David Norris set to produce Brian Martin

Posted by editor on Jun 2, 2010

NORRISONG PRODUCTIONS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE:

(June 2nd, 2010) Rising artist Brian Martin & David Norris have agreed to produce a full featured length CD. Slated to be released in late Summer to early Fall, the two will be using the summer months searching for, and/or writing the perfect songs for the album, all the while preparing for the professional studio sessions to follow. David and Brian  have been talking about the idea of working together for years, and seeing these two finally join forces just seemed inevitable.

“It’s a pretty long and drawn out process when you want to do it right” explains Norris. “Living in these times and the new ways of the internet media circus, every song on every album in today’s day and age has to be a potential single or you’ll just flat out miss the boat. We have to take our song choices very seriously to compete with an already oversaturated market. So the goal is to try and exceed the industry standard in hopes that your art will not only go viral but become timeless recordings.”

Born and raised in Pocatello Idaho, Brian Martin grew up doing what most kids did, playing sports and enjoying the great outdoors. From an early age he had developed a deep passion for music. Always singing along to his favorite country stars and having that strong desire to honky tonk like the best of ‘em, Brian started playing the piano at the early age of six, but like most kids at that age, he got a little sidetracked and would rather have been hitting a baseball or casting a line in the water. In the sixth grade he got that music bug once again and took up the trumpet, continuing with his musical studies throughout junior high & high school. This lead to efficiency on other brass instruments.

“I can honestly say that playing in brass ensembles all my life really contributed to my ear training and gave me a very strong sense of intonation.” says Brian. “As well as giving me a great understanding of lead melody & harmony arrangement. And singing country music isn’t any different really, it’s all about tone control, licks, and phrasing. In those moments when I deliver a solid vocal performance, I can feel that I have actually become the instrument.”

At the age of twenty he followed in his father’s footsteps as a 5th generation railroader. Even though he was on call 24/7 he always had some way of keeping his music close. He continued working the railroad for many years but was involved in a dangerous accident that should have left him for dead or completely dibiltated, niether the case. It did, however, leave him in a situation where he could no longer do the demanding  role he played in his railroad career due to the risk of complicating his back surgery. Even though he lived to sing his story, this was a life changing event for Brian and his whole outlook in life shifted. This left him at the crossroads on whether he would follow his dreams or remain a slave to the grind. Having been to so many live concerts over the years, he came to realize the power music has over people and now feeling  that it is his life calling, has become driven to be able to help people release the stress of everyday life.

“In a bitter sweet way, this accident was a blessing to me” states Brian. “It suddenly put things into perspective and made me realize how short life really is, and that if you have a dream, it’s up to you to take it by the reigns and make it yours.”

Please help me in welcoming Brian Martin into the Norrisong Productions family, and that his success in country music will know no bounds ! ! !

~ the Editor