Inspired by the music scene of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, the aim of Light By The Sea is to bring back the forgotten sound. Their artistic world consists of rock, avant-garde and folk elements with a catchy pop vibe.
Light By The Sea recorded their songs on tape with the help of producer Eddy Bopp, who went completely wild on the production, because a lot of recording techniques and equipment had come from Sound City, or had been used by artists like Genesis back then. In the studio there was nothing too crazy for Light By The Sea and Eddy Bopp in connection with experimenting and layering sounds. This will allow you to hear something you haven’t heard for a long time.
Getting inspirations from their role models — Dead Can Dance, U2, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Phil Collins, Clannad, Fleetwood Mac and The Dandy Warhols —, they map a unique sound of combining the old and the modern taste of music together.
"Writing this album together was the greatest musical adventure we could ever experience. Stuck in our apartment during lockdown, we were surrounding ourselves with great icons in thought, who inspired our music and lyrics. We have been being nostalgic about the past, as the pandemic evoked a sort of obsession about the 'good old times' within us. We think with a lot of people this has happened lately. Therefore we want you to dive into the forgotten sound with us and enjoy this musical ride together praising our eternal heroes. Remember: only death can make icons, humans just play God. "
Tracklist:
01. A Transition In Time
02. Mr. Wonderman
03. Hollywood Vampire
04. Little Jeane
05. Lupercalia In Neptune’s Temple
06. Willow Creek
07. Eleanor
08. Crimson Sugar
09. Where Have The Dandies Gone?
10. Chelsea Is A Mermaid And She’s Soaking In
Album credits:
Music by: Eszter Anna Baumann & Davy Knobel
Lyrics by: Eszter Anna Baumann & Davy Knobel
Recorded, mastered & produced by Eddy Bopp
Vocals: Eszter Anna Baumann, Eddy Bopp
Bass: Kai Liebrand (Track 3,4,6,7,8), Eszter Anna Baumann (Tracks 1,2), Davy Knobel (Track 5,9,10)
Guitars: Davy Knobel
Drums: Dirk Schonk, Stephen van den Dolder (Track 10)
Keys: Eszter Anna Baumann, Eddy Bopp, Davy Knobel
Flute: Eszter Anna Baumann
Additional percussions: Davy Knobel
Artwork: Mona Schier | Matheus Jantz Longhini | Davy Knobel
