Erin Bode hails from the Twin Cities, where her parents emphasized music in daily life and encouraged her to join the church choir. Her music studies continued at the University Of Minnesota and at Webster University in St. Louis. Describing herself as a positive person, Erin collects happy moments and seeks to take all things in a positive direction. Bode has released eight albums, gently walking the line between traditional Jazz and more pop based compositions.
Erin Bode has brought an entirely new concept to the world of music: when a fan approached her and asked to her to record a song for his wife on their anniversary, a world of positive possibility opened up. Erin continued to connect with fans and not just record, but also compose specific songs. In a world of massive stages and distanced celebrity, Erin Bode has developed a new space, a form of intimacy between artist and listener that truly reflect and bolster the human spirit. The music is no longer pointed AT the listener, it is OF the listener. In this way it is folk music, but in an entirely new form that establishes and fosters a unique personal experience and bond.
The aptly titled album YourSong , due out on October 15, 2021, is a curated set of songs from this ongoing project. Chosen for musical content and storyline, the songs range from those composed with Viktor Krauss to arrangements of some well known covers. Erin was connected to Viktor through an idol and friend of hers, Suzanne Cox (The Cox Family). The two immediately bonded over Erin’s concept and the opportunity to record, arrange, and write together. YourSong is an experience, offering more than just a casual listen. Bode’s voice is crisp and clear, like flowing water, and the immediate response is an uplifting feeling, a sense of joy. With each track one envisions the other person in the room, the human that requested the creation of the song. In this way Erin’s unique project continues to foster connection, which is what music is truly about.
released October 29, 2021
Produced by Viktor Krauss and Erin Bode
Recording Engineer: Viktor Krauss - Split Window Studio, Nashville, TN
Mixing Engineer: Jared Anderson, Nashville, TN
Additional Recording and Engineering on, “The Moon Is Ours Tonight”: Neal Cappellino, The Dog House, Nashville, TN
Recording Engineer, Producer and Mixing on, “You Can Close Your Eyes” and “One Stone”:
Todd Lombardo, Tolotone Studios, Nashville, TN
Mastering: Mark Wilder, Battery Studios, New York, NY
Management: McKenna Group Productions LLC
brian@mckennagrouporoductions.com
Graphic Design: Abigail Hulme
Cover Photo: Celeste Boyer
Inside Photo: Ricky Berón
1 Because of You 4:49
by Erin Bode and Viktor Krauss
Erin Bode – Vocal, Background Vocals
Viktor Krauss – Electric Bass, Electric Guitars, Electric Piano, Synthesizer, Percussion
David Sanborn – Alto Saxophone
2 Happy Together 2:48
by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon
Erin Bode – Vocal
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Guitar, Percussion
3 The Moon Is Ours Tonight 3:49
lyrics by Bob Hellrung, music by Erin Bode and Viktor Krauss
Erin Bode – Vocal, Background Vocals
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Electric Piano Jordan Perlson – Drums
4 Be Here Now 3:45
by Mason Jennings
Erin Bode – Vocal
Viktor Krauss – Electric Bass, Guitar
5 Slide 3:28
by Colin Flynn
Erin Bode – Vocal, Background Vocals
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Nylon and Electric Guitars, Piano and Electric Piano, Percussion
6 Save the Best for Last 3:40
by Jon Lind / Wendy Waldman / Phil Galdston
Erin Bode – Vocal
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Piano, Electric Piano, Pump Organ, Percussion
7 I Knew 4:09
by Erin Bode and Viktor Krauss
Erin Bode – Vocal, Background Vocals
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Guitars, Piano, Synthesizer, Percussion
8 You Can Close Your Eyes 2:33
by James Taylor
Erin Bode - Vocal
Nat Smith - Cello
9 The Grey Lady 4:33
by Ed Broms
Erin Bode – Vocal
Ed Broms – Piano
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Synthesizer, Percussion
10 My Heart Is All I Have 2:47
by Bill Reker
Erin Bode – Vocal
Viktor Krauss – Bass, National Resonator Guitar
11 In My Life 2:49
by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Erin Bode – Vocal, Background Vocals
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Guitar, Piano. Percussion
12 One Stone 4:52
by Erin Bode and Todd Lombardo
Erin Bode - Vocal, Background Vocals
Todd Lombardo - Guitars and Percussion
Nat Smith - Cello
13 Lullaby for Jaya 2:43
lyrics by Meghana Karnik-Henry and music by Erin Bode & Viktor Krauss
Erin Bode – Vocal, Background Vocals
Viktor Krauss – Bass, Guitar, Piano, Celeste, Percussion
14 You Just Can’t Smile It Away 4:35
by Bill Withers
Erin Bode – Vocal
Viktor Krauss – Electric Bass, Electric Guitar