Sound Tracks Lawson

"Espirito" is a suite that extends and expands the vision of Lawson Rollins’ critically-acclaimed debut solo release "Infinita" with thirteen compositions that delve deep into the roots of world music. Espirito’s wide-ranging musical palette spans continents and cultures without losing its bedrock groove or playful sense of adventure.

After traversing the musical globe, Lawson Rollins comes Full Circle with his eagerly anticipated album. The twelve-track collection features his acclaimed guitar work front-and-center, accented by a back drop of world beat rhythms and intimate ensemble instrumentation.

10 classic world music tracks taken from Lawson Rollins' acclaimed solo albums, remixed and reimagined with a hip, modern aesthetic, incorporating contemporary elements of electronica/chill/downtempo into the world music fusion of the original songs. Featuring fresh guitar performances from Lawson, remixing from Billboard chart ranked Persian-American musician/producer Shahin Shahida, and an all-star cast of musicians including Brazilian chanteuse Flora Purim.

This was my third and final gig in Italy this February. Organised by my dear friend Kev Cooke, who went to great lengths to get me a gig even though it was Carnival weekend (a fact that will become significant later!). He worked connections with the Casa Della Musica to get me a gig, with the Bill Lee Band opening the show (Kev plays bass in the Bill Lee Band, who are really really great).

Infinite Chill Volume 2 is 10 classic world music tracks taken from Lawson Rollins acclaimed solo albums, remixed and re-imagined with a modern aesthetic, incorporating elements of electronica/chill-out/downtempo into the world music fusion of the original songs. Also included is the brand new single "After Twilight". All of the remixed tracks include new guitar performances from Lawson, remixing Billboard chart-ranked Persian-American musician/producer Shahin Shahida and additions from an all-star cast of musicians brought into bring a fresh musical approach to the original material. Mastered at the world- renowned Sterling Sound studio in NYC.

"Elevation" marks an expressive high point for acclaimed composer and guitarist Lawson Rollins. Departing from conventional song structure, Rollins crafts 13 emotionally charged soundscapes rich with moments of intensity and spaciousness. The album mixes Middle Eastern, Spanish, and Indian musical motifs with World Beat rhythms and the distinctively modern guitar stylings of Lawson Rollins.

Award-winning world beat guitarist Lawson Rollins ponders the last three minutes of his day, concentrating on the urgency of the moment, the exhilaration of the speed of sound, the poignancy of the remaining time and the mystical power of the number three. Rollins wrote these dozen multicultural compositions, all in the three minute range and illuminated by his prodigious fingerstyle guitar play. The recording is stripped down, punchy and concise, a radical departure for an artist usually known for creating elaborate, lavishly produced tracks that are at least twice as long.

"Looking Ahead - The Sound of Toolroom Mixed by Pete Griffiths" (2006) is a compilation album mixed by Pete Griffiths, showcasing the signature sound of Toolroom Records, a well-known electronic dance music label. Toolroom Records is particularly recognized for its contributions to the house and tech-house genres, and this album provides a snapshot of the label's style during the mid-2000s.