Jesus On My Lips
Posted: August 10, 2016 Filed under: Christian, Uncategorized Leave a commentThis simple, sweet Christian ballad didn’t require much instrumentation to make it work.
Hot off the press, so to speak, here’s Michael Rourke’s “Jesus On My Lips”
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Piano: Steve King
Strings: Steve King
Gut String Guitar: Bill Watson,
Percussion: Bill Watson
Bass Guitar: Bill Watson
Vocals: A.J. Thacker
Arranged, engineered, produced and mixed by Bill Watson
Jesus On My Lips is © 2016 Michael Rourke, posted by permission. If you’re interested in recording this song; using it in a commercial application such as in a movie or on a website; or singing it in a performing situation please let us know and we’ll forward your request to the songwriter and song publisher.
If you have a song you’d like to have a similar sound, please reference this URL in your inquiry to piademos@bellsouth.net
Uptempo Christian Song: Threshold of Love
Posted: August 10, 2016 Filed under: Christian | Tags: Bill Watson, Christian country, Jenee Fleenor, Jim Riley, nashville trax recording studio, southern gospel Leave a commentThis uptempo Christian song, part of a multi-song project for this client, has Country, Southern Gospel and R & B influences.
Drums and Percussion: Jim Riley
Fiddle: Jenee Fleenor
Guitars: Shawn Conley, Bill Watson,
Bass Guitar: Bill Watson
Keyboards: Bill Watson
Hand claps: Angela Derrington, Shawn Conley
Singers: A. J. Thacker and Angela Derrington
Tracking engineering: Shawn Conley, Bill Watson
Arranged produced and mixed by Bill Watson
Threshold of Love is © 2016 Michael D. Rourke, posted by permission. If you’re interested in recording this song; using it in a commercial application such as in a movie or on a website; or singing it in a performing situation please let us know and we’ll forward your request to the songwriter and song publisher.
If you have a song you’d like to have a similar sound, please reference this URL in your inquiry to piademos@bellsouth.net
Finished Tracking/Slammin’ Rock Mix of Alive!
Posted: May 5, 2016 Filed under: Christian, Now Tracking | Tags: Bill Watson producer, Drummer, Jenee Fleenor, William Ellis Montgommery Gentry, Winston Harold Leave a commentRobert Cornacchio and his two writing partners had this to say about our production of Alive:
“Dear Bill, You weren’t kidding when you said this track is slammin’! Ellis rocks, Brittany is GREAT…Jenee…man. we simply LOVE IT !!!! Love the chord changes you wrote in on the solo. You really did some job, man! You and everyone are great! Really love the end chorus!! When can we start the next song? We’d be honored if you’d work with us on song 2!!” ROB C AND EVERY ONE FROM WINSTON HAROLD, THANKS!
Yes, we call did call it a slammin’ track… Give a listen and see if you agree:
Alive is © 2014-2015 Winston Harold, posted by permission. Producer: Bill Watson.
If you’re interested in recording this song; using it in a commercial application such as in a movie or on a website; or singing it in a performing situation please let us know and we’ll forward your request to the songwriter and song publisher.
How about that drummer? That’s William Ellis of Montgommery Gentry. If you need a fantastic right-in-the-pocket rhythm section on YOUR tune, we’ll get him. Or you can request one of the other two fantastic drummers we’ve settled in on after trying dozens of so-called session quality drummers over the years here in Nashville.
The fiddle (and pulsing fiddle & viola on the bridge)? That’s Jenee Fleenor who plays for Blake Shelton as well as for Martina McBride when her schedule permits. Yes, we can put her incredible skills to work on YOUR song too!
Send your rough mp3 in for a quote: nashtrax@bellsouth.net
If you would like a quote from Play It Again Demos on making a professional version of your song simply drop an e-mail with your rough mp3 or mp4 attached to producer Bill Watson at: nashtrax@bellsouth.net with the details of what you want. Your song can be completed over the Internet or you can be present for the entire process.
Write in another style? There are more samples of work to your right in Categories > Samples of Our Work.
Chase Rice Seeking Songs For Upcoming Album on Sony
Posted: May 2, 2016 Filed under: Song Pitch Opportunity | Tags: Chase Rice, Sony Nashville Leave a commentSony Music Nashville’s V.P. of A &R, Jim Catino, is screening material for this upcoming Chase Brice album. Pop country material, must have permission to submit.
Chase Rice was a co-writer of the biggest hit in country music in over forty years, the song “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line.
- Professionally made demos and masters of unpublished songs may be submitted (with permission) to Listen Again Music (BMI) or PlayItAgainMusicPublishing (ASCAP).
- E-mail your request for permission to submit to: LAMusicPublishing.1@gmail.com
- MP3 only, songs must be unpublished. Lyrics submitted in body of e-mail, no attachments except the MP3. Songwriter and/or co-writers must control copyright 100%.
Click here for additional pitch opportunities
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Rice
Pic & Mp3 Clip: Grace Kelly, In From New Zealand For A Recording Session!
Posted: May 2, 2016 Filed under: Nashville Session Musicians, Now Tracking, Studio Services Leave a comment
Grace Kelly of Wellington New Zealand doing a Nashville Trax recording session, L to Rt: L To Rt: Shawn Conley (engineer), Bill Watson (bass player & session producer), Grace Kelly (guitar, vocals), William Ellis drums, Tom Wild, guitar.
Thirteen year old Grace, is a “busker” (street musician) in her home town of Wellington, New Zealand. She decided to come to Nashville to record her original song “Before And After” and also a cover of Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well”.
Grace never played with other musicians before, let alone session quality players of this caliber. Yet producer Bill Watson said, “Wow, it’s hard to believe such a big voice came out of such a small girl! Grace delivered the goods like a pro. She’s a great songwriter too. Sign this little Kiwi powerhouse to a record deal!”
Grace, who’s goal was simply to gain experience in a big time recording environment is happy, happy, happy! Huge smiles and multiple comments from Grace, “This is so fantastic!” and “I’m speechless!” ruled the day.
She left for New Zealand Monday with a rough mix of the day’s activities, final mixes are to be delivered to her later this week.
A short clip of Grace singing the Taylor Swift cover:
© 2011 recorded as a demo for demo purposes and posted for demonstrating production values and talent demonstration only.All other uses are a violation of U.S. and International copyright law. This performance is © 2016.
Musician credits:
Grace Kelly: Rhythm Acoustic Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals
William Ellis (Montgommery Gentry): Drums
Tom Wild ( Mindy McCreedy, B.J. Thomas): Guitar
Bill Watson (Nashville Trax producer): Bass Guitar
Looking to record in Nashville? You’ll be listening to your project the rest of your life. Why not choose the best: people who not only have the gear and chops you need but also care about making your session a fantastic experience for you in every way?
Take a look at our site:
Nashville Trax Recording Studio or contact us at
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Country Songs Wanted For Placement In “Nashville” TV Show
Posted: May 1, 2016 Filed under: Song Pitch Opportunity | Tags: Cpuntry Songs Wanted Nashville TV Show Leave a commentNashville has moved from ABC to CMT and will begin airing this fall.
Ray Hamilton of Merf Music Group, a Nashville based company with Billboard Country #1 hits is seeking songs appropriate for airing in the show.
“Songs must be mid-tempo and sound similar to songs currently receiving airplay on country radio stations. Male or female lead vocal. Must be either about some aspect of a love relationship or must be an “empowering women” song such as Carrie Underwood or Miranda Lambert might sing. Masters or demo mixes.”
“Watch at least a couple episodes to get a feel for the show and see what type of material is used.”
**Contact for permission before submitting:
- Professionally made demos and masters of unpublished songs may be submitted (with permission) to Listen Again Music (BMI) or PlayItAgainMusicPublishing (ASCAP).
- **E-mail your request for permission to submit to: LAMusicPublishing.1@gmail.com
- MP3 only, songs must be unpublished. Lyrics submitted in body of e-mail, no attachments except the MP3. Songwriter and/or co-writers must control copyright 100%.
The move to CMT will be season 5. Wiki for season 4:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_(season_4)
Episodes:
http://abc.go.com/shows/nashville/episode-guide
(We do not receive compensation for any episodes ordered)
Top 5 songs, season 4:
Song Publisher In Nashville Accepting Submissions
Posted: May 1, 2016 Filed under: Music Industry News, Songwriting and Career Promotion, Songwriting Tips, Uncategorized Leave a commentListen Again Music (BMI) located in the Nashville TN area is accepting songs from unpublished songwriters. They are currently in a catalog building phase, songs accepted and contracted will be promoted to major label and independent recording projects as well as film and Television. The “open doors” policy is for a limited time.
Interests are Country, Christian, Rock and Pop.
Extra consideration will be given to performers currently playing the song regularly in a live show.
Also, lump sum purchases of royalty streams and/or copyrights are being offered on songs that charted on the Billboard Top 40 and are no longer earning substantial royalties.
Click here for contact information and more complete information.
Australian Issy Burnup Finds Her Sound At Nashville Trax, Bill Watson Producing
Posted: April 30, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentHailing from Australia, pics of highly talented singer/songwriter Issy Burnup’s recording session yesterday.
Producer Bill Watson, pictured below holding the gifts the Burnup family brought from “the land down under” (Vegemite and a bag made from a kangaroo’s scrotum) says, “We did more than simply cut tracks, I believe we gave Issy a sound that will help her discover her direction as an artist.”
Left: Issy, Bottom Right: Issy’s mother Jennifer, Issy, producer and bass player Bill Watson, Issy’s father Clive. Above right: engineer Shawn Conley, Bill Watson, Steve King keyboards, and father Clive. Playing on the session but not pictured: drummer David Northrup and guitarist Tom Wild.
Awesome session!
Publicity photos of Issy:
Issy Burnup
The Jailbirds from Germany in to record yesterday!
Posted: April 26, 2016 Filed under: Client News, Now Tracking, Studio Services, Uncategorized | Tags: Nashville recording Germany, Nashville recording session Australia Leave a commentFather and son duo, The Jailbirds, flew in from Germany to record 5 songs yesterday for their upcoming album.
Dirk played guitars, bass and percussion while his father, Walther, sang and occasionally added rhythm guitar. Great guys, good players, Walther sings great and somewhat surprisingly, they speak English very well.
What a fun session!. Tracking is complete, the project is ready to mix.
Other upcoming recording sessions with clients coming from overseas include clients from New Zealand (May 1st) and Australia (June 8th).
Hi Bill,
Feel free to post the mixes on the website. They really sound great, thanks again to both Shawn and you.
Best regards from Berlin,
Walther & Dirk
Looking to record a project in the Nashville, TN area? We can book your session, hire any needed Nashville based session musicians, help you arrange hotel accommodations, choose the proper facilities for recording, mixing and mastering each aspect of your project and more. Contact us at e-mail: nashtrax@bellsouth.net
Mandolin Player for Hire Online For Your Recording
Posted: April 21, 2016 Filed under: Studio Services, Tracks Online | Tags: Mandolin online Leave a commentNashville session quality mandolin for hire on .wav file tracks that automatically lock right up to your recording!
Work can be performed in Nashville and delivered over the Internet, no need to be present.
Reasonable rates
Pro engineering
CMA Musician of the Year level Player for jaw dropping quality
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Eesean Bolden Seeking Pop and Hip Hop Songs
Posted: April 13, 2016 Filed under: Song Pitch Opportunity, Uncategorized | Tags: Eesan Bolden Epic Records, Jennifer Lopez, Meghan Trainor, Sony Music Entertainment Leave a commentEesean Bolden , Vice President of A&R at Epic Records, which is part of Sony Music Entertainment is seeking Pop and Hip Hop songs for acts on the Epic roster that have not been released for sale.
Instrumentals or complete songs; rough mixes up to fully mixed and mastered broadcast ready.
Compensation is negotiable.
Ongoing, no deadline.
A partial list of current Epic Artists: Meghan Trainor; Jennifer Lopez; Travis Scott; Jidenna; Wrabel; Future.
- Professionally made demos and masters of unpublished songs may be submitted (with permission) to Listen Again Music (BMI) or PlayItAgainMusicPublishing (ASCAP).
- E-mail your request for permission to submit to: LAMusicPublishing.1@gmail.com
- MP3 only, songs must be unpublished. Lyrics submitted in body of e-mail, no attachments except the MP3. Songwriter and/or co-writers must control copyright 100%.
If your song is accepted you will be asked to sign a single song publishing agreement. There is no charge to the songwriter, the publisher will acquire the publisher’s share of the song and the songwriter retains 100% of the writer’s share.
Play It Again Music Publishing Opens Doors!
Posted: March 30, 2016 Filed under: Christian, Client News, Music Industry News, Song Pitch Opportunity, Songwriting and Career Promotion, Studio News, Uncategorized | Tags: music publishing, Play It Again, play it again music publishing Leave a commentPlay It Again Music Publishing has launched in Nashville!
With Dallas Davidson at the helm and a team of top notch songwriters, this venture is expected to be a huge success. Davidson’s cuts include hits by the likes of Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum. Dabidson has written 30 top ten records and 20 Billboard #1 hits.
Song promotion and publishing is currently available only to songwriters who have an ongoing relationship or staff position with the company.
Runnin’ Out of Moonlight (Billboard Country #1)
Songwriters: Dallas Davidson, Ashley Gorley & Kelley Lovelac
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