LOVE STREAMS is a home recording project that began with the simple idea of archiving unused guitar parts, most dating back to the 1990s, in an attempt to break out of a decade-long writer's block and pursue new musical ideas. Many of these parts, once intended for use in hardcore punk rock songs, have morphed over time into something wholly unrecognizable from their initial state. Once the old guitar parts were archived, new parts and ideas began to flow, allowing for the creation of these songs. Many friends graciously contributed their time, talent, and energy towards writing and recording pieces to accompany, and the result is this unexpected EP. Love is a stream. It's continuous. It doesn't stop.
credits
released October 27, 2021
Contributors:
-Drums on 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8 written and performed by Brian Galindo
-Drums & Percussion on 6 written and performed by David Graw
-Lyrics & Vocal on 4 written and performed by Christopher LaVaque
-Bass Guitar on 2 & 7 written and performed by Nicole Margosian-Galindo
-Cello on 3, 6 & 8 written and performed by Jessica Murphy
-Lyrics on 2 written by and vocals on 2 & 8 performed by Kevin Sierzega
Everything else performed by Charles Murphy
Everything else written by Charles Murphy between 1993 - 2021, except "Coming Around Again" which was written by Carly Simon, 1986*
Dialogue sample in "Superior Roar" from the film 'Love Streams', 1984
Recorded & Mixed at the Murphy home, Ann Arbor, MI, mostly Autumn 2020 - Autumn 2021
Additional recording at the Galindo, Graw & LaVaque homes, Summer 2021
Mastered by Andrew Smetek, Autumn 2021
Art design from an original work by Ezra Oliver Murphy
Thanks to Jessi, Ezra, Brian, Nikkie, Chris, Kevin, Dave, Andrew, Ernie, Carly, Gena, & John
*"Coming Around Again" is included as a free bonus track with any physical album purchase. Any amount charged or paid is specifically for the other seven tracks.
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