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RESPIRE
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Respire is a body of work that explores the power and intimacy found in deep connections between people. The album is built around recordings of rhythmic and meditative breathing made by Steve and some close friends in a quiet room. From there, even the instruments recorded in the aftermath were treated as breathing entities. Inhaling and exhaling. Washing in and out. Everything moving in, through and around the sounds of friends sitting silently in each other’s presence, just being. All of these elements are knit together – guitars, piano, breathing and heartbeats – to create a work that is delicate, intimate and, at times, visceral in nature.
TRACKLIST:
1. Butterfly Flaps Its Wings
2. Yours Mine Ours
3. Ocean Breath
4. Ocean Breath (313 Version)
5. Breathe Out The Sea
For the following whom I greatly love and who have been light and inspiration in return: God, Anna Swartz, Claire Swartz, Noelle Swartz, Liza Swartz, Mom & Dad Swartz, The Owen Family, Michael Carian, Monique Prieur, Candice Belanger, Justin Van Slembrouck, Janie Van Slembrouck, Mom & Dad Van Slembrouck, Stephenie McWalters, Dan Edwards, Tom Currie, Philip Zott
Very special thanks to Anna Swartz, Daniel Half, Monique Prieur, Windy & Carl, Brock Van Wey, Candice Belanger, Michael Carian, Justin Van Slembrouck, Krystle Lilliestierna
This album was recorded, mixed and mastered in high resolution audio with numerous subtleties. The mix of each piece will sound different from system to system due to the full scope of frequencies captured during the recording process. To protect the integrity of the dynamics and subtleties contained within each mix, mastering was treated minimally and tastefully. Listening volume should be considered as one would consider adding salt to a dish. Add to taste. In other words, if you need it louder, turn it up.
Photography by Monique Prieur
Artwork by Daniel Half
All compositions written, arranged and performed by Steve Swartz
Breathing by Candice Belanger, Michael Carian and Steve Swartz
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Steve Swartz at Utter East - Detroit, MI
© 2012 UTTER EAST / ASCAP
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NIGHTTIDE
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NOTES:
For my daughter, Claire, whose playing and exploring in the recording studio inspired much of this work.
This album was recorded, mixed and mastered in high resolution audio with numerous subtleties. The mix of each piece will sound different from system to system due to the full scope of frequencies captured during the recording process. The decision was made early on to protect the integrity of the dynamics and subtleties contained within the mix. Therefore, mastering was treated minimally and volume should be considered as one would consider salt. Add to taste. In other words, if you need it louder, turn it up.
All compositions written and performed by Steve Swartz
Additional acoustic guitars recorded by Justin Van Slembrouck on Mercy Lights, Dinghy and Late Machines
Recorded by Steve Swartz at Utter East - Detroit, MI
Mixed by Steve Swartz at Utter East - Detroit, MI
Mastered by Steve Swartz at October Audio - Detroit, MI
THANK YOU God, Anna Swartz, Claire Swartz, Mom & Dad Swartz, Michael Carian, Justin Van Slembrouck, Janie Van Slembrouck, Stephenie McWalters, Philip Zott, Tom Currie, Monique Prieur, Kari Shimmel, Krystle Lilliestierna, Candice Belanger, Dan Paton
© 2010 UTTER EAST / ASCAP
