Eric Severson
Colorado's Eric Severson crafts a fine blend of acoustic, rock, blues and classical into a sound that is rich and multi-faceted and speaks of both old school an
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Dying Down in Africa Dying Down in Africa
'Dying Down in Africa' is about innocent young children who are kidnapped in the night and forced to become child prostitutes and child soldiers. It is a heartfelt plea for help for the brave but besieged people of Africa.
Peaceful Earth Peaceful Earth
Eric's newest song, 'Peaceful Earth', is about the tranquil, hopeful view of earth seen by astronauts from space, contrasted with the hopelessness too often felt below.
Gravity Waves Gravity Waves
As the title track for Eric's upcoming CD, 'Gravity Waves' sets the stage for the interwoven themes of optimism, hopelessness, love and uncertainty that define both this CD and our post-modern world.
Warning Call Warning Call
In his modern protest song entitled 'Warning Call', Eric uses a collage of sounds to capture the anguish of modern events and the conflicted feelings of helplessness, hope and indignation that characterize modern times.
Invisible Invisible
'Invisible' is an anthem for the world's homeless, inspired by recent volunteer work at the largest homeless shelter in the United States (CCNV), located near the center of Washington D.C.
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"Colorado's Eric Severson music is a thing of its own and offers creative journeys for the mind's eye. The signature flavors in his music are marks of his profound creativity and devotion to the artistry of music." - Cindy L. Spear, "The Musician's Poet"
"Eric's musicianship and songwriting are of the highest quality, and I would dare anyone with a sense of love for the world and its people to remain unmoved by the songs he produces!" - Ian Bartlett, UK rock musician
"Beautiful lyrics done with so much love." - Ashley Ouderkirk, model, actress and singer
"Love your music, so so meaningful and powerful. Each piece of your creation carries the most intense and humanitarian message to the world" - Lusia, Songweavers
"This is my favorite kind of music, real messages right to the heart from the gut." - Eric Benson, Urban Legend Band
"Eric has some important things to say and he says it very well." - Lydia L. Ashton, film composer
"It should be a compulsory part of the inauguration process of every President and Prime Minister that they be sent into outer space and made to view our lovely planet while listening to this music." - Malcolm Brown, composer
"Eric's music is heartfelt and beautiful...just like his soul!" - Fawn, Body Soul & Mind
"Wonderful voice - so smooth, a friendly sound. Great songs!" - Steve Dunster, film composer
"Eric offers us a glimpse of light in the darkest of tragedies and portrays the human struggle with great finesse and concern. His music is a ray of hope when all seems lost." - Nick Thompson, Good Beyond Hope
"Eric's music is filled with emotion and soul!" -Band/artist history
- Solo artist: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, drums, and MIDI-programmed violin, cello, piano, organ and orchestra.Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes...usually in the Boulder or Denver area. I really like playing live, because I can interact with the audience and see how they're moved by the music.
Your musical influences
Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, U2, Radiohead, Neil Young, Yellowcard, Coldplay, John Lennon, Kerry Livgren, Ian Bartlett, Sarah McLachlin, Leonard Cohen, Snow Patrol, Adam Duritz and Counting Crows, Linkin Park, The Moody BluesWhat equipment do you use?
Ovation acoustic guitar, Fender electric guitars and amps, Presonus pre-amp with condenser mic, CuBase 4 sequencer, East-West Colossus sample library, Axiom MIDI keyboardAnything else?
A mix of acoustic, rock and classical music with deep and poignant lyrics, designed to touch the heart and stimulate the mind.
Boulder, CO
USA
ID
696965
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Comments (6)
Sometimes I Think....I know i hear the LOVE in this one..Great job....Drumnjon
WOW......... .........Drumnjon
NICE... Nice composition...Very nice job...Drumnjon
Great guitar sound...Great production...Drumnjon
wow....Beautiful....Drumnjon
