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Idle (A 2019 Collection)

by Randy McStine

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2.
3.
Before 04:34
4.
Idle 03:05
5.
Who To Avoid 03:50
6.
Drone 05:38
7.
Go On Now 05:10
8.
Standby 02:28
9.
Prayer 05:48
10.
Rising 03:48
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12.
13.
Adopted Son 05:59
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15.
The Choice 04:57
16.
Real 09:44
17.
18.
19.
Before 04:58
20.
Skrol 13:20
21.
Close Enough 04:07

about

Part 1 (Track 1-10) compiles my fully-arranged and produced studio tracks of the year. My collaborators shine brightly throughout, all of whom I admire and respect greatly. These songs were finished independently of one another, with no intention of assembly as a definitive album. However, when constructing this track order (which I encourage you to arrange to your own preferences), I was struck by how it seems to hold together anyway. Perhaps it can live as a stand-alone piece, but I'm really intrigued by the idea of using particular songs (and collaborators) as a foundation for developing further EPs or albums. Hindsight is 2020...

Part 2 (Track 11-21) is the antithesis of the studio compilation. One guitar and one voice. The experience of performing a new song to yourself in an empty, quiet space carries an emotional weight that I find hard to explain. In most cases, these recordings were made within the same hour of writing the songs. While the sonic aspect of the recordings may not be up to “standards,” I feel that the primitive nature of them is part of the charm. I’ll be revisiting many of these songs for consideration of expanded arrangement.

-Randy McStine, November 2019.

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released November 11, 2019

Part 1

1.Sun In My Eyes
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming
Craig Blundell-Drums

Mixed by Mario J. McNulty

2.Bottom Feeder Blues
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Samples
Marco Minnemann-Drums
Jesse Molloy-Saxophones

Mixed by Mario J. McNulty

3.Before
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Craig Blundell-Drums

Mixed by Mario J. McNulty

4.Idle
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Mixed by Nicholas Morrow

5.Who To Avoid
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Nick D’Virgilio-Drums

Mixed by Nicholas Morrow

6.Drone
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Nick Beggs-Stick
Nick D’Virgilio-Drums

Mixed by Nicholas Morrow

7.Go On Now
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming
Craig Blundell-Drums

Mixed by Tim Palmer

8.Standby
Randy McStine-Guitar, Keyboards, Programming

Mixed by Nicholas Morrow

9.Prayer
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming
Cooper Casterline-Drums

Mixed by Tim Palmer

10.Rising
Randy McStine-Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Russell Holzman-Drums
Tim Palmer-Organ

Mixed by Tim Palmer

Part 2

11.Send Your Light
12.Bottom Feeder Blues
13.Adopted Son
14.Your Offenses
15.The Choice
16.Real
17.I Did Not Replay (Asinine)
18.Hitting The Ground
19.Before
20.Skrol
21.Close Enough

Randy McStine-Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Recorded live to phone

All songs written and produced by Randy McStine
Track 1-10 mastered by Dave McNair

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Randy McStine New York, New York

Randy McStine is a guitarist, vocalist, bassist, songwriter and producer.

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