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With his stunning new album 100 Summers, James Lee Baker reaffirms the fact that he’s one of the most gifted singers and songwriters on Americana’s musical horizons. Recorded in one-take recordings at Blue Rock Studios in Wimberly, Texas, 100 Summers finds Baker working with an exceptional group of collaborators — among them, Chris Bell (the man behind the boards for the Eagles, Don Henley and Christopher Cross), Doug Pettibone (John Mayer, Jewel, Lucinda Williams), Roscoe Beck (Leonard Cohen, Eric Johnson), Paul Simon’s Grammy winning accompanist Joel Guzman, Americana Songwriter of the Year nominee Mark Erelli, and Laurie MacAllister from the famed folk group Red Molly.
Today we’re thrilled to get an exclusive look into the record on an awesome & personal video that Baker and Director John Hunt put together. It’s a thorough, beautifully done look into everything that went into 100 Summers, from song origins to studio time to artwork to inspirations and more. Everything about this is really impressive and will get you excited for the album (out this Friday). Enjoy!
On the video:
“We wanted to capture the real, honest experiences that influenced this album, albeit some of them very personal and unconventional. Folk music can have a lot of context in its stories and we wanted to shed light on that so people can have a deeper experience when they dive into the music and artwork of the project. I wanted people to get to know me and get an insight into the creative process.” -James Lee Baker
“As a fellow Storyteller, my vision for this short film was to unveil the man behind the music. James’s multi-format approach to the release of 100 Summers inspired us to provide fans with an even deeper understanding of the album and round out what is truly a complete entertainment experience.” -Director John Hunt
Watch the video below and be sure to connect online for more!
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“A Life Full of Meaning & Wonder – The Journey of 100 Summers” details James Lee Baker’s new album 100 Summers, out September 4th. The film was produced by Arcadian Pictures, directed and edited by John Hunt, and Sean Biffar is the director of photography.
Shot on RED Epic-W, ZCam E2, BMPCC4K, with various other footage provided.
