coolfeel Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I've been pretty silent here lately as work continues on The Hawthornes second album. Thought I would share the first single "Drive Me Wild" with our new singer. Hope you guys dig. Click here to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Nice! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathman Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Sounds really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Two guitars? How are you going to pull that off live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks for checking it out... Steve, you'll just have to come back and see us to find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Well, book a gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack C Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Holy cow, that's really good! The new singer sounds fantastic. Are you guys named after the Hawthorne neighborhood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 56 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: Well, book a gig. LOL...We've actually been playing quite a bit, we played a double shot yesterday in Charlotte. I haven't been doing any of the social media stuff lately though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 12 minutes ago, Jack C said: Holy cow, that's really good! The new singer sounds fantastic. Are you guys named after the Hawthorne neighborhood? Thank you Jack! I will pass that along to him - it was tough losing a key member but we've been real fortunate with the new guy, all the way around. About the name; when we all first got together to meet, we met at my place on Hawthorne Lane. The drummer suggested that as a name - we thought he was kidding - he wasn't. Since no one else had any other ideas, that's what we rolled with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfield Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenmindbeginner Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I really dug it!!! My ears LIT THE FUCK UP when you started blazing like Lukather/Graydon! The solo was phenomenal! The song is SUPER killer!! New singer is REAL good! Does 101.9 play any local tunes? 91.7 does I think... the song is perfect for radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasein Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Wow -- that's amazingly mature. Loved the whole track. Definitely a wee bit in the Toto territory and like zen said - those fluid Lukather runs in the solo near the end with just that perfect bite. Probably what I like about this song is that it sets you up hungry for the next song an the album. It's a single for sure if you want it to be, but it's also very much an album track that leaves you hungry for more. Love how it starts off all friendly like then abstracts into some angular cubic 3 dimensional mind bend with a tiny bit of menace, then this almost angelic vocal gives you some human smooth to carry you through this very adult landscape before opening up the sky in the chorus to bath you in some quick rays then back into that dark forest.... Listening several times here - cranked up in the studio - just great tones and perfect dynamics - this is very well produced - blending all those guitars and keyboards -- wow - whoever got that mix really nailed it. And that singer --- I sense greatness there --- I really do. OK --- still listening - you've got a new fan in Vancouver for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I have to agree with all that's been said thus far- this is some great stuff, Mike! Solid production, excellent performances, quality stuff right there, my friend! Love the tones of your guitar. Very impressive maturity, groove and precision to your chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 8 hours ago, zenmindbeginner said: I really dug it!!! My ears LIT THE FUCK UP when you started blazing like Lukather/Graydon! The solo was phenomenal! The song is SUPER killer!! New singer is REAL good! Does 101.9 play any local tunes? 91.7 does I think... the song is perfect for radio. Thanks Zen - glad you dig it! I had to google Graydon - wasn't familiar with his name but was surprised to see what he's written and/or been involved in. I'm a little embarrassed for not being more familiar. But I certainly appreciate the very generous comparisons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 4 hours ago, Dasein said: Wow -- that's amazingly mature. Loved the whole track. Definitely a wee bit in the Toto territory and like zen said - those fluid Lukather runs in the solo near the end with just that perfect bite. Probably what I like about this song is that it sets you up hungry for the next song an the album. It's a single for sure if you want it to be, but it's also very much an album track that leaves you hungry for more. Love how it starts off all friendly like then abstracts into some angular cubic 3 dimensional mind bend with a tiny bit of menace, then this almost angelic vocal gives you some human smooth to carry you through this very adult landscape before opening up the sky in the chorus to bath you in some quick rays then back into that dark forest.... Listening several times here - cranked up in the studio - just great tones and perfect dynamics - this is very well produced - blending all those guitars and keyboards -- wow - whoever got that mix really nailed it. And that singer --- I sense greatness there --- I really do. OK --- still listening - you've got a new fan in Vancouver for sure. Thanks Dasein - I really appreciate you taking time to listen and to share your thoughts. I am glad you dig the song and I will share your feedback with the band and our singer - I know he will really appreciate your kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 1 hour ago, diablo175 said: I have to agree with all that's been said thus far- this is some great stuff, Mike! Solid production, excellent performances, quality stuff right there, my friend! Love the tones of your guitar. Very impressive maturity, groove and precision to your chops. Thanks my shredder brother! Thanks for taking time to listen - the rest of the songs on this album are ALL over the place - it's gonna be interesting to hear what folks have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Let us know when you have another gig. Your band is worth a two hour trip to Charlotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Wow. That really does sound like early 80s radio fare....and I mean that as a compliment. VERY well produced, engineered and mixed. You guys are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Great stuff. I love a bit of contemporary music with shameless shredding thrown in to liven it up. Keep it up Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettster Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Awesome!! Really like the fact that it has its own vibe, top notch like everything else I've heard from you. Even the old band that you posted was killer. After the dance sounded really good too btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 That was cool. Good work outta you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 13 hours ago, jettster said: Awesome!! Really like the fact that it has its own vibe, top notch like everything else I've heard from you. Even the old band that you posted was killer. After the dance sounded really good too btw. Thank you sir, and thanks for checking out the other song as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Very Toto like. I love it! The song has it. Great guitar solo. ETA: played the Dantzig on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 2 hours ago, gorch said: Very Toto like. I love it! The song has it. Great guitar solo. ETA: played the Dantzig on it? Hi gorch - thanks for checking it out - glad you like it! I believe I used the Tally Pro on this one. I used the Dantzig on some other stuff including another cut we have on SoundCloud entitled After the Dance. Generally the Tally Pro gets the most time as it can do just about anything I need with it's updated electronics. But, I'm spreading the love to other guitars on this album - my chaparral is getting quite a bit of work too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Apparently our new single "drives em wild" as evidenced by a new email we just received on Soundcloud. Appropriately titled song, or nah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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