  In his first
solo acoustic effort Josh Clauson, frontman and lead vocals for
Seattle-based FLOWMOTION, releases a softer, deep cut album of
material not typically heard in the many live performances of
FLOWMOTION.
This project was inspired by close music friend and producer Robert Drew to get this music out of the closet and into the public’s ears and hearts. “I had always dreamed of bringing some of my favorite artists together to record a different style album, more acoustic based,” Clauson says.
This album started November 2006 with a few days of recording just vocals and guitar. Getting distracted and swept back into FLOWMOTION/life the project sat idle for 3 years. In the wake of a divorce Clauson took a few months off from his band and began writing, reigniting his solo album. “Robert Drew has been a big part of capturing a very internal sound and ambience that allows the listener to sit right inside my guitar and hear every nuance of the vocals and lyrics.”
“Bringing in the talents of several close friends, fellow musicians, and local artists, the project seems to have recreated itself. A very effortless project in comparison to other albums I’ve put out.” In three months’ time an album that had sat idle for three years is finished. Retouched with brand new songs written in the studio, a few older tunes revamped and even a tune revitalized from Clauson’s teenage years. The album is meant to calm, reflect and help the listener understand how we all share in the ebb and flow of emotions and the best remedy sometimes is to surrender. Smoke signals are meant to be sent up and than all you can do is wait. |
