Taylor Johnson spent his for formative years in the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada where he cut his teeth writing songs and performing in various indie rock bands.
At the age of 18 he relocated to Los Angeles where he studied music business and began ghost writing songs professionally for the leading songwriters and artists in pop, country, hip hop and rock which have topped charts in counties all over the world.
Although always thankful to be continuously working in the music industry, Taylor felt a large part of his artistic freedom and general happiness were being compromised working as a ghost writer. A longing for writing more personal, meaningful songs and performing those songs was ever present. With that, Taylor began writing and performing as The Hope State.
Now living in Toronto, Canada, Taylor has begun recording with JUNO Award-winner Crispin Day (July Talk) releasing his debut album “Skeletons”, an introspective and intensely honest look at regret, depression, addiction, love and loss, on November 30th 2018.
Good Morning,
Tonight is the last Christmas concert for this year. Our string ensemble will play in the foyer of the Holly Recreation Centre. Nobody stops to listen but that’s probably not a bad thing.
Hi Scott
I didn’t know you played
@Scott – I am sure it would be nice to have people stop and actively listen but maybe some are hearing it and enjoying your efforts as they pass by. I hope you enjoy playing with your ensemble anyway.
Good morning. As I started to read the post above, I was thinking I haven’t heard of this guy from Saskatchewan and then realized why as I read further.
Hi Garf,
I’m just an adult student. I will never be able to really play. I started way too late and I don’t practice anywhere near enough, work & life get in the way. I really just started because I wanted to learn how to repair and build & I thought I should know what they are supposed to sound like. It’s fun to play in the ensemble. It’s a community in itself , and we have a good time.
The beginning of Butterflies has me thinking of Elliot Brood.and good morning
Hi Morgana