Conspiracy Theory

This was inspired from Corinne Bailey Rae's song, "Been To The Moon". The general theme of my adaptation is futuristic and retro at the same time. I tried to create a fusion that best incorporated the fashion line being modeled. This music was used in the Spring 2016 Inspire fashion show for graduating fashion students.

To The Moon & Back

This was inspired from a mixture of emotions. From bad days & pressure in school to finally making it to church on Sunday to get renewed. This piece channels the old school soul of the Hammond Organ along with the dramatic feel of Asian strings. 

Queen of Controversy

This was inspired by two of my favorite musicians, Adrian Younge and Kanye West. It combines their musical styles together in grand fashion. This beat uses the soulful Hammond Organ in conjunction with 1980's pop synthesizers for that bright, festive feel. 

Platinum Family

Here's a new one I made a few weeks ago. I had no idea what I wanted to make as I was making it. This is one of those beats that just sort of.... happened. I'm glad it did. I wanted to display my musical growth in music theory with this one & I believed that I accomplished just that. This one is more for the mature audience that enjoy laid back, happy pop music. This was composed in the key of E major. 

PopLyfe: Three Years Ago

Charley P. presents "Last Train To Ledbetter" 

1. Intro (0:00-0:59)
2. Social Media (1:00-2:29)
3. Raise The Roof (2:30-4:45)
4. Kirk Douglas (4:46-6:10)
5. Fist Pump Funk (6:11-7:30)
6. Positivity(interlude)(7:31-7:48)
7. Dusty Rhodes (7:49-9:44)
8. Run For It (9:45-13:59)
9. El Jefe (14:00-16:45)
10. A Real Man (interlude)(16:46-17:10)
11. Get A Job (17:11-19:29)
12. The Enemy (19:30-21:39)
13. Rent's Due (21:40-23:35)
14. It's Like No One Cares.... (interlude) (23:36-24:29)
15. Christian Rap (24:30-28:57)
16. Cradle 2 The Grave (28:58-31:26)
17. Tippin On Deez Hoes (ft. T.Savage) (31:27-34:00)
18. Friend Zone (34:01-37:41)
19. Mother Hen (37:42-40:16)
20. Useless (40:17-42:25)
21. Our Date (interlude) (42:26-43:01)
22. Memento (43:02-45:58)
23. Last Train/Outro (45:59-51:50)

Written, Performed, Mixed & Mastered by James E. Hatchett, Jr. b/k/a Charley P.

Charley P. - Last Train To Ledbetter (full mixtape)

This song was recorded at The Art Institute of Dallas. I recorded them on November 15, 2016. Deadbeat Poetry demonstrates a funky, gritty, more heartfelt side of rock music on this song. These gentlemen are very skillful multi-instrumentalists & it took a while to mic them up just right. My friend & colleague, Juan Espinoza, was the mixing engineer for this project. He did an outstanding job balancing everything out in this mix. It is a smooth, easy-listening, beautiful song. Please enjoy.

"California" by Deadbeat Poetry

I made this song a while back messing around on the computer. I've gone through numerous changes with this particular project to ensure that a positive message was spoken through only music. As i was moving instruments & sequences around, this song turned into something more. I feel as if i finally have it good enough to show the world. The name is a double entendre. First, it is a representation of where i'm from, as well as others like me. It's a way of motivating young men like me to do something better with their lives & make it out of the ghetto. As much as someone can love the ghetto, it will not love you back. Second, "No Country For Old Men" is one of my favorite movies. It always has been. It's just a play on words. Enjoy!

No Ghetto For Young Men

This song was recorded at The Art Institute of Dallas on April 25, 2017. Bridgette Hammers and her band were nice enough to stop by to grace us with their presence. There were a lot of microphones needed to pull off a great recording. I was tasked with mixing this session once it was done. It was challenging but very rewarding once it was complete. Towards the end of the session, Bridgette taught us the very special meaning of her song. It is an reinterpretation of the story of Lazarus. This beautiful song is based on becoming reborn in Christ by stripping away whatever is dead to you or holding you back, hence the term, "Grave Clothes". Enjoy!

"Grave Clothes" by Bridgette Hammers

This is a public service announcement for buzzed driving prevention. Buzzed driving is defined as driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .01 to .07. Although you are under the legal limit for driving, this PSA aims to inspire dialogue and recognition of the warning signs of impaired driving. Getting pulled over for buzzed driving can potentially cost upwards of ten thousand dollars in fines, legal fees and increased insurance rates. The overall message is driving while buzzed can be just as dangerous as driving while drunk.

PSA - "Expensive Night" (Buzzed Driving Prevention)

This is part of a 3 movement piece written by Igor Stravinsky. This was recorded at The Art Institute of Dallas. Brent Buemi came in & challenged himself to play this complicated solo piece. I used 2 microphones to properly mic his clarinet. I used the Neumann U-87 microphone placed near the top of the instrument & a KM 184 mic near the bottom. Both mics were positioned about 18 inches away from the musician. Afterwards, i took the session & edited it. There are only a few cuts here & there, but overall Brent's performance was nearly flawless. As far as mixing, I only had to enhance some of the low end on the Neumann track. Please enjoy!

"Three Pieces For Clarinet Solo" (1st Movement) performed by Brent Buemi

Every artist has a story to tell. It's finally time I share a few of mine. Peace & blessings...
CBZ

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