RECORDING HISTORY
(2002 - 2024+)
Four albums and some subsequent singles represent my songwriting and recording/production journey over the years from 2001, along with the creation of 50+ music videos.
Each graphic below links to the relevant tracks each with a story, 30-sec sample (or the full track if you have a Spotify account), song sheet PDF, and the music video.
For each album, the ABOUT/LINKS tab in the top menu will provide links to the major digital platforms, as well as the free Songbook.
THE SINGLES
available everywhere
by Greg Barnett solo or in collaboration (2022+)
An album has a long gestation period just in the writing. The recording and mixing of multiple album tracks is then another large span of time. There is nothing to show for all this creative preparation and technical effort until the whole album is complete and released online at the push of a button. Having passed the milestone of turning 70, and also surviving coming off my motorbike at speed while only halfway through 'The Flat White Album' process, I now need the relative freedom of smaller (shorter) projects.
Singles are now the way to go for me. PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS AVAILABLE
NOT ALL IT SEEMS - REDUX
available everywhere
12-track album by Greg Barnett (2021)
My reimagining of the 2002 album "Not All It Seems", originally performed with Mike Levy in a commercial studio as recording newbies.
This new version is arranged, performed, recorded, engineered, edited and mastered by me in my home studio. The 2002 album remains on all digital platforms and is linked further below. REDUX is online only. The Songbook is a rewrite/update of the original. PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS AVAILABLE.
THE FLAT WHITE ALBUM
available everywhere
30-track debut solo album by Greg Barnett (2020)
My approach took inspiration from the Beatles’ “White Album”: 30 tracks, new and previously unreleased material, and a 'simpler' production. The songs and instrumentals feature acoustic 12-string guitar, gentle vibes, and message-based lyrics. The album was home recorded/produced and is only available online.
In addition to the usual freebies, there's also a ‘making of’ story and karaoke versions for vocalists, drummers or guitarists (the track as released but with those core elements removed from the mix). PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS AVAILABLE.
PRESCIENT - Nothing At All
available everywhere
12-track album by Martin Hale and Greg Barnett (2015)
100% home studio: song writing, musical arrangement, performing, recording, editing, mixing, mastering, global digital distribution, artwork, and video creation/editing. (We've since removed most of the videos from public viewing due to uncertainty about some image clearances.)
This album is quite different from my others because our influences and experiences were quite different, mine being solitary/folk, Martin's more band/rock. It made for interesting results.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS AVAILABLE.
NOT ALL IT SEEMS - Mike and Greg
available everywhere
12-track album by Mike Levy and Greg Barnett (2002)
Our own songs, arrangements, performance, production and artwork. Recorded, engineered, edited and mastered by a professional studio. This project was milestone for us both being our first experience of songwriting and studio recording. Originally available only on CD, it went online in 2004.
Apart from 'Cappuccino Crowd' the videos were place holders. The 2021 'Redux' version shows how far personal skills and affordable technology advanced over 20 years, and that music without videos is now rare.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS AVAILABLE.