Joel Hoekstra's 13 - "Hard To Say Goodbye" - Official Audio
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Joel Hoekstra, best known to rock fans as the current guitarist for Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra (and also known for his work with Night Ranger and the Broadway show Rock of Ages), returns with his 2nd album, 'Running Games’ from his electrifying solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13 on February 12, 2021. Joined by Russell Allen (vocals), Tony Franklin (bass), Vinny Appice (drums), and Derek Sherinian (keyboards), Joel and company pick up where his debut, 'Dying To Live' left off.
Hoekstra once again handles the bulk of the creative process, overseeing production, songwriting and arranging (music and lyrics), and crafting his vision for this powerful hard rock gem. Add Chris Collier’s masterful mixing and the result is ‘70s/’80s classic hard rock with 2020’s muscle. As with the debut, 'Running Games' features an all-star cast of musicians including none other than Russell Allen (vocals), Tony Franklin (bass), Vinny Appice (drums), and Derek Sherinian (keyboards). The amazing Jeff Scott Soto also lends a helping hand with background vocals.
Says Joel, “Years ago, I released three solo albums that were mainly instrumental guitar music. With Joel Hoekstra's 13, I have started to work on something that showcases my production, writing, and playing in the genre that I'm known for, which is melodic hard rock.” Like 'Dying to Live', 'Running Games' can be described as Dio’ish at it’s heaviest, but also is influenced by the blues- based sound of Whitesnake as well as melodic bands like Foreigner, Journey. Hoekstra says "‘Hard to Say Goodbye’ definitely represents the more melodic sound of the album, but rock fans can also look forward to some aggressive tracks."
On ‘Running Games’, lyrically Joel focuses on escaping problems both past and present by providing playful, imaginary, and serious takes on the situations.
Long hailed for his fiery, tasteful guitar playing, Hoekstra’s playing here raises the bar to a new level.
Look out for 'Running Games' on February 12, 2021!
Tracklist:
1. Finish Line
2. I’m Gonna Lose It
3. Hard To Say Goodbye
4. How Do You
5. Heart Attack
6. Fantasy
7. Lonely Days
8. Reach The Sky
9. Cried Enough For You
10. Take What’s Mine
11. Running Games
12. Lay Down Your Love (Bonus Track - Digital)
Line-up:
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - guitars
Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob) - lead vocals, backing vocals
Vinny Appice (ex-Black Sabbath, DIO) - drums
Tony Franklin (ex-The Firm, Blue Murder) - bass
Derek Sherinian (Sons Of Apollo, Dream Theater, Black Country Communion) - keyboards
Jeff Scott Soto (Sons Of Appollo, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - backing vocals
Special Guests:
Lenny Castro (TOTO) - percussion
Chloe Lowery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - backing vocals
Dave Eggar (Evanescence, Coldplay) - cello
Katie Kresek (Adele, Five For Fighting) - violin, viola
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Thanks everyone for checking out 'Hard to Say Goodbye'! I'm excited for you all to hear the full album! I appreciate the support from all of you and special shout out to the friends/musicians who helped me out on 'Running Games'!
Russell Allen - vocals
Vinny Appice - drums
Tony Franklin - bass
Derek Sherinian - keys
Jeff Scott Soto - backing vocals
I hope to see you live again next year!
Been playing it on and off all morning!
Sounds killer! Congrats Joel, amazing job!!
Thank you, Joel, for the great music!👏👏👏
Sounds great! I am seriously bummed there's no TransSiberian Orchestra tour this year!
This album is awesome! I was listening to this song this week and transported back to 1986 on my way to the beach to hang out with friends... What an epic summer anthem!!!
Joel is an amazing player who should be promoted more than some of these other guitarists!
I agree. He's never included in any 'best guitarist' list which is a shame
@@juliacarrick1927 he is with us!
You can listen to the Russell's voice all day long... his the Beast himself...
Thank you.
Russell Allen is THE Greatest!
First & only time I saw Joel play was at Whitesnake concert in Newcastle UK. Hope too see Whitesnake again sometime
Smokin!!!!!!! TURN IT UP!!!!!!!!!
Wherever Russell Allen sing I'll follow...and ohhh that tastefull solo again from Joel...
Russell Allen is one of the scant few who are automatic purchases for me. Jeff Scott Soto and Joel Hoekstra are two others.
You simply can't have someone other than than Russell Allen for this kind of stuff.
The best.
He is good singer. Never heard of him before now
That is clearly a dream team : Allen, Franklin, Appice, Sherinian, Soto : and it gives birth to a very melodic but nevertheless catchy music. Great job here !
Is that Carmine, or his brother
@@wildimpo Vinnie
I’ll never forget seeing Joel play live with rock of ages. I was only 12 when i saw that performance and it completely changed my life
This is just absolutely killer! Great lineup! Russell Allen is one of the best vocalists on the planet period. There's nothing he can't sing! Joel is a freaking beast! As is everyone else on this song.
These musicians are the best of the best .
Great line-up. The vocals alone are a fantastic choice: Russell Allan with Jeff Scott Soto?! Really love Vinnie's solid drumming too. Sold! 😀🤘
Great song! Thanks Joel!
Congratulations, Joel!!! 🎊🎈🎉 "Hard to Say Goodbye" is reminiscent of the best of 80's rock with of course phenomenal guitar runs, powerful vocals, and a hook that stayed playing in my mind keeping my foot tapping the rhythm long after I'd listened to it just once. We can hardly wait to get the "Running Games" CD... It'll make a great Valentine's present for my husband and I to have... and no doubt, we'll have to buy a 2nd CD for our autistic daughter or she'll swipe ours.😉
Real good rock and metal is still more alive than ever ... What a good song .
Saw Joe perform in School of Rock in NYC, one of the best guitar performances I’ve ever witnessed.
The icing on the cake: Vinnie' s distinctive, top class drumming style. Tight, heavy, ..., - I really love it!
Yeah, The Appice brothers know how to play drums!!!
Melodic Rock forever. Good job guys. Thanks a million.
Total top melodic Rock.
Just an old guy listening. Great song and musicianship. Joel is an absolute monster on guitar and the whole band is great in their own right. If you didn’t know better, I’d say there’s some 80’s rock influence in there somewhere or maybe just wishful thinking but a great song and I’m sure the album will be just as good as a whole.
Great 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I'll admit I came here because of Joel's work with Whitesnake and TSO, but I stayed to listen to a really great rock track
Excelent guitar player, good music.
Sounds like a great Whitesnake song!
Great job fellas!
But it's not WS
Incredible...I'm back in the 80s. The beat that will never die.
What a song! 🤘 Thank you!!!! I love Joel! 🎸💪
😯 Very cool Master.! Congratulations.! A great song.! 🎸😎😎😎
Class
I love everything about this song forever I'm going to rock on forever 🎸🤘💯❤😎🤘🎸❤
Joel, I didn't know about this song until I heard Eddie Trunk play it on Trunk Nation after your interview this week. It was good enough to catch my attention on the first listen. It's a great song as I have listened to it numerous times online and will plan on buying the album.
Killer riff! Killer vocals! Killer track!!!🤘😎🤘
Great stuff! Loving the guitar - Joel's tone is awesome. Russell killing it as always!
the guitar sound is impressive, the best I've heard lately !!!!
Joel is an amazing guitar teacher/instructor. Such a down to earth guy!
Is he your teacher?
High class AOR. 🤩👏
Thank you for the rock throughout the years. Again, you have not disappointed. Good job, Joel.
Fantastic Song great SOTO STARS THANKS GREAT band 🎤🎶🎶
Great song!!! Great Musicians!!! God bless your work!!!
Great song! Great musicians!
Now this is Melodic Hard Rock at its' very best. Gives me goosebumps. Rock on guys, thank you for the wonderful music and I'm spreading the word.
Its Amazing D++++ Hard Rock Forever!
Oh my god! Picked up exactly where dying to live left off! Absolutely incredible!
fantastic Joel look forward to album
This is great tune by a great lineup of talented musicians and singers. Waiting together the album....long live Rock and Roll !!! Congrats to Joel and all the guys on a great song. Looking forward to better days ahead without COVID. Stay safe stay healthy !!
Allen rules😎😊
its odd that he doesnt show as being in TSO in the credits here...
Great song and incredible band! 🤘
Hey, great 👍 🤘! 🎤 🎸 Wonderful. Amazing.
Amazing melodic hard Rock music!!!!! For sure on air of Rock Melodic Rdio! Can't wait!!
Quality hardrock from Joel once again. Sounds like a nice continuation of "Dying to live". Promising stuff🤟
Hoekstra, Sherinian and Allen in the same Band Line Up! Amazing!
If this track is any indication of the album, it's on my must get list. Love every part and it brings enough together and still maintains the melodic balance ,which I love in some bands, it's a very great way to showcase, great writing, playing and some serious good music , A Big Thank You to Joel Hoekstra, can't wait for more , keep doing what you do, it's loved by many. Peace.
Sounds kick ass !!!
The lead break's insane Joel -_-
Guys, be ready to show what love can do..and buy the album!
Great line-up, very beatiful song!
Hey Joel! This is awesome, as always when it comes to Mr. Hoekstra 🎼 Great job 👍 👏 Take care Joel !!
Awesome!!!!!!!! Can't wait for the album!
Great hard aor rock
Another great song from Joel and the boys! So talented!!!!!
Yes!! I've had Dying to Live and Whitesnake on repeat while waiting for this one!!
This is a masterclass in heavy melodic songwriting. Stellar performance, killer sound. And catchy as f...!
Kick Ass Album!!
first time my ears are hearing that joel is playing something what real rock listeners want ... joel should express his skills like a unchained tiger on a hunt .
Thanks Joel and company. Grew up with the 60s 70s and 80s. Really miss this kind of music. Hope that's his Les Paul Custom! 🎸
Great job with this guys! All amazing performers in their own right! Reminds me of the 80s power ballads but a fresh new spin to it! ✌👍❤🥂
Guitar Insanity! Wow!
Love this!
awesome!! I now have faith that bands still rock!!
Russell Allen!
Amazing! Joel, U nailed it again!
Amazing absolutely amazing
great song
Awesome i love this 80s feel
wow! well this is on my buy list. excellent, just excellent. line up on this album is stellar! cant wait to hear more
to nick a phrase from The London Time when writing about Queen......this is "sheer bloody poetry"...
Great song ♥️🔥💋
So cool, i Love Joel Hoekstra you are perfect ❤🎸👏🏻👏🏻
That's one heck of a lineup!
Sir Russell has a bit of Lou Graham on this one. \m/ Excellent!
Top notch talent..Great tune!
I love it!! If the rest of the album is as good it will be in my collection!!
Speechless 💥❤
😍❤🥰
Love it!❤
Killer sound! Great musicians!
So happy for Joel!🍀
Unique guitarist/man!💥🎸💥
I would ask you to add the lyrics of the song. I would like to understand every word.
Thanks in advance!
Nice one, Joel!!
Wow, fantastic guys !!
So good!
Great song.
Way to go, love this very solid! Will be in my catalog when it arrives!
Pure excellence!! Bravo!!
YESSS!!!
Perfect timing; great song! 😎🎈
Brilliant lineup. This is sure to be full with stellar tunes
Sir Russell, god tier.
Sounds great!
Go Vinny !!
Absolutely incredible as always!
Russel Allen baby
Viva joel hoekstra 13!!!!
Greetings from argentina!!
Great song, you sound amazing 🤗♥️
I love Joel ❤️🎸🤟💯
awesome!!!!!!!
this is top shelf stuff