Charlie was written as an epilogue to a 'Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis' by Tom Waits. It's a continuation of a story about the wanderlust of youth leading to dangerous things, and the associated regrets, coupled with an overwhelming homesickness for what's been left behind.

Charlie is the first single from the Camp Dark album, Nightmare In A Day, released May 12, 2015:
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Written by Adam Svec & Graham O'Brien 
Lyrics by Adam Svec
Produced by Graham O'Brien
Samplers & Drums by Graham O'Brien, Synths by John Keston, Bass Guitar by Casey O'Brien, Guitar by Matt Leavitt, Omnichord and Guitar Solo by Chris Salter

Camp Dark's first offering, Nightmare In A Day, started as a song skeletons composed by Adam Svec and Graham O’Brien. The meat on the bones was added by a list of wonderful players (see the list of contributors). The arrangement of the limbs, direction of the hair, and shade of the makeup was largely generated and organized by O'Brien. This collaboration initially started shortly after Svec's third solo release, Weaks In The Waves, for which O'Brien played the roles of instrumentalist, engineer, and producer. The first installment of their collaboration, in conjunction with the writing and playing prowess of Casey O'Brien, arrived in the form of Proofreader. Zero Squared in 2013.

After spending a year living in Charleston, SC, Svec's experience of the American South resulted in a number of song ideas that included the racism, sexism, and homophobia that is still disappointingly apparent in the heart of Dixie. The juxtaposition of the heavy lyrical content settled against a gorgeous sonic landscape reminiscent of Radiohead's "Let Down" or Bjork's "Yoga" makes for a musical experience that will have the audiophiles reaching for their headphones and the motorists choosing the long way home.

Charlie

Camp Dark's first offering, Nightmare In A Day, (or Beware the Night) started as a song skeletons composed by Adam Svec and Graham O’Brien. The meat on the bones was added by a list of wonderful players (see the list of contributors). The arrangement of the limbs, direction of the hair, and shade of the makeup was largely generated and organized by O'Brien. This collaboration initially started shortly after Svec's third solo release, Weaks In The Waves, for which O'Brien played the roles of instrumentalist, engineer, and producer. The first installment of their collaboration, in conjunction with the writing and playing prowess of Casey O'Brien, arrived in the form of Proofreader. Zero Squared in 2013.  

After spending a year living in Charleston, SC, Svec's experience of the American South resulted in a number of song ideas that included the racism, sexism, and homophobia that is still disappointingly apparent in the heart of Dixie. The juxtaposition of the heavy lyrical content settled 
against a gorgeous sonic landscape reminiscent of Radiohead's "Let Down" or Bjork's "Yoga" makes for a musical experience that will have the audiophiles reaching for their headphones and the motorists choosing the long way home. 

Recommended if you like Radiohead, Bjork, and Portishead.
credits
releases 12 May 2015 

Written by Adam Svec & Graham O'Brien 
Lyrics by Adam Svec 

Produced by Graham O'Brien 
Samplers & Drums by Graham O'Brien 

Recorded by Graham at Bellows Studio 
Mixed by Graham and Adam Krinsky at Bellows 
Mastered by Huntley Miller 

Contributors (in alphabetical order): Dan Choma, Matt Friesen, deVon Gray, John Keston, Matt Leavitt, Robert Mulrennan, Casey O'Brien, Chris Salter.

Shoulda

Norse

"Are You Hiding" was inspired by holiday trips back to South Dakota. The song navigates the trajectory of playing roles of earlier versions of you. This veneer eventually falls apart when the years become visible. A person can only hide in plain sight for so long before they are spotted. It's an anthem of empathy for those who experience this distance between former and current selves. "Are You Hiding" features performances by Graham O'Brien, Adam Svec, Dan Choma, Matt Leavitt, Matt Friesen, and John Keston.

Written by Adam Svec & Graham O'Brien 
Lyrics by Adam Svec
Produced by Graham O'Brien

Are You Hiding

Through a filtered lens, “Family Curse” covers a reaction to a tragedy that involved a psychiatric break and bloodshed. A life was lost because mental health went unchecked. It's an unfortunately common story for our veterans and citizens out here on the prairie.
Family Curse is the third from the Camp Dark album, Nightmare In A Day, release show May 15, 2015 at Icehouse w/ LOTT + The Starfolk:
campdark.bandcamp.com
Credits:
Footage used c/o Prelinger Archives: [Amateur films: Ivan Besse collection: Britton, South Dakota 1938-39]
Written by Adam Svec & Graham O'Brien 
Lyrics by Adam Svec
Produced by Graham O'Brien
Guitars by Chris Salter & Matt Leavitt, Additional Synths by John Keston, Additional Keyboards by Matt Friesen, Samplers/Drums by Graham O'Brien

Family Curse

Produced by Graham O'Brien

Bass by Chris Salter. Synth solo by John Keston. 

Sample used with permission: "Enchantée" by Simon Trottier & Nicolas Bernier

Dixieland Instrumental

Written by Adam Svec & Graham O'Brien 

Produced by Graham O'Brien

Camp Dark's first offering, Nightmare In A Day, (or Beware the Night) started as a song skeletons composed by Adam Svec and Graham O’Brien. The meat on the bones was added by a list of wonderful players (see the list of contributors). The arrangement of the limbs, direction of the hair, and shade of the makeup was largely generated and organized by O'Brien.

After spending a year living in Charleston, SC, Svec's experience of the American South resulted in a number of song ideas that included the racism, sexism, and homophobia that is still disappointingly apparent in the heart of Dixie. The juxtaposition of the heavy lyrical content settled 
against a gorgeous sonic landscape reminiscent of Radiohead's "Let Down" or Bjork's "Yoga" makes for a musical experience that will have the audiophiles reaching for their headphones and the motorists choosing the long way home.

Recommended if you like Radiohead, Bjork, and Portishead.
credits
releases 12 May 2015

Written by Adam Svec & Graham O'Brien 
Lyrics by Adam Svec

Produced by Graham O'Brien 
Samplers & Drums by Graham O'Brien

Samplers & Drums by Graham O'Brien

Recorded by Graham at Bellows Studio 
Mixed by Graham and Adam Krinsky at Bellows 
Mastered by Huntley Miller

Contributors (in alphabetical order): Dan Choma, Matt Friesen, deVon Gray, John Keston, Matt Leavitt, Robert Mulrennan, Casey O'Brien, Chris Salter.

Charllie Instrumental

Are You Hiding Instrumental

Tell One Instrumental

Former Lovers Instrumental

Bluff Instrumental

Bad News Instrumental

Family Curse Instrumental

Shoulda Instrumental

Norse Instrumental

Out For Blood Instrumental

Words That Dont Exist Instrumental

New MPLS band featuring singer/songwriter Adam Svec & producer/drummer Graham O'Brien.

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