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From Denver's High to Kent's Low: The Real Story Behind "Rocky Mountain Low"
27 Jan
Summary
- Corey Kent's song "Rocky Mountain Low" was inspired by a moment of awe in Crested Butte, Colorado.
- The song's creation involved a unique 1950s Kay N-5 Parlor guitar and a mood influenced by cold weather.
- Koe Wetzel's guest vocal was recorded during a harrowing day with unexpected breakdowns and an emergency.
Corey Kent's collaboration with Koe Wetzel, titled "Rocky Mountain Low," explores a new musical direction, diverging from John Denver's iconic song of the same name. Kent found inspiration for the title not from Denver's nature-focused anthem, but from an overwhelming scenic moment in Crested Butte, Colorado, during a family trip.
This new track emerged on January 15, 2025, within the attic office of songwriter Austin Goodloe. The writing session, featuring Thomas Archer and Michael Tyler, was influenced by a significant drop in temperature, fostering a unique creative mood. Goodloe initiated the song's sound with a distinctive, "wacky, weird vibe" from a salvaged 1950s Kay N-5 Parlor guitar.
