Half An Orphan

Battle

Note from Will: Creative expression is essential, as are our oceans and whales. All proceeds from this record and merch will go directly to my dear friends at Oceanic Preservation Society (the film, The Cove). My vision is to encourage other creatives (with the necessary means) to release their art in support of the causes that they care most about to both increase awareness of and donations to organizations doing important work. Let’s create, and find new ways to connect with our greater community.

oceanicpreservationsociety.funraise.org/fundraiser/will-boesl

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Will the Whale is the solo project of Will Boesl, a child of a child of the sixties. Their sound is gentle and kind, with songs born from their meditation practice and filtered through their love of sixties folk rock and psychedelia.

Only Things of the Heart Remain is a 10-song journey with some old and some new. Will’s simple yet memorable melodies float softly among a bed of acoustics, bass, and drums. Accents of pedal steel, dobro, electric guitars, and harmonies help bring the songs to life. Lyrically, Will dances within the realm of spirituality as the theme of the album title grounds the songs as a whole: when all else falls away, only things of the heart remain. This album is dedicated to all people who feel deeply and have a need to express themselves. This is a celebration of authentic expression of the genuine, true self.
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releases February 24, 2023

Written by Will Boesl (+ Andy Lane in track 1)
Produced by Bennett Littlejohn
Recorded at Littlebone Studio in Asheville, NC
Mixed & mastered by Bennett Littlejohn
Guitar, drums, harmonica, keys, vocals by Will Boesl
Bass, guitar, pedal steel, dobro, keys by Bennett Littlejohn
Album artwork by Jacob Elkins

Special thanks to Lizzy, Andy, Ryan x2, Jacob, Caterpillar, James, Matt, Helyn + Song Circle, Dr. Bone+Julie+Chipper, Brian, Harmon, Wednesday Meditation Group + Friday Creativity Group, Dina, Melissa, mom + dad, and OPS

Next To Me

Love & Light

Trick of the Light

One More Job

When I wrote “If I Was No More” I was in a really dark place, and it was a painful one to write. It’s not easy to talk about that headspace where everything got so heavy that part of me craved to no longer be there to bear it. It’s a scary thought, one that comes with a lot of guilt and shame. Out of all the songs on the album this one is the one that feels the hardest to share, even now, from the other side. But it’s also one of the best songs I have ever written and it’s an important one to share. With this one music does what it does best - express those things that words alone can’t carry.

If I Was No More

Recovery Mile

Sleepwalk

Born in the Wrong Time

Zabrałem Cię ze sobą

She found a crack in the wall and kept digging and finally saw some daylight.
Breathe - breathe in. Don’t hold your breath.
He saw her do it and suddenly knew she spoke truth, he knew she was right.
Breathe

Why is it always the one, and not the other taking sides?
How do they know when the time is up? Is it one or both decide?
Who holds the key to unlock the door? And when will the two of them know?
Where do they go?

He tried to tell her, but she wouldn’t listen, she said stick tight to the plan.
Breathe - breathe in. Don’t hold your breath.
She couldn’t tell that the walls were a’crumblin’, then they fell on her - again.
Breathe

Why is it always the one, and not the other taking sides?
How do they know when the time is up? Is it one or both decide?
Who holds the key to unlock the door? And when will the two of them know?
Where do they go?
So many questions and not enough answers, where do old loves go to die?
Who makes the final decision? Does love stop living, does it still try?
Do they require a consensus? Do old loves truly die?
Where do they go?

Breathe

Half An Orphan

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