Beneath The Surface something lurks. It is beautiful, majestic, awe-inspiring. It is dark and sometimes dangerous. It summons joy, laughter, sorrow, pain, fear. Because it cannot be seen from above, if you desire the truth, the only choice is to go Beneath The Surface, the new 13-song set from Duane Allen Harlick. From the opening song, Brothers, an upbeat, loving tribute to the three boys he helped become young men, to the metaphoric longing of More, to the promise of Mad River, to the haunting gravity of Wrecking Ball, to the light hearted romp of The End Justifies The Jeans, Duane Allen Harlick proves that storytelling remains the name of the game for memorable songwriting. Each tune is a “can’t put it down” experience welcoming the listener into a different place in his soul, painting vivid pictures of life, of love, of spirit, of triumph, of loss and ultimately of grace. Written, arranged and produced by Harlick, Beneath The Surface was engineered by Grammy award winner Robert Russel and features stunning orchestrations by renowned Nashville arranger Lee Holland, along with contributions from locally renowned musicians and singers. Duane Allen Harlick has for years been a quiet but powerful staple in the Detroit music community as a guitarist, vocalist, producer and songwriter. With Beneath the Surface, he proves he is all that and so much more. An expert storyteller who uses exquisite melodies and well-crafted lyrics, he draws us in to the laughter and tears that are his life, and before we know it, we realize they are our own. Songwriters will appreciate how deceptively simple he makes it seem; the rest of us will simply enjoy the ride. So buckle up for a journey from Motown to Nashville, from Don Cornelius to John Hyatt, to a place where a lifetime of musical influences becomes a 13- song experience you’ll not soon forget. And as you listen, you'll find that beneath the calm is turmoil and beneath the torrent is peace. Beneath The Surface is the real Duane Allen Harlick.