Audio Science

Seattle songwriter Chris Sloan recently released a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Going To California", and the artist's reimagining of the song gives it a vast and spacious underbelly that feels cinematic and almost theatrically driven, featuring layers of vocals that flow with waves of intensity and gorgeous guitar work, letting Sloan stay true to his folk and Americana roots while still letting the song serve as a love letter to the original.

 

The single showcases Sloan's ability to build atmospheres, even with a cover song like this, he puts his own spin on everything so that you know it's him.

 

The vocal performances are robust and the song has a unique way of wrapping itself around you utilizing those vocals as instruments themselves, adding depth to the soundscape.

 

"The song is the very first song I’ve released that I engineered, mixed and produced by myself from home.

 

I’ve always loved this intimate Led Zeppelin song.  It was important to me to keep it intimate, but also add my own dramatic elements to the song." - Chris Sloan

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Never losing that hint of Southern undertone, this single boasts that Americana and Folk tonality on both guitar and vocals. The song is now on the ballot for this year's best American Roots Performance by The Recording Academy / Grammy's.

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Reimagined by Chris Sloan

Acoustic Guitar:  Gary Gladson

Bass Guitar:  Gary Gladson

Vocals:  Chris Sloan

Harmonies:  Chris Sloan

Keys:  Chris Sloan

Piano:  Chris Sloan

Percussion:  Chris Sloan

Mixed by:  Chris Sloan

Produced by:  Chris Sloan

Mastered by:  Taylor Carroll