After 6 albums and several singles, this is the very best of Phil Maffetone's music!

Singer-songwriter Phil Maffetone brings a unique musical experience to listeners. He’s performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia. His songs have been used in documentaries, commercials and other media. Phil has six albums, numerous singles, and now The Best of Phil Maffetone. He continues to refine his craft with the help of producer Rick Rubin, often recording in various studies such as Shangri La in Malibu, California. Phil writes various genres of music, from folk and folk rock, to rock, country and piano bar, performing solo or with other musicians.

Phil often has friends drop by the studio to help record his music — including John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Brad Wilk (Audioslave/Rage) and solo artist Jonny Polonsky. As you’ll hear, these songs have a variety of vocalists who include, in addition to me, Jonny Polonsky, Steve Bower, Therese Bolat, and Coralee Thompson.

"An aural-neural connection is reflected in the broad mix of Phil’s songs from one album to the next — a catchy blend of original songwriting that creates a subtle, mesmerizing power that kisses the brain and touches the heart. His earliest influence was the folk music of the 1950s and 60s, leading him to ultimately write witty, provocative lyrics with social and personal significance."

Cover photo: David Ferguson. Remixing, remastering and cover design by Jim Hewitt.

Recorded at Shangri La studio in Malibu, CA, one of the most renowned recording studios in music history. Overlooking Zuma Beach, it was designed in the early 1970’s to the specifications of Bob Dylan and The Band. The studio has consistently maintained its place on the cutting edge of sound recording, and is still one of the greatest analog studios. It has also hosted some of the most well known names in music, from Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and Metallica to Crosby, Stills and Nash, Adele, and Lady Gaga.

Free Will, and all songs on the album, was recorded at Shangri La Studios. Written and produced by Phil Maffetone. Engineered and mixed by Sean Oakley. Special thanks to Rick Rubin, Jonny Polonsky, and Eric Lynn.

Vocalists include Steve Bower, Therese Bolat, Jimmy Tittle, and Charissa Nielsen. All songs written and produced by Phil Maffetone. Special thanks to Rick Rubin.

Phil Maffetone brings a unique, often modal, blend of pop, folk and rock to his songwriting -- not sad, not happy, but a feel that is “an essence of life, no more, no less.”

Phil's first album includes the likes of John Frusciante on guitar (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Brad Wilk on drums (Audioslave) and solo artist Jonny Polonsky.

Coralee Thompson presents a dazzling display of vocals and piano in performing Phil's songs.