THE TRILOGY
Part 1: red = passion
Part 2: blue = melancholy
Part 3: white = hope
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Intimate hangs inspire Brian Culbertson’s “Trilogy”
CHICAGO (24 SEPTEMBER 2021): Hitmaker Brian Culbertson never imagined hanging with fans online would lead to something of a collaborative masterclass spawning an album trilogy, but that’s how “The Trilogy” was conceived. The first album in the series, an intimate, passion-themed set titled “The Trilogy, Part 1: Red,” drops September 24 from BCM Entertainment. Written, produced and performed by Culbertson, the multi-instrumentalist credits members of his Hang Club with helping him craft the tracks, title the songs, and even assist with the cover artwork via weekly members-only YouTube Live sessions.
Part 1: Red Credits
TRACK LISTING:
1 “Feel the Love”
2 “Just Let Go”
3 “Come on Over”
4 “Infatuation”
5 “Deep in the Night’
6 “Whispers”
7 “Eyes Closed”
8 “Lost in You”
9 “One More Kiss”
10 “Dreamstate”
MUSICIANS:
Brian Culbertson - Piano, Vocals, Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Wah Clavinet, Hammond B3 Organ, Minimoog, Guitars (on Tracks 2 and 7), Synth Bass, Fender Jazz Bass (on Tracks 1, 2, 4, and 7), Hi-Hat, Cymbals, Snare Drum, Hand Claps, Drum Programming, Percussion, Sound Design, and Trombone
Isaiah Sharkey - Lead and Rhythm Guitars on Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Randy Bowland - Rhythm Guitars on Tracks 1 and 3
Darnell “Showcase” Taylor - Guitars on Tracks 9 and 10
Alex Al - Fender Precision Bass on Track 3
Rishon Odel - Fender Jazz Bass on Track 9
Micaela Haley - Vocal FX on Track 5 and Vocals on Track 10
“Feel The Love” (Chicago VIP Session) [LIVE] is out NOW everywhere you listen!
Part 2: Blue Credits
BLUE TRACK LISTING:
1 “A Love Lost”
2 “Don’t Give Up”
3 “Still Not Over You”
4 “The Way We Danced”
5 “Come Back To Me”
6 “Our Secret Place”
7 “Hold My Hand”
8 “Fallen”
9 “Moments in Time”
10 “Thoughts of You”
MUSICIANS:
Brian Culbertson - Piano, Vocals, Upright Piano,Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3 Organ, Minimoog, Synth Bass, Fender Jazz Bass (on Tracks 1-3), Hi-Hat, Cymbals, Snare Drum, Finger Snaps, Drum Programming, Percussion, Sound Design, Cello, Djembe, Crotales, and Trombone
Isaiah Sharkey - Guitars on All Tracks, except 6
Darnell “Showcase” Taylor - Guitars on “A Love Lost” and “Moments in Time”
Maurice Fitzgerald - Bass on “The Way We Danced” and “Hold My Hand”
Scott Steiner - Rain Recording in Muir Woods on “Our Secret Place”
Micaela Haley - Vocal Choir on “Fallen”
Michael Stever - Trumpet on “Fallen”
Marcus Anderson - Flute on “Fallen”
Part 3: White Credits
WHITE TRACK LISTING:
1 “Prelude”
2 “Stars”
3 “Step Into Love”
4 “Dance With Me Tonight”
5 “Just You & Me”
6 “Sandcastles”
7 “My Promise To You”
8 “Conversations”
9 “Summer Hideaway”
10 “Love Everlasting”
11 “You Are My Everything”
MUSICIANS:
Brian Culbertson - Piano, Vocals, Upright Piano, Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3 Organ, Wah Clavinet, Moog One, Prophet-10, OB-6, Minimoog, Guitar, Synth Bass, Fender Jazz Bass, Drums, Finger Snaps, Drum Programming, Percussion, Sound Design, Cello, Trumpet, and Trombone
Patches Stewart - Trumpet on “Step Into Love”
Isaiah Sharkey - Guitars on Tracks 3, 4, 5, and Lead Guitar Solo on Track 9
Michael Thompson - Electric, Acoustic, and Ebow Guitars on Tracks 2, 7, and 10 plus Bass and Additional Drum Programming on Track 7
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Rhythm Guitar on Track 9
Gerey Johnson - Guitar on Track 6
Althea Rene - Flute on Track 4
Maurice Fitzgerald - Bass on Tracks 4 and 6
Micaela Haley - Vocals on Track 10
Michael Stever - Flugelhorn and Trumpet on Track 4
THE TRILOGY PRODUCTION & STUDIO CREDITS (ALL 3 PARTS):
All Songs Written, Arranged, and Produced by
Brian Culbertson
Executive Produced by Brian Culbertson
and Micaela Haley
Recorded and Engineered by Brian Culbertson at BCM Studios
Mixed by Bob Horn at Echobar Studios
Mastered by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering
Piano Tech: Joshua Younger
Mix Consultants: Scott Steiner, Nicholas Cole, and Micaela Haley
FAN SUPPORT:
For the first time ever, I made an album with direct and immediate feedback from my most trusted fans, members of The Hang Club. Every Monday and Wednesday night during my LIVE streams, I would start new songs from scratch, work on ideas that I had come up with earlier that day, talk about the song writing and production process, and much more. I even had the fans help decide which songs went on which album (red, blue, or white), as well as the order of songs on all 3 albums. I must admit, I had no idea how exciting it would be, getting that realtime reaction to new ideas from everyone; it was invaluable!
To me, this was the ultimate in ‘pulling back the curtain’ and I definitely plan on continuing this on future albums for sure.
Thanks to all the passionate Hang Club members for your comments on the live chats. You are truly a big part of these albums and I am very grateful.
Extra special thanks to the VIP Hang Club members: Marilyn James & Rick Phettaplace, Anissa & Art Mcunu, Sylvia G. Lee, Kathy Hamblet, Etta Wilson, Pam & Alan Ubrun, and Aura-Lee Imada.
ENDORSEMENTS:
Brian Culbertson exclusively plays Mason & Hamlin pianos and Roland keyboards.
Brian also uses Roland Cloud virtual synths, Lewitt Audio microphones and Mogami studio cables.
