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The Album Is Out...The CDs Are In!

UPDATE: "Look To The Light" to be released May 4th on Rural Rhythm Records"
Gospel Recording Update - January 2010
New Gospel Recording In The Works
New Song Written For The United Way - UPDATE


 

 

 


The Album Is Out...The CDs Are In!

"Look To The Light" is officially out in stores and on its way to radio stations across the country. Praise the Lord! It has been nearly 4 years from the initial planning of this recording to its actual release. That is a very long time for sure, but we believe it was well worth the wait. The end result is far beyond any expectation I or co-producers Jesse Brock and John Miller had when we first started this project. It is also very ironic that the album launch date is exactly 20 years since the release of my first studio recording "Out Where The Wildflowers Grow." Where did the time go?

To find out how to buy "Look To The Light" as well as get background information and more details about the album, CLICK HERE.

You can also purchase "Look To The Light" online at several retail music outlets including: Borders; Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com; Best Buy and f.y.e. Digital downloads will be available at iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster etc. Just direct your search to: Look To The Light - Songs of Faith from the pen of Rick Lang. Rural Rhythm Christian RHYC - 2004

Below is a listing and links to the record label and some of the performers who appear on "Look To The Light"...

Record Label
Rural Rhythm Records - www.ruralrhythm.com

Performers
Russell Moore - www.iiirdtymeout.com
Dale Ann Bradley - www.daleann.com
Barry Scott - www.barryscottonline.com
Junior Sisk - www.juniorsiskandramblerschoice.com
Michael Cleveland - www.flamekeeperband.com
Ron Stewart - www.ronniestewart.com
Roger Williams - www.rogerreso.net
Wyatt Rice - www.wyattrice.com
Jesse Brock - www.jessebrock.com
John Miller - www.toneroomrecording.com

Thanks for checking in, and we'll make sure to update the website with new developments as they happen.

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"Look To The Light" to be released May 4th on Rural Rhythm Records"

I am pleased to announce the recent signing of a recording contract with Rural Rhythm Records for the new Gospel album. RR plans to release "Look To The Light" on their new ChristianMusic division Rural Rhythm Christian on May 4th of this year.

Based in California, Rural Rhythm’s music genres include Bluegrass, Roots, Americana, Country and now Christian music. Their 1st two releases on Rural Rhythm Christian by Larry Sparks & The Marksmen are both up for Dove Awards. "Look To The Light" is slated to be the third release. Rural Rhythm artists Russell Moore & 111rd Tyme Out, and the Lonesome River Band were nominated for multiple IBMA awards in 2009.

Rural Rhythm Records is owned by the Passamano family who are very well respected in the music industry. We share a lot of the same core values and I am very excited about our new formed partnership.

More information about Rural Rhythm Records is available on their website: www.ruralrhythm.com.

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Co-producers John Miller (top)
and Jesse Brock


Gospel Recording Update - January 2010

A lot has happened since the earlier Gospel album post (below). Barry Scott recorded lead vocals to "Angel At Your Side" and "He Understands". Both came out just great and complement the other twelve numbers on the album. John and Jesse added some "celestial" harmonies to "Angel At Your Side" that will take your breath away. Dale Ann recorded a killer harmony part to "He Understands" (a duet with Barry Scott as well as well as "Look To The Light."

Congrats to the singers/musicians on the Gospel album who were nominated and/or received awards at the 2009 IBMA convention.

Russell Moore - Nominated For Male Vocalist Of The Year
Dale Ann Bradley - Winner Of Female Vocalist Of The Year
Jesse Brock - Winner Of Mandolin Player Of The Year
Junior Sisk - Nominated for Male Vocalist Of The Year
Ron Stewart - Nominated For Banjo Player Of The Year
Mike Cleveland - Winner Of Fiddle Player Of The Year

We also thrilled to report that Barry Scott has been nominated for a Grammy for his recent Gospel release "In God's Time" - way to go Barry!

That's it for now... look for another update sometime in February.

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New Gospel Recording In The Works

I am very excited to announce that we have a new recording in the works, slated for release in the spring of 2010. It will be a Gospel Album of original material I have written or co-written over the years. Three of the 14 songs are collaborations with my good songwriting buddies Pete Goble (Bad News For The Devil), Ted DeMille (Beautiful Hall) and Justin Carbone (Thirst & Hunger). The working title is "Look To The Light", and is being produced by Jesse Brock and John Miller. Jesse is currently playing mandolin with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper - reigning IBMA Instrumental Group of the year! John Miller is absolutely the best rhythm guitar player I have ever known, and along with Jesse, create a killer rhythm section which is unmistakably the foundation of this recording.

In addition to their co-producing roles, Jesse and John are both singing as well as playing on the album. Roger Williams adds dobro and our dear friend Pete Soukas plays bass on several of the tracks. The album is being recorded at Thundering Sky Recording in South Berwick Maine, engineered by Chris Magruder (studio owner). Chris brings lots of experience and has a great understanding of how to record acoustic music. For logistical considerations, some of the tracks are being recorded at studios outside the area including: Rice Recording, Damascus Virginia; Riverside Audio, Mount Gilead, NC; The Sleepy Valley Barn, Russell Springs, KY.

"Look To The Light" will feature some notables in the Bluegrass world including:

Russell Moore - vocals
Dale Anne Bradley - vocals
Junior Sisk - Vocals
Jeff Parker - vocals
Ron Stewart - banjo & fiddle
Mike Cleveland - fiddle
Wyatt Rice - guitar
Ronnie Rice - bass


Below are some comments I recently received from Wayne Bledsoe (Bluegrass Now Magazine & WKMST)...


Rick,

I'm just gotten off the road and this is my first opportunity to touch base with you. I've just about worn out the CD you gave me. The songs are fabulous as is the production work. I can hardly wait for it to come out. While I've always been a fan of yours, this is the best material I've ever heard. You're an inspiring songwriter and you selected some great talent to appear on this CD. Is there any way I can get list of the song titles and whose singing on each?

It was great visiting with you in Gettysburg recently. Thanks for coming back stage and sharing your new music with me. I hope our paths cross again soon.

Thanks again for sharing your talent with me.

With warm regards,
Wayne Bledsoe

 


We will keep you posted with any new updates on the Gospel Album as they develop.

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United Way of the Greater Seacoast

United Way


New Song Written For The United Way

This winter Rick was busy recording a jingle he had written last year for the United Way of the Greater Seacoast entitled "It's All About People". The song was created to pay tribute to the very important work United Way does in our local communities. The United Way staff was quite impressed with Rick's tune, so much so, that they are using it for a new promotional campaign, which will air on TV and radio during the month of April.

Produced by Mark Shilansky, and engineered by Huck Bennert, the actual recording took place at a studio in Acton Mass and included several prominent Boston area jazz musicians. The song was sung by United Way of the Greater Seacoast staff member, Lauren Wool - a gifted musician and singer with an absolutely beautiful voice. Dave Mackey of Insight Media spent two days filming United Way volunteers working in the community to add the visual part of the spot.

The completed PSA will air on WMUR TV, Comcast cable and NH public TV throughout the month of April. A radio version, including an audio message, will air on several of the top area radio stations to complement the TV campaign.

To hear the finished track of "It's All About People," CLICK HERE.

To watch the video, click HERE.

Read the lyrics...


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