YARNELL
MUSIC
NEW MUSIC
Love Soldier - 3P
Beautiful People.
"LOVE SOLDIER" is a 3 play collection of songs that I'd written over the past 5 years. They are 3 of many songs written during this time, but were inspired by social injustices happening across America and throughout the world. When performing with the Love Soldiers(band), these songs have remained part of our set list - as they are part of a mission for Love and Change. I feel that now more than EVER is the perfect time to share them with you. "The Answer", "Bad Education" and "Hate" explore the angst, frustration and ultimately - the fight for Love...
Hopefully, you'll enjoy each song AND video. May they lovingly inspire you to make a difference. We have so much work to do... for EVERYONE- Black and Brown people, Women, LGBTQ and many others that have been dehumanized, brutalized, marginalized and unheard- we WILL get there.
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Check out https://untilfreedom.com and https://www.change.org, to see how you can be involved in making a difference.. and before, in between and after, enjoy the funky sounds of my 3P "LOVE SOLDIER".
Thank you- Yarnell
The Answer - Lyrics
Bad Education - Lyrics
Hate - Lyrics
Love Soldier : Talent and Thank Yous​
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All songs written, composed and arranged by Yarnell McCullum with additional musical composition and arrangement by Benjamin Odry
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Blessing by Cynthia Austin
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All Lead & Background Vocals: Yarnell McCullum
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Bass, additional lead & rhythm guitar, keyboards: Benjamin Odry.
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Lead and Rhythm Guitar: Yarnell McCullum (all songs)
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Tenor Saxophone: Ansy Francois (Master of Saxophone)
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Drums: Damen Robinson
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Mixing and Mastering- Benjamin Odry
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Photos by Joel Diaz @Mrjaydiaz_ Photography (IG)
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Cover art by Maurice Murdock @moeboecop (IG)
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Thank you:
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I am incredibly blessed and humbled to be alive.. to bear witness to the wonders of life that the Creator has bestowed upon us. Thank you to my family in Toledo. McCullums, Mabreys, Scotts, Baldwins for loving me unconditionally and for always supporting me. Thanks to so many INCREDIBLE friends (family) . Thank you.
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Abhita Austin- thank you for supporting me and my vision at times when they weren't so clear. Love you! (Hidden Chapel Studios Forever!)
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Thanks to the beautiful talented spirits in the Love Soldiers (band!): Damen, Shaun, Ansy, Mario, Brittany, Campbell, Nicolas, Gabe, Diego, Joshua, Jean.
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SPECIAL thanks to brotha Benjamin Odry- B! Thank you for believing in me, pushing me, teaching me and being the incredibly wonderful and creative GENIUS spirit that you are. You're an inspiration!
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This is dedicated to all of the believers in Love.
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Even when the clouds get darker and seem to grow- know that there's a place of solace- somewhere for you to go.
My Love - Yarnell.
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The Answer - Official Video
THIS IS ME
Yarnell - Singer Songwriter
A musical artist made of Funk, Dance and Soul. Expresses his vision of the world through the lenses of Humanness, Politics and Love.
Yarnell has been in music all of his life. Learning cello, trombone and guitar at very young age, gave him the tools and bandwidth to write a litany of different genres.
After moving to New York City from the midwest US (Ohio), Yarnell quickly became part of the city’s music scene.
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Yarnell studied voice at the Singers Forum (with the late Phil Campanella) and songwriting with the National Academy of Popular Music (Bob Leone). Later, he along with Jose Gonzalez formed the music duo Bloom. After releasing their collections “A Day In The Life”, the duo became part of New York City music scene, performing at legendary venues such at CBGB, CB’s Gallery, Canal Room, Bitter End and countless other live music formats.
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Soon, Yarnell began many songwriting collaborations and solo projects. His ode to dance music “Picture This” became a favorite among House music and dance music goers around the world. This led Yarnell to collaborations with notable producers. Most notable, DJ Angola- and Yarnell songwriting and vocals on songs such as “Can’t Stop” on DJ Angola’s EP Ride To Giza and in 2009 and “Get Away” in 2016.
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Photo By: Jay Diaz Photography
VIDEOS
Bad Education Live - Tiny Desk Entry
Release (acoustic)
