Khlebnikov 2017 by Danny Michel
On August 23rd 2016, I left on a trip that would unknowingly change my life forever. I was invited to join "Generator Arctic”, a group of filmmakers, photographers, and writers from around the globe chosen by Evan and Chris Hadfield to embark on an 18 day expedition through the Northwest Passage to the furthest fjords of Ellesmere Island. Our home: the infamous Kapitan Khlebnikov, a 24,000 horsepower Soviet icebreaker (the first ship to circumnavigate both the Arctic and Antarctic). Our mission: to document this breathtaking corner of our planet through art and science, and share it with the world. There in cabin 712 I set up a make-shift studio and tried to capture the indescribable beauty and magnitude of this adventure through song. Once home, I handed off the recordings to renowned film and television composer (and childhood pal) Rob Carli who wrote brass and string arrangements to accompany them. This is the result. A collection of songs dedicated to the sailors, chefs, helmsman, engineers, dishwashers, bar staff and maids of the Khlebnikov. To our glorious, fragile planet and precious wildlife. To the communities we visited and every soul that has ever navigated these waters ~ Endless thanks to Evan & Chris Hadfield, Rob Carli, Karl Kannstadter & Quark Expeditions.
Press Release - http://www.killbeatmusic.com/media-releases/2016/11/28/danny-michel-announces-khlebnikov-release-date-shares-new-song-24000-horses
http://www.generatorevent.com/arctic/
Exclaim Magazine Interview - http://exclaim.ca/music/article/where...
Exclaim review - http://exclaim.ca/music/article/danny_michel-khlebnikov?&utm_source=twitteredc&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=edctwitter
Join the project -
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/da...
Official site - https://www.dannymichel.com
Tracklist
| 1. | Inlet | 1:09 |
| 2. | Khlebnikov | 4:17 |
| 3. | 24,000 Horses | 3:56 |
| 4. | Homeless | 2:35 |
| 5. | Lifeboat (for Paul) | 4:45 |
| 6. | Qilakitsoq | 4:02 |
| 7. | Fall (feat. Chris Hadfield) | 3:43 |
| 8. | The Dishwasher's Dream | 3:26 |
| 9. | Down Down Down | 3:12 |
| 10. | Outlet | 1:36 |
Credits
Produced by Danny Michel & Rob Carli
String & brass arrangements - Rob Carli
Copyist and Music Assistant - Virginia Kilbertus
Musicians
Angelique Toews - Violin
Bridget Hunt - Violin
Chris Hadfield - Guitar & vocals on “Fall”
& Backing vocals on “The Dishwasher’s Dream”
Danny Michel - Guitar, vocals, bass, percussion & oil drum
Gabe Radford - French horn
Ivan Ivanovich - Viola
Jen Stephen - Tuba
Jenny Thompson - Violin
Leshtaev Valentine – BGs vox on “The Dishwasher’s Dream”
Neil Deland - French horn
Paul Rogers - Double bass
Rob Carli - Saxophones, flute & clarinet
Semy Kin – BGs on “The Dishwasher’s Dream”
Steve Woomert - Trumpet
Vanessa Fralick - Trombone
Winona Zelenka - Cello
Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 written by Danny Michel
Tracks 1, 6, 10 written by Rob Carli
Track 7 written by Hadfield / Pushkin
“The Dishwasher’s Dream” inspired by Kohn (The Horse Song)
by Igorevich Matvienko and Alexeivich Shaganov
Guitar & vocals recorded in cabin 712 / Kapitan Khlebnikov
Orchestral overdubs recorded at Revolution Recordings, Toronto, ON
Engineer - Dennis Patterson
Mixed by Danny at Coutnac Beach, Penetanguishene, Ontario
Mastered by Joao at Joao Carvalho Studios
Photography
Cover - Ben Brown
Inside photos - Vivienne Gucwa @travellinglens
Back cover, disc, tracy & booklet - Danny Michel
Khlebnikov centerfold - Unknown
Art design - Danny Michel
Graphic roadie - Brennen Halliwell
Art layout - Andrew Korsh
Special thanks to Darrell & Sandi Halliwell, Carl & Rhonda Stuart, Randy Gillies, Johnny Mac, Kevin & Patricia Huscroft, Ellen Doty, Aaron Tango Tang, Shane Evoy, Alex Sullivan, Tyler Shaw, Jess Milton, Wayne Bond & Eric Duerrstein
