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The musicianship, melodies and lyrics on the Collin Hauser Acoustic EP will captivate just about anyone!

Collin Hauser is a singer-songwriter who has toured with artists like Cas Haley and was nominated for two Grammy Awards for his participation in the UNT One O’clock Lab Band in 2009. Collin graduated with honors from UNT with a BA in Jazz Studies saxophone performance in 2010. He tours his own solo show throughout the country while he resides in Denton, Texas performing extensively in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex as a singer, guitarist and saxophonist.

The real charm in Collin Hauser’s music lies in multiple listens, the layers that you peel away after each subsequent hearing. Musically, his minimalistic low-key approach complements everything perfectly, giving Hauser enough room to play around with his calm and repose.

Collin Hauser
Collin Hauser

Everything is so organic and heartfelt on the Collin Hauser Acoustic EP, it’s overwhelming. The opening song, “What I Need” shows the warmth of acceptance of how and why things are the way they are in love. The feel is chiefly folkish and acoustic, but not in a way that would render the song colorless. There’s just enough soul to make you tap your feet, sing along, as well as be moved and provoked by the earnest simplicity.

The thing I love the most about the Ep is probably its low key nature. It takes a reserved, acoustic approach and relies less on overproduction and instead delves into feeling, telling a story and sending a message.

Something about a stripped down, raw recording hits home for me more than a polished, meticulously arranged song ever could. This is the case with “Be With You”, where Hauser is able to meticulously extend his vocal range and share beautiful harmonies with Katrina Cain, who shines alongside Hauser all the way through the recordings on this Ep.

What impresses me is how complete and honest this 3-song Ep feels. Over and above the musical and lyrical quality of any recording, the most important virtue is its ability to connect with me on a personal level. Whether I’m looking for something that’s fun or something I can relate to, that’s always the deciding factor over how much I’ll like an album or Ep. Collin Hauser has nailed that ‘connecting’ flavor, emotion and feeling here.

Included, is also a live track entitled, “Redheaded Gypsy Lover” which shows off Hauser’s funky upbeat guitar-strumming vibe. You will find the music filling your head with sound and will love every moment of it. Treasure this if you love the lyric as much as the music and the perfect meeting of both expressed through Collin Hauser’s vocals.

The musicianship, melodies, and lyrics on the Collin Hauser Acoustic EP will captivate just about anyone. Put it on and let it spin – every track works!

Its obvious Collin Hauser’s is doing some soul searching here. Doesn’t that always make for the best music?

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