Eric Baines
Reinvention
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My music is acoustic driven, rock/pop with heartfelt, introspective lyrics and a soulful voice like an edgier John Mayer.
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- 1 Reinvention
- 2 The Lucky One
- 3 Something More
- 4 I'm Coming Around
- 5 Baggage
- 6 The Light
- 7 I Know The Day Will Come
- 8 On The Inside
- 9 Like I See You
- 10 When It's Over
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Reinvention, the latest release from Eric Baines, is his most honest work to date. A complete and total departure from his earlier recordings, it marks the first time he's played guitar on a record, and used the guitar, as opposed to the keyboard, as his primary writing instrument. Baines explains, "Most of these tunes came out of an honest exploration of myself and a search for the true me. I tried to stay true to that and write songs that I enjoy listening to and enjoy playing."
Baines called on his closest friends and colleagues (many of whom helped inspire the writing of the record) to play his music and bring it to life in the studio. The album features Gary Patrick, Gene Siegel, and Bobby Williams on guitar, Fred Mandel and Noriko Olling on keyboards and Chad Wright on drums. There are also two tracks co-written with Baines' writing partner, Kim Wimmer. The entire album was conceived and written on the road and in hotels all over the world from Europe to Japan and all over the U.S...even recording and mixing some of the tracks in hotel rooms in Las Vegas, NV. The concept of 'baggage' that recurs throughout the record has multiple layers of meaning.
HISTORY
Eric Baines has been playing guitar since he was 7 years old. It was the first instrument that he ever picked up. His dad gave him lessons and young Eric played and sang songs from the family's collection of fake books that were filled with songs from the Beatles, the Stones and all kinds of rock from the 60s. It was a great way to learn and inspired him to begin writing his own songs early-on.
He then began playing piano, trumpet and percussion. A gifted drummer and natural teacher, he taught marching percussion for his former high school for 9 years.
Another instrument he had picked up was the bass guitar which would become his primary instrument and means of making a living for years to come. Baines went to Berklee College of Music as a bass player and vocalist. The lure of paying gigs was strong, however, and he left Berklee after three semesters to begin working as a professional musician. He started his own band called "The Fringe" which enjoyed moderate success, releasing a CD, playing on T.V. and radio, and touring the country.
Baines then joined a blues band in Denver and began working as a sideman playing bass and singing. After a few years of this he signed on for a gig with contemporary jazz saxophone player Nelson Rangell which started his career in smooth jazz and R&B. After a few years of playing with Nelson, honing his bass playing skills and singing, he finally made the move to swim with the big fish in LA.
He quickly found himself playing with the likes of Keiko Matsui, Gregg Karukas, Lee Ritenour and many other great musicians and artists but still didn't feel like he was quite on track. He offers, "I wasn't completely satisfied musically. I was traveling the world and making money but still missing something."
He then met guitar player Gary Patrick who had a cover band called Clockwork. Though Baines was definitely not
interested in being in a cover band, the gigs paid well so he picked up a few for the extra cash. He really clicked with the other band members and they began playing a regular gig in Vegas at the Mirage Hotel. After years of playing smooth jazz and R&B, he was suddenly exposed to a world of new music. Clockwork's singer, Kim Wimmer, introduced him to the likes of Coldplay, John Mayer, Duncan Sheik, and Radio Head . To his surprise, all of this music spoke to him in a way that nothing else had and reminded him of the guitar player that he once wanted to be and the rock music that he once loved. So he bought an acoustic guitar and started writing and collaborating with Kim. Eight months later, Reinvention was complete.
THE ALBUM
Reinvention is a powerful journey of self-discovery...from resistance to acceptance and intention to rebirth. The songs "Reinvention", "Something More", "Baggage", "On the Inside" and "I'm Coming Around" delve into the idea that we all have our own challenges and pain but there's a moment of realization that this life is yours to be whomever you intend to be and it's too short to spend it pretending to be somebody you're not.
"When it's Over" is that inevitable dark moment you experience right before the great aha!
Baines really explores the dance of relationships on "The Lucky One", and "I Know the Day will Come". And finally, there's the amazing phenomenon that happens to us when we get beyond ourselves enough to see the mystery and beauty in the flaws and perfection of others. "Like I See You" and "The Light" chronicle that experience.
Reinvention shines a light on what it means to be human and in process. It honors the journey of the active traveler and suggests that there's great power in intention...that we're all powerful creators.
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Eric Baines is a talented man. Great singing and song writting.
author: SharonThis CD is a mixture of rock and songs that mean alot to people that will listen to it. Eric Baines is a name in which we will hear alot of talented things from in the future.
Reinvention is so peaceful and mellow.
author: John, SunnyvaleThe CD takes you to a lighter place. It shows how life's journey makes a person stronger and better.
Reinvention is so peaceful and mellow.
author: John, SunnyvaleThe CD takes you to a lighter place. It shows how life's journey makes a person stronger and better.
A nice mix of introspective lyrical Melody, Rhythm, and Harmony....
author: Kc DunnThis latest E.B.invention is loaded with natural honest energy and thought. Clever lyrics, nice melodies and real Heartfelt performances by everyone involved.(This is what real musical friendships can produce) Good guys always finish. Eric just finishes better than most. Every CD Eric has produced makes me look forward to the next. Thanks for the music Eric... Mr. Skinny/LittleGiant Records
This CD Rocks! Great songs and a ton of heart and soul!
This CD is amazing! The songs are very real and sincere. They cover a lot of emotional ground from happy love songs to dark and sad songs and Eric sings from the heart. I've seen Eric live before and I can't wait to see him again. He rocks!
Good lyrics and melodies, with uninspired vocals
author: TerrenceWhile I found the lyrics and melodies of most tracks to be interesting and enjoyable, I thought the vocal performances were uninspired. Based on the title Reinvention, and the lyrics of most of the songs, it appears that Eric Baines was deeply immersed in his personal saga not only when he wrote the songs, but also when he performed them. I would have given this CD a higher rater had the vocals not sounded like Baines was holding back.
An honest, captivating, and passionate listening experience.
author: ValarieI've seen Eric perform live intermittently over the last two years in Los Angeles. When I first heard his new CD last summer, I was surprised at the way his music struck me. Although the music is a complete departure from Eric's earlier songwriting efforts, as well as from his typical live performances, there is something simply captivating about his songs and performance on Reinvention. It is evident that the songs take the listener through his personal journey which includes both his struggles and triumphs. Eric's lyrics boldly expose his vulnerabilities as a man, which allow the listener to be captivated by his story telling. I wish more musicians would write with such honesty, and sing with such passion. I can't wait to see and hear more of Eric Baines.
Dreamy, romantic songs performed with passion.
author: BobetteI love Eric Baines and Reinvention! This CD is satisfying on every level. The songs showcase Eric's multiple talents, and demonstrate his versatility as a musician. The best part of the CD is the passion that comes through in both Eric's lyrics, and his delivery of them. I envy the woman he's singing about in "The Lucky One." We should all be so lucky.
A great CD with hit potental.
author: AmberI've had the pleasure of hearing Eric perform some of the songs on Reinvention at the Ava Lounge in the Mirage Hotel when he played with the band Clockwork. After hearing the songs a couple of times, I found myself singing them over and over. While I disagree that Eric sounds like an "edgier John Mayer," he has his own style, which is both passionate and soulful. He's a versatile performer, who keeps getting better and better. I think that The Lucky One, Reinvention, and Like I See You all have "hit" potential. Rock on Eric!
A good CD, but one limited by its engineering
I received a copy of Reinvention last summer when Eric was performing live in LA. He is a dynamic performer, but unfortunately the extent of his talents aren't adequately reflected on this CD. I've heard Baines perform many of the tracks live, and most are excellent. His songs tell a story, and most are quite moving. It's too bad that the recordings are to some extent flat. Perhaps with better engineering, his soulful, powerful voice would come through.
Good but doesn't live up to its potential.
author: MatthewReinvention is a mixed bag. Some of the tracks could be really good, but the mix does not do them justice. At times the music seems to overpower the lyrics, and it's hard to make out some of the words. The best song of the ten is "I Know the Day Will Come," because it is a song that most people will be able to relate to in some manner. Baines' voice is strongest on this track, and unlike some of the other tracks, he sings without hesitation. With better engineering parameters, this CD would warrant at least a 4, if not a 5 star rating.
Eric Baines rocks!
author: TrishEric Baines rocks! He looks like Bon Jovi but sings like a more mature John Mayer. Reinvention is so romantic. The best song on this CD is The Lucky One. It has some really romantic lyrics - "she smiles a lot, and I keep each one of them catalogued inside my head...sometimes she yells, and I should be listening but I'm looking at her smiles instead." The Light is my second favorite song, and my favorite line is, "She wakes me up and she cools me down..." Keep writing those romantic songs Eric!
- author: Gayle
I've seen Eric Baines perform live and he's got an incredible voice. His voice comes alive when he sings R & B, and songs with a groove. While I like the lyrics and the music of most tracks on this CD, it doesn't do justice to Baines' voice. I think if someone heard this CD without having heard him perform, they would be really disappointed in his voice. Baines is a good songwriter, but he should write songs more suited to his voice.