Colouratura by Colouratura

Abstract ambient, beautiful pop tunes, lo-fi schizophrenia, Ennio Morricone in space, Prog rock, folk, punk, Gregorian chant, electronic, circus romps. Heart.

"Colouratura started back sometime in early 2016, more or less over summer break when Nathan James and I tracked a couple of tunes together. What's occurred in the intervening months is an album cobbled together of every genre we could throw at it ...

This thing covers a WHOLE lot of ground. Abstract ambient, BEAUTIFUL pop tunes, Ennio Morricone in space, Prog rock, folk, punk, Gregorian chant, electronic, circus ... its all here and Nathan owns it.

The whole thing plays through like a single track and flows effortlessly from style to style, and explores an incredible range of dynamics. Colouratura is an 'event' album. A 50 minute journey into the heart and mind of one of the most creative individuals I know.

In addition to Nathan (who sings and plays guitar, bass and keys on the album), the guest list is pretty incredible. Dave Newhouse of the Muffins guests on a track, along with Damon Waitkus (Jack o' the Clock) and Connor Reilly (Mercury Tree, The Proletarians). Drummer Brandon Collins, guitarist Ryan Smurthwaite and vocalist Evyenia Karapolous also make immeasurable contributions to this sonic stew. We couldn't have done it without you.

This is the album we made when we weren't looking. When we needed to blow off some steam from life or school, when the other projects got to be a bit too much to handle. This is the album that was a labor of love. And it shows.

We are proud to present Colouratura."

- Ian Beabout, producer

Tracklist

1.	Cacophony	4:25

2.	Questions?	3:15

3.	Space Western	4:08

4.	Sea Shanty	6:56

5.	Colouratura	4:00

6.	The Other Side	1:22

7.	Jekyll.Hyde	7:57

8.	Old Nightmares	6:08

9.	Until You Slip Away	5:49

10.	Hymn	2:47

11.	Questions	3:14

Credits

released June 16, 2017

Colouratura

All songs written by Nathan James
Produced by Ian Beabout and Nathan James
Cover design by Megan Bumgardner
Interior Design by Eric Kearns

Featuring the performances of:

Nathan James - voice, piano, bass, guitar, keyboard, percussion, ARP 2600
Ryan Smurthwaite - guitar
Brandon Collins - drums, cajon, guitar, whistle
Dave Newhouse - woodwinds
Connor Reilly - drums
Evyenia Karapolous - voice
Damon Waitkus - guitar, slide guitar
Ian Beabout - flute, treatments, narration, dragon breaths

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Special thanks to Insomnia. Also to Ryan Smurthwaite and Brandon Collins (The Last Minute Band!), Damon Waitkus, Evyenia Karapolous, Corey Knollinger, Brenda Williams, Alan Lestini, Dr Matthew Harder and the West Liberty University recording studio, Megan Bumgardner and Eric Kearns for the amazing design, Professor Moon Kang, DK Carroll, Nick Prol, Dave Newhouse, Ben Spees and Connor Reilly.

Extra special thanks to our Gofundme backers for making that which you hold in your very hands a genuine article. Dave Newhouse, Steve Albers, Mark Clark, John White, Michael Dawson, Ian Carss, Raffaella Berry, Carlos Plaza Vegas, Walt Mattes, Ann Beabout, Tammy Smurthwaite, Matthew Hesse, Dan Burke, Matt Campolmi, Jed Levin, and Lorne Murphy.

This album is a labor of love between two pals who discovered a mutual affection for strange, peculiar and beautiful music.
This is a dynamic tale, as well as a musical and lyrical one.
Please adjust your volume knob accordingly.

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