Don't Look Down (at the End of the World)

Don't Look Down (at the End of the World)

from Don't Look Down (at the End of the World)

May 4th, 2023

6 tracks

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Don't Look Down (at the End of the World)

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Don't Look Down (at the End of the World)

Elegant Simplicity

It’s here Come to put us in our place Too long has the waiting been It’s here The end is fast approaching Too long has the waiting been It’s here And there is no time to escape Too long has the waiting been Don’t look down (at the end of the world) There is nothing to see Too long has the waiting been There is nothing (at the end of the world) No family, no friends, no belief Too long has the waiting been There is no land, no air, no sea There is no you, there is no me Too long has the waiting been Whatever was can never be There is no truth inside of me Too long has the waiting been So don’t look down (at the end of the world) There is nothing to see Too long has the waiting been

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This is our first mostly vocal album in many years and we think one of our best. The vocals by Thomas and Iona are stellar and really bring something new to our music.

As with previous releases, Maurizio and Hector provide the backbone on drums and bass. I can't sing their praises highly enough. We also have guests on flute, sax and violin.

This album also features our longest composition for some time. Reflections is an 18 minute beast. Great vocals throughout, odd middle section leading to another odd middle section, some up-tempo groovy stuff and a killer chorus. And it's got mellotrons and choirs, too!

With the same musicians as the rest of the album, we recorded two additional songs (Groundfall II and Zero Matter) but they made the album far too long. I firmly believe these days that albums of 40-45 minutes in length are the absolute sweet spot. However, the two tracks (again, featuring a full band line-up) will appear as singles during 2023.

I do hope you enjoy this album and look forward to any comments/reviews you may have.

As ever, sincere thanks for supporting independent music.

Credits

Steven McCabe - Electric and Acoustic Guitars and Keyboards
Maurizio Antonini - Drums
Hector Ruano - Bass Guitar
Tomas Baptista - Lead Vocals
Iona MacQueen - Backing Vocals
Giulia Cacciavillani - Flute
Jordan Mazza - Sax
Joy Lin - Violin

Recorded between 13/01/2016 and 28/01/2023
Mixed and mastered between 09/05/2022 and 11/02/2023
Produced and engineered by Steven McCabe

All songs composed and arranged by Steven McCabe

Artwork and layout by Steven McCabe