My new album is out. Now, the details and a stream of the whole album. 

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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 myself 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

Super stoked to discover today that my new album was featured on the always excellent Stadiums & Shrines website. Dave Sutton had many nice words to share and I’m quite honored to say the least.

Image derived from a Delaney Allen photograph.
 

I recently had the joy of mastering the new Widesky release for the FutureSequence label. It’s a richly dense listening experience from an artist as genuine as they come. Get it digitally from the label. Highly recommended!

Check out a sample:

If you are interested in having me master a future release of yours, please contact me. I love all styles of music. As an artist myself, I know that money is not a commodity most of us have in abundance. But, that doesn’t mean the end product of your work should suffer. I’ve got quality gear and lower than average rates. Let’s talk. =)

swartzet(at)uttereast(dot)net

I had the proud privilege to be included on the recent SEQUENCE3 compilation from the FUTURESEQUENCE label out of the UK. My contribution is a new piece titled “Yours Mine Ours.” It’s the first unveiling from a new body of work inspired by the rhythms of human breathing. If you like the track, there’s much more of this to come.

There’s an amazing roster of artists on it and I’m extremely honored to be along side them. Other artists included are: Machinefabriek, Field Rotation, Black Eagle Child, The Oo-ray, Wolf Maps, Tone Color, Heinali, Sun Hammer, Birds of Passage, Maps and Diagrams, and many more. Best of all? It’s all FREE. Yes, you can download it for free from the label. Get it here.

Captured during a snow storm on the night of February 20, 2011. Got a couple hours of interesting audio that will be used for a future project.