On The Brink
w/ Nathan McLaughlin
Feb 2017

Markers & Surveys (I-VI)

Program
54:29

Failure, or perhaps more accurately, the possibility of failure, provides one with unique perspective. Better to cash out, or to ramp up right to the edge of possibility and chance? On The Brink is our first true collaboration - we traveled together with the wind on our faces, holes in our shoes and short that one layer that can provide the necessary comforts we tend to rely upon. Raw nerves, biting hunger and a drive to see the unknown corners kept us moving forward. We can offer these markers and surveys as proof of our trip and as evidence of what lies slightly beyond our immediate purview but with a combined effort - within reach.

—Nathan McLaughlin


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Label Eilean (FR)
Edition 180
Mastered by Seth Chrisman
Photography by Martin Vlach
Design by Rémi Verdier

Filed under:
CD, Digital

Silent Period
w/ Gareth Flowers
Jan 2015

The Awareness / The Confusion / The Fear / The Resignation

Program
35:18

Silent Period follows the arc of a long night/early morning following an unknown event that has led an enigmatic main character into self-exile. The four movements of the album mirror four different and specific states of being related to the protagonist’s experience and expectation: uneasiness, confusion, fear and relief.


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Label Sunshine Ltd. (FL)
Edition 250—Black
Mastered by Erich Steiger
Photography by Jared Smith
Design by Josh Mason

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Vinyl, Digital

Call, Response
w/ David Andree
Jan 2014

(in) / Winter To Spring, Further Than First Though / Ripple, Slight Breeze / A Beacon, Peace And A Steambath / In Need Of Rest, Psalm Of Palms / (out)

Program
37:42

Call, Response was conceived of as a long distance musical conversation between myself and David Andree. A single take of material performed by one artist was recorded to magnetic tape and sent to the other with the restriction that accompaniment be recorded in real time as well, closely simulating a live performance. Over time, as we learned more about each other and our methods, an overarching quality to the body of work developed from our shared sensibilities. The call and response format allowed each of our voices as artists to be present, interacting and intersecting, within a murky atmosphere punctuated by melodic fragments and moments of clarity.


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Label Own (LU)
Edition 300—Black
Mastered by Taylor Deupree
Cover Photo by David Andree
Design by Josh Mason

Filed under:
Vinyl, Digital