Life As A Film, by Tristan de Liège, Gregory Allison, Taylor Mackall

Life As A Film

by Tristan de Liège, Gregory Allison, Taylor Mackall

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1.	Rise 03:50	info	buy track
2.	Threads 04:21	info	buy track
3.	Confessions 04:51	info	buy track
4.	The Laughter In Your Face 04:41	info	buy track
5.	Angel 01:41	info	buy track
6.	Closing Scenes 06:04	info	buy track
7.	An Expanse 05:48	info	buy track
8.	Escape 04:55	info	buy track
9.	Wander 04:08	info	buy track
10.	An Evening In Chelsea 03:48	info	buy track
11.	A Spark Of Thought 05:42	info	buy track
12.	Alone, Together 04:31	info	buy track
13.	A Home 02:11	info	buy track
14.	Father 05:48	info	buy track

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This album represents finding peace in solitude and stillness in times of change and uncertainty.

Sometimes in life you experience missteps or breakdowns that make you rethink what you’re doing, or who you are, and for me music has always been my personal way of rediscovering my self and what I’m here to do on this Earth.

I wanted to make an album that had emotional and uplifting compositions but felt very close to the stillness and silence I was needing to reflect. I’d always loved the sound of felted piano, and when I met up with Taylor Mackall (a new friend at that point) by chance when we both happened to be in New York City, I knew I wanted Taylor to be a part of it. He was playing piano in an apartment in Chelsea that evening for a small group of friends, and his style was so naturally soulful and authentic that I knew I had to create something with him.

Using Gregory’s studio we felted his old piano and got to work figuring out how to record it properly. Many of my compositions were based on sketches or little loops I would make in the days leading up to the studio time, that Taylor would then extend and perform as full songs. Many of the strings parts were written and recorded after, and I would spend a lot of time cutting up, editing, and even re-arranging some of Taylor’s performances in the studio.

This is one of the most personal and emotive albums I’ve ever made, and we're very happy to share it with you, as well as grateful to have worked (and continue to work with) such talented and dedicated musicians.
I hope it speaks to you as much as it does to me.
Thanks for listening.

x

Tristan

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released June 16, 2023

Composed and performed by:

Tristan de Liège - synth, production
Gregory Allison - violin, viola, production
Taylor Mackall - piano

Recorded at Holy Volcano Studios, Los Angeles

Engineered by Tristan de Liège & Gregory Allison
Mixed by Tristan de Liège
Mastered by Jodhi Mather-Pike

Artwork by Martin Pierlot

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Tristan de Liège Los Angeles, California

Tristan de Liège began his exploration of music in high school, first playing in bands and eventually exploring electronic music. His sound is inspired by instrumental hiphop and downtempo artists and also his love of film soundtracks and orchestral arrangements. ... more

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