Penelope by Alex Bechtel
Penelope has been waiting 20 years for her husband, Odysseus, to return home. On the last day of her very long wait, she wakes, gazes out her window at the sea, watches her house fill with suitors, and cannot bear it any longer. She runs to the shore, casting out one last prayer for Odysseus' return. And for the first time in decades, the sea answers back.
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"Penelope" is a musical love letter to all those who wait. For someone they love. For something they believe in. And hope that the wait will end well.
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This concept album was composed and recorded in quarantine during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
Tracklist
| 1. | Overture | 1:50 |
| 2. | A Very Long Wait I | 2:22 |
| 3. | One by One | 2:38 |
| 4. | Penelope | 6:43 |
| 5. | I Do | 4:18 |
| 6. | Resolution | 4:44 |
| 7. | A Very Long Wait II | 2:00 |
| 8. | The Return | 2:24 |
| 9. | "Take My Hand" | 1:24 |
| 10. | By the Fire | 2:26 |
| 11. | Us | 5:08 |
Credits
released November 17, 2020
Music & Lyrics by Alex Bechtel
Alex Bechtel :: Vocals, Pianos, Acoustic Guitar, Synths
Justin Yoder :: Cello
Alexander Sovronsky :: Violin
Danny Bechtel :: Electric Guitar
Sean Bailey :: Clarinet
All material recorded from the artists' homes except:
Piano (track 3, 4, 8, 10) recorded at Rittenhouse SoundWorks.
Cover Art :: Steven Rishard
Music & Lyrics by Alex Bechtel
Alex Bechtel :: Vocals, Pianos, Acoustic Guitar, Synths
Justin Yoder :: Cello
Alexander Sovronsky :: Violin
Danny Bechtel :: Electric Guitar
Sean Bailey :: Clarinet
All material recorded from the artists' homes except:
Piano (track 3, 4, 8, 10) recorded at Rittenhouse SoundWorks.
Cover Art :: Steven Rishard
