Something Different by Jeff Miller
"Jeff Miller's debut album, 'Trying to Be Cool,' was a minor pop tour-de-force, an updated version of Todd Rundgren's "Something Anything," with [Miller] playing all instruments save drums. His encore effort takes an opposite tack. 'Something Different' is literally that, as Miller strips away the studio gimmickry for his second release. Recorded live in the studio, the 17 acoustic songs recall artists as diverse as Joseph Arthur and James Keelaghan, with a bit of Michael Hedges' intricate guitar work."
-Rege Behe, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Tracklist
| 1. | Something | 2:14 |
| 2. | Little Things | 4:36 |
| 3. | If You Want Me | 3:21 |
| 4. | Many Times I Wonder | 4:09 |
| 5. | Watch Out for that Girl | 4:26 |
| 6. | Something Else | 3:03 |
| 7. | Underground | 4:08 |
| 8. | I Love You | 8:00 |
| 9. | I Really Enjoy Spending Time With You | 2:32 |
| 10. | Tonight | 4:01 |
| 11. | Something More | 2:08 |
| 12. | Scars | 4:52 |
| 13. | The Right Words | 3:36 |
| 14. | Coldest Winter | 5:54 |
| 15. | Something Different | 3:50 |
| 16. | On the Passage of Time | 5:03 |
| 17. | I've Got to Go | 2:59 |
Credits
Something Different was recorded live in the studio, from November 26th to November 28th, 2003. In the efforts to faithfully reproduce the sound of a Jeff Miller solo performance, this recording was done without overdubs or punch-ins; even the fade-outs were performed live.
Produced by Jeff Miller and Jimmy Cramer
Recorded and mixed by Jimmy Cramer and Jeff Miller
Mastered by Caleb Sanders at Cesium Audio Lab in Boston, MA
Recorded at Bob Chob Studios in Pittsburgh, PA
Photography and Artwork by Jeff Miller
Jeff Miller: Martin HD-28 and Seagull S6+CW Acoustic Guitars, Boomerang Plus+ Sampling Machine (looping pedal), Guitar Percussion, Vocals, and Whistling
All songs written and arranged, or improvised by Jeff Miller, except for "Underground", written by Jeff Miller and Mike Schmid
Copyright / Published 2004 Field of Stars Music
License
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Miller weaves musicianship and wordcraft into songs with weight and impact, creating Infectious, genre-crossing music. His music has been used by Napster and CBS. "Miller uses looping pedals to create - live, on the fly. Fortunately, he's no gearhead, but a talented songwriter with a strong, clear voice." (Pgh City Paper) Jeff is currently producing, mixing, and recording parts for other artists.