Michael Scott Dawson - Find Yourself Lost [Black Vinyl]

Cat. no: LPWABB149
Format: LP Black Vinyl
Barcode: 634457124622
Release Date: 26 May 2023
Genre: Electronic

Michael Scott Dawson is a Canadian producer and sound artist - Anchored by frayed melodies, tape loops, and pastoral feld recordings he has crafted a body of tender and nostalgic ambient work.On his third solo LP, Find Yourself Lost, Dawson veers toward the fringes of country and western

Although 'cosmic' has become catchall descriptor in both country and ambient music, Dawson reaches for something more earthly. Something more grounded. Ribboning miles of pedal steel nestle into hushed tones and gossamer textures. Refecting on the process he states, "It took some time to fnd myself in it. The frst few pieces I made were embarrassingly twangy. I love spaghetti and I love western but never the two shall twain." Instead, Dawson began to experiment with alternate tunings and granular guitar. He recorded and mixed a full album, and then called upon a handful of friends and kindred peers to improvise on top of it. Treating their contributions like found sounds or samples he stole little moments, manipulated passages, and dismantled his original recordings in the process. Find Yourself Lost marks the frst time Dawson has been joined by other musicians. He's a member of the free jazz outft Peace Flag Ensemble and an avid collaborator, but his own records have been solitarily affairs. "I love the act of collaboration. There's a joy to be found in responding to someone else's creativity or ensuring that your ideas serve the greater good." Dawson notes, "With my own material I've been more selfsh. Every song is a love note to myself. They are reminders to practice patience, to allow space for growth, to embrace imperfection, and to always remain open to change. But I'd neglected an incredibly important sentiment... You are not alone and it's okay to ask for help."

Tracks: Our Joy, A Moveable Frontier / Yarn The Hours / Almanac Pages / Notes On Longing / Prairie Western Reclamation / Come Back To Yourself / A Barn On Fire / A Narrow Field / Evening Constitutional / The Plagiarist

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