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May 22, 2020 by Andrew Samples in indie music

I’m writing from my new studio in Altadena, CA, and I am so excited to start making new music here. In a weird way, my songs have always seemed to be a few steps ahead of me in life. Hmmmm, I wonder how that happens :) The phrase “Ok to Go” was part of a climactic scene in the movie Contact, which I watched just a few weeks ago in early quarantine. Jodie Foster’s character is terrified yet unmoved in her destined decision to take off in the alien-designed spaceship. What’s happening all around her is loud, unexpected, and worst of all…NEW! But she displays courage as she shouts back to mission control over and over, “I am okay to go. Okay to go. I am okay to go!” Well, I was certainly inspired by this moment as well as looking for an angle to approach the newest tune. From there, it chartered its own course. This is a song about courage. About faith. About stepping out into the unknown, and knowing that it’s okay.

Music written by Andrew Samples and Tom Gilbert. Lyrics by Andrew Samples. Recorded, produced, performed by Andrew Samples, except saxophone, played by Michael Birnbryer.

Mixed by Andrew Samples in Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered by Colin Leonard at SING Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

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April 10, 2020 by Andrew Samples in indie music

Straight from the Quarantine Sessions- this diddy gets the fast track to release. Written and recorded two weeks ago, released two weeks later. Simple, yet unique. Please wear a mask, keep your hands washed and sanitized, and enjoy yourself from the confines of your own home.

Written, recorded, produced, performed by Andrew Samples. Mixed by Andrew Samples in Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered by The Robot @ Aria Mastering, Atlanta, GA.

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April 03, 2020 by Andrew Samples in indie music

I really enjoyed producing this one. The lyrics are short and have a repetitive, meditative feel. A good tune to check out into. It’s really about falling for someone that you ultimately can’t be with. And obviously, I ripped off the Home Alone logo for the cover art. I’m very proud of THAT.

Written, recorded, produced, performed by Andrew Samples. Mixed by Andrew Samples in Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered by Colin Leonard at SING Mastering, Atlanta, GA.