Rob Crow & Kramer - Hymns - 7-INCH SINGLE [7 inch Vinyl Disc]

In 2022, the pandemic seemed to be receding to the point where artists could work together again, literally side by side. So, as a kind of 'follow-up' to my Joyful Noise 2020 Artist-in-Residence box set, I revisited the notion of a limited-edition vinyl box celebrating the joys of collaboration. I thought about it for a good long while, and eventually, it felt good. I then put the idea under a microscope and found that it felt even better when I minimized the project to six 33rpm EP's on 7Inch vinyl. The borderless landscapes of audio art, tempered by the imaginations of the artistsI chose to work with, then cast against the myriad infinities of mysteries betwixt those ageless, spinning rings... those rings that seem to sing, Inch..listen to us... InchIt all begins with imagery. Always.Let it be. If You fall in Love with the process, it's possible that the process will Love you back. The end results are important, but nothing is more important (to me) than the changes we experience as a result of the process. How are we different now, after the music is done? What has happened to us, because of these sounds we have made together, and these songs we have made? And, of equal importance.. can the listener sense that something is happening to the artists as a result of their collaborations? And. Can the listener experience some of that, too?RINGS OF SATURN won't change the world, but the words & music dervishing off these grooves accurately expresses the Love poured into the foundations beneath these Nocturnes (w/Britta Phillips) and Psalms (w/David Grubbs) and Preludes (w/Eerie Wanda) and Elegies (w/ Jad Fair &Danielson) and Laments (w/Paul Leary) and Hymns (w/Rob Crow). Working with others is my lifeblood. I am Nothing without them.TIME, with all it's mysteries intact, and unfettered by borders, so that both the artists and the listeners can enter, in partnership, toget

We set out to make an intimate holiday album inspired by love and gratitude for family and friends, evoking the spirit of the season. We've always loved the Christmas recordings of the 50's as interpreted by singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, and Mel Torme. And we always love to give standards a twist by using the Brazilian rhythms of samba, bossa nova, samba canção, (plus a waltz or two).We hope you enjoy the acoustic warmth of these guitar-driven arrangements. All but three of the songs are Christmas standards one exception is from Brazil; another is from the King Family Christmas album (distant Driggs cousins!), and an original song we wrote while recording holiday music. It was a pleasure to work with some of the best Brazilian and jazz musicians on the planet, all of them our friends who feel like family. We are so grateful for their artistry and collaboration. And it's a dream to have our daughter, Luisa, featured on the album as well. It's our gift to you this holiday season to enjoy with your family and friends.Happy Holidays, Pamela and Romero

The second single from his breakthrough album, InchLiving WellInch. Primarily known as the frontman for indie pop darlings Pinback, Crow has established himself as a brilliant solo artist. Also featured here are three previously unreleased tracks. InchRecalls not only the versatility of Prince, but the rich, dreamy vision of a group like XTCInch - Giant Robot.