bit pieces by james mcilwrath
Bit Pieces is a collection of songs or bits or pieces written throughout 2023. Taking small bits of phrases and shuffling them around to find new sounds and meanings. This experimental process of songwriting accumulating in this album featuring odes to friends, sincere emotions, and lovely frivolity.
Each song was recorded in one take in a bedroom somewhere in south Birmingham.
"The words become abstract masses that convey no concrete meaning but more of a feeling" -Outside Noise
Tracklist
| 1. | letting go is not a natural human reflex part 1 | 0:48 |
| 2. | we were certainly uncertain at least i'm pretty sure i am | 1:22 |
| 3. | for the strokes | 1:49 |
| 4. | bonne chance/for those who need it/me | 2:03 |
| 5. | prayer... | 0:55 |
| 6. | cheat code | 3:19 |
| 7. | what do you mean? | 1:19 |
| 8. | letting go is not a natural reflex part 2 | 0:49 |
| 9. | and can you ski? | 1:25 |
| 10. | sincerely, sorry | 2:01 |
| 11. | i'd said that i'd said that i'd tell ya | 1:11 |
| 12. | 37% | 1:24 |
| 13. | friendspeak | 1:10 |
| 14. | for andy blackwell | 1:04 |
| 15. | so i am so i am | 1:57 |
| 16. | letting go is not a natural reflex part 3 | 0:48 |
Credits
released December 1, 2023
Composed and Performed by James McIlwrath
Ukulele on tracks 2-5, 7, 9, 11-15
Guitar on tracks 1,6,8,10,16
Recorded and mixed by Katherine Christie Evans
This project wouldn't have been made possible without the contribution encouragement of friends and peers.
Thank you.
Composed and Performed by James McIlwrath
Ukulele on tracks 2-5, 7, 9, 11-15
Guitar on tracks 1,6,8,10,16
Recorded and mixed by Katherine Christie Evans
This project wouldn't have been made possible without the contribution encouragement of friends and peers.
Thank you.
