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The Attitude of 'Altitude'Review by Jass Elliot
Every now and then, if we're lucky, something special comes wandering down the road. Such is the case with Rob DeFriese. From out of the mists of obscurity this rare talent is making himself known to the world with the release of Altitude, the most refreshing collection of songs to come along in quite some while. Each track is unique and individual, never repetitive. Each track has something to say.
Rob DeFriese is at the peak of his songwriting and performing skills on this album and it shows. Every song is carefully crafted and sung beautifully. There are no weak points, no track to skip over. Listeners are immediately drawn into the songs and hooked.
The first song, Take It Easy, is one of those good advice songs. When times get tough it's ok to take a moment, breathe in, and take it easy. True Love Waits is a soft and easy love song with a heartbreaking tenderness and soulful sincerity. The third track, Send The Ghosts Back To Heaven, is contemplative and introspective, making the listener think about the world and who we spend our time here with.
The heart of the album, Arise, is a hopeful and inspirational ballad urging the listener to get up, get out, and get on with the living of life. Altitude, the title track, wraps up the album on a fun and upbeat note, delivering the message that it's ok to reach for greater things and take that leap of faith.
Altitude is an uplifting collection, filled to the brim with positive energy and all things good. Rob DeFriese has created a masterpiece, a true work of art, enjoyable on so many levels. It is the task of songwriters to create lyrics that move people, the task of singers to bring those lyrics to life for those listening, and the task of musicians to frame the lyrics in a pleasing and relatable format. Rob DeFriese has mastered all of this.
After sitting and basking in the beauty that is this album, one is left with only one question. How have we not heard from this man until now?
Every now and then, if we're lucky, something special comes wandering down the road. Such is the case with Rob DeFriese. From out of the mists of obscurity this rare talent is making himself known to the world with the release of Altitude, the most refreshing collection of songs to come along in quite some while. Each track is unique and individual, never repetitive. Each track has something to say.
Rob DeFriese is at the peak of his songwriting and performing skills on this album and it shows. Every song is carefully crafted and sung beautifully. There are no weak points, no track to skip over. Listeners are immediately drawn into the songs and hooked.
The first song, Take It Easy, is one of those good advice songs. When times get tough it's ok to take a moment, breathe in, and take it easy. True Love Waits is a soft and easy love song with a heartbreaking tenderness and soulful sincerity. The third track, Send The Ghosts Back To Heaven, is contemplative and introspective, making the listener think about the world and who we spend our time here with.
The heart of the album, Arise, is a hopeful and inspirational ballad urging the listener to get up, get out, and get on with the living of life. Altitude, the title track, wraps up the album on a fun and upbeat note, delivering the message that it's ok to reach for greater things and take that leap of faith.
Altitude is an uplifting collection, filled to the brim with positive energy and all things good. Rob DeFriese has created a masterpiece, a true work of art, enjoyable on so many levels. It is the task of songwriters to create lyrics that move people, the task of singers to bring those lyrics to life for those listening, and the task of musicians to frame the lyrics in a pleasing and relatable format. Rob DeFriese has mastered all of this.
After sitting and basking in the beauty that is this album, one is left with only one question. How have we not heard from this man until now?
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An Interview with JC and The Rockers
We were very proud to represent the state of AZ in Memphis this January
Just click the link below
We were very proud to represent the state of AZ in Memphis this January
Just click the link below
Rob DeFriese is one of the great ones. His songs run the gamut from rock to pop
to folk and embrace every emotion along the way. They can be hopeful, angry,
inspiring, sad. You name it, and it's somewhere in his catalog. The one thing that holds
all his music together is the quality of each song. They are all great!
Susan and I have been following Rob for several years. We appreciate his writing.
He pours himself into each one. Heart and soul, they resonate with truth. These
songs are real. They speak to us all because we have all felt the things they talk
about.
Turn This Ship Around is featured here and it’s the perfect introduction to Rob’s
music. We’ve all had to start over from time to time, some of us more than
others, and that’s what this song is all about. It’s about getting your feet back on
solid ground and finding a new direction. It’s a good song to know and understand
because, if you have never had to start from scratch, you most certainly will
someday. It happens to everyone. It’s a necessary step in life.
Another reason to pay close attention to this episode of Story & Song is that Rob
is truly an inspiration to all aspiring musicians. He’s living his life through music. It
pays his bills, takes him places, enfolds all his experiences. Rob is what a musician
is supposed to be. Even those things in his life that have nothing to do with music
are subject to be written about in a song!
I’m hesitant to say that any particular episode is my favorite because that implies
that there must also be a least favorite, and that’s just not the case. I love all of
these shows. But yeah, this one is special. So, sit back, kick your feet up, and enjoy.
Please check out more of Rob's music, videos and tour info at : www.robdefriese.com
By Jesse Bryan
to folk and embrace every emotion along the way. They can be hopeful, angry,
inspiring, sad. You name it, and it's somewhere in his catalog. The one thing that holds
all his music together is the quality of each song. They are all great!
Susan and I have been following Rob for several years. We appreciate his writing.
He pours himself into each one. Heart and soul, they resonate with truth. These
songs are real. They speak to us all because we have all felt the things they talk
about.
Turn This Ship Around is featured here and it’s the perfect introduction to Rob’s
music. We’ve all had to start over from time to time, some of us more than
others, and that’s what this song is all about. It’s about getting your feet back on
solid ground and finding a new direction. It’s a good song to know and understand
because, if you have never had to start from scratch, you most certainly will
someday. It happens to everyone. It’s a necessary step in life.
Another reason to pay close attention to this episode of Story & Song is that Rob
is truly an inspiration to all aspiring musicians. He’s living his life through music. It
pays his bills, takes him places, enfolds all his experiences. Rob is what a musician
is supposed to be. Even those things in his life that have nothing to do with music
are subject to be written about in a song!
I’m hesitant to say that any particular episode is my favorite because that implies
that there must also be a least favorite, and that’s just not the case. I love all of
these shows. But yeah, this one is special. So, sit back, kick your feet up, and enjoy.
Please check out more of Rob's music, videos and tour info at : www.robdefriese.com
By Jesse Bryan