Shakey Graves, Paul Wall, Fat Tony, and more Texas artists collaborate on album supporting state parks

The sounds of Texas are as various as Willie’s guitar and the cooing of a roadrunner. (Opposite to standard perception, it’s a coo slightly than an quaint automotive horn). At the same time as Texas has grow to be extra city, it would be foolish to separate its musical heritage from the broad open areas that impressed a lot artwork to come back. One album this fall explores and commemorates musical id within the Lone Star State from its previous, its current, and the from Texas wild, which occurs to lend its identify to the mission. And the primary single, out Could 2, kicks issues off in a fittingly hybrid fashion that may delight listeners of all genres.

Texas Wild is a part of the 100 Years of Texas State Parks Celebration, which has impressed a protracted string of onsite (and offsite) occasions in Texas parks all yr. The occasion is now bringing the entire state collectively for one united musical endeavor (launched by Texas Parks and Wildlife Basis (TPWF) in partnership with Rambler Glowing Water). Up to now, 16 artists from across the state have lined tracks from older Texas artists that influenced a number of the state’s defining genres: blues, cumbia, nation, hip-hop, R&B, electronica, and probably extra.

The primary single offers the Houston therapy to a San Antonio basic, “(Hey Child) Que Paso.” Initially written by members of the Sir Douglas Quintet, the bouncy Tex-Mex observe was popularized by Tejano group Texas Tornados, and retains a lot of its good-natured inquisitiveness (que paso?) when sung by rapper Fats Tony. The instrumentation is far funkier, however this cowl is about as trustworthy as they arrive with out being direct copies — till the rap verses hit. Paul Wall joins in and the “San Antonio nationwide anthem,” in Doug Sahm’s phrases, is match for any summer season block occasion throughout the state 40 years later.

Whereas Paul Wall reps Houston, extra large names on the document embrace Shakey Graves (Austin), and Ray Wylie Hubbard (Dallas), and even the smaller fish on this specific pond are making large waves within the trade. Though the album is regionally well-balanced amongst large cities, there’s solely a lot the Stay Music Capital can do to maintain from pulling focus.

Most of the contributions are by Austin artists, together with the general manufacturing headed by native singer-songwriter Walker Lukens, who has faithfully proved his ability in bringing retro sounds sincerely to life. Different Austin contributions in each efficiency and songwriting come from Sir Lady, Adrian Quesada, Daniel Johnston, Willie Nelson, and extra — to not point out those that shared their expertise largely in Austin with out spending their total profession, just like the legendary Townes Van Zandt.

“Texas Wild is an album that encompasses that wild, untamed spirit for which Texas is greatest identified,” stated TPWF government director Anne Brown in a press launch. “Unimaginable artists from throughout the state have come collectively to place their distinctive stamp on Texas classics, leading to an thrilling playlist that music followers will need to play on repeat. We’re grateful for the various gifted artists who made this extraordinary album doable.”

If this primary observe is any indication, this album ought to enchantment to a lot of its contributors’ followers no matter their curiosity in Texas historical past or native satisfaction. Nonetheless, Texans heard it first, and will look out for 2 extra singles in June and July, adopted by your entire album in digital or vinyl codecs within the fall. Texas illustrator Mishka Westell created the duvet artwork that includes Texas wildlife, and gross sales will profit TPWF.

Tracks introduced to date on Texas Wild:

• Fats Tony that includes Paul Wall — “(Hey Child) Que Paso” (Unique Monitor: Sir Douglas Quintet)
• The Texas Gents — “(That is Proper) You are Not From Texas” (Unique Monitor: Lyle Lovett)
• Shane Smith and The Saints that includes Hayes Carll — “Pancho and Lefty” (Unique Monitor: Townes Van Zandt)
• LUNA LUNA — “Si Una Vez” (Unique Monitor: Selena Quintanilla)
• Ryan Bingham — “Possum Kingdom” (Unique Monitor: The Toadies)
• The Suffers — “My Maria” (Unique Monitor: B.W. Stevenson)
• Shakey Graves that includes Jess Williamson — “True Love Will Discover You In The Finish” (Unique Monitor: Daniel Johnston)
• Sir Lady that includes Ray Wylie Hubbard — “Texas Solar” (Unique Monitor: Khruangbin and Leon Bridges)
• Adrian Quesada that includes US and The Soul Supporters — “Say My Title” (Unique Monitor: Future’s Baby)
• Sarah Jaffe — “Flying Too Shut To The Floor” (Unique Monitor: Willie Nelson)
• The Toadies — “Since You have Been Gone” (Unique Monitor: Kelly Clarkson)