Fairlight, by Cries for Colour

Fairlight

by Cries for Colour

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Dan Curhan Lush, quirky songs blending live indie with cool electronic production - an awesome balance of accessibility and experimentation. Hefty guestlist and dynamic acoustic drums make this indie pop-ish album a true standout. Thoughtful album pacing and outstanding transitions make this rewarding experience best enjoyed in one go, so fuckin' go for it already!

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	1.	Under 05:00
	2.	Eden 03:14
	3.	Castilleja 05:21
	4.	Fairlight 04:47
	5.	Aurelius Theme 02:17
	6.	Sea Fret 03:07
	7.	River Dance 04:15
	8.	Ode to Symmachus 08:25

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released January 28, 2022

On this project, Cries for Colour was:

Quinn Downton – drums, keyboards, percussion, programming

With:

Bastien – vocals (6)
Valnea Bulić – vocals (1-3, 8)
Dan Curhan – acoustic guitar (2-3, 6), backing vocals (3, 7), bass (6), electric guitar (3)
Colin Edwin – fretless bass (1-3, 8), guimbri (8)
Miles Gibbons – electronic percussion (7, 8)
Matt Giella – trumpet (6, 8)
Julio Gonzalez – congas (1-2, 5-8)
Betania Hernandez – violin (1, 4, 8)
Hugo Iglesias – upright bass (8)
Ethan Richey – acoustic guitar (5, 8), electric guitar (6, 7)
Nuno Silva – hammered dulcimer (1, 3, 8)
Manuel Trabucco – saxophone (2, 8)
Logan Tucker – piano (3)
Matt Weigand – additional synth noise (3), electric guitar (2, 3)
Jillian Veader – acoustic guitar (1, 4, 8)

Recorded February 2019 – August 2021
All music and lyrics written by Quinn Downton
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Quinn Downton
Acoustic guitar (1, 4, 8) engineered by Ian Miller at A432 Studios
Drums engineered by Ian Graham at Small Dog Studios

Artwork by Sophie Rowan
cargocollective.com/sophierowan
Design and layout by Quinn Downton

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Cries for Colour Waterloo, Ontario

Cries for Colour's unique indie world of "moon musick" melds sonic experimentation with accessibility to create a sound that is both nostalgic and futuristic, blending dreamy melodies with driving live drums, pop sensibilities, unusual samples, and ethereal soundscapes. ... more

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Moon Musick

Apr 2023
Sun Speak

Nov 2022
Fairlight

Jan 2022

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