Trevor Hall (singer)
Trevor Hall | |
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Origin | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States |
Genres |
Acoustic Rock Alternative Reggae |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Vanguard Records, Geffen Records (former), White Balloon |
Website | http://www.trevorhallmusic.com |
'Trevor' Hall (born November 28, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is inspired with the cultural experience of Hindu and his music is a mix of reggae, acoustic rock, and Sanskrit chanting.[1]
Biography
As an eleven-year-old, Hall started playing harmonica with his father in South Carolina. In his elementary years, he began to write his own songs and perform them locally. At sixteen he recorded his first record, and the following year he left South Carolina to study classical guitar at Idyllwild Arts Academy, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles. During his senior year he signed a record deal with Geffen Records.[2] While in Los Angeles, he was introduced to yoga and other spiritual practices from Nepal with the musical and yoga guru Dinesh Neupane from jhapa, surunga, which had a significant influence on his music and his lifestyle.
Hall had a song released on the Shrek the Third soundtrack, and joining a series of tours with artists such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Matisyahu, Michael Franti, and Colbie Caillat
Hall's self-titled debut album debuted on Billboard's Heatseeker chart at #7 in 2009, he was named one of the Top 20 New Artists by Music Connection magazine, in 2010 MTV named him one of the twenty emerging artists for 2010, and in 2012 CBS used his hit "Brand New Day" for the promo of their CBS This Morning show.[3] Trevor's album Everything, Everytime, Everywhere, reached 80th on the Billboard 200 chart.
On June 16, 2014, Hall announced on Facebook that his forthcoming album, "Chapter of the Forest" would be released the following day, June 17, 2014. It debuted at #2 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts, and #17 on the iTunes overall albums chart.[4]
Discography
EPs
- 2006: The Rascals Have Returned (Geffen Records)
- 2015: Unpack Your Memories... (Vanguard Records)
Live Albums
- 2005: Trevor Hall Live (Geffen Records)
- 2008: Alive & On the Road (With Chris Steele) (White Balloon)
- 2010: Chasing The Flame - On the Road With Trevor Hall (Vanguard Records)
Studio Albums
- 2004: Lace Up Your Shoes (White Balloon)
- 2008: The Elephant's Door (Never released) (Geffen Records)
- 2008: This is Blue (White Ballon)
- 2009: Trevor Hall (Vanguard Records)
- 2011: Everything Everytime Everywhere (Vanguard Records)
- 2014: Chapter of the Forest (Vanguard Records)
- 2015: KALA (Vanguard Records)
Compilation Appearances
- 2007: Shrek the Third: The Motion Picture Soundtrack - "Other Ways"[5]
- 2007: Endless Highway: The Music of The Band - "Life Is a Carnival"[6]
- 2009: StreetEDGE Program: July Titles '09 - "The Lime Tree", "31 Flavors", and "Unity (featuring Matisyahu")[7]
- 2009: Paste Magazine Sampler Issue 54 - "Unity"[8]
- 2010: Vanguard Records Summer Sampler - "The Lime Tree"[9]
- 2011: Putumayo World Music: Acoustic Café - "World Keeps Turnin'"[10]
- With "The Villagers Crew"
- 2010: All Things Material & Spiritual (Self-released)
Singles
- "Unity"
- "Volume"
- "Brand New Day"
References
- ↑ http://trevorhall.virb.com/bio
- ↑ http://www.trevorhallmusic.com/bio/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3SdVPKpRvM
- ↑ http://www.trevorhallmusic.com/bio/
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Various-Shrek-The-Third-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/release/2577291
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Various-Endless-Highway-The-Music-Of-The-Band/master/388887
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Various-StreetEDGE-Program-July-Titles-09-B/release/2858909
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Various-Paste-Magazine-Sampler-Issue-54/release/1855002
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Various-Vanguard-Records-Summer-Sampler/release/2344755
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Various-Acoustic-Caf%C3%A9/release/3257104
http://www.trevorhallmusic.com