The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone. Whether it’s our collective isolation and restrictions leaving home comforts, or those fears and concerns for both loved ones, and those we’ll never meet: it is a uniquely uncertain time for almost all of us around the globe.
As both musicians and music teachers (and aspiring writers too!) we had the prospect of losing a big chunk of our income so, instead of twiddling our thumbs, we decided to try and make something positive from all of this.
Thus the challenge to write, record and mix an album, all in one week, was something we set ourselves… and WE DID IT! Pushing through early mornings and very late evenings, the compositions were crafted and recorded with passion (and a lot of persistence!).
It wasn’t easy. But that’s not to say that it wasn’t fun too!
The album, entitled ‘Escapism’, was started on Monday (March 23rd) and was released Sunday (March 29th). It’s an eclectic album, which presents listeners with a smorgasbord of musicality. From dark harmonies, and electronic distortions, to offbeat lyrics and exotic rhythms, the album blends styles and genres to surprise, entertain and delight.
Like its title suggests, we want it to be a space you can escape into for forty minutes or so, and catch a little novelty and intrigue in moments of dismay and doubt.
‘Escapism’ is available for download for merely a fiver.
Any download or share really is massively appreciated – if we can make up even an hour’s worth of lost earning from this, it will all have been worth it!