Highlands by Elliot McConnell
Highlands, inspired by Richard Adams' "Watership Down" skillfully blends progressive rock and jazz, showcasing Elliot's unique composition style. Highlands is more than an album; it is a raw expression of Elliot's artistry and unbridled passion for music. A fully immersive soundscape forged by years of dedication and creative vision.
Tracklist
| 1. | Primula Vulgaris | 3:02 |
| 2. | The Journey Part 1 | 10:44 |
| 3. | The Journey Part 2 | 13:04 |
| 4. | Land of Mysteries | 10:40 |
| 5. | Atop the Down | 12:01 |
| 6. | Lament | 4:25 |
| 7. | Grounded | 6:03 |
| 8. | The Farm | 5:37 |
| 9. | Vanishing Act | 8:57 |
| 10. | Return to the Highlands | 11:09 |
Credits
released March 26, 2025
Created, Written, Arranged and Produced by: Elliot McConnell
Recording and Mixing Engineer:: Joe Sleep, Willis Sound
Mastering Engineer: Chris Goosman, Baseline Audio Labs
Artwork and Design: Matt Lowe and Jacob Valencia, Check One-Two
Photography: Mike Kelliher and Joe Sleep
Musicians:
Elliot McConnell - Trumpet, Gong
Russ Macklem - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Kenji Lee - Saxophones
William Wang - Trombones
Brendan Ige - Tuba
Alex Anest - Guitars
Chris Walker - Keyboards and Piano
Andrew Peck - Basses
David Alvarez III - Drums and Percussion
Melody Balos - Vocals, Solo on Track 6
Emma Aboukasm - Vocals
Marty Gray - Vocals, Voice Coordinator
David Magumba - Vocals
William Lee - Vocals
Benton DeGroot - Vocals
Kevin Payne - Vibraphone
Jonathan Brown - Marimba
William Lucas - Flugelhorn Solo on track 6
Ben Lorenz - Tom-tom drum roll on Track 3
Field Recording - Elliot McConnell
Created, Written, Arranged and Produced by: Elliot McConnell
Recording and Mixing Engineer:: Joe Sleep, Willis Sound
Mastering Engineer: Chris Goosman, Baseline Audio Labs
Artwork and Design: Matt Lowe and Jacob Valencia, Check One-Two
Photography: Mike Kelliher and Joe Sleep
Musicians:
Elliot McConnell - Trumpet, Gong
Russ Macklem - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Kenji Lee - Saxophones
William Wang - Trombones
Brendan Ige - Tuba
Alex Anest - Guitars
Chris Walker - Keyboards and Piano
Andrew Peck - Basses
David Alvarez III - Drums and Percussion
Melody Balos - Vocals, Solo on Track 6
Emma Aboukasm - Vocals
Marty Gray - Vocals, Voice Coordinator
David Magumba - Vocals
William Lee - Vocals
Benton DeGroot - Vocals
Kevin Payne - Vibraphone
Jonathan Brown - Marimba
William Lucas - Flugelhorn Solo on track 6
Ben Lorenz - Tom-tom drum roll on Track 3
Field Recording - Elliot McConnell
License
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Musician-Composer-Bandleader
Elliot McConnell is a multi-faceted musician, composer, and bandleader known for his intense love for music and his signature blend of progressive rock and jazz. While his music draws inspiration from artists like Neal Morse and Woody Shaw, his background in jazz, classical, and worship music gives his voice a distinctive flair.