chasing midnight soundtrack by moog digital

Leaving town can be bittersweet but not if you are sharing a common dream and never looking back. Rearview is a song about new beginnings, packing the car and heading out for another adventure. The second song, Hold On, mines similar territory and speaks of keeping your spirits high, even if the feeling is one of time ticking away. Opener, Head In the Clouds is a pep talk to keep a positive attitude and to retain your sense of self, ‘Keep your head in the clouds, Keep your feet on the ground.’ Good advice for the perplexed to never lose sight of your dreams. The songs were recorded at Cartoon Moon Studios in East Nashville and the sense of keeping a perspective on everything that was happening around Covid is never far from the surface. They are joined by producer Ken Coomer (drums), Scotty Huff (bass) and Sam Wilson (guitar, pedal steel).

With Tiffany Brown (keyboards, piano, vocals), Blake dove-tails perfectly with his wife on both vocals and guitar their harmony vocals adding another level to their gentle sound. The understated playing is skilful as the melodies seep into the consciousness and leave quite an impression. The results are quietly accomplished with a laid-back feel to the song arrangements. A period spent in Nashville is always good for the soul and Brown decided to hook up with renowned producer Ken Coomer (Uncle Tupelo/Wilco). Originally from Denver, Colorado this talented musician/songwriter took stock during Covid and put his energies during lockdown into creating these sweet sounds. This five-track EP follows the release of a debut album (2018) and a follow up EP (2019).

Blake Brown and the American Dust Choir Don’t Look Back Self Release

Chasing midnight soundtrack by moog digital