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WEST COAST DREAMS & THE NEXT GREAT SONG

Jun 20, 2013

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Jun 20, 2013
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:04 PM

Alright you guys I think we have it working!
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Loy Carlos · 11:04 PM

Okay, my browser needed to refresh.
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Loy Carlos · 11:04 PM

Hi Hannah!
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:04 PM

Hi Loy!
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Loy Carlos · 11:05 PM

So. Exciting week for you. Record debut. Tawking debut. How are you feeling?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:06 PM

Really excited! It's been a bit surreal, having a song that I wrote and sang on iTunes and actually having people tell me they like it and are buying it is a bit mind blowing.
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Loy Carlos · 11:07 PM

Before we go to the record. Let's talk a bit about how it came about.
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Loy Carlos · 11:08 PM

To people tuning in who do no know What is the Next Great Song?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:10 PM

Well the Next Great Song was a competition that 27 Productions put together and put out there for any singer song writers that wanted to enter in their song.
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:11 PM

I had written my song West Coast Dreams maybe not even a week before 27 Productions started following me on twitter which is how I found about it and just decided to enter it!
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Loy Carlos · 11:12 PM

When did you find out you won? And what was your reaction?
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Loy Carlos · 11:13 PM

★ Spotlighted from Lee Diamond

“There were some other great songs in the competition, but I thought hers was best too when I 1st heard it.”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:14 PM

I literally found out one morning after I had woken up and was just scrolling through facebook when I saw my youtube video and above it saying congratulations to Miss Hannah Lloyd from Glencoe, AL for winning our competition
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:14 PM

I know my jaw had to have hit the floor! haha I was just ecstatic and very humbled by the fact that they had chosen me
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:15 PM

And yes Lee there were many other fantastic songs!
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Loy Carlos · 11:16 PM

Not only is West Coast Dreams musically beautiful, it is also lyrically appealing. It feels fresh and hopeful. How did the song come about?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:18 PM

Thank you! Last April my mom, dad, and I went to LA just for a vacation and to visit family. While I was there I just absolutely fell in love with the city and how diverse the people were there
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Loy Carlos · 11:19 PM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“When we made the final decision to pick Hannah we thought wow there is definitely something here...but now listening to the final product, it's one of the best songs we've ever released!”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:19 PM

After I got home, for months it was all I could think about. So one night around 3 in the morning I had woken up and couldn't go back to sleep and I could not get this melody out of my head. One line went to another and about 5-10 minutes later..
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:20 PM

I had lyrics, not just regular lyrics but lyrics I was proud of
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:21 PM

That was definitely a first for me
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:21 PM

★ Spotlighted from Lee Diamond

“I'd like to hear more of your songs”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:21 PM

Lee, I'm working on that!
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Loy Carlos · 11:23 PM

And what we have is music that has depth written by a young singer/songwriter. Hannah, when did you start writing music. And was it always your dream to be a singer/songwriter?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:25 PM

I started writing music around 7th grade? Mostly then it was about breakups..I've come a long way lol and no not really honestly. I've always loved music but I have always assumed it would be just a hobby. Never thought anything would come of it.
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Loy Carlos · 11:25 PM

Who/what would you say influenced/influences your music the most?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:27 PM

Oh goodness. So many, but I would definitely have to say people like Stevie Nix, Bonnie Raitt, Adele but I also grew up on people like the Dixie Chicks and Leanne Rimes so they have also influenced my music in a way.
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Loy Carlos · 11:28 PM

Do you have a favorite song? Something that you just have to listen to when you hear it playing?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:29 PM

Oh without a doubt Dreams by Fleetwood Mac.. If I could have one song that was written lyrically and musically and was half as cool as that one I could die a happy person
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Loy Carlos · 11:30 PM

I'm pretty sure a lot of songwriters are thinking that. ha ha
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:30 PM

This is true haha
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Loy Carlos · 11:31 PM

Have you always lived in Glencoe?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:31 PM

★ Spotlighted from Rachael Workman

“Hannah, any plans to return to LA (or maybe head up here to NYC) and pursue music for real?”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:32 PM

Loy: Yes! Born and raised and Glencoe. Rachael: I would absolutely love to do that! I have never been to NY so either place would be a pretty surreal place to try out musically!
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:32 PM

In* not and lol
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Loy Carlos · 11:33 PM

I know our followers are global. Can you paint a little picture of them on what it is like for a budding singer living in Glencoe?
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Loy Carlos · 11:34 PM

*for - my turn... ha ha
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:35 PM

Well.. lol It is your typical small Alabama town. Two red lights. Rivalry over Auburn and Alabama and a huge attendance to every Friday night high school football game. But it is also your typical small town that supports you and is willing to go...
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:36 PM

above and beyond to help someone out. We are very much for southern hospitality.
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Loy Carlos · 11:36 PM

★ Spotlighted from Trey Williamson

“Very pretty tune... and excellent voice. Well done Hannah!”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:36 PM

Thank you Trey!
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Loy Carlos · 11:37 PM

Okay. Going back to West Coast Dreams, where did you do the recording?
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Loy Carlos · 11:37 PM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“Your small town certainly came through for the contest on Youtube! ;)”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:39 PM

Honestly.. my room! lol My dad is a road manager so he brought home a mic and other things to record and we just set it all up in my room!
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Loy Carlos · 11:40 PM

Ah, but dreams are best recorded in our rooms, aren't they? Kind of poetic.
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:41 PM

I never thought about it that way!
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Loy Carlos · 11:41 PM

Blake says your town really came through for you for the contest. What does he mean?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:42 PM

Well part of how you won was how many views your youtube video that you submitted got. I had many many people from my hometown sharing and bugging people to watch my video which I appreciated more than they know!
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:43 PM

And also helped me win! lol
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Loy Carlos · 11:43 PM

And your friends are listening in to as we speak, right?
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Loy Carlos · 11:43 PM

*too
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:44 PM

I hope so! lol I know for sure of a view who are listening in right now. Hey Kaitlin and Laura!
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:44 PM

They are going to love me for that lol
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Loy Carlos · 11:44 PM

I'm sure they love you for more than that.
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Loy Carlos · 11:45 PM

Speaking of love, other than music what other passions do you have?
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Loy Carlos · 11:45 PM

★ Spotlighted from Kaitlin Smith

“Hey Hannah!”

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Loy Carlos · 11:45 PM

★ Spotlighted from Kaitlin Smith

“BTW this is Laura, not Kaitlin! Your second mother/math teacher”

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Loy Carlos · 11:46 PM

I'm thinking one of your other passions is math...
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:47 PM

Definitely theatre. Which is a new one for me. I started doing community theatre with CharACTers Entertainment of Gadsden, AL and I have had an amazing time doing that. We are currently in the rehearsal process for Monty Python's Spamalot
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:47 PM

And no absolutely NOT.. I am a history person haha
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Loy Carlos · 11:48 PM

I heard you also love animal rescues? Is that right?
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Loy Carlos · 11:49 PM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“I think 27 Productions may have to fly Hannah up to NYC to record her next single... Lee Diamond will you play drums??”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:49 PM

Absolutely. If I had known just how many animals were in shelters that need homes I would have all rescued pets but I just have Zeus for now who is a husky/pit mix and is the BEST dog!
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Loy Carlos · 11:49 PM

★ Spotlighted from Lee Diamond

“If you need a drummer Hannah, I got the skills! :)”

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Hannah Lloyd · 11:50 PM

Blake... I would LOVE that!!! Absolutely Lee!
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Loy Carlos · 11:51 PM

Having just released your first record on itunes, can you guess where the path leads for you?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:51 PM

I also have a maltese and a husky too though! Gracie and Maya :)
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:52 PM

You know I'm not sure! I would love to do music but honestly whatever plans God has for me I am fine with. Whether that be music or working in a museum doing historical preservation (what I'm going to school for)
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:52 PM

Or anything else for that matter!
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Loy Carlos · 11:54 PM

Some people are more methodical in their songwriting. Some go by inspiration. Some both. What is your approach to music?
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Loy Carlos · 11:54 PM

★ Spotlighted from Trey Williamson

“Or both! : )”

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Loy Carlos · 11:55 PM

Trey is saying you should be a museum, historical preservation, singer/songwriter I think. ha ha Great acoustics in museums.
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:56 PM

I would definitely say more on the inspiration side. Whatever I'm feeling at the moment is what I try to run with and my process is normally really slow. If I ever try to force anything I just end up wasting my own time
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:56 PM

Wouldn't that be ideal?? lol
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Loy Carlos · 11:56 PM

Yes. And unique.
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Loy Carlos · 11:57 PM

Although I think the Three Tenors did a show in a museum once or twice.
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Loy Carlos · 11:58 PM

Do you have siblings?
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Hannah Lloyd · 11:59 PM

I am technically an only child but my family and I have been doing foster care for 2 years coming up in September and we have 3 little ones who are 5, 2, and 5 months!
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Loy Carlos · 12:01 AM

It seems you have a pattern of prioritizing caring for others. Do you think that translates in your musical sensibilities?
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Loy Carlos · 12:01 AM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“Regardless of what you do to make money, there is no reason to ever stop making music!”

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Hannah Lloyd · 12:03 AM

I think in a way but it's also what makes West Coast Dreams different from that because, not to say I am completely selfless because I am not I'm only human I can be selfish, but this song was more about stepping out and living MY dream and...
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:03 AM

something I desire to do.
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Loy Carlos · 12:04 AM

I think that's a wise point of view.
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Loy Carlos · 12:05 AM

Jumping a bit, can you describe what it's like to work with 27 Productions. Be honest. Don't worry, they won't know. ha ha
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:05 AM

I think it's definitely the main thing I want want people to take from my song. There is a lot more to it than just living on the West Coast.
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:06 AM

haha It has been an absolute joy to work with them! They are just a bunch of classy and professional individuals who truly just want to help you be seen and have your music heard which they have gone above and beyond to do that for me.
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:07 AM

I would work with them again any day!
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Loy Carlos · 12:07 AM

I'm sure they're looking forward to it.
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:08 AM

I definitely hope to have another opportunity
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Loy Carlos · 12:09 AM

So how do people follow you as you follow your dreams? Do you have a website, blog, etc?
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:10 AM

Updates I give on Facebook and twitter but mainly videos I post on youtube! Maybe I should try getting a website together!
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Loy Carlos · 12:11 AM

Um, Blake???
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Loy Carlos · 12:11 AM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“Yeah I can probably help with that... ;)”

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Hannah Lloyd · 12:11 AM

Twitter is @HannahELloyd if anyone wants to follow! lol
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:11 AM

haha Awesome!
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:12 AM

Youtube account you should be able to find by searching my name or my song
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Loy Carlos · 12:13 AM

Before we wrap things up, do you have any last words for your fans? I'm pretty sure our fan base is growing as we speak.
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Loy Carlos · 12:13 AM

*your
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Loy Carlos · 12:14 AM

★ Spotlighted from Tawkers Admin

“https://www.youtube.com/user/HannahELloyd0407/videos”

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Loy Carlos · 12:14 AM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“Listen to Hannah's new song here! http://www.27productions.com/Hannah/WCD/”

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Hannah Lloyd · 12:15 AM

Just a HUGE thank you for supporting me and helping me get to where I am now! Before we are done I definitely have to say a huge thanks to my mom, dad, my boyfriend Collin, and all of my family and friends for pushing me to follow my dreams!
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Loy Carlos · 12:16 AM

Thanks Hannah for taking time to tawk to us, for sharing your lovely voice and music with us.
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Hannah Lloyd · 12:16 AM

And also a shout out to my CharACTers family who is rehearsing as we speak. They have been a huge support system as well!
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Loy Carlos · 12:16 AM

★ Spotlighted from Tawkers Admin

“Wow, great Tawk! Thanks Loy and Hannah... If anyone would like to learn more or listen to Hannah's song West Coast Dreams visit this link. www.27productions.com/Hannah/WCD”

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Hannah Lloyd · 12:16 AM

Thank you! I have really enjoyed doing this!