Trevor Hall is an American singer, lyricist and guitarist. He is most often noted for his song "Other Ways" which was a part of the Shrek the Third soundtrack.
Biography
Trevor Hall is originally from South Carolina, where he resided until he was 16 years old. He began writing and performing when he was 14 years old. His introduction to music was from his father's drum kit. His father was not only a drummer but a musician who inspired his son to write and love music as he did. Trevor claims to have always been surrounded and absorbed by music. It was on his 15th or 16th birthday when his father gifted him a recording session in his friend's studio. It was then that he recorded his first album, which was sold mostly to family and friends. After that, Trevor and his family began taking his music more seriously. At the age of 16, Trevor moved to California to attend Idyllwild Arts Academy, just east of Los Angeles. He attended this school from grades 10 through 12. While a student at IAA, he studied classical guitar, and met people from all around the world who influenced his life in a profound way.
During his senior year, Trevor signed a record deal with Geffen Records. He continued to focus on his music after graduation, moving to Los Angeles and working with such producers as John Alagia and the Laboriel Brothers. Other than an EP, none of the records that Trevor recorded were released. Geffen dropped him from the label in 2008.
Immediately after his departure from Geffen, Trevor began to write more music. He soon had 14 new songs under his belt along with his good friend/percussionist Chris Steele. They released their new album, "This is Blue" in 2008. Over the years, Trevor Hall has toured with many artists including: Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Matisyahu, Stevie Nicks, Ben Harper, Colbie Callait, Los Lobos, Ziggy Marley, Rusted Root, and many others. [1] He cites Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Ben Harper and Björk as his main influences.[2]
Albums
Trevor's first album is entitled "Lace up your Shoes." and was released released on July 12, 2004. He then released a 4-song EP entitled, "The Rascals Have Returned" on January 4, 2006. Trevor is featured on a tribute album of The Band entitled, "The Endless Highway." He then released his second live album (The first being "Trevor Hall Live"), "Alive & on the Road (With Chris Steele)" on October 18, 2008. And another album "This is Blue" on October 22, 2008. An album titled "The Elephants Door" was scheduled for release, but was canceled when Trevor's record label had dropped him from their network. It has since leaked onto the internet. His latest self titled album was released on July 18, 2009 after being signed by label Vanguard Records. The first single from this album is titled "Unity"[3] After the first week of the album's release, it had debuted at #199 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Discography
- Lace Up Your Shoes (2005)
- Trevor Hall Live (2005)
- The Rascals Have Returned (2006)
- The Elephant's Door (2007) - never commercially released
- Alive & On The Road With Chris Steele (2008)
- This Is Blue (2008)
- Trevor Hall (2009)
Notable Songs
- Anthem
- Other Ways
- Lime Tree (Co-Written by Samuel Markus)
- Beautiful Lunatic
- Lady Love
- My Beating Heart
- Om Shakti Om
- Giri's Song
- Stinky's Song
- Ghosts
- Unity
- The Rascals Have Returned
- On This Train
- Under The Blanket
- 31 Flavors
- Origami Crane
- Proof of Destruction
- Well I Say...
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