Voice Memos // Blakeney Demos

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	1.	Gradual Steps 02:58
	2.	Old Friend 05:44
	3.	West 03:02
	4.	Late 04:29
	5.	Up Here 04:30
	6.	Gradual Steps (Live in the Attic) 03:57
	7.	Old Friend (Live in the Attic) 06:44
	8.	West (Live in the Attic) 03:29
	9.	Late (Live in the Attic) 05:48
	10.	Up Here (Live in the Attic) 05:03

about

As the Summer of 2017 drew to and end, Outdoor Scene began the shift from a two-piece guitar and drums project to its current solo form.

During the winter months, I experimented with layers of guitar and vocals hewn roughly in Audacity. The tentative addition of drum samples then paved the way for a new kind of live performance.

My housemate at the time, Tom (on piano), lent me his loop pedal. From there whole new territories of layered sound opened up.

In April I took some time out from my day job and set off to new cities, eager to take fresh ideas on the road and absorb the inspiration that new places bring. Armed with a guitar, loop pedal and iPod full of beats, I sought refuge with friends in different cities. The pubs of London, Bristol and Cambridge opened mics and amplifiers with welcoming arms.

Two weeks away from routine helped provide the impetus for 'Voice Memos // Blakeney Demos'. The title comes from captured moments recording audio on iPod voice memos, alongside the attic space in which I was recording. It was my first experience of musical self-sufficiency, writing and recording all the tracks myself.

I feel the term 'solo project' doesn't sum up the journey I've taken with music over the past year, as I'm indebted to other individuals helping me along the way. From the listening and hospitality of friends, to their technical support in forming these recordings, I am grateful.

Finally, thank you for listening to this EP. I hope it can also evoke emotions, places and journeys for you, the listener.

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released October 29, 2018

Written and recorded by Monty Williams at 44 Blakeney Road.

Piano on 'Late' by Tom Cantellow.

Live recordings by Bart Belleudy.

Mixed and mastered by Adam Zejma at Tye Die Tapes, Sheffield.

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Serpent riffs and spartan beats meet in a Sheffield attic.

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