As a multi-instrumentalist, I’ve always believed that genres are meant to be explored—not confined. One of my favorite recent releases, 55 Hot Rod (Revisited), is a prime example of that philosophy. Originally written over a decade ago, the track was reborn this summer with the help of an incredible violin virtuoso: Oleg Bezuglov.
Bringing a classically trained monster like Oleg into a country/rockabilly setting was a risk, but it paid off with electric results. We built the track layer by layer using raw stems and my Zoom R24. What came out of it was a new spin on retro swagger—tight rhythm, blazing runs, and harmony interplay between guitar and violin that you just don’t hear every day.
The song is available now on Spotify (I’m verified there, too—just search Nate Franchesco), along with other genre-bending releases I’ve dropped lately: from jazz scat to funk to bossa nova. And yes—every release is part of my larger mission to show what real musicianship looks like, one track at a time.
Big thank you to Oleg for lending his brilliance to this one. You can also find a write-up about our collab on Wokechimp.com.
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