Show i One Man Band Bill Beesley in Simple Understandings By John Nielson Nielsen Contributing 4 Writer iter Creating original music is not an easy task Have you ever thought about all the work that goes into every new CD that is released Writing the lyrics and making them fit to music is only the begin begin- ning Recording studios arent aren't cheap to rent and those that mix and edit the initial cuts have to know what they are doing If this is your idea of the typical method of bringing new m music sic to market throw conventional wisdom out the window and go talk to Bill BUI Beesley Bill decided to be the songwriter lyricist arranger vocalist and producer producer producer pro pro- ducer on his very first CD What a project The undertaking was worth the effort because the results are great Beesleys Beesley's project was actually his honors thesis at Brigham Young University According to the liner notes Beesley thanks his professors for the great learning opportunity that recording Simple Understandings was He also praised them for seeing the intellectual validity of such a project I am also glad that BYU allowed such a project to be done The end result is a soft rock album that showcases many of Beesleys Beesley's talents especially as songwriter Simple Understandings can be enjoyed by anyone with an ear for original rock music I dont don't mean to imply when I say rock music I Imore Beesley sounds like some of the themore themore more mellow REM or Chris Isaak songs The harmonics on this album are very pleasing to the ear as are the lyrics Themes like finding strength in adversity hope and love are domi- domi lant Beesleys Beesley's validity as a musician nas aas been established with Simple Understandings He got more insight into the music industry than most big commercial artists get in a lifetime If you would like more information information information tion on where to obtain your own copy of this great album contact Beesley Records at or fax It is definitely worth your time to do so Aj 4 1 Yo f t F. t y 0 i. zi i 4 i dV q S qI I j 1 y KE l Y f J 4 I fad h hb b H i r r- r k ht cS Bill B Beesley sl I the man nen laid bend and am artistic force behind t the e CD OJ Sipple Understandings rs s. s I |