Dreamland
Artist’s Note:
My third album. What a project this was. Two years of working on weekends and evenings in the studio, in between balancing my day job and other life responsibilities. This album was a labor of love that I refused to give up on. Two painstaking years of writing, recording and producing my largest album at the time. With over fifteen tracks, this album was my biggest undertaking to date.
The songs were written during the pandemic. It was a time of grieving, love lost, confusion, depression, anger, betrayal, and loneliness. These songs saved me. They brought me out of my dark world and gave me something to strive toward. They got me reaching for something better. The recording of the album taught me many lessons not just about producing, but also about life.
In 2022 this album was released in its entirety. It was one of the best days of my life. It felt like the release of so many bad memories, past traumas and painful experiences. It was cathartic. The release of this album also re-ignited my passion for music and my dream of being an artist. Prior to this album, I had not released new music in years. This album breathed fresh life into my music career. It set me on my path. It brought me back to my purpose.
Words cannot describe how meaningful this album is to me. It might be the most important album I’ve recorded, not just because of the songs, but also because of how it helped me through a trying time in my life.
To Dreamland, all I can say is… thank you for saving me.
Liner Notes:
Music & Lyrics by Roman Samuels
Producer: Dvani
Co-Producer: Roman Samuels
Mixing Engineer: Victor Gaspar
Mastering: Chris Athens
Drums: Dvani
Bass: Roman Samuels
Guitars: Roman Samuels
Piano/Keys: Roman Samuels
Recorded at Orb Recording Studio in Austin, Texas