guitars, bass and drums by Matthew DeOrazio vocals and acoustic guitars by Melissa DeOrazio engineered by Grant Walden mixed and mastered by Jimmy Nutt/ Nutthouse Studios
Several months into 2020's Covid Lockdown, we began to feel a bit stifled and stagnant; the creative verve of Spring and Summer began to give way to Autumn/Winter blues. We had spent the Spring and Summer months creating Read more
Several months into 2020's Covid Lockdown, we began to feel a bit stifled and stagnant; the creative verve of Spring and Summer began to give way to Autumn/Winter blues.
We had spent the Spring and Summer months creating weekly livestreams with music (both instrumental and song-driven), and with yoga. It resulted in a growing catalog of videos and new material to share.
We had started 2020 strong, playing and traveling a lot and feeling like we were getting really tight. By Winter 2020, we felt rusty and unsure of what the future would look like.
'These Confines' expresses that feeling of stagnation and frustration.
It started off as a set of lyrics that I (Melissa) wrote, and brought to Matthew; he quickly sketched out a melody and chord structure and we were off to the races. (He's really good at that - I always marvel at how effortless music appears for him).
In addition to recording all of the livestreams, we recorded several songs from our New Orleans home studio. After moving to the Shoals (from New Orleans) in 2021, many of those recordings got shelved/archived. Instead of releasing an album of new music in 2022, we ended up releasing a live album, highlighting some of our favorite covers plus a couple of originals.
In the meantime, we experimented with recording our originals at a few different studios, both in the Shoals and in Nashville; not finding exactly what we were looking for, we returned to our home studio, where we've always felt most comfortable. We invited our friend and local engineer, Grant Walden, to come over and engineer. This is where we completed the recording of These Confines. We took the finished song to mix with Jimmy Nutt at The Nutthouse in Sheffield, AL Jimmy and Grant are trusted friends and colleagues that we've grown close to and greatly appreciate having their trusted ears here in the Shoals. While the journey of bringing this song to life was years in the making, we appreciate having taken the long way around; the songs have grown and evolved over time and we're happy with the result.
These Confines - by The Dirty Rain Revelers (written by Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio/Los DeOrazis Music) Rusted Halo Records Recorded and Engineered by Matthew DeOrazio and Grant Walden Mixed and Mastered by Jimmy Nutt, Nutthouse Studio Drums, Bass and Electric Guitars - Matthew DeOrazio Vocals and Acoustic Guitars - Melissa DeOrazio
After 4 years of stops and starts, we bring you this song from the depths of our soul. What started as a covid-lockdown recording project in our New Orleans home studio, evolved and shifted frequently; we moved Read more
After 4 years of stops and starts, we bring you this song from the depths of our soul. What started as a covid-lockdown recording project in our New Orleans home studio, evolved and shifted frequently; we moved cross-country, tried out various studios, and then ended up back at our home studio, but in The Shoals. We have been saved by music time and again, and are forever sending that hope through the sound waves, hoping that the lyrics and melodies reach the place in your heart that needs tending.
Words by Melissa DeOrazio Music by Matthew and Melissa DeOrazio Drums/Guitars/Bass recorded by Matthew DeOrazio; Guitar/Vocals/BGV by Melissa DeOrazio Keys: Eli Milliman Recording Engineers: Matthew DeOrazio and Grant Walden Mixing Engineer: Craig Alvin Mastering Engineer: Shelley Anderson Cover Art and Photo: Melissa DeOrazio
Live from the Porch
The Dirty Rain Revelers
CD Download |
|
THE DIRTY RAIN REVELERS – LIVE FROM THE PORCH 1. MASTERS OF WAR (BOB DYLAN) 2. DESPERATE KINGDOM OF LOVE (PJ HARVEY) 3. MUSIC MASTER (RUMI) 4. RING THE GOLDEN BELLS (TRADITIONAL) 5. WHERE IS MY CALM (LOS DEORAZIOS MUSIC) Read more
THE DIRTY RAIN REVELERS – LIVE FROM THE PORCH
1. MASTERS OF WAR (BOB DYLAN)
2. DESPERATE KINGDOM OF LOVE (PJ HARVEY)
3. MUSIC MASTER (RUMI)
4. RING THE GOLDEN BELLS (TRADITIONAL)
5. WHERE IS MY CALM (LOS DEORAZIOS MUSIC)
6. WISER CAUSE (LOS DEORAZIOS MUSIC)
7. IT’S ALRIGHT MA (BOB DYLAN)
Their upcoming live album was born out of pandemic life and the live-streams they shared from their New Orleans porch. Through 2020, they recorded the majority of their weekly performances, which included many songs they would not normally perform live. While their 2020 tour plans evaporated, an array of new songs, both original and covers, emerged from this time. By the end of 2020, they had recorded the basic tracks for a new studio album, as well as a selection of livestream performances for a live album.
In the midst of the pandemic, they found themselves in search of sanctuary, space, and a change of pace. To that end, in 2021 The Dirty Rain Revelers relocated themselves to another town known for music – Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Fast forward to 2022, and the live record is finally getting its turn to shine. The songs chosen for Live from the Porch reflect the times we’ve all been living through, and yet have a timeless quality about them.
Forever fans of Bob Dylan, The Dirty Rain Revelers chose to bookend their live album with two Dylan songs (Masters of War, 1963 and It’s Alright Ma, 1965). These two songs set the tone for the mood of pandemic life and in particular, the mood of Summer 2020.
Recorded by Matthew DeOrazio; Performed by Melissa and Matthew DeOrazio in New Orleans, LA. Mastered by Grant Walden at HearTell Studios, Muscle Shoals, AL
-
Masters of War 7:490:00/7:49
-
0:00/5:08
-
Music Master 6:450:00/6:45
-
0:00/3:50
-
Where Is My Calm 4:570:00/4:57
-
Wiser Cause 6:500:00/6:50
-
It's Alright Ma 10:410:00/10:41
Spark
The Dirty Rain Revelers
The latest offering from The DRR, Spark is a collection of songs culled from their live shows. As such the couple decided to record this collection as if performing a show. No headphones, click tracks or overdubs were Read more
The latest offering from The DRR, Spark is a collection of songs culled from their live shows. As such the couple decided to record this collection as if performing a show. No headphones, click tracks or overdubs were harmed in this process. What you get on Spark is the couple in their natural state. 10 originals and 4 covers; 2 vocals and 2 guitars; 1 couple committed to each other and the music they get to share.
-
0:00/3:47
-
Something 4:230:00/4:23
-
0:00/6:02
-
Long Black Veil 4:310:00/4:31
-
Hell and Back 3:470:00/3:47
-
Summertime 4:390:00/4:39
-
Begin Again Grateful 5:170:00/5:17
-
Killing The Blues 4:160:00/4:16
-
I've Seen 5:380:00/5:38
-
It's Gonna Rain 4:590:00/4:59
-
0:00/6:36
-
Evangeline 4:560:00/4:56
-
0:00/3:40
-
Wiser Cause 7:180:00/7:18
Magnolia
Sweet Jones
"Magnolia is the debut effort from New Orleans based Sweet Jones. From the upbeat rhythms, tight guitar licks and harmonies that float like the bayou mist mixed into a gumbo of blues, roots rock, folk and Americana, Read more
"Magnolia is the debut effort from New Orleans based Sweet Jones. From the upbeat rhythms, tight guitar licks and harmonies that float like the bayou mist mixed into a gumbo of blues, roots rock, folk and Americana, Magnolia is a pretty strong first outing for the husband and wife duo Matthew and Melissa DeOrazio. There's a real synergy between these two and Magnolia reflects an honesty and sincerity for the music they've created here. Hope displaces despair, love conquers loss and life springs eternal in what is essentially a love letter to each other and a cool summer album for the rest of us." - The Alternate Root
-
Long Time Coming 4:330:00/4:33
-
Love Remains 4:460:00/4:46
-
Magnolia 3:400:00/3:40
-
Song For Melissa 5:010:00/5:01
-
This Bird 4:570:00/4:57
-
I've Seen 4:490:00/4:49
-
0:00/3:11
-
Smokey Joe 3:300:00/3:30
-
I Got My Own 4:000:00/4:00
-
What's Up 5:310:00/5:31
Magnolia Liner Notes
50.5 KB
El DeOrazio
El DeOrazio
El D's debut self titled EP displaying a wide scope of styles and influences in six songs. All born out of the blues and reaching in different directions. The record was tracked live with a core trio of guitar, bass and Read more
El D's debut self titled EP displaying a wide scope of styles and influences in six songs. All born out of the blues and reaching in different directions. The record was tracked live with a core trio of guitar, bass and drums at the DeOrazio's home in New Orleans, allowing the band to really take their time and have fun playing the songs without the the constraints of time and money. The band is especially excited about and grateful to the guests that contributed their time and considerable talent to the songs. Keith Burnstein is an accomplished songwriter and keyboard player and good friend of El D's and they've performed many times together in each other's bands as well as on other bands gigs. Raul Gomez is another good friend of El D's and an accopmplished conductor and violinst in the classical world. He currently plays violin for the LPO as well as guest conducting orchestras in the New Orleans region. Another good friend is Greg Speck on accordion. El D and Greg have played many gigs together in other bands. Greg comes to New Orleans from upstate New York where he still leads one of the few Cajun/zydeco bands in that area. He excels at Cajun/zydeco styles accordion in addition to Eastern European styles. Lee Johnson spent a day and a half in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, so naturally El D put his little brother to work recording an extraordinary sax part for Baby What You Do. Lee is a very accomplished sax/ keyboard player in North Carolina where he leads his own band. El D did the final mix and mastering with Michael Seaman at Listen Up Studios in New Orleans.
-
Good Times 5:060:00/5:06
-
Evangeline 5:010:00/5:01
-
Baby What You Do 4:500:00/4:50
-
Gypsy Blue 3:350:00/3:35
-
0:00/6:04
-
Lagniappe Blues 2:590:00/2:59