Chris Sloan releases a Classic Cover Song on His Own Terms
- R.A.G.
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Known for his coves and originals, Chris Sloan gives his spin on a Led Zeppelin classic and gives it a huge production and roots folk feel. Some of this best work is unleashed on this one and it is a must hear for fans of Americana, soul, rock, or folk.
Check out his cover of "Going To California".
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Seattle songwriter Chris Sloan recently released a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Going To California", and the artist's reimagining of the song gives it a vast and spacious underbelly that feels cinematic and almost theatrically driven, featuring layers of vocals that flow with waves of intensity and gorgeous guitar work, letting Sloan stay true to his folk and Americana roots while still letting the song serve as a love letter to the original.
The single showcases Sloan's ability to build atmospheres, even with a cover song like this, he puts his own spin on everything so that you know it's him.
The vocal performances are robust and the song has a unique way of wrapping itself around you utilizing those vocals as instruments themselves, adding depth to the soundscape.
"The song is the very first song I’ve released that I engineered, mixed and produced by myself from home. I’ve always loved this intimate Led Zeppelin song. It was important to me to keep it intimate, but also add my own dramatic elements to the song." - Chris Sloan
Never losing that hint of Southern undertone, this single boasts that Americana and Folk tonality on both guitar and vocals. The song is now on the ballot for this year's best American Roots Performance by The Recording Academy / Grammy's.