"Here" is my debut recording. The songs are from a collection of works written in the winter of 2004. "Here" paints a variety of musical landscapes, drawing from Latin, classical, eastern european Romani, jazz and pop traditions. Many of the songs were inspired by other artists' writing. Ernest Hemmingway's classic "Old Man and the Sea" provided the inspiration for the song of the same name. A biblical tale of lust and treachery inspired the songs 'Salome', and 'Seven Veils'.
The process of putting this record together was an interesting one. With a mobile recording studio in tow I traveled to musicians' homes in Halifax and Toronto. With the help and collaboration of these musicians and friends I recorded these songs. Most of them in kitchens, living rooms and basements. The result is a very personal collection of songs that I hope you will enjoy!
Seven Veils |
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Turkish |
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Salome |
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Just a Boy |
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Old Man and the Sea |
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Death of Summer |
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Lunatic |
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Another Body Down |
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Mothers Arms |
