A lot. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doc Watson, Tony Rice, John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Steve Earle, Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien, Chris Knight, Led Zeppelin, Eagles, David Cook, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash
Bio
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Brian Wallen is a busy man. With ten CD releases, including a DVD project, and close to 100 shows last year, (including a performance on the plaza at the Ryman Auditorium in July) he would be. What makes it so extraordinary is that Brian is only 17 years old. You see, Brian isn’t your average teenager. He picked up the guitar at age 10, an interest perfectly natural for a young child. But it’s when he started picking up everything else that it became clear that he wasn’t exactly average. Brian plays 9 instruments, which he says is, “quite a few, I guess”.
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What’s more remarkable is the fact that he hasn’t had any formal instruction. But it doesn’t stop there; Brian isn’t just an instrumentalist; he’s also a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has his own studio, where he writes and tracks the latest chapter in his musical journeys. That chapter includes those aforementioned eight album releases over the span of two and a half years.
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How do these projects stand out from the crowd? Brian articulates, “I really feel like these albums are an expression of me.” A big part in this has been Brian’s songwriting. He explains, “a song that’s already been done has a predefined sound. With an original song, the door is wide open to just about any possibility. The same goes with recording in your own studio, on your own time. I take literally months of time to create my albums, so when I record it’s not like I’m going into an environment where I’m being forced to create. I did it exactly how I wanted it to be done.”
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Brian arranged, performed, recorded, produced and mastered everything you hear on his projects. Every vocal and instrumental part has been deftly shaped to his standards. You won’t hear anything that isn’t uniquely, and completely Brian.
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So has Brian succeeded in his goal of carving out his own niche in the musical world? The answer is yes. Take a listen to one of his projects, and you’ll find Brian at the peak of his creative force, standing out from the crowd of singers, instrumentalists and artists that came before him. To sum it up, Brian states, “I’m not your typical teenager, but I’m fine with that…I wouldn’t want to be anything else than what I am.”
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New Album Out
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Brian Wallen has released a new album, "Old Time Mountain Music" and it is available for download on this page!
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Just got back from the Blue Moon In Losantville. There was an excellent turnout and Brian Wallen and the Blue Lightning Band sounded awsome,can't wait for the 8th of august for a return performance.Thanks guys for such a great show.
Thank you so much Brian. That helped me out a whole lot. I'm glad you clicked on my page today too. God was listening and sent me the advice that I was looking for. Thank you.
Wow,, You surely got your moneys worth! I'm glad you got to go, and I'm happy you enjoyed it one more time. I'm not at all sure I'd hold up standing in line for one hour in the heat.
You might have a point there, Brian Wilson, but I know that deep down you secretly love the thought of being able to wear eyeliner and not worry about being judged. :)
wow. lol there's nothing wrong with guys wearing black eyeliner! Any other color would be kind of weird though. Ya gotta break the stereotypes Brian! :p
lol. i just turned 15 may 16th! and happy belated birthday! lol. And yes, i heard you guys split.. sorry. But glad your still a hit! i still listen to your cds makes me peaceful, mellow if you will. :D
