The Byron Taylor Songbook CD Released

by Adam Bailey

Multi-instrumentalist Byron Taylor has just released a self-titled album called “Byron Taylor Songbook’.

This latest offering contains some of Byron’s finest works, and the singer/songwriter, producer and arranger undertook nearly all aspects of the singing and instrumental playing and arrangement. 

Overall, the album projects a joyful feel and pleasant vibe. The album starts with She Doesn't Know It - which feels to have some country influences, and also makes use of brass instrumental parts. Throughout the album the use of strings and brass compliment the tracks really well. An easy listen for anyone. The album explores various genres, yet the songs don’t lose their identity - you can tell they're Byron’s throughout. As an Adult Contemporary, Pop album it’s likely to appeal to a wide audience.

With masses of experience, Byron started singing at the tender age of just three. By 12 he was beginning to song write and progress further to ultimately become proficient in over a dozen instruments. Within this time he managed to forge his name by becoming a pitch perfect singer too.

Believing in quality writing and performances, he tailors his songs to appeal to both the mind and heart. To achieve this, he took further steps and studied Composition and Orchestration with the world-renowned composer Thea Musgrave - this lead him to become a featured performer in the Songwriters Hall of Fame showcase.

Byron explained that he felt some of the standout songs of his latest album are "Livin' Without Your Love," " She Doesn't Know It," "With All of My Heart," "The Raven Trail," and "The Knight and the Queen."

Some of Byron Taylor’s influences include: Beatles, Toto, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Richard Wagner. Having just traveled back from London where he played a few venues including the popular Old Street Records Pub, he now has more New York performance venues in the works.

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