Biography:
It all started with a gift from grandfather to grandson. When Bryan Harkness was 10 years old, his grandfather gave him an old guitar and taught him how to play. By the time Bryan was 11, he was playing on stage at bluegrass festivals around Texas, and so began his musical journey.
At 18 years old and fresh out of high school, Bryan began his professional music career, touring for more than 4 years with legendary country and western artist Ray Price. During this time, he also shared stages such as the historic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and D.C’s Kennedy Center, accompanying such musical luminaries as Gene Watson, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Kris Kristopherson, The Judds, and Martina McBride.
An avid songwriter who draws his inspiration from everyday life experiences, Bryan feels his music most closely resembles that of Alan Jackson and George Strait.
“Just anything in life that sparks something,” says Bryan. “By using your imagination, you put yourself in that place or in someone else’s shoes.”
When Bryan is not touring he spends his time teaching guitar and writing songs for aspiring artists at his home studio in Lufkin, Texas. He recently finished recording his first studio album at Houston’s Tierra Studios, set to be released in the summer of 2010 by Tierra Studios.
Bryan looks forward to touring with his own band in support of his upcoming album.
“The sky is the limit, ” says Bryan. “I’ll just ride the wave ’til it lets me off.”
The Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Houston, Noe Marmolejo, interviews Thomas Hulten about the recording process on his album “Slide Side”.
Bryan Harkness teaches you how to play the guitar part of his song “One Night Rodeo”. You may download the guitar tab by clicking “Get It Now” below.
Tierra Sessions Vol. 2 features J-Ro, aka Jessica Romero.
About the mix:
This mix ended up describing me better than I thought. When people ask me what kind of music I listen to, I simply say, “Music that makes me dance, music that makes me think, and music that makes me sing really loud!” Needless to say, there are songs from every genre of music that accomplish those three things. I am in love with music. Not one specific genre, artist, or song, just music itself.
My close friends often make fun of me because I always seem to be humming a different tune. The majority of the time, I’m not humming a particular song. I just have random beats and notes flowing through my head. I found this quote by Albert Einstein, ”If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.”
I’m not a genius, but Einstein and I definitely have the same idea!
Songs are like clips of memories to me. From alternative, to hip hop, to country, to rock, each of these songs reminds me of a particular time in my life.
The power of music never ceases to amaze me. Enjoy!
Special thanks to Nic Sanchez & Jared Taylor for hooking me up with some awesome music advice and inspirations.
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1. Let the Drummer Kick- Citizen Cope – Buy now
2. Energy- Keri Hilson Buy now
3. Untouched- The Veronicas Buy now
4. Apologize (Timberland Remix)- One Republic Buy now
5. Brand New (Remix)- Drake Ft. Lil Wayne
6. Rockin’ That Thang- The Dream Buy now
7. Let Me Clear My Throat- DJ Kool Buy now
8. Love- Roger Creager Buy now
9. Can’t Take Texas Out of Me- Bryan Harkness Free download
10. I’ll Just Hold On- Blake Shelton Buy now
11. We Don’t Have to Walk Alone- Bryan Harkness Streaming Here (album out later this spring)
12. Livin’ On A Prayer- Bon Jovi Buy now
13. Be My Escape- Relient K Buy now
14. Life is Beautiful- Sixx:A.M. Buy now
15. United State of Pop 2008 (Viva La Pop)- DJ Earworm
16. You’re Not Sorry (CSI Remix)- Taylor Swift Buy now
17. Unbeautiful- Lesley Roy Buy now
18. Broken (New/Radio Version)- Lifehouse Buy now
19. Smother Me- The Used Buy now
20. Heard The World- OAR Buy now
21. Believe- VerseCity Buy now
Thomas Hulten commenting on his song “Pilska Polka” from his album Slide Side. You may buy it now!
