"Parentheticals (An Album)"
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An ambitious experiment in electronic instrumentation, ambient folk/drone rock, and introspective songwriting, "Parentheticals (an album)" is an exciting new development in Eric Elliott's musical career. As his second solo dulcimer album, "Parentheticals" is a disparate and strange mix of heartfelt and poignant sounds, thoughts, and memories collected over the last four years and across three different hometowns.
"Soothing and melancholy. This is a fascinating collection of truly unique sounds assembled by a talented young artist." -Soundworks Dallas "Parentheticals (an album)" Released on 11/30/2018 by Eric Elliott and 3 Strings Records All songs written, arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Eric Elliott between 2014 and 2018 in Boulder, CO, Seattle, WA, and Dallas, TX All songs © Eric Elliott, 2018. ASCAP. All songs ℗ 3 Strings Records, 2018. ASCAP except (bear canyon creek), based on the traditional, Cripple Creek |
"Dots and Lines"
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In his first solo dulcimer album, "Dots and Lines," Eric Elliott uses both acoustic and solid-body electric mountain dulcimers to lend a unique sound to his seemingly straightforward, but lush and warm songwriting. This is certainly not a traditional "dulcimer album," although the dulcimer plays a central part in each song, as he re-defines the image of this traditional bluegrass/gospel instrument, and uses it’s versatile and poignant sound to define his own unique brand of folk, Rock, jazz, Americana, and pop.
"Eric Elliott’s new album is evocative and excellent." -Bonnie Carol “Dots and Lines" Released on 12/12/2014 by Eric Elliott and 3 Strings Records All songs written by Eric Elliott in San Antonio, TX and Boulder, CO All songs recorded, mixed, and mastered by Eric Elliott in Boulder, CO All songs © Eric Elliott, 2014. ASCAP. All songs ℗ 3 Strings Records, 2014. ASCAP. |
"Lovely Flowers"
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A collection of songs used as the soundtrack for an independent short film. Featuring the ukulele, banjo, guitar, and some fantastic guest musicians, these are some outtakes and sketches of songs that were a whole lot of fun to put together.
Watch the movie at this link: Lovely Flowers by DormMovies Released on 11/30/2010 by Eric Elliott and 3 Strings Records All music written, recorded, and mixed by Eric Elliott in San Antonio, TX All songs © Eric Elliott, 2010. ASCAP. All songs ℗ 3 Strings Records, 2010. ASCAP. |
"A Walk Through Winter"
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Simply a few piano songs that Eric found himself playing more and more often as the days got shorter and nights got colder. All songs are continuous and accompanied by the background sounds of a fire. Perhaps these songs will keep you as warm as they have kept him.
Released on 01/01/2010 by Eric Elliott and 3 Strings Records All music written, recorded, and mixed by Eric Elliott in San Antonio, TX and Houston, TX All songs © Eric Elliott, 2010. ASCAP. All songs ℗ 3 Strings Records, 2010. ASCAP. |
"Hangin On A Friday Night"
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A couple of casual tracks from a Friday night recording session, all acoustic and instrumental.
Several songs have been used in another independent short film. Check it out here: Sidewalkers: A Chalkumentary by Dorm Movies Released on 12/13/2009 by Eric Elliott and 3 Strings Records All music written, recorded, and mixed by Eric Elliott and Scott Riggle in San Antonio, TX |
"Early Demos (2004 - 2008)"
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You can hear the influence of dulcimer players Robert Force & Albert d'Ossche and Quintin Stephens (two of the songs are written by these artists) on this collection of demos from the very beginning of Eric Elliott's musical career, including the very first song he ever wrote and recorded.
Released on 10/15/2009 by Eric Elliott All music recorded and mixed by Eric Elliott in Houston, TX except for "Scotland the Brave," recorded and mixed by Quintin Stephens in Katy, TX |