When our December rehearsal dates were unexpectedly cancelled, we found ourselves with a free day, spread between three different cities. We decided to spend the day experimenting with a new way of writing and recording.
We chose two Christmas carols, and two of us began working on the first steps of arranging each one. After an hour, the songs were sent to the next band member in the queue, until each song had been worked on by all five of us, and was ready to be mixed by Denis. These two carols are the result, and show all five of us experimenting with instruments and techniques outside of our usual practice.
We hope you enjoy, and wish you all a festive winter break
credits
released December 22, 2024
Florence Brady: Vocals, Flute, Modular Synth
Lauren Spiceley: Bandoneon, Accordion, Synth
Martha Wiltshire: Cello, Dulcimer
Joe Woods: Vocals, Modular Synth
Denis Wouters: Percussion, Shruti Box, Modular Synth
Produced by Denis Wouters
In The Bleak Midwinter: words by Christina Rosetti, melody by Gustav Holst
Adam Lay Ybounden: words 15th century, music adapted from Peter Warlock