In late 2004, after having contributed vocals and instruments to a great many Dead Raven Choir albums, I set out to chart my own path between progressive/psychedelic and singer-songwriter music.
This new idea became Cindervoice. I recorded a full-length debut album over the next several years. I handled songwriting, vocals, and an array of instruments and programming. Guitarist Adam Russell fleshed out my basic acoustic guitar parts with wondrous, intricate electric guitars, leads, and bass. Drummer John O. contributed a subtle and muscular performance on percussion. The songs were strong, strange, and deeply felt, narrating a difficult time in my life.
But something happened at the end of 2006: GODHEADSCOPE.
Although it began as a side-project, by mid-2007 GODHEADSCOPE released its well-reviewed debut album, A City Out of Sight, on God Is Myth Records. I became increasingly consumed by the possibilities of the new project, and soon GODHEADSCOPE was my primary musical concern. The Cindervoice full-length–by that point 99% recorded and roughly mixed–was set to one side, largely unintentionally.
I always knew I would finish the record, however. Now in May 2010, I am finally returning to Cindervoice. Other than to invest time and care in improving the mix and production, and to complete one vocal that was never recorded, I will not change a thing.
The album–Before the Turn–will finally see the light of day in 2010. The music is too good not to be heard.
These songs got me through hard times. I hope they will do the same for you.
