Spring Break
Brogdon spins stories into lyrics
NIMA PATEL
Issue date: 6/28/07 Section: Variety
The art form of songwriting has been known to rip apart bands and halt recording of albums in mid-process.
It's an artistic expression famous for arousing animosity among artists and producers and deft at driving an artist to the breaking point.
Justin Brogdon attacks this resolution with his upcoming self-titled album he wrote in two weeks.
When: Tonight, 8:30
Where: The Melting Point
More Information: www.myspace.com/justinbrogdon
Price: $5
In an effort to compact continuity in an album and originality into each song, Brogdon said he strives to tell a good story with every song.
"For me the art of writing songs is to balance the guts of the story, which are the plot and characters with the chorus, or the chapter marker," Brogdon said.
"It keeps the song flowing."
With lyrics ringing such as "A big fish in a small pond" and "Time's a wastin', can't you taste it, what are you waitin' for," the song "Big Fish" encourages the listener to "chase your dreams," Brogdon said.
"This album in large is about embracing life, never giving up and learning to live again," he said.
After, making a wish list of producers, Brogdon set out for Athens from his hometown of Tallahassee, FL to record the album.
Producer Don McCollister (Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins and Sister Hazel) and mixer John Kurzweg (Puddle of Mud, Creed and Jewel) granted his wish and they began work on the album in January 2007.
It was a "phenomenally great pairing for me," Brogdon said.
His father was a guitar player, so Brogdon naturally picked up the strings and started playing at age 12.
"From that moment on I just wanted to make noise," he said.
Growing up with the intimate influence of his father and the more detached Tom Petty and Edwin McCain, Brogdon began composing lyrics at the age of 14.
He wasn't the only kid on the block with a knack for making noise.
His current band mates, keyboardist Jess Franklin and bass guitarist Steven Spivey, grew up with Brogdon.
After touring with Brogdon, guitarist Benji Shanks and drummer Carlton Owens joined the band.
Brogdon first encountered the music scene in Athens when visiting a friend.
"Just seeing the pace of things, the vibe, and the energy. It's a great support center for the arts."
It's an artistic expression famous for arousing animosity among artists and producers and deft at driving an artist to the breaking point.
Justin Brogdon attacks this resolution with his upcoming self-titled album he wrote in two weeks.
JUSTIN BROGDON BAND
When: Tonight, 8:30
Where: The Melting Point
More Information: www.myspace.com/justinbrogdon
Price: $5
In an effort to compact continuity in an album and originality into each song, Brogdon said he strives to tell a good story with every song.
"For me the art of writing songs is to balance the guts of the story, which are the plot and characters with the chorus, or the chapter marker," Brogdon said.
"It keeps the song flowing."
With lyrics ringing such as "A big fish in a small pond" and "Time's a wastin', can't you taste it, what are you waitin' for," the song "Big Fish" encourages the listener to "chase your dreams," Brogdon said.
"This album in large is about embracing life, never giving up and learning to live again," he said.
After, making a wish list of producers, Brogdon set out for Athens from his hometown of Tallahassee, FL to record the album.
Producer Don McCollister (Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins and Sister Hazel) and mixer John Kurzweg (Puddle of Mud, Creed and Jewel) granted his wish and they began work on the album in January 2007.
It was a "phenomenally great pairing for me," Brogdon said.
His father was a guitar player, so Brogdon naturally picked up the strings and started playing at age 12.
"From that moment on I just wanted to make noise," he said.
Growing up with the intimate influence of his father and the more detached Tom Petty and Edwin McCain, Brogdon began composing lyrics at the age of 14.
He wasn't the only kid on the block with a knack for making noise.
His current band mates, keyboardist Jess Franklin and bass guitarist Steven Spivey, grew up with Brogdon.
After touring with Brogdon, guitarist Benji Shanks and drummer Carlton Owens joined the band.
Brogdon first encountered the music scene in Athens when visiting a friend.
"Just seeing the pace of things, the vibe, and the energy. It's a great support center for the arts."
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