“Shadows Sessions” is an existential and reflective musical journey over the course of 10 songs in the intimate style of the acoustic guitar singer-songwriters from the 60-70s – Coming September 17th is a new Chords of Truth album. Listen now to Shadows Sessions Here For the past decade, Jason Garriotte (aka “Chords of Truth”) has been writing, recording, […]
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The “Shadows Sessions” Story
A little over 10 years ago I played my first open mic at a small coffee shop in Clemson South Carolina. Since then I have performed countless times all over the United States. I have also written, recorded, and released multiple albums and singles of original songs. Which are all things I never thought […]
Freedom is… A State of Mind!
We are living in strange times. The concept of “Freedom” is being redefined on a daily basis. Perspectives are being shattered. Due to COVID-19, People with addictions to all manner of chemicals and substances, control dramas, power trips, adoration, etc… are unable to get their fix as usual. One of my favorite quotes is, “Technically […]
Thoughts regarding “Chords of Truth” new single | “Wonder”
There are many concerns we have as a species regarding our continued survival. Some people are working toward colonies on other planets, while others are just trying to find food and shelter. Creating a broad spectrum of issues that are all important to the people that have them, and everyone needs support. A big problem […]
Lyrics video for new “Chords of Truth” single “Dreams”
After turning my original “Reflections of Reality” Acoustic EP of??7 inspirational folk songs into a collaboration project with 14 producers generating 57 electronic remixes spanning the genres of Dubstep, House, Trance, Electrofolk, Progressive, Folktronica, Hip Hop, etc…, I am once again creating classic singer/songwriter folk tunes with my new single “Dreams”.
The Origins of “Moon Time” – (original song by Chords of Truth)
In the fall of 2013, I was awoken in the night with the phrase “Moon Time” in my head after the viewing of a documentary on electronic music gatherings converged with the prior knowledge that life on this planet is strongly influenced by the moon. This creative inspiration generated several new songs including “Moon Time” […]
Chords of Truth Releases a Trippy Folkstep Music Video to an Electronic Remix of “Listen”
This brand new video showcases a trendsetting musical collaboration merging the styles of traditional vocal/acoustic folk music with the crunchy beats and sounds of modern electronic dubstep. Since the release of the “Chords of Truth Reflections Project” in early 2012, audio and visual artists have transformed the original 7 acoustic folk songs. They have […]
Chords of Truth Remixed Project Releases First Official Music Video on October 22, 2013
Pace Media produces a New York hip hop style music video for the new Folktronica track from Chords of Truth, “The Power To Be Alive (The Chameleon Acidfolk Remix) ft. Man-u-iLL” As I began promoting my debut album “Reflections of Reality” it became abundantly clear to me that I had created something different. I honestly […]
Delta Rae – Bottom of the River – Music Video
They were my favorite performance at the first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2013. A powerful and raw one shot music video. Very cool stuff!
The Story of How “Reflections of Reality” Came To Be
As a child growing up in rural Indiana, my dad would play the guitar for us at times. He did a lot of fingerpicking and strumming folk songs from artists like Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and Peter, Paul & Mary. Over the years I tried about once a year to pick up the guitar. […]