Name: Dear Albatross by Lydia Brownfield
Duration: 4 min 29 s
Description: Thoughtfully twisted with beauty and rage, Dear Albatross is the confessional hymn every artist struggles with: that the need to make art is a blessing, but also a curse, not unlike the metaphorical albatross around one's neck.

Thoughtfully twisted with beauty and rage, Dear Albatross is the confessional hymn every artist struggles with: that the need to make art is a blessing, but also a curse, not unlike the metaphorical albatross around one's neck.

Dear Albatross

Cover of the late great Greg Lake's 'I Believe in Father Christmas' Rest in Peace Mr. Lake.

I Believe in Father Christmas

LAYER #161 mixed by Simple Symmetry
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@simple-symmetry (@discohalal, @xxxthelabel, @multiculti) - Sasha and Sergey, who are now under the Disco Halal wing have been surprising us with their eastern themed productions for quite a while now, and with the upcoming hit EP on that same Disco Halal soon it is just around time for them to visit our LAYERS! They recorded this mix just in time for their upcoming visit to Vilnius as well, enjoy!
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Art design by Mindaugas Gavrilovas.
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TRACKLIST:

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LAYERS

LAYER #161 | Simple Symmetry

This was the sunrise set I played on Abraxas this year at Burning Man for their Thursday morning White Party! It was a honor to play at this special gathering out in deep playa as the sun rose up through the dust and illuminated the magical landscape and beautiful people! I took this opportunity to experiment with some pretty tunes in the beginning to gently bring the morning in, and then threw down some tasty beats to keep the dance floor going after the long night! Thank you Abraxas crew for yet again bringing the magic and to the beautiful people who danced so joyfully! <3 

Photo credit: Ernesto Borges @ephcto
Track List: tinyurl.com/abraxas-sunrise-tracks

[Naughty Princess] Abraxas White Sunrise

1am 30 Sec Edit

Something new Lydia and I are working on.

Slip Away

Resurrection Fern (Iron and Wine Cover)

Resurrection Fern with Jeff Dalrymple (Iron & Wine cover)

Come Sway With Me

Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Soundtrack/Production Music

Shenandoah Haiku

Singer/songwriter Lydia Brownfield spent many years honing her craft in Atlanta. She opened for artists including Loudon Wainwright III, Peter Case, Shawn Mullins, and Indigo Girls and played shows with her band in the area’s top clubs. 

Before settling in Columbus, Brownfield became a regular performer in the coffee houses of Greenwich Village and began a recording career that has continued to date. 

Her songs reflect a lifetime of rich and also very human experiences.  They include growing up in Columbus, Ohio, and studying at the local fine arts college. A decade of living and performing in Atlanta and touring the south. A move to New York City and going through two difficult divorces. And most importantly, becoming a mom. All of this brings a dramatic, energetic, and entertaining live show. 

Brownfield’s music influences range widely from folk and alternative country to power pop and punk, and her songs cross many of those same genres but find a comfortable spot among edgy folk/pop artists. Her pure and powerful voice has been compared to Alison Krauss, Sinéad O'Connor, and Sheryl Crow. Brownfield’s range of experiences extends to her live show. She may perform solo, accompanied by her partner and guitarist, Jeff Dalrymple, or play with her entire band. The result is a gifted lyricist showcasing a vast catalog of thoughtfully crafted and beautifully executed songs.

Dear Albatross

Lydia Brownfield

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