swamp lily by diego melgar

a sonic reflection of abstracted marshlands, this is the eponymous first release by my latest ensemble - swamp lily.

this album mirrors the overlapping textures and orchestration found in bogs, with flora and fauna creating a unique symphony of sounds. guitars, vibraphones, and vocals sing over one another like the creatures of the everglades. synths slowly morph, changing the color and textures of the melodies, like sunlight shifting throughout the day. the bass and drums reflect the dynamics of this ecosystem, moving from meditative soundscapes to violent and torrential storms.

i sincerely hope you enjoy and find something valuable to you within this music - from the composing, to rehearsing and performing, to the recording and mixing of these tracks, there has been a tremendous amount of love and energy poured into every sound.

a huge thanks to -

geneva harrison for providing the drums that drive this record and for always bringing her radiant energy into the room!

marty quinn for laying down the bass, an essential foundation for this musical house of cards, and for being perhaps the most reliable human alive!

dani amaro for providing vocals and co-writing 'work' and 'shorewaves', two essential tracks to the album. their ethereal voice and pursuit of imaginary folklore has been endlessly inspiring. meeting dani was like finding a missing piece of the puzzle.

diago leon for creating the cover artwork that so beautifully captures the essence of swamp lily's world. diago's artwork has become a vital part of project.

and finally a huge thanks to my mom and sister who keep me sane and grounded in a crazy world!

miami music maker