Continuing stylistically from 2016’s\u00a0These fleeting moments<\/strong>, this EP features the same band. Oscar & Dani sing, Nick plays viola, Brian\u00a0plays drums, and Chase plays guitars & synths. Sam wrote the songs and plays guitar & electronics.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sam explains:
\nThe lyrics are darker and bleaker than any of my previous releases; I sense the theme is futility, though perhaps more specifically it\u2019s about dedication to lost & hopeless causes. The dark mood of the last year of American politics created a desolate and worried anxiety as I wrote these songs. Without addressing the current situation directly, this is a musical expression of the discord and pointless chaos we\u2019ve gone through. The senselessness, the desolation, the uncertainty and fear about principles we have to abandon; this maxi finds a path to express this. The somberness embraces you; you aren\u2019t alone and isolated. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The narrator in \u201cThe rubicon\u201d dedicates himself to a cause that overthrows common beliefs; he barrels forward while wondering if it’s\u00a0misplaced trust and faith he placed in the treason and rebellion he supports.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn some faraway beach\u201d reflects on the death of a friend\/partner\/parent, and wondering how to continue after their passing.<\/p>\n
The narrator in \u201cThe apostate\u201d faces religious conflict as he obsesses on his flaws and how he failed his god, persecuting himself in the name of the\u00a0deity he fears.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I released Black Tape For A Blue Girl\u2019s 70-minute\u00a0These fleeting moments<\/strong>\u00a0album in\u00a0August of 2016. It was the first new release from Blacktape in 7 years and the first in 17\u00a0years with original vocalist Oscar Herrera. The deluxe limited edition CD and\u00a02-LP was funded\u00a0by my fans on Kickstater. The album was also supported by my\u00a0wonderful Patreon\u00a0patrons\u00a0who give a monthly contribution towards creating my art.<\/p>\n
As I wrapped up that Kickstarter campaign, I promised myself \u2014 and all of you \u2014 that I\u00a0wouldn\u2019t fall back into a non-productive slump. I decided to stay focused on\u00a0making new music; towards that end I set myself a goal of writing a maxi by\u00a0the new year. Well, I did it! These 4 songs (18 minutes of music) are the\u00a0results. They\u2019re all-new tracks created and recorded after\u00a0These fleeting moments<\/strong>\u00a0was released.<\/p>\n
I understand I might lose some fans for clearly expressing where I stand. But I think an artist has to speak up for what they believe rather than keep it tame & generic; it\u2019s not my job to make sure every fan feels comfortable. Art is about edginess, leaving the listener\/viewer unsettled. My belief is that artists should support the right of all people to live the life they\u00a0choose. To me, that doesn\u2019t seem like a radical statement. Maybe on January 21st, it will be.
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oscar herrera \u2022 vocals || danielle herrera \u2022 vocals || nick shadow \u2022 viola || brian viglione \u2022 drums || chase dobson \u2022 baritone guitar, bass & string & horn ensemble, track 1 || sam rosenthal \u2022 electronics & acoustic guitar<\/p>\n
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This release was funded at Kickstarter<\/A> with a campaign to raise $1500 to create a collectible edition of Blood on the snow<\/strong> for the supporters. They reached the goal in 4 days! 12 hours later the 100 Exclusive Edition CDs (signed, numbered, with backer’s name in the booklet) were all pledged. An additional 50 unsigned \/ unnumbered Standard Edition CDs were added, which sold through on the final day of the campaign. 50 additional standard copies are for the band and a few for Audiogloble, Projekt’s Italian distributor.<\/p>\n
\nClick to Join, hit send, and I’ll add you to the list. – Sam <\/p>\n
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