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Slightly South of Stormy Clouds

by Quinn Hedges

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1.
Heartbreak Goes Both Ways 05:20
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I’m having trouble breathing again From the where’s, which’s, how’s, why’s, and when’s My mind races away And erases the day How much you wanna bet that Taylor’s no angel herself? How much you wanna bet? I’m having trouble facing the day These feelings are strange Every time I reread that letter Wish I could completely forget her How much you wanna bet that Taylor’s no angel herself How much you wanna bet? How much you wanna bet that Taylor’s no angel herself How much you wanna bet? But I’m not gonna let it bring me down, no no no no no I’m not the one who messed around I’m not gonna let it bring me down, no no no no no Pick my heart up off the ground How much you wanna bet that Taylor’s no angel herself How much you wanna bet? (Heartbreak goes both ways) How much you wanna bet that Taylor’s no angel herself How much you wanna bet? But I’m not gonna let it bring me down, no no no no no I’m not the one who messed around I’m not gonna let it bring me down, no no no no no no I’ll Pick my heart up off the ground How much you wanna bet? (Heartbreak goes both ways) How much you wanna bet? (Heartbreak goes both ways) How much you wanna bet? (Heartbreak goes both ways) How much you wanna bet? (Heartbreak goes both ways) How much you wanna bet? (Heartbreak goes both ways) How much you wanna bet?
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You Don't Even Know 03:47
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My thoughts tangled up inside you My head unclear on what to think My mouth searching for the words to say How is it that I feel this way? My fingers tremble with the thought of touching yours My knees buckle at your sight My hands long to be wrapped delicately around your waist How is it that I feel this way? I want to wine you and dine you, laugh and surprise you I want to learn from all you know I want to sit along your side, gaze in your eyes While dancing slow Honey you don’t even know My stomach in knots as I approach you My heart beating like a snare My lungs fighting for breath as our lips connect My nerves shooting like stars in your eyes Oh the time, the time flies I want to wine you and dine you, laugh and surprise you I want to learn from all you know I want to sit along your side and gaze in your eyes While dancing slow Honey you don’t even know I want to wine you and dine you, laugh and surprise you I want to learn from all you know I want to sit along your side, gaze in your eyes While dancing slow Honey you don’t even know Honey you don’t even know While dancing While dancing slow
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Forever More 03:50
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I can see it in your eyes And it comes as no surprise I know that you know I can taste it on your lips Guide my fingers down your hips I know that you know Dance with me again Twirl your feet around and spin All these answers I’ve been looking for Dance with me again As the whole world pretends Realize that we won’t bend I have found you My best friend Forever More Forever More I can feel it in your vibe There’s no disguise I know that you know I could tell from our first glance You could make me take a chance I know that you know Dance with me again Twirl your feet around and spin All these answers I’ve been looking for Dance with me again As the whole world pretends Realize that we won’t bend I have found you My best friend Forever More Forever More Dance with me again Twirl your feet around and spin All these answers I’ve been looking for Dance with me again As the whole world pretends Realize that we won’t bend I have found you My best friend Forever More Forever More
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Honey 00:55
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Hey Honey wait for me Wait for me Honey Hey Honey wait for me Wait for me Honey Hey Honey wait for me Wait for me Honey Hey Honey wait for me Wait for me Honey
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Loss For Words 04:31
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Let me try to explain myself I’m at a loss for words Let me try to express myself I know that’s how it works It works Let me try to open up I’m at a loss for words I have never felt like this I don’t know how it works I don’t even know what to say I don’t even know what to do When you look at me and you say it’s you That I believe in I believe in I believe in I believe in I believe in I believe in you Loss for words Loss for words For words Oh and I don’t even know what to say I don’t even know what to do When you look at me and you say it’s you That I believe in I believe in I believe in I believe in I believe in I believe in you Loss for words Loss for words Loss for words For words Loss for words (Let me try to explain myself I’m at a loss for words) Loss for words Loss for words (Let me try to express myself I know that’s how it works) For words Loss for words (Let me try to open up I’m at a loss for words) Loss for words Loss for words (I have never felt like this I don’t know how it works) For words
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Stay 03:59
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I know I’ve seen that smile before I’ve blown right through the warning signs I try so hard to ignore Wait for the stars to align But my patience wears thin I need to realize If my times wasted I don’t want to say If my times wasted I don’t want to stay Want to stay I know I’ve heard that laugh before I’ve blown right through the warning signs Anxiety is such a chore I’m on the verge of breakdown But my patience wears thin I need to realize If my times wasted I don’t want to say If my times wasted I don’t want to stay Want to stay If my times wasted I don’t want to say If my times wasted I don’t want to stay Want to stay If my times wasted (my times wasted) If my times wasted (my times wasted) If my times wasted (my times wasted) If my times wasted (my times wasted) If my times wasted I don’t want to say If my times wasted I don’t want to stay, Want to stay If my times wasted I don’t want to say If my times wasted I don’t want to stay Want to stay If my times wasted I don’t want to say If my times wasted I don’t want to stay Want to stay Stay
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Fly Away 05:07
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I was there when you were weak Provided care when you couldn’t speak My heart has grown and there’s no doubt Just have to figure all this out Because I know one day you’ll...   Fly away from me Hangin’ around is just not your style Fly away from me Wish you’d stick around for a while You arrived without warning Checking up on you in the morning You could sense I was sort of safe Made yourself at home in my little place But I know one day you’ll…   Fly away from me Hangin’ around is just not your style Fly away from me I wish you’d stick around for a while I wish you would stick around for a while   I was there when you were weak Provided care when you couldn’t speak And when I glimpse into your eyes Finally I’ve completely recognized That I know one day you’ll... Fly away from me Hangin’ around is just not your style Fly away from me I wish you’d stick around for a while I wish you would stick around for a while I want you to stick around for a while I wish you would stick around for a while Stick around for a while Wish you would stick stick stick around Stick stick stick around I wish you would stick around for a while Stick around for a while
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I'm Gone 05:08
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After all this time I’ve come to realize We won’t become what I’d thought we’d be The writings there, time cards been punched This blank stare is eating me Alive I’m gone I just haven’t told you yet I’m gone The daily grind displaced my pride It’s not the same as it used to be I’m still alive, just not aligned Full head of steam, I’m outta here Goodbye I’m gone I just haven’t told you yet I’m gone I just haven’t told you yet I’m gone I just haven’t told you yet I’m gone I just haven’t told you yet
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Anymore 03:49
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So it’s official Guess I lost my shot for sure So it’s official Didn’t turn out the way I thought it would With your hand in mine Distant memories of the times Of the times Now you won’t hear from me anymore You won’t hear from me anymore You won’t hear from me anymore You won’t hear from me anymore So it’s official I lost my shot for sure So it’s official You finally closed the door To your hand and mine Distant memories of the times Of the times Now you won’t hear from me anymore You won’t hear from me anymore You won’t hear from me anymore You won’t hear from me anymore It’s funny how you only remember the good times It’s funny how you only remember the good times It’s funny how you only remember the good times It’s funny how you only remember the good times
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Starting Today 05:10
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With anxiety all up inside of me Shoving away my positivity Scrambling around Feet barely glancing the ground My spirits soaring slightly south of stormy clouds Through broken words and promises, I perspire Unresolved telephone calls extend my fire Earning every bead of sweat that falls From Delaware to Montreal My spirits soaring slightly south of stormy clouds But I’m gonna think a little differently starting today Dispose all the negativity headed my way Outlook on life is what I’m speaking of Could be a slap in the face or short stubborn shove But with support and love around I have truly found My spirits haven’t soared so south of stormy clouds But I’m gonna think a little differently starting today Dispose all the negativity headed my way I’m gonna think a little differently starting today Open up to the possibility of heartbreak Starting today I won’t take on the world’s problems Starting today I’ll get it all off my chest Dispelling all emptiness Addressing all feelings depressed And by the way, it starts today I’m gonna think a little differently starting today Dispose all the negativity headed my way I’m gonna think a little differently starting today Open up to the possibility of heartbreak I’m gonna think a little differently Starting today
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Calm Down 01:56
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It can’t be Calm down. Calm down So angry Calm down. Calm down If only Calm down. Calm down Poor me Calm down. Calm down Reality Calm down. Calm down Calm down. Calm down Calm down. Calm down
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My Angel 05:54
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I’m amazed at her strength, ability, and humanity Anyone can see it’s not easy, believe me And without a scare or consequence She jumps right in the middle of it And nobody ever stops to ask her name But if they ever do, just tell them she’s an angel But if they ever do, just tell them she’s my everything Never asking anything from anyone It’s interesting No excuses or abuses behold her She’s a soldier What she’s witnessed with her own two eyes She wouldn’t wish upon those you despise And nobody ever stops to shake her hand But if they ever do, I’ll tell them she’s my angel But if they ever do, I’ll tell them until they understand Oh, My Angel.

about

My name is Quinn Hedges and I am a songwriter based out of Rocklin, CA, a suburb of Sacramento. I have previously released three independent albums (Quinn Hedges, Without You, and Step Outside). In an effort to progress, I wrote a group of songs I felt deserved more than my previous efforts. With that said, I made a commitment to working with the most talented cast of musicians, arrangers, and engineers possible. As it turned out, I stayed true to my commitment and have recorded what I hope you’ll agree is my best album to date, "Slightly South of Stormy Clouds".

In late 2013, I reached out to my cousin, John B Hedges (Co-Producer, Arranger, Piano, Keyboards, Vocals, Shruti Box) to collaborate on an album with an emphasis on doing it the right way from the beginning to the end. John B, alumni of the Curtis Institute of Music, is a contemporary composer and musician has worked with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Modern, New Jersey Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Curtis Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble among others. He has conducted concerts at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Frankfurt Alte Oper, Academie Musicale de Villecroze, the Aldeburgh Festival.

From across the country, John B and I fine-tuned all of the songs, arrangements, and the album arc as a whole. The next step was to actually start recording. In April 2015, I flew out to Philadelphia to record some world-class talent at Milkboy The Studio. John B and I hand-picked some amazing instrumentalists to perform on these sessions, including: Xavier Foley (Double Bass), virtuoso bassist and First Prize winner of the 2014 Sphinx Competition; Tessa Seymour (Cello), who made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2007 and has performed in numerous other distinguished venues throughout the world, including Davies Symphony Hall and the Kennedy Center; Childhood friend and huge musical influence, Aaron McHenry (Drums); Curtis Institute of Music's Ren Martin-Doike (Viola, Violin) & Zoe Martin-Doike (Violin); “The Philly Phatness” Horn Section, consisting of Vince Tampio (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) and Thor Espanez (Tenor Saxophone & Baritone Saxophone); and my uncle, John B’s father, “Funkle” Johnny Hedges (Electric Bass). These recording sessions (Milkboy Sessions) were engineered by Philadelphia native, Tim Sonnefeld (Audio Engineer, Mixing Engineer), who received a Grammy Award for his contributions on Usher’s 2010 album, “Raymond v. Raymond”.

Once the Milkboy Sessions were completed, recording resumed in Sacramento at Octopus Audio with Zack Proteau (Audio Engineer, Electric Bass). Zack Proteau is an engineer, producer, electric bassist, and Rolling Stone award winning producer on Jackie Greene’s 2002 album, “Gone Wanderin’”. Among the list of musicians recorded on the west coast consisted of Sacramento’s own Brian Chris Rogers (Percussion), a multi-Sammie award winning musician; Alison Harris (Vocals), a Sebastopol singer-songwriter and fellow music-major classmate at Sonoma State University; my father, Bernie Hedges (Pedal Steel Guitar, Dobro, Vocals); and the remainder of my immediate family, June Hedges, Rebecca Hedges, and Hilary Dibben (Vocals).

When the recording of the album was deemed complete, I connected with Tim Sonnefeld and enlisted him as the mixing engineer. Upon completion of mixing, I sent the final mixes off to Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, ME, for the legendary mastering engineer, Bob Ludwig, to put on the final touches. Bob Ludwig is a multi-Grammy Award winning engineer who has worked with artists from the likes of Led Zeppelin, the Who, and Jimi Hendrix to Alabama Shakes, Beck, and Radiohead.

After 3 years of extremely hard work that tested my patience, drive, and dedication, I can finally sit back and enjoy the efforts of the fantastic team that I was surrounded by spanning from coast to coast. 'Slightly South of Stormy Clouds' is intended to be listened to from beginning to end, guiding the listener through a self-reflecting musical journey about life in transition.

I truly hope this album is as enjoyable a listen for you as it was a creation for me.

Please enjoy 'Slightly South of Stormy Clouds'!

Sincerely,
Quinn Hedges

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released March 23, 2017

All songs written by Quinn Hedges
Produced by Quinn Hedges and John B Hedges
Arrangements by John B Hedges
Engineered by Tim Sonnefeld and Zack Proteau
Mixed by Tim Sonnefeld
Mastered by Bob Ludwig


Quinn Hedges - Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo
John B Hedges - Vocals, Piano, Keyboards
Alison Harris - Vocals
Aaron McHenry - Drums
Xavier Foley - Upright Bass
Johnny Hedges - Electric Bass
Zack Proteau - Electric Bass
Vince Tampio - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Thor Espanez - Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
Ren Martin-Doike - Viola, Violin
Zoe Martin-Doike - Violin
Tessa Seymour - Cello
Brian Chris Rogers - Djembe, Percussion
Bernie Hedges - Pedal Steel Guitar, Dobro, Backing Vocals
June Hedges - Backing Vocals
Hilary Hedges - Backing Vocals
Rebecca Hedges - Backing Vocals
Tim Sonnefeld - Backing Vocals
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia Choir - Backing Vocals

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Born and raised in Delaware, singer/songwriter, Quinn Hedges has been around music his entire life. In 2006, he released his debut album, "Quinn Hedges". In 2011, he released the acoustic-based album, "Without You". In 2012, The Quinn Hedges Band released their first album, "Step Outside". In 2016, he, along with John B Hedges, released his finest album to date, "Slightly South of Stormy Clouds" ... more

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