THE SHAPE OF THINGS recorded at CIDER MOUNTAIN RECORDERS in Athol, ID with mixing and additional recording done at UPSTAIRS PRODUCTIONS in Oklahoma City, OK
Album Credits:
Sheila Swift: SINGER/SONGWRITER
Jeff Marino: DRUMS
Joey Canaday: BASS
Nathan Trueb: ELECTRIC GUITAR
Marsh Shamburger (SOULAR): KEYS/SYNTH & LEAD BGV on "There's Still Love"
Patrick Tetreault: PRODUCER & ACOUSTIC GUITAR/BGVS
ENGINEERED and MIXED by Criag "Lord" Alvin (who graciously lent us his voice for additional BGVS on "There's Still Love")
Additional Players:
Chad Copelin: KEYS/PIANO/ORGAN
Dennis Borycki: PIANO on track #2 "Hard Like Oak"
Paul Ehmer: add. GUITAR & BVGS on "There's Still Love"
Chelsea Senn: BGVS on "There's Still Love"
Influences
Sarah McLachlan, Neil Finn, Tori Amos, Jonatha Brooke, The Cardigans, Counting Crows, Rhett Miller, Gwen Stefani, & a million-bajillion more!
Sounds Like
My influences! Listen close and you'll hear a hint of: Sarah McLachlan, Neil Finn, Tori Amos, Jonatha Brooke, The Cardigans, Counting Crows, Rhett Miller, Gwen Stefani
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There was a line from a PRETENDERS song: "I've got a smile for everyone I meet." It's hard to imagine CHRISSIE HYNDE flashing a smile at anyone. However, that line seems to fit singer songwriter SHEILA SWIFT a little more snuggly. She's got the cheeriest disposition this side of DORIS DAY, yet this HOUSTON, TX native's oh-so-sunny disposition isn't the result of life gone easy. At the age of twelve she was faced with something most children never face; mortality. Diagnosed with a benign brain tumor, she learned at an early age the importance of living your life with purpose- something she does everyday through music & art.
Her debut CD THE SHAPE OF THINGS is not the first release from SWIFT. In 2000, she released her eponymously titled debut CD, more demonstration of vocal prowess than of the artist ROCKWIRED has come to know. "What's different is the commitment to pursue the road as an artist and not just as a singer." says SWIFT. "I've written all of the songs, I'm more involved in the process as opposed to my last project where I was just a seventeen year old being shaped to fit the bill for any label lacking a Britney, Christina, or Jessica at that time. " THE SHAPE OF THINGS is a CD with a heart on its sleeve. It's a CD that strives for honesty without sacrificing time honored pop hooks that keep a song in ones head for weeks.
July 2007, Sheila and husband/guitar player, Michael Hurst, toured the UK for the first time. The Texans charmed the Brits when they played a much-coveted set at THE VAULT, HARD ROCK CAFE (Hyde Park), and they won over the Welsh at spots such as THE STABLES in BETWS Y COED & THE FARMER'S ARMS in ST. DAVIDS, WALES. Now back stateside, the band continues traveling throughout the US growing their loyal fan-base, particularly in the Southwest ad NW parts of the country.
Congrats! Female Artist of the year!!! how exciting. I miss u. I was at our old stomping grounds the other day. Do you still bleed orange and blue?haha...
WAHOO!! cant wait to see them!! you will have to send me the information on how to log on so i can see them when you are done. :)
oh and just so you know i still haven't received that other disk you sent. That is just to funny. Its lost in the magical world of the post office. Ill probably get it in 50 yrs or so lol
SHUT UP!!! TWINS!!!! I am so excited for you guys!!! I can't imagine having 2 little ones...get all your sleep now!!! I hope you both are doing great-but from the sounds of it you are!!!
Hey Mama! Great to hear the news... yes, save save save your money!!! And get used to the drama.haha It's really great though. I did get your message, obviously, and I will call you soon. Gonna take a little va-cay to Chattanooga this weekend for Mother's Day! Talk to you soon. E
Hey!!! Miss you so much. Did you know you keep calling me on accident from your purse? lol I don't mind hearinf from you, even like that! Take care of you and my little precious babies! xoxoxoxo
I miss you! And I want to see Dillan and.... Marley...? Yeah,apparently this favoritism is starting early,please dont inform (Marley..?),I would hate to be the cause of a fetal eating disorder
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You are pretty much awesome>>>>>
i'm doing quite well. as usual, lots going on, sleeping very little, but happy and having a great time! :) entering hyper mode here shortly with summer school AND a writers conference. EEK! ;)
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