In today’s musical climate, change is often dictated by the instability and turmoil within the recording industry. However, as Jackson Rohm can attest, change in an artist can happen organically through experience, musical growth and simply being willing to try new things.
With 1200 shows under his belt and over 14,000 albums sold, Jackson Rohm has moved from playing predominantly pop/rock to finally finding a suitable niche in country music with his new release, “Long Way From Moving On”. Recorded in Nashville, the album has garnered much early release praise and is Jackson’s biggest production to date. “In the past, we’ve recorded the songs with more of a piecemeal approach in the studio, assembling each song part by part. First, we would lay down drums and bass and overdub other instruments later. But this project was different. We cut live with some of the best musicians on the planet and their ability to work creatively together made a huge difference.”
Many people have asked Jackson, whose success has enabled him to fill his tour schedule many months in advance, ‘why the move to country?’ “I’ve heard for years that my vocal tone and delivery would work well with country music and I’ve always loved steel guitars, fiddles and those big country harmonies. When I finally decided to throw my hat into the ring, I was eager to get into that “storytelling mode” and write a bunch of country songs.” Early critics have embraced Rohm’s move, calling the album “a fun ride” and “a showcase of Jackson’s strong, clear singing voice and excellent songwriting ability.”
One of the most powerful aspects of song is its ability to transcend thoughts and lend itself to interpretation through lyric. The songs that make up “Long Way From Moving On” are no different. “The greatest strength of this record has to be the lyrics and the fact that so many listeners will hopefully find the songs relatable”, Rohm adds. “The title track, for example, deals with something we’ve all gone through: you get dumped by your girl, she moves on with her life in no time and you somehow can’t get over her. It’s a simple theme. However, as an album title, it has another meaning for me. I wanted to convey that I’m really just hitting my stride as an artist, writer, musician and performer. I still love making music and I’m definitely a long way from moving on.”
Some people will be your friend because of whom you know some people will be your friend because of your position some people will be your friend because of the way you look some people will be your friend because of your possessions but the only real friends are the ones who will be your friend and like you for who you are on the inside thank you for being one of the few people in my life who is a real friend hope all is going good for you have a GREAT! week take care and God Bless your friend always Smiley(Todd)
You have such a positive outlook on life your words are always encouraging your face is lit up with excitement your actions are so straight forward your inner sense helps you achieve so much when people are around you they seem to absorb your uplifting attitude when I think about you I can only think of happiness and how lucky I am to know you take care and God Bless your friend always Smiley(Todd)
Planning ahead... It'll be great (on the Is.) spending Christmas with you this year! One of these years, we're gonna do that boat/island thing... looking forward to those JR hits... not to forget those older ones! Doug & Jan ~ Joe & Rene
Hey Jackson, now that they allow 10 songs in the player, I was curious to see which of your songs you'd pick, and I think you chose well, haha Hope to see ya over the summer,All the best, Mike Z
Hi Jackson, have the day off today chillin listening to your music. My fave song is not on your list or blip - driving with...off to the D Tigers opening day. When will you come up this way????
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I've been listening to your cd's a lot lately! Makes me want summer even more (thats what I associate w/ your music, and Chautauqua of course). Hope you're doing well and having fun with your music!
Thanks Jackson - your 2 cents are always welcome here , haha. The versions on my page are not mastered yet -so half of them are still going through changes, so its good to get feedback like yours while they are still able to be changed ( we just added an extra instrument to "Something More" that isnt on the page version)
Thanks again for checking it out , hope to see you again soon, Mike Z
Hey Jackson , My new song "Come Home" is up now, stop by, I'd love to hear what you think !
Things are movin along rather nicely here now !!
And your new cd is gettin alot of play on my ipod , haha
All the best, Mike Z
Hi Jackson! Kim and I are so excited that you're coming back to the Avenue!! (Stout's now...) We can't wait to see you on the 9th. We're going to try to being a big group of people up there!! Hope you are well :)
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