To record his first solo album, James Phillips, percussionist and producer for local favorite Bombadil, spent February 2012 camped out in a barn in Portland, Oregon. For 29 days he experimented with electronic music under the pressure of a February 29 deadline.
The result is 29 Days, a collection of 10 varied songs veneered with electronics recorded under the name Sumner James. On the surface
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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James Phillips of Bombadil releasing solo album in August
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Phillips of Bombadil is gearing up for the release of his debut solo album, 29 Days, due out on August 28. The album is recorded under the name Sumner James.
Phillips wrote and recorded all 10 songs from the album during the month of February in Portland, OR. The album is electronic music, a big departure from Bombadil. Check out the dance pop
Phillips wrote and recorded all 10 songs from the album during the month of February in Portland, OR. The album is electronic music, a big departure from Bombadil. Check out the dance pop
