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Blog #1 07/04/25: Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, RWS Producer Camp, and Calling Carolina

From May 29 thru May 31 I was at the famous Real World Studios in Box, Wiltshire, England. I was paired with ultra-talented, supremely prolific Chris Harris ( headfirstonly.bandcamp.com ) for the purpose of writing a song. On Day 1 Calling Carolina was nothing more than a .txt sketch in the “Orphans” bucket of my laptop. By Day 3 Chris and I had finished our work, assisted in no small measure by producer Steve Evans AKA “the Wiz” ( https://www.soundbetter.com/profiles/45688-steve-evans ). 

So privileged to have my name attached to this project, and I really enjoyed working alongside these talented people. 

Permit me to introduce you to the team that helped make “Calling Carolina” happen: 

Dan Neale - Drums (Massive Attack, Liz Cass)

Jim Barr - Bass guitar (Get the Blessing, Peter Gabriel, Portishead) 

Chris Harris - Lead guitar

Steve Evans - Producer, additional guitars, mixing (Robert Plant, The Proclaimers)

Adrian Utley - Rhythm guitar ( Portishead )

John Baggott - Piano (Robert Plant, Massive Attack, Portishead) - Especially check out 37 minutes in…

07/04/2025

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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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