Awake (2015)
Awake (2015)http://exclaim.ca/music/article/folly_hunter_announce_awake_lphttps://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/arts/folly-and-the-hunter-rise-and-shine-on-awakeAwake was recorded at Toronto's Revolution Studios in the summer, and was produced and mixed by Howie Beck (Hayden, Feist, Barenaked Ladies). Written primarily while touring across North America and Europe, Awake sees the band growing from their folk foundations into a polished pop aesthetic.Lead singer and lyricist Nick Vallee believes that recording outside of Montreal and working with Howie was a real motivating factor in the band's new direction: "Recording with Howie in Toronto helped us step out of our old modes, and into new ways of writing songs. We pushed beyond our comfort zone, and it brought a new energy to the music." The recording sessions also solidified the full-time role of long-time collaborator Phil Creamer, an integral part of the group's live set. Similar to the other members, Creamer's multi-instrumental talents energized their varied approach to the studio.For band members Vallee, Christopher Fox, and Laurie Torres, heartbreak and loss haunted the delicate music on their acclaimed sophomore album Tragic Care. Touring Europe and North America for 2 years in support of the album, the band experienced a much-needed catharsis and embraced an optimistic outlook - the spirit of which is clearly evident on Awake.Reflecting on the joys and struggles of life as full-time musicians, songs like "Small Victories" and "Arrow" show the band's clarity and dedication. On quieter album-closer "Science", the bare instrumentation and humble lyrics explore emotions of commitment and the struggle with mundanity in day-to-day-life.creditsreleased May 26, 2015The BandNick Vallee: lead vocals, guitarsLaurie Torres: drums, percussion, piano, guitar, synths, vibraphone, glockenspiel, vocalsChristopher Fox: bass, organs, piano, vibraphone, synths, vocalsPhil Creamer: drums, percussion, piano, wurlitzer, guitar, vibraphone, glockenspiel, banjo, vocalsAll music by Folly & The HunterLyrics by Nick ValleeGuestsBryden Baird - Horns on Duisburg and BreathDennis Mohammed - Upright bass on Lose that Light, bass on Arrow and TravellingKate Maloney - Violin on The Way We Are, Lose that Light, Awake, Duisburg and ScienceJustin Wright - Cello on The Way We Are, Lose that Light, Awake, Duisburg and ScienceHowie Beck - Additional drums on Travelling and Duisburg. bass on Small VictoriesEngineered by Stephen KoszlerAssistant engineer, Josh BowmanSession support, Luke SchindlerRecorded at Revolution RecordingAdditional recording at Studio H and Foxhole StudiosAdditional engineering by Howie Beck and Christopher FoxMixed by Howie Beck at Studio HProduced and mixed by Howie BeckMastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel MasteringGraphic design by Luke TwymanOrder AWAKE on VINYL LP from independent music retailer Zunior.com: zunior.com/products/folly-the-hunter-awake-vinyl-record
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