The Freedom Affair are proud to present “Freedom Is Love Instrumentals” as a follow-up to the 2020 debut album of the same title. Ranging from driving funk, to luscious soul, with a tinge of gospel, listeners are now able to explore the complex accompaniment that backed the powerhouse trio of ladies featured on the original album. “Freedom Is Love” was recorded and produced by Chris Hazelton, utilizing the best of vintage and new recording technologies to create an authentic experience, befitting of a soul record that would have been relevant 50 years ago as much as it will be 50 years from now. The Freedom Affair’s debut single “Rise Up” was released by Loveland, Ohio’s Colemine Records in June 2019 and has appeared in Netflix’s “Self Made” as well as the worldwide spot for Apple’s iWatch Series 6.
Additional Musicians:
Pat Conway - Congas (Tracks 1, 3, & 6)
Alyssa Bell - Viola (Tracks 3, 4, & 7)
Elizabeth Codd - Violin (Tracks 3 & 4)
Matt Bennett - Violin (Tracks 3 & 7)
John Wickersham - Timpani (Track 4)
Pamela Baskin-Watson - Piano (Track 10)
Nick Howell - Tambourine (Track 10)
All Horn & String Arrangements by Chris Hazelton except:
"Heartaches Don't Come Easy" and "Give A Little Love" by Pete Carroll & Brett Jackson
"Don't Shoot" by Chris Hazelton & Alyssa Bell
Produced, Recorded, & Mixed by Chris Hazelton
Assistant Produced by Dave Brick
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