Still Some Light Pt. 1

Description

Throughout his life, the English singer-songwriter, pianist and vocalist Bill Fay has sought to answer the most universal questions with his songs: those concerning nature, spirituality, and humanity. He describes his songs as soothing hymns for chaotic times. Originally released in 2010 by David Tibet (Current 93), Still Some Light was only available as a double CD, consisting of album demos from the 70s and home recordings from 2009. Reimagined with new artwork and available for the first time on vinyl, Still Some Light Pt. 1 brings together Bill Fay's archival recordings from 1970 and 1971. Most of the songs are intimate sketches that were eventually re-recorded for his eponymous debut album and his landmark album, Time of the Last Persecution. This first volume includes heartbreaking versions of some of his timeless works, such as "I Hear You Calling" and "Pictures of Adolf Again," and features equally powerful songs like "Arnold is a Simple Man" and "Love is the Tune," which only appear in this collection. Bill Fay's influence is felt in the work of many artists, so it seemed fitting to celebrate it by bringing together some contemporary voices to perform his most timeless tracks. Thus, Kevin Morby and Steve Gunn cover "I Hear You Calling" and "Dust Filled Room" respectively on a 45rpm single. Bill Fay's lyrics and melodies are unaffected by the passage of time and changing fashions; and alongside the original recordings, these reinvented versions continue to guide us serenely through this other moment of chaos that we are experiencing.