Malcolm Holcombe, "people bring songs to life" on July 13, 2021

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When the first notes of "Money Train" start and the voice of Malcolm Holcombe, more punished than ever enters the scene, you have the feeling that you are at home. That there is no one better than this little songwriter from Weaverville to tell you the stories of everyday life, the everyday life that his voice and acoustic guitar turn into art.The song opens their new album Tracks of The Trade , which will officially hit stores on August 20. We want to prepare you for it with a talk with a Holcombe that begins with an emotional message for a server, “Dear Eduardo, I am glad to hear from you. I think of Javi Ezquerro, Antonio and the general public of Rocksound often. It is a pity that it no longer exists ”. This is Malcolm Holcombe and this is how we love him.

 On the album your voice sounds more raw than ever, although I think that this time, even more, the work of guitars reinforces your songs.

Undoubtedly. I love to play acoustic guitar. Also, this is how I distract attention from my weak chatter (laughs).

 This album came out on vinyl in 2020 but with a very limited edition. Now it comes out on CD, right?

Well, that was a test. Now the album comes out in the right way, and how a disk should be released. With its distribution and all that stuff.

 There is a normal edition and a Deluxe edition, how are they different?

There really is the vinyl edition limited to 500 copies, and then the CD edition with a bonus track. That is why we have called it Deluxe, although it would be the other way around (laughs).

As always, Jared Tyler is with you.

I've known him for 25 years. He always adds a very fresh soul rhythm both to what we do in the studio and to my performance.

But on the album Brian Brinkerhoff and Dave Rose appear as producers, and as co-producer Tyler, how is that?

Actually the production work is Brian's, but Dave and Jared also collaborated on ideas, arrangements. They are experienced in giving each song a good focus.

 I think some are especially hard songs. Are they the result of the current moment?

Songs mean different things to each person. The songs are written and come to life over time. A different one for each listener. People bring songs to life.

 What motivates you to stay on the road?

That a man has to work! (laughs)

I can't help but ask you for the title of the album and a song, Tricks of the Trade. You are a worker of this ...

Well, it is an expression that encompasses many things and, as you say, one of the songs on the album, so why not?