Paul Colman

Let It Go, the fourth international solo release from former Paul Colman Trio (PC3) frontman Paul Colman, represents the artist’s deepest expression yet. After touring widely in North America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Region over the last 10 last years, Let It Go is Colman’s first solo effort in seven years.
The charismatic performer created Let It Go after experiencing an extraordinary year of soul searching. “This record is about letting go of the siren of fame and coming home to what really counts. For me, that’s family and faith. I had to let everything, including the music, come from that,” the husband and father of two daughters explains.
In early 2004, taking stock of thoughts stirring his heart, Colman announced plans to pursue a solo career. For five years preceding the decision, his namesake power pop/rock band had released 6 albums (two of them stateside with Essential Records), two live projects and 2 independent LP's. Paul Colman Trio, which had gathered accolades including a 2003 Grammy nomination, two Dove Awards, top 10 singles worldwide and its own headlining tours, was folding.
“That season was simply over for me, and it was financially impossible for us to continue,” Colman explains, though speaking highly of his former bandmates. “I just wanted to do something different. I wanted flexibility and to start again,” he says.
The decision meant Colman would return to his roots as a solo act. Prior to his heading Paul Colman Trio, Colman toured all over the globe and released three independent albums. “I felt I needed the freedom that comes with being a solo artist,” he says. “It allows me to turn up with an acoustic guitar or a band, or to write a book or do a play.”
“When I took stock of everything I had been doing, I looked at all the doors I’d been through and couldn’t determine which ones I’d broken down and which ones had been spritually opened. I just didn’t know,” Colman shares. “I felt like that still quiet voice in my heart was saying, ‘Let it go. Be who you truly are. Stop being driven, controlling and fearful. ’ I discovered I needed to slow down and listen for that voice instead of just my own,” he says.Colman drew into his family and his Creator, and there he found the inspiration for Let It Go.
The singer/songwriter eventually signed with Inpop Records, which tapped producers Ed Cash (Bebo Norman, Bethany Dillon) and Vince Emmett (Rebecca St. James) to help nurture Colman’s new vision. Sonically, Let It Go is reminiscent of Colman’s band days with PC3. The new album combines elements of Colman’s dynamic live show, as well as the intimacy only a solo performer could bring.
Colman’s song craft on the record was sharpened through a rich collaborative process with peers he calls “songwriting experts,” including producer Cash, Randall Waller (Shania Twain), newsboys frontman Peter Furler, Reuben Morgan (Hillsong) and Jason Ingram.
The opportunity to co-write was part of relinquishing control, Colman says. “I was letting go of what I thought ‘great’ might be and opened up my life stories to other people,” Colman says.
“When you’re doing what you’re most passionate about, you’re more connected to who you are at your core. That’s how I felt when I started in music,” says Colman. “I think the passion is really there again,” he says, “and I think this is the record that best showcases who I am.” These days, Colman is the guitarist for Aussie Rock band, The Newsboys. The band has sold nearly 7 million records and tours worldwide. Whilst Paul's solo shows are currently a treasured rarity, he is recording his next solo record with an expected 2007 release.