Island Sublime by Alex de Steiguer
For over two decades, Alex de Steiguer has been a winter caretaker on a group of freezing, windswept, lonely islands lying seven miles off the New England coast. There, alone, she composed 13 songs that reflect not only her unique island life, but also rich, resonant insights. Accompanied by talented musician friends with sweet strains of acoustic and slide guitar, piano, violin, and more, we hope you'll enjoy these songs from across a seven mile sea.
BONUS TRACK: For those downloading the full album, and for all the generous Kickstarter supporters that made this all happen... a 13th song will be included... Alex un-plugged and alone, recorded on Star Island during a westerly gale that raged for days. This raw, solo version is untouched since the frigid, wind-blown day it was first laid down. Titled "Whistling Wind", it's a simple reflection on how mystery may be found even within the welcome familiarity of the cycles of the seasons. Listen for the sound of the wind rattling the windows.
Enjoy this with all my gratitude for the generous support you've offered which has opened a whole new world to me. My eternal and sincerest thanks!
Tracklist
| 1. | The Moment | 2:53 |
| 2. | My Only | 3:16 |
| 3. | Alone in the Night | 4:17 |
| 4. | Know Me | 5:02 |
| 5. | The Novelist | 3:23 |
| 6. | Mourning | 3:21 |
| 7. | Nine Silhouettes | 3:33 |
| 8. | Grey Sea, Wild Sea | 4:37 |
| 9. | The Romantic | 3:50 |
| 10. | You | 3:02 |
| 11. | The Unknown | 4:06 |
| 12. | The Story | 4:37 |
Credits
Credits
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Alex de Steiguer: vocals, harmonies, guitar, tambourine, penny whistle, kokorico, words, music, arrangement
Sam Goodall: 5-string violin
.... fjarildesigns.me/about/
Kent Allyn: slide & acoustic guitar, bass, piano
.... store.cdbaby.com/cd/burkesuretteallyn
Cynthia Chatis: flute
.... store.cdbaby.com/cd/cchatis
Lauren Wool: cello
.... store.cdbaby.com/cd/laurenwool
Craig Werth: banjo, shruti box, ukulele, backing vocals
.... craigwerth.bandcamp.com
Robbie Kneeland: percussion
.... www.highrangeband.com
Brad Anderson: kokorico, ebonies, backing vocals
License
All rights reserved.
Besides being a homesteader, a deep water tall-ship sailor, an island caretaker, and a musician, Alex is also known for her black & white fine-art photography, and is the author of "Small Island, Big Picture", with 69 duotone images, and reflections on solitude, creativity, inspiration and connection with the world we live in. See links for more info about Alex's other works.