Carson Henley’s 100 Hours
Seattle’s had a thing for soul-inflected rock lately, Allen Stone’s live band probably being the funkiest and most well known. Aspiring songwriter Carson Henley‘s latest effort certainly adds to a now crowding local field but it’s appropriately supported by some of that cohort, Allen Stone among them. Local Grammy winning engineer and player in Pickwick Kory Kruckenberg was also a part of the 100 Hours concept, providing engineering for songs being recorded during a hundred straight waking hours of writing and recording. Yeah, read that sentence again. Then watch the lead single “Fire” below to see where he went with it. Henley himself admitted in a documentary on his “One Hundred Hours Project” that he felt this was a make or break moment for his musical career, and given he went into the studio without all of the seven songs being written or even conceived, it’s hard not to be impressed with his results that reach from every corner of modern R&B.
100 Hours hit the streams earlier this week and Henley’s doing it live next week on Saturday July 7th at Columbia City Theater.
Matt Redmond #
It’s nice that you guys are finally recognizing Carson and his music, but he’s been a core member of the soul scene in Seattle for some time now, along with Allen. I’ve been following him around for a few years. Anyway, can’t wait for his show and more cool music from you guys!
Miriam #
Yes! Big fan of Carson and his music. Thanks for the feature.
Josh #
No offense, but this music is outdated. He might have had a chance in the 1960′s. No demand for this type of music. Feel bad for the guy that he spent 100 hours on this.
Matt Redmond #
Yea, your right. There is no demand for Amy Winehouse, Adele, James Morrison, Mayor Hawthorne, The Black Keys, or Aloe Blacc either. The list goes on and on.
Whether it’s your “type” of music or not, there is a huge market for music like Carson’s.
Jenna Struzyna #
Ha! Josh got pwned!! Carson is sexy is so is his music…if this is 1960′s, I wanna live in it! Bravo Sound On The Sound
Nicole #
While I don’t agree with Josh that this type of music is outdated, I also think it is unfair to those artists to mention them in the same sentence as this Carson guy. As a loyal reader of this blog, I decided to listen to a few of his songs and he won’t be more than a local bar hopper gig type musician. Just doesn’t have the talent. Best of luck to him though as he can do that for a hobby.
Angie #
ooo yea – pumped cuz I got my ticket for the show. Lovin the tunes and the vid!
Mike #
I don’t normally comment on blogs, but it looks like somebody’s got an ax to grind, Josh, aka Nicole. Sad to see that this makes you feel bigger somehow. I just hope you grow out of it someday.
Tommy #
Haters gonna hate, opinions are only opinions (some not as educated as others!), but numbers don’t lie! I first heard this guy’s music playing in Europe and he’s got a growing fan base worldwide. Carson keep doing your thing. That’s my boy right there.
Kylee #
I am MORE than impressed with Carson’s results. Having followed him since “Green Eyed Soul”, he has grown and matured immensely as both a songwriter and performer. His soulful music is timeless, drawing from sounds of different decades, thus giving him staying power as an artist. In a world of often over-produced weak voices, Carson is a breath of fresh air, blowing intelligent lyrics over catchy beats with some serious strong pipes. Give me more HOURS of this any day.
Alisha #
Shame…there’s always gotta be haters somewhere. You’re right Mike, somehow it makes them feel validated?? @Nicole, if you ACTUALLY looked into this project and music, you would have noticed the collaboration between Carson Henley and Allen Stone. Brilliant! You can now go join musically-ignorant Josh in the “fool’s” corner! LOL smdh…Can’t stand people sometimes. Love to S.O.T.S. from Portland xo
Shelly #
Years ago while living in Singapore a friend had me listen to one of Carson’s songs and I’ve been hooked ever since. Love this new album. Sounds like the weather in Seattle has made Josh/Nicole a little cranky…..or maybe just jealous.
Peter #
1) Josh ( dude with the Absurd 3rd Comment ) The music is not out dated It came out this year and was written this year (all jokes aside) , I hate when people say something is out dated. I listen to whatever the hell I want, when I want. And who really should give a damn what “JOSH” thinks (no offense Josh) The record is recorded and engineered (also executed) with 1960′s-68 Tonal qualities, which many records today try to capture. I think its great to experiment with techniques used in the past. Especially reverse engineering the digital domain to mimic vintage analog equipment.
2) Nicole, OOOO Nicole, let me know when you sign you first artist to your record company. Or you can just let me borrow your magic 8-Ball because I sure need some stock tips.
3) To the writer of the post. What do you mean aspiring song writer. Im sure Carson gets payed for his shows. I also think it was a little lazy to compair Allen Stone and Carson Henley.
Fin.