Jon Hart - Neurodivergent (Official Music Video)

Support the new album and podcast at: https://linktr.ee/jonhartmusic

Watch the official video here: https://youtu.be/s5vqsTGKU1g

 🔴 *** BACKSTORY ***
This is the first single from my 6th album ‘Neurodivergent’, due out in 2024. This title track was born after going through a mental health crisis in late 2021 and then being told ADHD and ASD were on the cards during an assessment. I already have dyslexia and didn’t know much about the other conditions. I then went through a process of awareness, education, conversion, and acceptance after receiving an official diagnosis in 2023.

Everything is subjective. But the progressive fingerstyle blues folk vibe was my only way to depict the journey from unaware to aware, from undiagnosed to diagnosed and more. It’s an emotional rollercoaster for all - especially for those with late diagnosis after years of masking and thinking something’s not right. That’s why A.I. was the only way I could represent this journey and what having a neurodivergent brain feels like on a minute-by-minute basis.

My goal is to spread awareness and build a safe space for all neurodivergents to be able to unmask and be themselves in this neurotypical world. We’re surrounded by stigma telling us it’s either not real, ‘Oh I have a bit of that’, ‘it’s just a trend’ or companies have made it up to just sell meds. None of it’s true.

Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this journey.

🔴 *** LYRICS ***
Wired differently 
With sparks they cannot see
Please accept me as I am
Neurodivergent 
I’m lost with this mask

So plug in ND brain
In this NT game
Please accept me as I am
Neurodivergent 
I’m lost with this mask

So pull it off and find
I’m a different kind
Authenticity
Is a part of me

I need to fled, I need release
I'm hyper-fixed on building bricks
With RSD and time can't see
Impulsive marks, a sea of tasks
I made mistakes but please embrace
My strengths, not flaws. Seek peace not wars

I’m tired and distressed 
I’m anxious and a mess
Please accept me as I am
Neurodivergent 
I’m lost with this mask

So pull it off and find
I’m a different kind
Authenticity
Is a part of me

🔴 *** CREDITS ***
Written, recorded, mixed, mastered, filmed and edited by Jon Hart
Filmed created with Keiber, Lumafusion and Pexels

🔴 *** MY GEAR ***
Endorsed/supported by Cole Clark Guitars, Elixir Strings, G7th Capo, Ortega Guitar and ToneWoodAmp

🔴 *** Q&A ***
Q. How did you create the video? 
A. My own footage, Keiber, Lumafusion and Pexels

Q. Why did you use A.I and not a video of you like your other videos?
A. I found A.I (Keiber) was the best way to represent my Neurodivergent brain. It's trippy but that's what my brain is like 24/7

Q. I'm not a fan of your guitar playing, singing, lyrics, video or mixing.
A. That's cool. Everything is subjective and it's not for everyone

Q. Where can I listen/download this track and album
A. Check out https://jonhartmusic.com/neurodivergent to support the new album. Download the free 4-track EP for updates on single audio releases on streaming platforms etc.

Q. Will you be touring the new album?
A. After a few out recovering mentally the aim is to tour The Neurodivergent Musician in 2024 where I combine the new music with speaking about themes in the podcast in-between songs. This will make it an entertaining, educational and supportive show for neurodivergents and anyone who attends. 

Q. I would like to learn guitar / singing with you
A. Ace. Check out https://guitarandsingingmastery.com and book in a call

🔴 *** CONNECT ***
✅ https://jonhartmusic.com/contact
✅ @jonhartmusic on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

🔴 *** ABOUT ME ***
Award-winning Fingerstyle Singer-songwriter, Guitar & Singing Mentor and Host of The Neurodivergent Musician Podcast

Neurodivergent

🌊 LOST AT SEA

Lost at sea again search for clarity, frozen in my web of fear and insecurities

Buried in the deep, broken at the core time to heal this weathered soul and climb back out at hole

Open up cast the night
Open up, seek the light
Open up

Storms won’t last for life. They’ll pass by with the flow. Mindfulness is where it’s at. The more you read you’ll know.

If darkness does prevail. React with influence. Role models present the way with strength and confidence.

Open up cast the night
Open up, seek the light
Open up

Don’t cast your life away. No, no, no.

Open up cast the night
Open up, seek the light
Open up
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🧡 I wrote this for all my family, friends and fans suffering (or suffering) from mental illness. 

The upcoming festive period can often gloss over any problems, and then we come crashing down in Jan, or it can highlight the problems to those already feeling down and make them feel alone. It may seem like a very dark place at times and you can easily get lost in your mind (hence lost at sea), but there is light, there is hope and there are people around you who can help....including me: I will always have an ear open for friends who need it.

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Recorded, mixed and mastered by Declan Zapala. 

Filmed by Daryl Kellie during Ullapool Guitar Festival - one of a handful of locations that instantly relaxes me with its breathtaking views - would have been rude not to film this there!

Guitar: Cole Clark Angel 3 Custom
Strings: Elixir Phospher Bronze
Pickup: Cole Clark Guitars 3-Way and Fishman Rare Earth Blend
Recorded with AKG 214s and Focusrite 18i8
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Much love
JH x🧡

Lost At Sea

'Live in Italy' is Jon's 4th album. This live LP featuring this oney cover was recorded and filmed at the amazing Red Theater Performing Arts Factory in the heart of Brescia.

The unique thing about this gem of a venue is the theatre is built under the owner's house - you could call it a musician's bat cave. What started out as a show ended up as a CD-DVD release with all the trimmings.

The standard version will available on all streaming and downloading platforms in the summer. The signed deluxe CD will be available this April. It will include four extra tracks along with all the videos and a link to the interview with the owner.

Thank you to everyone involved with this amazing project! Learn more about the Red Theater and check out a few of the videos here. It's definitely one of the coolest venues I've performed at!!!

Money - Live Pink Floyd Cover

Jon Hart is an accomplished fingerstyle singer-songwriter known for his unique one-man acoustic performances. His music blends modern percussive fingerstyle guitar with powerful vocals and emotive songwriting, earning him critical acclaim from notable sources like Acoustic Magazine, The Times, Guitar World & BBC Radio Folk. For more visit https://jonhartmusic.com/about

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