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Haunted

Steve Madewell

Made across two continents, Haunted is the fourth solo album by Ohio-based singer/songwriter Steve Madewell. Much of the recording took place in Steve’s barn with additional recording, mixing and mastering by Martin Read more

Made across two continents, Haunted is the fourth solo album by Ohio-based singer/songwriter Steve Madewell. Much of the recording took place in Steve’s barn with additional recording, mixing and mastering by Martin Stansbury at Cacophony Cottage in Cornwall, England.

Steve performs both a solo artist and with ensembles. His experience in the conservation field obviously influenced his the imagery in his songs. Steve worked with Martin Stansbury (whom he met through friend and fellow songwriter Sarah McQuaid) to build this selection of tunes from his un-recorded repertoire.

The album opens with a murder ballad “Haunted”. A tragic story, set in a different time. The manifestation of a poor choice, full of regret and loss, with dire consequences of the most profound and horrible kind. A haunting on multiple levels. The song begs the question: Is this a personal metaphor or a fabrication?

We are all haunted by personal foibles, misguided desires and shortcomings, and struggle with uncontrollable realities, aging, loss, and social inequities. Emotionally, this record dances with, or around many of these feelings, often with a very personal edge. And there is more than anxiety and loss in the project.

Madewell includes a dose of humor with “Carry That Tune,” “Matter of Time,” and the bluesy tongue-in-cheek “Late As Usual.” A message of love and balance is reflected in " My Mother's Prayers,” “The Good Old Days,” and “I Know That I Need You.” Social injustice is called out with “All I Want.”

The album shows the influence of several musical genres, all showcased in a folk format. “Drake Hollow” is about the Underground Railroad, and has a definite trad feel. I Can’t Get You Off Of My Mind is a folk/bluegrass lost love song. The soft rock, “All I Want” is just edgy enough to comment appropriately on police brutality. The weight of something lost is the heaviest of all.

Melodies, lyrics, and vocals by Steve Madewell except for a brief interpretation of “I’ll Fly Away”. Produced by Martin Stansbury and Steve Madewell. Mixed and Mastered by Martin Stansbury at Cacophony Cottage. Supporting musicians and vocalists include Caroline Quine, Andrew Bonnis, Christine King, Erik Diaz, Sarah McQuaid, Roger Luxton, and Martin Stansbury.

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    Carry That Tune 3:41
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    Late As Usual 4:26
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    My Mother's Prayers 5:21
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    Never Go Away 3:14
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    Drake Hollow 2:52
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    Matter Of Time 2:41
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    Good Old Days 3:33
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    Jenny P 2:54
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    All I Want 5:59
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    I Know That I Need You 2:15
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    I Just Don't Want Work Hard 3:17
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Hometown blues

Hometown Blues

Steve Madewell

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Hometown Blues is a project inspired by place. I got the idea for the title song years ago while considering a job in a place I didn’t want to live. I was thinking about the things I would be leaving behind if I took the Read more

Hometown Blues is a project inspired by place. I got the idea for the title song years ago while considering a job in a place I didn’t want to live. I was thinking about the things I would be leaving behind if I took the position. I decided it was better for me to stay where I was than pursue something I knew would take me away from things I loved.

Like so many of my projects, the concept took a long time to mature and over that period as other song ideas came to me I realized in one way or another, they were all about place. Places I have been as well as places I have emotional and historical connections to.

Every song has been dramatically influenced by the talents and skills of Bill Lestock and to be perfectly honest, this album would not exist without Bill. He not only recorded and produced the record, but he also encouraged me and believed in each songs. They were all recorded in his home studio. Bill played every instrument that you hear besides my guitar and Mark Olitsky’s banjo. This includes: electric, acoustic, and slide guitar, mandolin, violin (or fiddle if you please), organ, drums, and bass guitar. Bill also added backing vocals on several tracks.

Bill’s contributions to these compositions go far beyond simply adding a part, they became part of the song.

He is not only a brilliant musician but he is also a dedicated recording engineer. Throughout the recording process, he was constantly working to find and align the best analog components suited for each song, and he created dozens of mixes for me to review.

Bills’ work is supported by his two boys, Charlie and Jack and his wife Tera, who endured hearing these tunes over and over, and over again.

He also suggested individuals for backing vocals for specific songs: Alex Bevan for “Gifts”, and Robin Stratton for “The Best That You Got”. I asked Robin to also sing on “To See Your Face Again”. Both Robin and Alex were so extremely supportive of me and this project. I am so honored to have them recorded on this project.

No-one approaches harmony like my long-time musical partner Caroline Quine. She is singing with me on One Thing At A Time. Her enthusiasm and support has always been so dear to me.

The previously mentioned Mark Olitsky added a wonderful “old time” banjo track to the “New Little Willie Blues” and we had the best time recording the song live. I had envisioned this song as traditional song and had a hard time getting my head around Bill’s idea of adding an organ part. He had salvaged an old Hammond from the end of someone’s driveway and I am glad he did.

My brother Jeff has always been such and inspiration and he is such a great talent as a musician and an audio engineer. He reviewed the songs, offered honest critiques and helpful many helpful suggestions.

My old friend Michael Pummel from “Audio Associates” offered a critical assessment of the masters and song order

The final masters were made by Martin Stansbury Audio, Cacophony Cottage Studio. Martin also provided support and assistance with post production.

The front cover art is from a Fayrene Hinkle-Ballard oil painting.

The graphic layout and design was Lady Di at ADI Advertising

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    One Thing At A Time 3:35
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    Rough Edges 4:01
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    New Little Willie Blues 3:25
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    I Want To Come Back To You 3:44
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    The Best That You Got 3:36
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    Adirondack Dreaming 2:55
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    Fulltime Job Being Me 2:34
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    To See Your Face Again 2:11
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Arrow Creek

Steve Madewell

My second CD. Created with help from Caroline Quine, Bill Lestock, Bill Watson, Dave Pethel and Alex Bevan.

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    Wrapped Inside Your Love 3:33
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    Home Coming 3:53
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    Meet Me In St. Louis 3:07
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    Climb 4:05
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    Are You Still Lighting Up For Me 4:59
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    The Sky Turned Gray 3:38
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    Beyond Where I've Been 3:50
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    In The Blink Of An Eye 3:50
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    Wound Too Tight 2:28
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Rivers and Trails

Steve Madewell

A fishing/conservation theme explored with both humor and introspection flows through my first recording. I wrote the title song with intentions of selling it to the National Parks Service Rivers and Trails Assistance Read more

A fishing/conservation theme explored with both humor and introspection flows through my first recording. I wrote the title song with intentions of selling it to the National Parks Service Rivers and Trails Assistance Planning program. On a whim, I entered it into a songwriting contest sponsored by VH1 and was selected as one of the top four folk songs of the month. What a hoot! Several of the songs on this have been favorably reviewed outside of fishing camps. Honest.

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    The Local Fishing Guide 3:35
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