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Blog # 2 01/09/26 Remasters of Calling Carolina and After the Storm

In May 2025 I trecked from Dallas, TX, USA to Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in Box, Wiltshire, UK. I can write an entire book about my experience there, and the wonderful people I met. For now, the words Dream Come True will have to suffice. 

Calling Carolina by The Black Tennies was the outcome of that experience. It was originally released on 07/04/25 and the great Tim Oliver did a fantastic job on the master. But I had it in my mind to see what I might bring to a master of the song since I had the premaster version of it. It wasn't until November that I found a space in my schedule (and mentally) to take on the task. I finished the project a month before Christmas, so I set it for a Christmas release date. But the release was delayed by a few hoops and some red tape. It is available now on all major streaming platforms, so please enjoy! 

At the same time, I worked up a remaster of After The Storm. This also has been released on all platforms this week. Enjoy!

01/09/2026

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It's about relationships...

Thank you for visiting my little Music-verse. 

I am a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. 

But more than anything, I am a Believer. And I want to share something very personal with you. 

In February 2023 I made an entry in my prayer journal: “Make a living making music”. When I wrote those words and prayed to God to make it happen, I had no studio and no idea when or how He would answer that prayer. I only knew that my Father was listening to the prayer of His child. 

Long story short: Right away He began opening doors and directing my path. I see His hand working to fulfill that prayer. 

Just like you, I am far from perfect. I'm not even religious. But I do have a relationship with Jesus. And I am a witness that He has been faithful in all of His promises to me. He has delivered me from evil more times than I can count. He has cleansed me. He has renewed my strength, time and again. He has changed the desires of my heart.

I don't share all this to be “preachy” or to make anyone uncomfortable. But having found something true and unchanging in a world full of lies and chaos - and having benefited so much from my relationship with Him - wouldn't I be remiss if I didn't share this experience with you?

I do believe all that I have experienced in Christ is available to everyone. And it has nothing to do with how much you go to church, how many good things you have done, how much money you give, etc. 

It has to do with the relationship that begins the moment you say: “I believe in you, Jesus.” 

Now let's talk about music…

My biggest influences from a creative standpoint are Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), and Peter Gabriel. But I also draw from a well of musical styles, genres, and generations too deep to dive into here. 

I love good music. 

I love making good music. 

I love hanging out with great people who love making good music. 

If you are one of those people, drop me a note! 

You can reach me directly at jhardinsr@gmail.com  or you can call or text me directly at (214) 229-1266 anytime.

Justin Hardin, Electric Guitar on SoundBetter

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6

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