Ian Hill

As a hobbyist musician, finding time for what you love can be a challenge, and finding the energy to actually record and distribute that music is an even greater challenge. Jumping over from classical, "Doubt" is Ian's first foray into modern production and represents a major milestone in his journey of learning and creation. The track is all Ian's work, from lyrics to composition to instruments to singing to production to mix and then master, and it was all done in his bedroom. This snapshot of his musical progress has lots going on for listeners to find including bass harmonics, subtle guitar harmonies, and a happy cat. "Doubt" is the first but certainly not the last for Ian, with other compositions in the works that should get better and better as his experience grows. More to come in the future, hope you enjoy listening!

Ian Hill's debut album "Hobbies and Homebodies" is a one-man adventure into microphone placement, careful listening, and frustrating takes. The result is an authentic 40 minutes of classical guitar repertoire performed in Ian's living room. No church acoustics, virtually no audio processing, and all the imperfections of live performance and home recording. Ian plays a Steve Ganz guitar and recorded the album with a stereo pair of Rode M5 microphones.

Music can be purchased on Bandcamp: https://ianrmhill.bandcamp.com/releases

"Doubt" cover art photo by Raina Fan
Profile photo by Simon Hill
Banner photo by Caroline White