New Zealand artist Brian Baker left us stuck on constant repeat with his latest single, entitled “I Won’t Back Down“, which was dropped on 1 December 2022. With this amazing track, Brian brings some new elements to the table, his evocative guitar playing for one, as well as a new, laidback feel.
“I’ve been a fan of Tom’s since I purchased his first album on the day it was released in New Zealand. Following his progress avidly from there led me to falling in love with his solo album, “Full Moon Fever”, and this track in particular since it featured two other favourite artists of mine – Jeff Lynn and George Harrison. Jeff’s production, in particular has been an inspiration over the years. “I Won’t Back Down” brings all those elements together for me, an absolute honour and pleasure to record and perform, a tribute to Tom Petty and all those guys fantastic work. I’ve tried to keep the essential elements of the track and still put my own stamp on it.” Brian Baker.
The minute we heard this song we knew it was something special and couldn’t get it out of our heads. The lyrics are beautifully written and mesh perfectly with the vocal melodies. Brian has one of the richest voices we’ve ever heard and his performance on this record is on another level. The production quality is interesting and the instrumentation is amazing.
This masterpiece will take you on a beautiful journey and will leave you stuck on constant repeat for days, it’s something to soothe your nerves, calm your heart, and slow your racing mind. Brian Baker is an experienced artist and has so much talent when it comes to making music. His music is different and deserves to be heard by all people around the world.
We love what Brian Baker brought to the table today and we’re super excited to hear what other projects have up his sleeve. But until that happens, we’ll just have to keep this song on repeat. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to follow Brian Baker online to stay up to date!
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
After moving to Australia from New Zealand in 1980, he played with many Australian bands, securing a Sony recording deal with “The Ones” in 1986 after signing publishing with Rondor Music. Around this time he scored his first song placement on the second UnCanny X-Men album, with the song “Colour Your Answer Blue”. After writing and recording top 20 single “Heart” with The Ones he went on to co write the score for the movie “Rikki and Pete” with Eddie Rayner from Split Enz.
Eddie and Brian continued to work together as “The Makers”, releasing 2 CDs through Warner’s East West label, including the hit single and video “Big Picture”. Together with drummer Michael Barker, they toured Australia and New Zealand with the B52’s and appeared on TV shows like MTV, Countdown, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Tonight Live and The Midday Show.
Brian offers his expertise from his recording studio “The Bakery”, producing other artists, co-writing and assisting with songwriting and recording. Brian is proudly signed to Origin Music. He still occasionally works with Eddie and is continuing to find creative peaks, releasing great new songs regularly.
On January 1st 2021 Brian emerged from NZ Managed Isolation Quarantine in Auckland to begin living back in NZ. He’s currently setting up a permaculture farm and recording studio in Northland. Be sure to check out his website for a blog and videos from the new place. “To enlighten each other. To serve the earth. Bring an open heart. Brian”
