New Short Film Documenting Creation of Willie Nelson's New Studio Album Out Today
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New Short Film Documenting Creation
of Willie Nelson’s New Studio Album
Last Leaf on the Tree
Premieres Today
Also Out Today:
Willie and Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook
Willie Nelson – Rooted in Time: Willie, Micah and the Making of Last Leaf on the Tree
Watch HERE
NEW YORK – Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, today released a gorgeous short film “Rooted in Time: Willie, Micah and the Making of Last Least on the Tree” by filmmaker Jeremy Steinberger. Pairing intimate scenes of Willie and Micah recording with meditative reflections on making the album and its themes, the 15-minute film delves into the deep emotional and musical bond between father and son. The film’s closeness is captured by Jeremy’s mother, Randi Malkin Steinberger, who documented many studio moments as the album was recorded at Hen House Studios, operated by her husband, Harlan Steinberger. Since 2001, Hen House has been a longtime creative home for the album’s producer, Micah Nelson.
Last Leaf on the Tree
Also today, Willie and his wife, Annie Nelson, released the cookbook: Willie and Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook: Mouthwatering Recipes and the High-Flying Stories Behind Them. In this groundbreaking cookbook, Willie and Annie share their favorite recipes infused with cannabis. Drawn from meals enjoyed on nationwide tours, at their ranch, at home, and in their favorite cities, the recipes in this cookbook are accompanied by Willie’s personal food-related stories. More info HERE
Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook (Courtesy of Gallery Books)
Finally, The Willie Nelson 90th Birthday Celebration, which features a number of the artists covered on Last Leaf On The Tree, comes to select public television stations and the member streaming platform Passport on the PBS App beginning November 28, 2024 (check with your local station). The star-studded special celebrates the country legend’s milestone 90th birthday and the 12-time GRAMMY® Award winner’s contributions to popular culture and music. This historic concert event, recorded live on Willie’s 90th birthday before a sold-out audience at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, features unforgettable interpretations of many classics from the Nelson songbook with performances by Beck, Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert, Dave Matthews, Nelson’s sons (Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson), Keith Richards, George Strait and Chris Stapleton and Willie Nelson.
Willie Nelson – Last Leaf on the Tree
1. Last Leaf (written by Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan)
2. If It Wasn’t Broken (written by Sydney Lyndella Ward)
3. Lost Cause (written by Beck David Hansen)
4. Come Ye (written by Nina Simone)
5. Keep Me In Your Heart (written by Warren Zevon & Jorge Calderon)
6. Robbed Blind (written by Keith Richards)
7. House Where Nobody Lives (written by Tom Waits)
8. Are You Ready For The Country? (written by Neil Young)
9. Do You Realize?? (written by Wayne Coyne/Steven Drozd/Michael Ivins/David Fridmann)
10. Wheels (written by Micah Nelson)
11. Broken Arrow (written by Neil Young)
12. Color Of Sound (written by Willie Nelson & Micah Nelson)
13. The Ghost (written by Willie Nelson)
About Willie Nelson & Legacy Recordings
In February 2012, Willie Nelson entered into an historic new record deal with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, marking a label homecoming for Nelson, who, from 1975-1993, had cut a phenomenal string of top-selling singles and albums for Columbia Records, beginning with 1975’s seminal smash Red Headed Stranger. New titles by the artist under the Legacy imprint include newly recorded songs and performances as well as archival releases, personally curated by the artist, drawn from all phases of his career including his recordings for RCA Records and others. Since signing with Legacy, Willie Nelson has released 22 albums in just over 12 years and won 4 Grammy Awards.
About Micah Nelson
Composer/multi-media artist Micah Nelson has a remarkable output that spans the creative spectrum. Producing art under the moniker Particle Kid, Micah finds no boundaries in his creativity. Particle Kid has released six albums of his original music, including his most recent release Time Capsule, a 26-song musical journey through time, space, and consciousness. His previous albums – self-titled debut Particle Kid, Everything Is Bullshit, Particle War, Window Rock, Live! Underground – are just part of the catalog of work Nelson has amassed with other artists and musicians. He was chosen by Neil Young to become a member of his band Crazy Horse in 2023, and Nelson was also featured in Young’s full-length film Paradox. On tour year round, Particle Kid has headlined shows around the world as well as opened for many other artists including The Flaming Lips, Tinariwen, Meat Puppets, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and been part of the line up for Luck Reunion, BottleRock Festival, UTOPiAfest, and the Outlaw Music Festival.
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