STRANGE PILGRIM - Embers - BRAND NEW CASSETTE TAPE
On their new Embers EP Strange Pilgrim reimagines five songs from their self-titled debut album, breathing new life into familiar territory. Four of the five tracks, ”Staring at the Sky”, “More Than I Did”, “Salt and Seagulls”, and “Blue Light” are alternate versions which were rebuilt around the vintage pulse of a Korg SR 120 Minipops drum machine and the shimmering tones of an OM84 Omnichord, creating a space where synths, bass, and melody take center stage. Meanwhile, the title track “Embers” is a remix of the original version, chiseling out the core of the song to reveal its intimate essence.
Balancing introspection with creative spontaneity, the new alternate versions were recorded in a collaborative home studio process with Josh Barnhart at the helm, including contributions from Pat Spurgeon (drums, piano, autoharp) and Elliott Kay (bass). David Glasebrook mixed & mastered the EP at his studio The Garden Shed, and the cover artwork features an original painting by Samuel Farrell.
Following up the much-anticipated vinyl for Strange Pilgrim, Embers invites listeners to revisit these songs with fresh ears, embracing both their simplicity and newfound strangeness.
