Avalanches

In the spring of 2020 we were admittedly disappointed that we were unable to perform together for the first time–we had been planning for months. On a much bigger scale there were people separated from loved ones, the most tragic of all being separated by death. The comparison between the separations due to lockdowns and separation between parents giving up their child for adoption were also apparent. Ignite the Sky is the most cinematic and robust song on the album with layered guitars, dual piano tracks, and multiple drum tracks to capture the orchestral percussion. The richness and sonic range of textures attempts to capture the immense vastness of the sky while the moments of quiet remind us of being solitary, separated within that vastness.  Humans coping with separation–whether because of adoption, quarantine, distance, or death–try as we might, we can only do so much. Continually we hope for the stars to align so we can all be reunited once again.

12 Ignite The Sky

Stuck my hand out the window today to see if I’m alive
been living like a zombie with no light behind my eyes
I could feel the wind between my fingers as I drove
I could hear the trucks pass by roaring down the road 

I stood out on a cliff today to see if I’m alive
See if heights could threaten me, make the stomach in me rise
I could feel the nerves begin to tremble in my hand
I could feel the sweat tell me quickly get back down to land

I’m alive, had to check that I’m alive
I’m alive wasn’t sure wasn’t sure I could feel it

Gotta ask if I’m alive, gotta ask if I’m dead
Gotta ask if there’s still time, to reinvigorate my head 

I’m alive, had to check that I’m alive
I’m alive, wasn’t sure I could feel it
I’m alive, I’m alive, If I’m dead I’d love to heal it
I’m alive, I’m alive, yes I’m here oh I’m alive

Alive

Tomorrow

Throw Off Your Cover

The Drought

Guilt Of Mercury

Flood Water

Puddle

River Stones

The A.M.s, made up of Adrian Libertini and Mariko Langan, are an eclectic indie duo separated by 1000 miles. Though their songs spread across diverse genres their sound is rooted in piano, guitar and upright bass. Lyrically driven the music is woven from rock, folk, r&b, soul, classical and world music, topped with Adrian’s expressive phrasing, and rounded out by Mariko’s inventive piano and harmonies.

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