PAUL HOSFORD AND EMILY WALTER: Comin' Home

Paul Hosford and Emily Walter

Comin' Home

© 2002 Painted Heart Music, LLC (634479525728)

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An exciting collection of original vocal and instrumental music incorporating elements of many genres, including folk, rock, Latin and jazz.

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Comin' Home was the first song I ever wrote that wasn't jazz. To record it I needed to find a vocalist as well as expand my recording facilities. That was a major transition for me--I went from literally recording in a closet to utilizing the entire upper floor of our house in a short space of time.

As the studio grew, more songs were written, and I shifted my focus away from Comin' Home. Finally, several years later, I turned my attention back to this and other songs I'd written but never successfully recorded. I was in a music store one afternoon, and mentioned to the proprietor that I needed to find a female singer with a low voice. A young woman looking at sheet music began to smile, and I was soon introduced to her. She was Emily Walter, who I knew by reputation already.

Emily was the ideal singer for this challenging material. Her experience and musicianship contributed greatly to the artistic success of this album. She not only sang but did the vocal arrangements on Infinity, Comin' Home, and Sometimes.

We were joined in this project by my father, Frank, who composed the music to Rainbows and played the vibraphone solo on Just A Girl, and Joani Redler, who sang harmony vocals on Just A Girl and Rainbows.

We hope you enjoy this music -- Paul Hosford

About Paul...

Paul Hosford and his wife, Lori, own and operate their own record label, Painted Heart
Music, LLC, which has released 10 full-length CDs and one CD single (as of March
2003). The Hosfords have operated a small recording studio (in which Comin' Home was
recorded) for 16 years, utilizing vacuum tube equipment designed and built by Paul.
Hosford plays a number of instruments besides those featured on Emergence, and has
composed over 50 musical works. In addition to operating their studio, Hosford
performs, teaches guitar, demonstrates stringed instruments in area schools, and tunes
pianos.

Hosford's primary musical influence has been his father, jazz pianist and composer Frank
Hosford, but he has been influenced by many other musicians on many instruments. His
main focus has long been on composing and recording his own music (he made his first
multi-instrumental recording at age 12), but he has performed in a number of settings.

The Hosfords invite you to visit their website (www.paintedheartmusic.com) to hear
music from their other albums and learn more about their musical undertakings.

About Emily...

Emily Walter has traveled throughout the world and performed in a number of venues
including musical theater, cabaret, and with a variety of bands. To learn more about her
and where she is currently performing, please visit her website, www.emilywalter.com.

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  • Really nice to listen to
    author: Bill Burcham

    Nice material, well recorded.

  • author: Sarah Nelson

    Listening to Comin Home for the first time is a treat! The music is warm and enthusiastic, and the vocals are superb! Emily Walter is a joy to listen to. Her voice has a depth and emotion that is truly one of a kind. I am thrilled to add such a lovely and unique piece of artistry to my collection!

  • Soulful and compelling music!
    author: Jonathan Baker

    I first learned of Comin Home from a friend who had recommended another album of Paul Hosford's, called River of January. I have thoroughly enjoyed both albums, and was delighted by what I heard. Comin Home has a style that is both imaginative and wonderfully innovative. Emily Walter sings with a soulful quality that is not always easy to find in the music of today. The instrumentation and compositions are unique and compelling. This album was a real find!

  • So Many Emotions...
    author: Layne Groseth

    It is incredible that one little CD can evoke so many emotions in the listener. Breathtaking, awe inspiring, and a feeling of joy doesn't even begin to explain what this CD entails. The title track is a true MASTERPIECE! Hit repeat and listen to it over and over again, every listen is like hearing the song for the first time. Paul Hosford shows a slice of brilliance in this song and the Vocals of Emily Walter will make you swear she is signing right next to you. Incredible! Other notables include Rainbows, Infinity and Barn Dance. This CD is sure to be among your favorites!

  • You'll feel right at home . . .
    author: Melanie Smith

    This is a fantastic album! Comin Home evokes a sense of love and longing for the wonders of life that we hold closest to our hearts--the places we've been, the people we've met, and the connections we have with home, no matter how far our travels take us! Emily Walter sings with a sometimes upbeat, sometimes haunting quality, and every chord resonates with the passion she has for her music. The instrumentation and blends of music on this album give it a uniqueness and originality that puts it in a class of it's own! You can always come home!

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