This month we sat down with Nashville recording artist and songwriter Bryan Edwards to discuss his song "If She Could See Me Now", his new album "Nothing Left To Burn" and the fact his future is looking brighter than ever!
It's been a great year for Bryan. His song "If She Could See Me Now" was cut by Country superstar Jason Aldean on Jason's latest double platinum record "My Kinda Party". The song was written by Bryan along with Bill Luther and Justin Weaver back in 2007. Like many songs in this town it spent some time being pitched and performed looking for that one break. When Justin Weaver was able to play the song for Jason Aldean while he was with Jason on tour, the break arrived. Jason heard it, Jason loved it and now YOU can buy it!
It's been a great year for Bryan. His song "If She Could See Me Now" was cut by Country superstar Jason Aldean on Jason's latest double platinum record "My Kinda Party". The song was written by Bryan along with Bill Luther and Justin Weaver back in 2007. Like many songs in this town it spent some time being pitched and performed looking for that one break. When Justin Weaver was able to play the song for Jason Aldean while he was with Jason on tour, the break arrived. Jason heard it, Jason loved it and now YOU can buy it!
It's a great song about regret and reformation with a melody made for the radio. The lyrics are clear and concise with an opening line which paints the perfect picture to open the song. Below are the lyrics:
If She Could See Me Now
(Bill Luther, Justin Weaver, Bryan Edwards)
Wasn't a stone I wouldn't throw
When I wrecked it
My foolish words so cruel and cold, were disconnected
Tell me why when she cried all I did was close my eyes
If she could see me now
If she could see me breaking down
Maybe she'd turn around
If she could see me now
Now the sunshine feels like rain trying to drown me
and the world feels out of place all around me
So I wait and I pray, I'll run into her someday
If she could see me now
If she could see me breaking down
Maybe she'd turn around
If she could see me now
So many things I want to tell her show her
Just how bad I need her, miss her, lover
If she could see me now
If she could see me breaking down
Maybe she'd turn around
If she could see me now
If she could see me breaking down
Maybe she'd turn around
If she could see me now
***End of lyrics***
Like many of the songs that Bryan has written over the years it deals with people, love, life and what happens when they collide. From the fireworks to the embers Bryan has a talent for crafting songs that touch on the feelings in between. Check out part 1 of my interview with Bryan where we focus on what it was like to write the song and all that has changed since it was cut by Jason Aldean.
All About the Song "If She Could See Me Now"
Part 1
Part 2 of our interview focuses on Bryan's new record. His first full length studio album is titled "Nothing Left to Burn" produced by the very talented Mark Lonsway and Bryan as well. This debut set is a bold statement from a talented artist. Bryan proves he's not afraid to take chances and speak to the heart of an issue even if takes us into the shadows.
For a record burning with desire and tragedy, the match is lit with the opening track "Bridges & Fires". Immediately you can tell these aren't songs about easy love. They're about all the passion, conflict and fireworks that follow when two people collide. The second track "Still", will keep playing in your head as it reminds us that with heartache comes revelation and that any regrets should always move us to forgiveness. Songs like "Broken" and "Leaving Easy" survey the battle field of a failed relationship while Track 5 "Ain't Nobody" provides an eye in the storm. That comes in the form of a sweet little love song that almost feels like a look back to the beginning of love when forever seems certain and that innocent hope still was at the helm. "Only Lonely" brings you back to reality with an infectious groove and solid melodic hook.
The last Bryan Edwards original on the record is "You Win the War" which plays like a musical tap out. The battles are over, the casualties assessed and the white flags are raised. Bryan closes the album with the Chris Isaaks classic "Wicked Game". It serves as a perfect summation of the struggle and almost leaves you with the feeling that Bryan is about to start the whole process over again with someone new. Overall it is the best "concept album" that isn't a concept album I've ever heard from one of Nashville's brightest up and coming artists. This is an album that won't disappoint! Make sure you get your copy!
Overall it was great to sit down with Bryan and talk about his recent success and we look forward to touching base with him in the future as he continues to make progress in Music City and beyond. We wish Bryan the best of luck and we hope you have enjoyed the interviews and getting to know him a little more. We'll see you next month!
Bryan Edward Links
http://www.bryanedwardsmusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/bryanedwardsmusic
The last Bryan Edwards original on the record is "You Win the War" which plays like a musical tap out. The battles are over, the casualties assessed and the white flags are raised. Bryan closes the album with the Chris Isaaks classic "Wicked Game". It serves as a perfect summation of the struggle and almost leaves you with the feeling that Bryan is about to start the whole process over again with someone new. Overall it is the best "concept album" that isn't a concept album I've ever heard from one of Nashville's brightest up and coming artists. This is an album that won't disappoint! Make sure you get your copy!
Overall it was great to sit down with Bryan and talk about his recent success and we look forward to touching base with him in the future as he continues to make progress in Music City and beyond. We wish Bryan the best of luck and we hope you have enjoyed the interviews and getting to know him a little more. We'll see you next month!
Bryan Edward Links
http://www.bryanedwardsmusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/bryanedwardsmusic
