When Krishna played his flute in the fields of India, the Gopis and Gopas lost themselves dancing and singing in ecstatic bliss. Fast-forward to a Trevor Hall concert in 2011 and you’ll find the audience reacting in a similar manner. It’s no wonder because when listening deeply to Hall’s newest album titled Everything, Everytime, Everywhere, you’ll find the influences of many sacred chants and texts echoing throughout his songs.
Hall’s 11-track album produced by Jimmy Messer tells the story of a devotee’s walk along the spiritual path. Laced with rock, pop, acoustic, and reggae sounds, each song has a unique quality, evoking a range of emotions and keeping the listener wanting more. “Different Hunger” captures the spiritual longing for the Divine, while “The Love Wouldn’t Die” wails of both the struggles and triumphs that arise in loving the supreme.
It’s not only the emphasis on spiritual life that makes this record great, but also its versatility. It ranges from the upbeat hip hop0based “Fire” featuring Cherine Anderson to the heartfelt love song “Te Amo,” as well as capturing an ever-youthful essence in “Dr. Seuss.” The voice and talent of Hall are matched by incredible musicians including Aaron Dugan, longtime guitarist for Matisyahu, Brian Lang on bass and Aaron Sterling on drums.
Gracefully intertwined with intimate hymns as well as the intrinsic sounds of India between tracks, the album is as potent in the height of its upbeat and catchy lyrics as it is in its softened times of silence, making the record a soul’s delight.
