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Glenn French is a singer/songwriter from Fairfield,Connecticut. He is also a self taught musician and accomplished guitarist. His music is best described as “adult contemporary” with influences of “folk” and “blues“. At the age of 15, he became fascinated with the music he heard at Woodstock in 1969.
In 1997, using his two car garage as a home recording studio,Glenn began writing and recording songs. In 2002, Glenn was contacted by Steve Haggard of Wild Oats Records, an independent label based out of Nashville. Steve produced and recorded four of Glenn's original songs and released them on a CD entitled “Signs Of The Times“. Steve Haggard also produced Glenn’s CD entitled “Timeless” which was released in 2007.Glenn French is currently not signed by a record company.He is an artist that is self published and a member of ASCAP.
In 2007, he released his first single to radio.In 2009 Glenn released his latest CD entitled "Snowblind". He is gaining International notoriety for his works and receiving airplay all over the world. The media compares his music to James Taylor.
Interesting fact about Glenn French: Glenn spent his late childhood years in the Boy Scouts. At the age of 15, he earned Eagle Scout.While fishing in New Hampshire one year on the Merrimac River ,Glenn saved a drowning fisherman.Glenn is an avid fly fisherman. He was caught in the act for his "Timeless" CD cover.The Naugatuck River in Ct sets the stage.
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If you combined James Taylor, John Mayer, Dave Mason, and Neil Young, you would have Glenn French. A Fairfield,Ct native, French’s album Snowblind is a folk feature seeping with influences from country, blues, and even classic rock. French’s voice is a soothing, smooth thing to behold (or belisten, as it were), and his guitar playing is perfectly attuned with the stories he tells.
Track 1: “Snowblind” is a heartwarming piece about the lasting effect of friendship, though it has a bittersweet tang to it. The guitar beautifully sets up a more somber mood while French’s voice effortlessly portrays a story of friends loved and lost.
Track 5: “Friend of the Devil” is of course a tribute to Jerry Garcia and the unforgettable Grateful Dead. French adds a more thematically upbeat rhythm that includes acoustic guitar and a harmonica solo, as if the main protagonist was running faster through the Southwest than ever before.
Track 10: “The Open Road” is a melancholy piece that French establishes with a very lonely guitar and fiddle duet lamenting the long, open road that French’s character has traversed. As he recalls the eventual loss of everything, the fiddle returns in the chorus, representing the only warmth that he can get: a cup of coffee every now and then from a generous stranger. All the while the guitar plays a solemn, gloomy chord progression, a reminder of the girl (and everything else) the man has lost.
Reviewed by Melson Varsovia of Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion
Glenn French - Snowblind Released 2009 www.myspace.com/frenchglenn & www.sixtysecondhero.com/Glenn_French www.cdbaby.com
Band Members:
Glenn French - Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitar & Bass David Russell - Mandolin and Fiddle John Kearns - Accoustic & Electic Guitar, Dobro Steve Haggard - Harp and Backing Vocals Michael French - Drums & Percussion Chris James - Keyboards John Hinerich - Saxes, Recorder, Flute, & Clarinet * " Friend of The Devil" - Vocals Glenn French & Steve Haggard, written by Garcia, Dawson & Hunter.
Originally recorded by The Grateful Dead.* Label - Wild Oats Records Manager - Anne Graney Produced By : Steve Haggard Engineer - Randall Merryman Randall also worked on the "Timeless" Album Genre - Folk Infused with Blues with a dash of Country
Glenn French's new release called "Snowblind" is "The Epitomy" of the Folk music we crave so much. This album will take you places without even packing your bag, You will lose yourself in the glorious sounds of Glenn's Vocals and a variety of spectacular Instruments. It is a laid back, easy style that will sweep you away, only to be delighted and suprized when a mando or violin breaks in. This entire album pulled me back into the days of Don McLean and James Taylor. He has captured a whole world in this one 13 Track album. Superlative Accoustic and Electric Guitars are evident throughout "Snowblind". In fact, The mandolin , dobro and harp absolutely moves this Album over the edge. I thought Glenn French's "Timeless" was an excellent effort. But now hearing this "Snowblind" Album, I realize that Glenn French has come into his own. His strength put forward in these tracks are simply magnificent. You just couldnt ask more from the Lyrics. It is a celebration to the ears and I recommend it highly.
I have chosen three tracks to tell you about here. Three tracks out of 13 splendid songs each and everyone. Seems sad. But I am not meant to write a book. Though I'm sure I could with this album.
Let me start with; *** Snowblind - The Title track of this album. The intro grabs us immediately with an accoustic guitar and fiddle. Glenns gentle voice and the Mandolin speaking to our hearts. This is the kind of quality songwriting that gives us the memories to take us throughout this life. It speaks of how important is it to see what is sometimes, right in front of us, but is missed. To hold on to the people in your life that are important. Glenn French has mezmerized us with this song. Well Done !!
*** The Last Indian - This song is a huge surprize to both the senses and the lyrics. Beautifully orchestrated ! It touches upon history, plight and lives of the North American Native People's. Glenn has captured the thoughts and feelings of a nation. This song is done with a strong sense of the true heart of Folk Genre. You will love the melody. *I would like to thank Glenn for this brilliant song, it has touched me personally and I know it will effect many others in the same way.*
*** Watch The Wheel - Once again Glenn French has done an unforgettable job. This song is absolutely beautiful. He sings of life's ups and downs. How we can never know what road life will take us on. He is most likely singing about a personal experience, but it touches the listeners own experiences as well. These lyrics are well written and so true. The Instruments used on this track make Watch The Wheel" timeless. Over and above all this, the guitar resonates softly behind Glenn's vocals and draws the listener in. This song is unforgettable. Im not sure if it is a flute or some other wood wind instrument that is used on this piece, but it polishes this wonderful song into something spectacular.
Glenn French - Snowblind. 13 songs, 13 tales, a lifetime of joy. We are only what we experience. We take with us only what we learn from those experiences. Snowblind has done you proud Glenn French. Snowblind has done your fans proud as well. Your Momma is right. This is a brilliant Album, one of the best. Congratualtions !
Yours In The Music Shashona & The Indie Showcase Team Indie Showcase www.indieshowcase.net
Song Lyrics:
Southern Wind
I caught you sitting there just the other day Didn’t know to be your friend was just a click away Found you down in Dallas town You shined a light to help me find my way Kinda heard some good old music Ringing through the still air today
You came and met me like a peaceful southern wind Spoke my name and kept me warm all of the time On and on the story goes I’ll catch your fall when the wind blows Find our place in time lay it on the line
And when you’re feeling low I’ll be right by your side soon you’ll see I’ll sit you down by the lake Watching the fish rise by your feet Our quiet piece of land A moment that is held in harmony The day is gone and far behind We’ll start tomorrow you and me
You came and met me like a peaceful southern wind Spoke my name and kept me warm all of the time On and on the story goes I’ll catch your fall when the wind blows Find our place in time lay it on the line
Repeat Chorus
These Kind Of Days
I didn't miss the sky tonight at all I memorized the pinks and shades of blue My son grew so fast and so tall I taught him on a bike now size twelve shoes
These kind of days make it all seem worthwhile As long as I can see him smile
I didn't miss the day I fell in love The rose I gave to the one I'm dreamin' of It felt so good inside I held her hand February seemed to go as planned
These kind of days make it all seem worthwhile As long as I can see her smile
I almost missed my friends along the way Advice they gave the things they had to say Some of them just headed towards a dream Others stayed at home within their means
I almost lost myself when I was young The games I played and songs were left unsung Now I fly down south to see my band The tunes I bring they play like no one can
These kind of days make it all seem worthwhile As long as I can see them smile These kind of days make it all seem worthwhile As long as I can see them smile
Snowblind Drivin' home Berlin Turnpike Smell the winter in the air Wipe the glass if you don't mind my friend It puts me in a trance when it's out there When it's out there
I caught a glimpse of what was comin' But it was sunny when we left Miss that side of you your lovin' It get so lonely in the glare In the glare
I must have been so snowblind To trust you all the way I must have been so snowblind my friend What a lonely yesterday
Now the storm has been lifted Feel the calmness in the air A love like ours will never die my friend It puts me in a trance when you're not there When you're not there
When the time comes we'll stake our own ground Make the best of what we do Hit the front porch and hear all the sounds Just make the best of me and you Of me and you I must have been so snowblind I'm missing all the things you used to do I must have been so snowblind my friend When it came to losing you
The Open Road
Lookin’ far behind what do I see A crazy world of madness made for me A lost and lonely cry a second chance Wait another turn at the dance
Simple sadness haunts my brain The girl I left behind is missed again An empty road some tunes to get me by No wonder how it all makes me cry
Mister please I’m on my bended knee Warm some coffee in my cup The road has been so long Still I gotta move,move along
Somehow the open road clears my head Reasons left behind words been said Given what’s at stake I need a lucky break The mornin’ paper flies with words not read
Just remember this my friend The road might get you in the end And if it takes you very far hide a moonbeam in a jar The rest is up to you my friend
Mister please I’m on my bended knee Warm some coffee in my cup The road has been so long Still I gotta move,move along
On The Night Train Catch a ride on the night train An empty car protects you from the rain Wait and hide to hear the whistle blow Why did she leave me leave me all alone
Scenery goes by from the corner of my eye On the night train
Had a good job workin’ on the farm Treated her right and kept her from harm Didn't missed a day slaved all day long Why did she leave and make a sad song
Scenery goes by from the corner of my eye On the night train
Does she miss me can't she hear me call Will she think of me at anytime at all A cold wind blows and whispers my name Another man will play a different game
Scenery goes by from the corner of my eye On the night train
This train will take me to another town Will my next woman try to let me down If she leaves me I’ll catch the next train At least I won’t be caught out in the rain
Scenery goes by from the corner of my eye On the night train On the night train On the night train
Young Boy’s Eyes
Sittin’ all alone what to do The clouds that roll by sing a tune Kick a stone and try to pretend Make believe I’m flyin’ in the wind
There is a God my Dad told me so Watching me wherever I go Why does it rain I want to play Wishin’ all the clouds would go away
If I could only see through a young boy’s eyes The bond that we feel makes me high
I don’t wannna grow up too soon I think I see the man in the moon Tuck me in to find a new dream Whisper in my ear and watch me beam
If I could only see through a young boy’s eyes The bond that we feel makes me high
Can you find some time to spend I’ll bet I’ll make you smile in the end I think I’ll make a castle out of sand Years go by catch them if you can
If I could only see through a young boy’s eyes The bond that we feel makes me high
Spend some time with me Spend some time with me
It's All Behind Me
It's been a while you were a child Remember oh so well you were runnin' wild I couldn't freeze the time Maybe lost between the rhymes
Can't you see what it meant to me Those times I held so dear all so plain to see Suspended in a dream Memory is all I own it seems
It's all behind me but it's in my heart That reminds me gets lonely in the dark
You're with me now I'll teach you how The things I know might help you if you just allow By your side all the way Until my dieing day
Can you stay just one more day Catch up on some laughs we lost along the way Makes me wanna cry Or sing a lullabye
It's all behind me but it's in my heart That reminds me gets lonely in the dark do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do li la la li li la la li do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do li la la li li la la li
Was It All A Dream
Walkin’ down this rocky road My feet just don’t know where to go I didn’t have all the words to say Now she’s packed and moved away
How could I have been so blind Now I’ve gone and lost my mind In a state of sympathy you see She couldn’t find the real me
Think I’ll rest my head awhile Feel so sick I’ve lost my smile Could this be some fantasy Could this be Could this be a dream Could this be a dream
Take a look watch the river flow It calms me down inside you know When I need some peace of mind I’ll just toss my fishin’ line
The morning sun blinds my eyes Her hand in mine to my surprise Now my heart can take a rest Last night put it to the test
Think I’ll rest my head awhile I feel so good I’ve got my smile It was all some fantasy It was all It was all a dream It was all a dream It was all a dream
Soldier
I saw you standing there about to fly over seas You looked so proud and tall desert boots and Army green To hold her one more time gave a reason deep inside And if it seems surreal the way you feel
Was the sun shining bright when you left your hometown A tear behind a smile her heart is saved inside a frown Hope the letters never end whisper to a friend She seals them and tucks inside a prayer
My country trained me well a sense of loyalty and pride I feel so fit and strong with my sergeant by my side Dear God keep me warm and shelter me from storm Keep me in your dreams if I should pass
When the dust settles down and you hear the chimes of peace Tell me stories what I missed and then rock me til' I sleep Now it's in the past I can say home at last Your writings filled a hole in my soul
The Last Indian
Can't you hear me call don't you know my name Listen to the gentle wind blowin' by blowin' by the plain Shadows cross the moon a whisper in the night A memory of a big ol' fish puttin' up puttin' up a fight
I am the last Indian a dying breed of gentlemen The ground under me was taken to my shame The first Americans do you know their names
I feel it in my blood, it'll never go away I wonder when my ancestors saw their last day The fire in the sky they had no chance at all Tried to let an arrow fly but destiny would call
I am the last Indian a dying breed of gentlemen The ground under me was taken to my shame The first Americans do you know their names
Where do we begin our children live in fear Can you see my shadow in the land we held so dear The Mortar and the pestil we had to grind our corn A lonely soul an Indian to all my dead I mourn
I am the last Indian a dying breed of gentlemen The ground under me was taken to my shame The first Americans do you know their names I am the last Indian I am the last Indian
Listen To The Rain
Yesterday I wandered as I fell into a dream A finger painted life or so it seemed Some gingerbread men that called out my name I woke up just to find I was the same
I think today I’ll take a longer course Stop and see things along the way Take the time to live and listen to the rain Hear the sound it makes against the pane
Today I have a plan to try to change my ways Stop and smell the roses for just one day If I never take my time and it slips through my hands I’ll file away some dreams and some plans
I think today I’ll take a longer course Stop and see things along the way Take the time to live and listen to the rain Hear the sound it makes against the pane Take the time to live and listen to the rain Hear the sound it makes against the pane
The Simple Things
Walk on down the road with my four legged friend A different kind of bond special trust to the end The river clears my head and really helps me mend These are the simple things the simple things
The hinting signs of Spring a different kind of smell in the air She smiles from the garden and ties back her hair I heard a Bluebird's song a melody among the glare These are the simple things the simple things
Watch the beaming sunrise or the moon down by the bay Footprints in the sand then the tide takes them away away These are the simple things the simple things
I'll take a ride by the lake that always brings me back Give thanks for what I have no regrets for what I lack An old friend along the way helps you stay on track These are the simple things the simple things These are the simple things the simple things These are the simple things the simple things
Watch The Wheel
Yesterday passed our way We never knew it just flew Took a chance no second glance If you could knock on wood
Watch the wheel spinning round Where it stops nobody knows If it takes you to the lost and found Tomorrow
Tried to make a lucky break Not for me to always see Roll the dice throw some rice Where it takes another shake
Watch the wheel spinning round Where it stops nobody knows If it takes you to the lost and found Tomorrow
Who's to say when’s my lucky day Things you took take one more look Chips that fall amongst us all If you win your ship comes in
Watch the wheel spinning round Where it stops nobody knows If it takes you to the lost and found Tomorrow
Memories
Can we find a way to rewind time for a minute Freeze a single frame of yesterday when you were in it The other night the two of us we shot the breeze When we were young boy did we laugh and scrape our knees
All your memories Stored away for free Some might make you laugh Like a photograph in your hand
Sometimes when I dream and I awake just can’t recall I do remember how the leaves looked in the fall My thoughts are all my own when I’m alone I reminisce Some things you can’t forget and I still see my first kiss
All your memories Stored away for free Some might make you laugh Like a photograph in your hand
Maybe when I die my life will flash before my eyes Hold those times in your hand as years go by It’s all a mystery how they get tucked away I’ve got them in my heart all to save for a rainy day
All your memories Stored away for free Some might make you laugh Like a photograph in your hand Memories Memories Memories
The Highway Is My Home
I’m almost there another mile Just to see my babys’ smile Eyes ahead ten two on the wheel I need to tell her just how I feel The pain inside has got to be so real
Pullin’ off the side of the road Maybe sleep for ten minutes or so The back seat covers all I own A duffle bag and a fishin’ pole Those highway lines are buried in my soul
Cause you know the highway is my home Grab another coffee and I’m gone Sorry I can’t stay my tires need to roam Think of me when you’re alone
Turn the dial another tune A shooting star and a crescent moon There’s other places I can be I own a trunk of memories My babys’ heart is all I really need
Now my baby’s here with me That lonely road is in my dreams When we lay to sleep at night I can’t escape those highway lights An empty road is such a lonely sight
Cause you know the highway is my home Grab another coffee and I’m gone Sorry I can’t stay my tires need to roam Think of me when you’re alone
What You Do To Me
Another night of toss and turn Endless fight with a heart that yearns Can’t you see what you do to me
Break of day my heads’ in a cloud Lot to say when you’re not around Can’t you see what you do to me
Castles made of sand Wash into the sea Mark our time and plan in history
The afternoon the telephone rings Is it you my heart begins to sing Can’t you see what you do to me
Evening’s here I guess you went away When you’re near so much to say Can’t you see what you do to me
Castles made of sand Wash into the sea Mark our time and plan in history
Another night of toss and turn Endless fight with a heart that yearns Can’t you see what you do to me
It was a dream I held you tight Closed my eyes with all my might Can’t you see what you do to me
Castles made of sand Wash into the sea Mark our time and plan in history
Annie’s Tune
I think I’ll write a song about the one I love She’s the only gal for me and the one I’m singin’ of Helps me in the dark and holds onto the light Gives me all the strength when I lose my sight
Li la la li la la li Lil la la li la la li li li
I’ll pinch myself again just to see if it’s real A pounding in my heart the way you make me feel I melt inside your arms you take my breath away An answer in a prayer the dreams we dare to say
Li la la li la la li Lil la la li la la li li li
Let’s go for a ride watch the snow as it falls I almost hear your name in the wind as it calls We’ll walk into the night look up at the stars I’ll kiss you in between Jupiter and Mars
Li la la li la la li Lil la la li la la li li li You make me smile away I give my thanks every day
Li la la li la la li Lil la la li la la li li li Li la la li la la li Lil la la li la la li li li Li la la li la la li Lil la la li la la li li li
Some Things Change
When I was a young man I stumbled all around A charter member of the lost and found As I got older I grew to realize Stop and take a look in someone’s eyes
Some things change some stay the same No different now just rearranged Take a look you held it in your hand The smile of a friend who understands
Cast a shadow your back to the wind All the places you have been Turn the page and so the story goes Watch a wave as the wind blows
Some things change some stay the same No different now just rearranged Take a look you held it in your hand The smile of a friend who understands
Gaze out a window tell me what you see We’ll start a new beginning you and me Goin’ through our changes with help along the way One more step to every day
Some things change some stay the same No different now just rearranged Take a look you held it in your hand The smile of a friend who understands
Dusty Roads
I’ll meet you at the dance to take another chance Talk some more and maybe hold your hand If we take the time some words will always rhyme Watch the bottle wash up on the shore
We felt it in our hearts and maybe from the start Anxiety played us in a game Tired of letting go let’s make the best we know A walk in sand and listen to the sea
Could it be we found some dusty roads Might take some time to settle down Some people say you reap just what you sow Take a breath and look around You might see what can be
Take the time to talk or maybe go for a walk I’ll listen to your words all the while I can still make you laugh you are my better half Your smile warms my heart every day
Sit down by the beach and stay within’ my reach The lonely moon stares into our eyes Like the stars above a light to guide our love Time we’ll always hold until the end
Can you see the light beyond the dusty roads The path we held inside our dreams The more we live and every step it shows Share a smile to cast between You might see what can be
These Times
Pick up the paper and read between the lines Old men talk about the times Sometimes hard to see the light Hard to make ends meet without a fight
These times these times These days these days I had a dream a long time ago Left a piece in your heart you know
I guess it really opens up your eyes They might have put on a disguise My parents sit and talk of fifty two It seemed so easy then when we had you
These times these times These days these days I had a dream a long time ago Left a piece in your heart you know
Can you count the moments A ship goes sailing by As the tides bring in the ocean So goes the times
Don’t look back on too much history The future waits for us to see Listen for the pause between the songs I’ll take it all in stride and move along
These times these times These days these days I had a dream a long time ago Left a piece in your heart you know
"I started playing guitar when I was 15 with a Spanish guitar that was impossible to tune and the neck was warped.I managed to get some sounds out of it anyway.My record albums included Jeff Beck,Eric Clapton,Chicago,Crosby Stills and Nash,Joe Cocker,etc.I'd cut a neighbor's lawn and I'd buy another record album to study.The electric guitar found it's way in my room.It was a decent Japanese model and was playing some bar chords before long.After about 6 months of practicing I found myself playing in a wedding trio with an accordian player and a drummer.When I graduated High School all I wanted to do was play in bands.Working in a supermarket at 18 I managed to save enough money for my first real electric guitar.I boarded a train to New York City and headed to W48th where all the music stores were found.A man sold me a 1972 Gibson Les Paul and I only had enough money for the guitar.The case was $60.He placed the guitar in a cardboard triangular shaped box and secured it together with twine.I was in heaven with my new Gibson.Another train ride was made at a later date to Manny's on the same W48th street for a Marshall 50 watt amplifier head.A couple stereo speaker cabinets my Dad gave me were used and 2-12" speakers were installed.Although playing in local bands was fun and exciting,I always felt at ease just sitting playing an acoustic guitar.When I heard the first album by Crosby,Stills,and Nash they're sound just blew me away.That sparked my interest in singing and performing with the acoustic guitar.A group of friends used to hang out by a lake and we had a lot of fun.At that time I was in my mid 20's and was doing mostly cover tunes of groups like "America","Pure Prairie League","Crosby,Stills,Nash",and "Neil Young".The recording equipment that was used for my first original songs was on 4 track cassette tape.That was at the beginning of Napster in 1997 before they were shut down for copyright violations.I was converting the cassette wav files to mp3's for people to download on Napster.The beginnings of my songwriting was right around that time frame.The song "Snowblind" was an early work.We get snow in Ct off and on from December through February.The song "Snowblind" is about the tests of a friendship while driving through a snowstorm.The song "The Picket Line" was based on an actual strike that took place in 2006 by the company where I'm employed Sikorsky Aircraft.Our local union had the song on their own website for about a year.The chanting at the beginning and the end of the song is actual strike rally audio."
"When I write enough songs at any given time I take a ride down to Nashville,TN to see my producer Steve Haggard.We go over the arrangements and sometimes he chops out entire chorus parts.I wouldn't second guess him for a minute.Steve's record company is called Wild Oats Records.After the arrangements of the songs are done,we meet the guitarist and the fiddle/mandolin player at the studio first.I perform the song for them and they write down the music I'm playing in this unique Nashville music script.Then they put me in a small vocal booth and I sing while the guitarist and myself put down some acoustic guitar parts.The vocals don't actually get recorded at this time.They are called scratch vocals because they get erased.The instruments are recorded first but they need to hear the melody to help them along.Then the mandolin/fiddle player gets recorded.Then other musicians are brought in and recorded also like keyboards,etc.My vocals are done last and the producer spends about an hour and a half on each song with me.They go over my singing line by line until they're satisfied with the results.At times they're just looking for a single word they didn't like,enunciation,or clarity.Four songs take about a week to complete and the final mix is being worked on after I've already left for home.My son Mike has added some drums and percussion.He played drums for "On The Night Train".A musician named John Heinrich played sax,flute,clarinet for the song "The Simple Things" and recorder for "The Last Indian".Steve Haggard the producer played harmonica and performed backing vocals."
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