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The second single EP from "The Calling of the Crows," this one features a piano/vocal version of "Tears That Know Your Name" as well as a brand new improvisation and 2 songs written in 1995 that were never recorded. The final track is a piano instrumental of the album track "Sacred Tattoo."
Casey's 1st "regular" outing since 2010's Myth & Stars, The Calling of the Crows is an examination of grief and life moving on after loss, focusing on the many emotions along the way.
The released download will include a digital booklet.
credits
released 16 May 2012
Casey - Vocals, Piano, Guitars, keyboards, Percussion, Drum Editing, Mixing.
Produced, performed, engineered and mixed by Casey Stratton
All songs written by Casey Stratton - www.caseystratton.com
Photography provided by Terry Johnston Photography
terryjohnstonphoto@gmail.com - terryjohnstonphoto.com
First and foremost I must dedicate this album to Henry William Stratton with the deepest gratitude and love for the 16 years of immense joy you brought to my life. Ups and downs, cities and towns, we spent a lot of time together and I miss you beyond measure every single day. Now and forever...
Terry Johnston - again and again your images are so appreciated to help me tell the story. Your friendship is also a part of the story I am thankful for.
Thank you to my family - without you I would be forever lost.
To my friends: Mario (for the listening sessions as always, for listening to me process and for a shoulder to cry on), Holly (for being there for me always and especially on a terrible day), Tina (for understanding me and hearing me), Cat (What would I have done without you? Your friendship has meant the world and beyond), Bonnie (your generosity astounds me, and so does your
kindness), Diana (our wandering days have been so lovely and your friendship is dear to me), Carnie (my love knows no bounds), Dr. Jen and co, Joey, Ralston, Kolene, Jon, Roberta, Patrick, April, Tony, Rich, Laura, Marcel, Ryan M,
Ryan C, Erin, Amy, Kirsten...I am certain I have forgotten many...apologies.
Lastly to June, Wendy and Charlie - my little family. You brighten my days.
The first single from the forthcoming album "The Calling of the Crows" which will be released on May 16, 2012. Includes the album version, piano/vocal version and various B-sides including 2 songs I wrote for the movie "Everybody's Fine" that were not used in the film.
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released 02 May 2012
Casey - Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Guitars
Wendy and June Stratton - Running, Litter box scratching, general mayhem in "Claws On Wood."
The Parting Glass is the follow-up to 2006's The Sun is Burning. Comprised of traditional American, Irish, Scottish, English and French folk songs, it also includes Casey's own setting of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven. Casey sings in English, French, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic on this album.
From the holiday album "Winter Fields." This track was recorded in New York City in December 2002.
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