Welcome to the musical world of singer-songwriter Will Sterling Brown. Most people visiting this site are almost immediately surprised by the various styles that are represented here by an African American songwriter. This is not a comment on capability but on the under-representation of of African Americans in some genres of music.
It was said by one industry insider of Will Brown that not since the legendary Ray Charles has there been an eclectic African American singer-songwriter bold enough to break the taboos of any style of music appearing on the modern charts.
Will brings to the table his natural cultural influences of old skool R&B, Motown, and black Gospel. But when these are brought together with his decades of classical voice training and performances with bands ranging from swing and rock, to country, what the listener gets is a very different kind of experience in each style or genre.
Will Brown's style has been described by others as poignant pop, substantive soul, connectible country, and influential folk. His songs can be both deep as well as deeply funny with memorable hooks and lines that remain with you long after the last note is heard.
In an age where an artist is known as either one style or another, in Will Sterling Brown you have the last of the Renaissance Writers. The songs that Will chooses to write are a reflection of self experience or observations of the experiences of others. And in the spirit of the bards of olden days, Will Sterling Brown writes about the times.
Because some of the lyrics or subject matter Will Sterling Brown covers can be controversial or sensitive, people often ask if the statements that are made in some of the songs are his personal beliefs. Often times songs are written in the character of the person that influenced the composition and are not representative of Will's personal views. Sometimes is is exactly as he believes. With other songs, it is a mixture of sorts. It depends on the song.
Will Sterling Brown describes it this way: "The artist paints a portrait of what he or she sees or feels from the subject. While the artist may choose to put a smile in the eyes of the person even though it did not exist at the time of the sitting, he or she simply cannot change the color of the eyes because he or she wishes them to appear differently, unless of course, the intent is a cartoon of pure fiction."
As such, what Will Sterling Brown provides in his music is a looking glass- an opportunity to view the world through a different lens and a unique spectrum of ideas and emotion.
Take, for example, the song: What It S'posed to Be. There are so many love songs and ballads about the hurtful breakup of a relationship but here is one that invites the listener to find a mature balance and respect of what was found despite what could not be. Then there are several songs addressing today's wars from the perspective of each voice that Will has heard weigh in. Some are provocative but nevertheless representative of our current social struggles.
Will Sterling Brown simply writes what he sees. His songwriting range has been appreciated by many bands and vocalists.
This site consists of raw originals that are tested here and are produced entirely by Will Sterling Brown. Each may be reflected differently when appearing on an album.
If you are a band, artist,producer, or publisher seeking quality original materials or assistance in developing a catalog to fit the voice and style of an album project, contact Will Sterling Brown via the link on this profile. |
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