The Moment
(2012 / 2013)
ARIA nominated
“The Moment” frames a three-year journey into the mythic American landscape and the depths of uncertainty. It is an album about grabbing hold of what scares you most and letting go of trying to control your own fate.
“This is a career-defining record for Dyson…her music will linger in people’s hearts long after it has stopped playing”
– (★★★★) Herald Sun
- Produced by Erin "Syd" Sidney and Patrick Cupples for The Co-Op
- Engineered by Jason Mariani at Brotheryn in Ojai, CA
- Mixed by Pat Cupples, except "When The Moment Comes" mixed by Jason Mariani
- Mia Dyson (lead vocal, electric guitar, lap steel, piano)
- Lee Pardini (piano, organ, electric and double bass)
- Erin Sidney (drums, percussion, guitar, backing vocals)
- Patrick Cupples (guitars, backing vocals)
- Lisa Piccirillo (backing vocals)
- Mike Cottone (trumpet)
- Executive Producer Geoff Irwin
Struck Down (2007)
ARIA nominated
Struck Down is Dyson’s 3rd studio album, released in 2008 to critical acclaim. The album garnered an ARIA nomination and multiple 4-star reviews.
“The sensitivity and passion in Mia’s stellar vocal and guitar performances outshines the often-times weighty subject matter, reminding us that not only is music an important vehicle for revealing the injustices of life but also a primary means for providing comfort from them. Everybody might be ‘Going Down’, but it’s important to make sure we are goin’ down smilin’. ”
- JMag – Guest review by Josh Cunningham (The Waifs)
- Produced by Mia Dyson and Lloyd Barratt
- Recorded and Mixed by Lloyd Barratt
- Mastered by Steve Smart @ 301
- Mia Dyson - vocals, electric, acoustic guitar, piano
- Angus Diggs - drums, backing vocals
- James Haselwood - bass, backing vocals
- Steve Grant – flugelhorn, cornet, trumpet, piano
- Garrrett Costigan – pedal steel
- Tim Neal – piano, wurlitzer
- Carl Pannuzzo – backing vocals and BV arrangements
- Matt Walker – acoustic guitar, backing vocals, dobro
- Jodi Ludwig - Viola, violin
Parking Lots (2005)
ARIA winner
Dyson’s sophomore release, Parking Lots, was nominated for two ARIA’s including ‘Best Female Artist’ and won for ‘Best Blues and Roots Album’ in 2006.
“A gorgeous slice of Dyson’s soulful magic, which, coupled with her exemplary axewomanship, combines to create a remarkable work.”
- ” Inpress Magazine
- Produced by Mia Dyson and Lloyd Barratt
- Recorded by Lloyd Barratt at Mt Martha and the Bungalow
- Mixed by Nick Launay at Sing Sing, assisted by Dave Davis
- Mastered by Steve Smart at 301
- Mia Dyson: electric, slide & baritone guitars, lap steel, vocals
- Daniel Farrugia: drums, percussion
- Lucas Taranto: bass
- Renee Geyer: backing vocals
- Steve Hesketh: hammond B3 organ
- Jim Dyson: slide solo
- Carl Pannuzzo: backing vocals, BV arrangements
- Sime Nugent: Backing Vocals
- Matt Walker: acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar
Cold Water (2003)
ARIA nominated
Cold Water is Dyson’s highly acclaimed debut album. Release in 2003, it launched Mia’s career, earning an ARIA nomination and opportunities to perform nationally and internationally.
“… a stark, soulful wonder, driven by her husky temptress of a voice and her very spare, very bluesy guitar picking and strumming. ”
- Jeff Apter, Rolling Stone
- Produced by Mia Dyson and Lloyd Barratt
- Recorded by Lloyd Barratt in a mud brick house
- Mixed by Craig Pilkington at Audrey Studio
- Mastered by Don Bartley at 301
- Mia Dyson - electric, slide & baritone guitars, lap steel, piano, vocals
- Carl Pannuzzo - drums, percussion
- Dean Addison - double bass
- Backing vocals - Sime Nugent, Carl Pannuzzo, Kylie Auldist
- Steve Hesketh - Hammond
- Jaimi Faulkner - electric guitar
