Zach Robinson on love
Auburn songwriter ready for album
release
January 12th, 2012
By Angel Roy
[email protected]
“Just keep love in your heart and go with the flow” serves as
more than just a lyric in “Heaven or Hell” an original song by Zach Robinson,
23, of Auburn. It’s behind ever y song he writes. It’s what inspires him to keep
plugging along, trying to make a mark in the music
world.
Robinson began covering Jason Mraz and Keane songs on his guitar
five years ago. His passion for music continued to grow and thrive during his
time as a student at Keene State College, where he met Zach Stevens a drummer
and KSC student from Manchester. The two Zachs took their music to the streets
of the college town- complete with an open guitar case allowing those who
appreciated their tunes to drop in their spare change – where they would often
be joined by local flute and saxophone
players.
“One time I remember the most was playing on Election Day.”
Robinson said. “We were promoting the election and trying to get people to vote
for Obama and just singing about the change Obama wanted to create. That was
probably the best time we had at Keene
State.”
Shortly after his street music career began, Robinson decided to
put his pen to the paper. He had scribed more than 20 original songs by the time
he left the school, where he had never declared a major but made music his
focus. With Robinson’s tunes piling up, he and Stevens decided to take their
music to the stage in both New Hampshire and Massachuesettes. The duo recorded
their first 12-song album, Waiting on the Tide to Change, together over the
summer. It’s scheduled to be released on CDbaby.com this
month.
Robinson strums his originals on a nylon-string guitar because it
lends a softer sound to his music. He opted not to surround himself by a full
band because he enjoys the smooth sound of the djembe, the African drum, played
by Stevens.
“We’re connecting vocally on different levels all the time,”
Robinson said of the musical pairing.
Most of Robinson’s songs are about love but he choses not to sing
about the negatives that sometimes accompany the emotion. “Every time I get an
idea it transforms into love… the incredibly nice things people say will inspire
me to continue expressing my love even further,” Robinson said. “I don’t ever
write negatively, I really just stay positive and express love and the
connective energy between us all.”
Mraz is still among Robinson’s top musical
influences.
“He’s always just stuck to the message of love.”
Robinson said of the “I’m Yours” singer. “There is something very catchy and
entertaining about his music. The way he’ll put on a show is very inspiring. He
gets the audience involved and
gets them to sing along.”
Having not played in front of a crowd larger than 200 people,
Robinson said he has not yet been able to involve the audience much in his
performances but it is something he would like the opportunity to work toward
his music as it grows.
Robinson who works as a server at the Manchester Country Club is
already gearing up to take a big leap in his musical career, one that could
skyrocket him to stardom, as he plans to audition for X Factor in
2012.
“I’m just trying to get a little more noticed.” He said. Robinson
has also considered heading out to San Diego in hopes of meeting some members of
Mrazs management company.
“In 2012 I really just want to adapt to playing music all the
time.” He said.
As an album title, Waiting on the Tide to Change
is meant to signify the movement Robinson is trying to make with his
music. “I’d like to get to the point where I can help others out and raise money
for charities. I really want to get to that stage,”he said. “I’m waiting to be
able to achieve those types of
goals.”
Auburn songwriter ready for album
release
January 12th, 2012
By Angel Roy
[email protected]
“Just keep love in your heart and go with the flow” serves as
more than just a lyric in “Heaven or Hell” an original song by Zach Robinson,
23, of Auburn. It’s behind ever y song he writes. It’s what inspires him to keep
plugging along, trying to make a mark in the music
world.
Robinson began covering Jason Mraz and Keane songs on his guitar
five years ago. His passion for music continued to grow and thrive during his
time as a student at Keene State College, where he met Zach Stevens a drummer
and KSC student from Manchester. The two Zachs took their music to the streets
of the college town- complete with an open guitar case allowing those who
appreciated their tunes to drop in their spare change – where they would often
be joined by local flute and saxophone
players.
“One time I remember the most was playing on Election Day.”
Robinson said. “We were promoting the election and trying to get people to vote
for Obama and just singing about the change Obama wanted to create. That was
probably the best time we had at Keene
State.”
Shortly after his street music career began, Robinson decided to
put his pen to the paper. He had scribed more than 20 original songs by the time
he left the school, where he had never declared a major but made music his
focus. With Robinson’s tunes piling up, he and Stevens decided to take their
music to the stage in both New Hampshire and Massachuesettes. The duo recorded
their first 12-song album, Waiting on the Tide to Change, together over the
summer. It’s scheduled to be released on CDbaby.com this
month.
Robinson strums his originals on a nylon-string guitar because it
lends a softer sound to his music. He opted not to surround himself by a full
band because he enjoys the smooth sound of the djembe, the African drum, played
by Stevens.
“We’re connecting vocally on different levels all the time,”
Robinson said of the musical pairing.
Most of Robinson’s songs are about love but he choses not to sing
about the negatives that sometimes accompany the emotion. “Every time I get an
idea it transforms into love… the incredibly nice things people say will inspire
me to continue expressing my love even further,” Robinson said. “I don’t ever
write negatively, I really just stay positive and express love and the
connective energy between us all.”
Mraz is still among Robinson’s top musical
influences.
“He’s always just stuck to the message of love.”
Robinson said of the “I’m Yours” singer. “There is something very catchy and
entertaining about his music. The way he’ll put on a show is very inspiring. He
gets the audience involved and
gets them to sing along.”
Having not played in front of a crowd larger than 200 people,
Robinson said he has not yet been able to involve the audience much in his
performances but it is something he would like the opportunity to work toward
his music as it grows.
Robinson who works as a server at the Manchester Country Club is
already gearing up to take a big leap in his musical career, one that could
skyrocket him to stardom, as he plans to audition for X Factor in
2012.
“I’m just trying to get a little more noticed.” He said. Robinson
has also considered heading out to San Diego in hopes of meeting some members of
Mrazs management company.
“In 2012 I really just want to adapt to playing music all the
time.” He said.
As an album title, Waiting on the Tide to Change
is meant to signify the movement Robinson is trying to make with his
music. “I’d like to get to the point where I can help others out and raise money
for charities. I really want to get to that stage,”he said. “I’m waiting to be
able to achieve those types of
goals.”
