REVIEW: Talk About Love: Music From The Motion Picture No Postage Necessary By Charleene Closshey

Thanks to SATYA RECORDS, an American independent record label founded in 2012, distributing the sound of truth. Satya’s music is heard around the globe, for the opportunity to check out Talk About Love: Music From The Motion Picture No Postage Necessary by Charleene Closshey!

I love music. A little background on me… before sitting behind the computer all day, writing on Nothing But Geek, I worked in radio for 13+ years. I’ve done everything that you can imagine at a radio station, overnights, afternoons, mornings, Program Director, Music Director, engineer and also been part of the IT Department. Before the burgeoning radio career, I started playing the drums around age 5. The love of music continued to grow in Jr. High when the band geek life started. I played every brass instrument, starting with the trombone, on to the baritone, the tuba and then the trumpet. This write-up isn’t about me though, it was just to give you a sense of my perspective on things when I listen to music.

I haven’t had the opportunity to watch NO POSTAGE NECESSARY yet, but I’ve seen the music on trailers and clips. The album ranges from classical Jazz to Irish music and also has some instrumentals that were included in the movie. There’s also a duet with fellow No Postage Necessary star George Blagden on the track “‘Til I Loved You.” Charleene Closshey is multi-talented. Not only is she singing on the music, she is also one of the stars that is in the movie. If I’m not mistaken, I believe Closshey also had a part in producing, arranging and so much more in the recording process.

The first time around, I’ll listen to a project and pay attention to how it’s mixed and mastered. Closshey’s vocals mesh well with the music, along with the vocals of the featured artists. I’ll usually let the full album play through from beginning to end to see if anything catches my ear. The second time around, I’m listening to vocals and lyrics. I want to hear what the song and lyrics are referring to and if they relate to me. The third time around, it’s all about the music. From there, I’ll usually go through and found what I liked and listen to it over and over til it’s more familiar.

I like the album! The only thing that would have made it better: more complete songs from Closshey! I believe that will happen in the very near future!

1. Talk About Love by Charleene Closshey – 3:20
2. Give Me Your Heart by Charleene Closshey – 3:44
3. Galileo by Charleene Closshey – 4:17
4. ‘Til I Loved You by Charleene Closshey – 2:53
5. Sam’s Theme (No Postage Necessary Score) by Mark Selby & John Estes – 3:28
6. The Letter (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 2:53
7. Josie’s Theme (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 3:15
8. In Sam’s Defense (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 2:05
9. Twistee Treat (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 0:37
10. Sam Sneaks, Ames Lurks (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey, Mark Selby & John Estes – 1:59
11. Live (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 2:03
12. What Is It You Want (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 1:01
13. Walking Toward Grace (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 0:42
14. The Truth (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 2:49
15. Stanley’s Bible (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 1:33
16. Acceptance Letter (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 1:10
17. Falling Backwards (No Postage Necessary Score) by Charleene Closshey – 3:54

Recording Talk About Love:

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCharleeneClosshey/videos/placing-the-song-talk-about-love-from-my-upcoming-album-for-the-end-credits-in-n/1504971522907361/

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCharleeneClosshey/videos/2270390923032080/

The digital-only soundtrack for the Indie Dramedy No Postage Necessary IS AVAILABLE NOW! “Talk About Love: Music from the Motion Picture No Postage Necessary” marks the first soundtrack from singer/songwriter/composer, Charleene Closshey. No Postage Necessary made history earlier this year when it became the first-ever film to be released via the Blockchain, allowing consumers to stream using cryptocurrency. The film was released in select theaters July 6, 2018 and via blockchain technology and VOD on July 10, 2018, and now available on Blu-ray and DVD as of October 2, 2018.

Closshey composed, orchestrated and recorded the film’s musical piano-based orchestral score. The soundtrack was produced by award-winning songwriter, engineer and producer Brent Maher. Maher has won six Grammy Awards and is known for his work with legendary musicians such as The Judds, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley and Tina Turner. As live singing is featured throughout the film, the album is composed of two sections: Vocals, featuring a studio-produced analog sound with only live instruments produced on a Trident TSM 1978 console engineered by Grammy award winning engineer Charles Yingling, and Score, featuring an interplay of digital soundscapes Closshey herself programmed with select analog components.

Singer/songwriter/composer Charleene Closshey said the following:

“When discussing the score’s overall direction with director Jeremy Culver, Culver wanted the sonic space to reflect the intersect of Analog and Digital, mirroring the main themes and components of the film itself. Working with my dear friend Brent Maher really brought the soundtrack to life – Brent makes magic at a console. Combining this ‘in the box’ approach with an ‘out of the box’ sound was both a challenge and exciting exploration.”

The soundtrack features a duet between Closshey and fellow No Postage Necessary star George Blagden on the track “‘Til I Loved You”, heard exclusively on the soundtrack. Blagden’s voice in heard in the film singing the beginning of this song. Blagden and Closshey co wrote this track with Nashville veterans Brent Maher and slide guitar legend Mark Selby.

Additionally, Closshey duets with Irish singer/songwriter Gareth Dunlop on track “Give Me Your Heart”, the same song the two performed live in the film. For the soundtrack, Closshey composed an orchestral string score, teaming with Bulgarian conductor Lyubomir Denev to record live strings: Closshey monitored the session live from Nashville while the musicians performed in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Charleene Closshey is an American actress, musician, composer and producer who frequently focuses on stories that empower self-choice. A classically trained artist, Closshey’s first instrument was piano – she read music before she read words. She began playing violin at age 12. Additionally, Closshey  studied drama and music disciplines at Circle in the Square, The Juilliard School, New York University, and Berklee Music. She has released multiple albums and singles across genres, and has performed on stage with Josh Groban, the Trans Siberian Orchestra, Ricky Skaggs, Frank Sinatra, Jr. and legendary country artist, Charlie Daniels, to name a few. Closshey co-founded production company Two Roads Picture Co. with professional partner Jeremy Culver. In addition to creating the soundtrack for No Postage Necessary, Closshey also starred in the film.

In No Postage Necessary, Sam (George Blagden) always seems to make the wrong decision. A convicted computer hacker, he’s single, jaded and barred from using the internet. Forced to crash on his brother’s couch, he makes ends meet by working at the local Twistee Treat and stealing mail while disguised as a postal worker. Then, a single pink envelope changes everything. Handwritten by a heartsick Josie (Closshey) to her late husband and fallen Marine, the tender missive awakens something in Sam. Desperate to be worthy of such love, he conspires to meet the beautiful, young war widow, longing to become a better man. As the two grow closer, she warms to the idea of a new chance at love, but not before Sam’s past comes knocking in the form of an FBI agent looking for missing bitcoins.

For more information, visit the website www.CharleeneClosshey.com