Contending & Contention by Evie Asio
The songs from Contending and Contention were written between the years 2017 - 2019, during one of the most challenging and defining periods of my life. These songs became a battleground for me to understand my character, face my flaws, embrace my quirks, and restart the process of what love means to me.
When I decided that my 2019 New Years resolution would be to turn these songs into an album, I had no idea that the struggle in these songs would continue to play out over the next 4 years of their making.
As you delve into the worlds of each of these songs and the entire project, I hope you get to feel the heart behind each one, and that the story of my struggle helps you to overcome yours.
Tracklist
| 1. | Intro: Contending & Contention | 1:53 |
| 2. | In The Middle | 4:00 |
| 3. | Available | 6:36 |
| 4. | From Here | 5:33 |
| 5. | Pendulum | 3:25 |
| 6. | Love is Low | 4:25 |
| 7. | Heaven Minded | 2:13 |
| 8. | Turning Time | 6:05 |
| 9. | Imperfect People | 4:08 |
Credits
released November 18, 2022
Music, lyrics and production by Evie Asio
Vocals by Evie Asio unless elsewhere stated
Co-production by Michael Magambo unless elsewhere stated
1. Intro: Contending & Contention
Piano - Kwanyee Chan
2. In The Middle
Piano - Kwanyee Chan
Electric guitar - Michael Magambo
Bass guitar - Twm Dylan
3. Available
Backing vocals - Jerome Lincoln, True B & Sharyn
Piano, electric piano and synth bass - Alex Wesson
Electric guitar - Rob Johnston & Michael Magambo
Bass guitar - Twm Dylan
Drums - Will Gisa Mugabo
Additional percussion - Arvid Rongedal
Strings - Theresa Zaremba
String arrangement - Evie Asio, Theresa Zaremba
4. From Here
Piano - Isaac Mugerwa & Jerome Lincoln
Co-production - Michael Magambo, Vennpro
5. Pendulum (Album Version)
Piano & electric piano - Alex Wesson
Bass - Twm Dylan
Drums - Ben Swan
Co-production - Michael Magambo & Andrew Twesigye
6. Love Is Low
Electric piano - Alex Wesson
Electric guitar - Dave Holmes & Rob Johnston
Bass guitar - Twm Dylan
Drums - Ben Swan
7. Turning Time
Piano - Jerome Lincoln
8. Heaven Minded
Piano - Jerome Lincoln
Acoustic Guitar - Rob Kitney
Electric Guitar - Michael Magambo
Synth bass performed by Isaac Mugerwa
Strings - Theresa Zaremba
String arrangement - Theresa Zaremba, Evie Asio
Additional vocals - Fabian Xander Okello
9. Imperfect People
Acoustic guitar - Rob Kitney
Violins and viola - Nat Willow
Cello - Luke Moore
String arrangement - Evie Asio
Live instruments and vocals recorded at Wax Recording Studios, Liberty House, LCCM, ICMP, and Lightship 95 Studios.
All songs mixed by Vennpro at Lightship 95 Studios.
All tracks mastered by Felix Davies at Metropolis Studios.
Music, lyrics and production by Evie Asio
Vocals by Evie Asio unless elsewhere stated
Co-production by Michael Magambo unless elsewhere stated
1. Intro: Contending & Contention
Piano - Kwanyee Chan
2. In The Middle
Piano - Kwanyee Chan
Electric guitar - Michael Magambo
Bass guitar - Twm Dylan
3. Available
Backing vocals - Jerome Lincoln, True B & Sharyn
Piano, electric piano and synth bass - Alex Wesson
Electric guitar - Rob Johnston & Michael Magambo
Bass guitar - Twm Dylan
Drums - Will Gisa Mugabo
Additional percussion - Arvid Rongedal
Strings - Theresa Zaremba
String arrangement - Evie Asio, Theresa Zaremba
4. From Here
Piano - Isaac Mugerwa & Jerome Lincoln
Co-production - Michael Magambo, Vennpro
5. Pendulum (Album Version)
Piano & electric piano - Alex Wesson
Bass - Twm Dylan
Drums - Ben Swan
Co-production - Michael Magambo & Andrew Twesigye
6. Love Is Low
Electric piano - Alex Wesson
Electric guitar - Dave Holmes & Rob Johnston
Bass guitar - Twm Dylan
Drums - Ben Swan
7. Turning Time
Piano - Jerome Lincoln
8. Heaven Minded
Piano - Jerome Lincoln
Acoustic Guitar - Rob Kitney
Electric Guitar - Michael Magambo
Synth bass performed by Isaac Mugerwa
Strings - Theresa Zaremba
String arrangement - Theresa Zaremba, Evie Asio
Additional vocals - Fabian Xander Okello
9. Imperfect People
Acoustic guitar - Rob Kitney
Violins and viola - Nat Willow
Cello - Luke Moore
String arrangement - Evie Asio
Live instruments and vocals recorded at Wax Recording Studios, Liberty House, LCCM, ICMP, and Lightship 95 Studios.
All songs mixed by Vennpro at Lightship 95 Studios.
All tracks mastered by Felix Davies at Metropolis Studios.
