Watson: Bass, Washington “Smowdown” Tahr, Drums and Percussion, Paul Barrere: Slide Guitar / Gypsies in the Hallway, James Hurley: Lead Guitar / Last All Night, Laurence Juber: Lead Acoustic Guitar / Highway 23, Corky Siegel: Harmonica / Drive My Car / Etude in E minor, Background Vocals: Lori Lieberman, Lisa Turner, Stephen Bishop, Severin Browne, Don Dunn, JC & Laney and James Lee Stanley.
If you have never been exposed to the work of James Lee Stanley, The Apocaloptimist is a wonderful doorway into the world of one of the world’s best kept secrets —the music of James Lee Stanley
Promotion: David Bean / www.Beanbag1.com / db@beanbag1.com / 831-655-1905
New James Lee Stanley Solo CD, The Eternal Contradiction
I'd like to invite you all to check out some tunes from my new CD, The Eternal Contradiction. Word has it that this is the best one yet, and as this is my 20th CD, that's making me feel great. Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
James Lee