I am so glad I've found your page- These songs are great. Can't wait till you're famous and I can buy all your albums haha!

Love the guitar in this (Sorry I'm clogging up your comments XDD)

My neighbours hate me for playing this beat on repeat every night

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Johnny’s on the Water was learned from the singing of Appalachian folk singer Jean Ritchie (1922 - 2015). It twists the archetypal story of a woman left behind by a sailor, the singer rejecting grief and finding empowerment: ‘if he can live without me, I can live without him’. This line became the heart of our arrangement. 

We created this arrangement in residence at Snape Maltings in 2022. In slowing down the tempo, destabilising the rhythm, and replacing Ritchie’s sparse dulcimer accompaniment with an ensemble of modular synths, guitars and affected strings, we explore the way that the open sea warps our understanding of time and distance. The trumpet solo was played by Lissie Daly, a tireless campaigner for women in brass.

Musicians:
Lauren Spiceley - fiddle and vocals 
Joseph Woods - guitar and vocals
Martha Wiltshire - cello and vocals
Denis Wouters - electronics and vocals
Lissie Daly - trumpet
Tom O’Connor - fretless bass
Florence Brady - vocals 

Trad. arr. by Lauren Spiceley, Martha Wiltshire, Joe Woods, Denis Wouters, Lissie Daly, Tom O’Connor and Hannah Jacobs
Recorded at Pony Studios by Upcycled Sounds
Mixed by Denis Wouters
Mastered by Felix Davis
Artwork by Floortje Kattemölle, photographed by Martijn Petrus

Johnny's On The Water

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Future Plans

30-Years

Before Arcadia is the result of a collective effort among several seasoned musicians deeply rooted in the thriving Tampa Bay music scene. The band's lineup includes Marus Zakaria on vocals, keys, and sax, who formally studied music in Tampa before beginning his career as a solo artist in New York City, Ethan Elmore on guitar, known for his work with The Parsec Cassettes, Mike Bailey on bass, previously of The Standing Shadows and The Tattered Saints, and Nicole Cognato on drums, a talented multi-instrumentalist who is involved in several projects, including her role as the drummer for Filthy Royalty.

Before Arcadia harmonizes elements of pop, rock, soul, and indie. Their sound strikes a unique balance, weaving pop sensibilities with deep grooves, and story driven lyrics, inviting listeners to sing along and dance to their music.

Their first single, "When There's Darkness," is available now, and fans can anticipate the release of their debut EP in early 2024. The band's aim is to create evocative music that stirs emotional reactions while delivering high-energy live performances that keep the audience engaged.

30-Years

Before Arcadia

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