Harry Hochman is a well-seasoned musician from LA who writes and performs with the utmost sincerity. His latest release, ‘Oh Michigan’ pays homage to his home state of Michigan where all the groundwork was laid for Harry early on his career. His roots are planted in the midwestern land of Wolverines, Motor City and of course home to Motown Records. Harry Hochman takes a trip down memory and allows the audience to get a glimpse into his life on ‘Oh Michigan’.
This new EP is Harry’s second release and comes after his critically-acclaimed album, ‘Inside Out,” which received hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. Harry Hochman is keeping that momentum going with ‘Oh Michigan’ that is very reflective in nature. The record features backing vocals by Gia Ciambotti, who has toured with many artists, including Bruce Springsteen and Lucinda Williams and includes percussionist Kevin Jarvis, who has toured internationally and, who also recorded and produced Hochman’s new record at the Sonic Boom Room in Venice, California. The EP also includes Aaron Steinberg on guitar, Zachary Ross on guitar, Carl Byron on keys and Dave Carpenter on bass. All in all, ‘Oh Michigan’ is wonderful music with well-versed material and personal pieces.
On the title track “Oh Michigan”, the listener will get a very genuine touch from Harry Hochman where you feel his pride and love for his home state. Harry is going home once again where we “see the cherry blossoms blow” and it’s all about “Oh Michigan”. On the following number, “When She Blows”, you will receive a heartfelt tone and powerful delivery from Harry that is both vocally & lyrically supreme. On track three, “Take Me As I Am”, the audience hears a very genuine artist and catchy tone along with a wonderful melody that truly stands out. On the next installment, “DynaGlide”, I have to say that this song speaks volumes and musically soars from start to finish. Track five, “Claire De Lune”, is storytelling at its finest as Harry Hochman showcases his crisp ‘n’ clear voice to go along with striking lyrics that will get your ears buzzin’. The record ends on a high note with “Maybe This Time” where the beat will grab you and the rest will consume you. “Maybe This Time” is a fantastic finish and Harry’s artistry is put on full display by the end of the EP.
I am thoroughly impressed with Harry Hochman and his efforts on this new release. ‘Oh Michigan’ comes straight from the heart and speaks truth about Harry’s life in the midwestern state. Harry Hochman invites us all to live life to its fullest and to enjoy the journey to ‘Oh Michigan’.
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By Jimmy Rae