AMERICAN BALLAD by ZA
what the hell is a ballad, anyway? i could've recorded a whole album of traditional American ballads, similar to Omie Wise, or an entire album of jazz ballads (even though i'll never be a pure jazz musician). instead, this album is meant to explore or re-examine a small selection of some of my favorite songs on overdubbed guitars, further embracing the role of a session guitar player. although not all of these songs are originally considered to be ballads, i tried my best to play each one to fit the ballad idiom of "slow, spacious love song". Thanks for listening!
Tracklist
| 1. | Crazy | 4:41 |
| 2. | Dark End Of The Street | 3:02 |
| 3. | All of Me | 3:31 |
| 4. | Here, There & Everywhere | 3:10 |
| 5. | Misty | 2:31 |
| 6. | My War / Omie Wise (Interlude) | 2:22 |
| 7. | God Only Knows | 2:57 |
| 8. | Since I've Laid My Burden Down | 1:35 |
Credits
released July 2, 2018
Photo by Anna Curry
verse arrangement on "God Only Knows" by Jake Estner
all other arrangements by Zach Alex
recorded June 21st - June 30th 2018
Photo by Anna Curry
verse arrangement on "God Only Knows" by Jake Estner
all other arrangements by Zach Alex
recorded June 21st - June 30th 2018
