Compnea by Davis Galvin
I love looking at the weather. Something about the futility of humans trying to explain such fickle phenomena with any accuracy is comforting to me. A similar feeling to the corporeal downsizing felt while stargazing. When I started writing Compnea last May the temperature was unseasonably hot in Pittsburgh, ten Fahrenheit above the average. I looked ahead at the coming summer months filled with dread - I hate the heat.
Thankfully, I had events to look forward to: I was in the middle of writing my debut live set, commissioned for a new festival taking place in upstate New York. I'd begun working on a new event series here in Pittsburgh, and had some fun DJ bookings later in the summer. The composition was flowing, too. Some close collaborators and I recorded hours of material for a new free improv group, and I had just released my record Tessings. The first draft of Manumitura came together quickly and easily.
It wasn't until the day before Halloween that Acquitura came up. Ten Fahrenheit below average this time, and rainy. The summer had come and gone, and I was completely battered. Anticipated summer highs had been marred by depressive episodes, traumatizing community events, and stretches of creativity-existential anxieties. Candidly, the past 8 months have been a stark reminder of how hard depression can hit, even and especially while you are in the midst of things you should be/are enjoying.
Thankfully, I have an amazing community and support system to help me through these times, and slowly but surely this record (and several others) has materialized in the state it comes to you now. I can't thank these people enough for keeping me on the level and being there when I need them.
Last Friday I saw that Pittsburgh had the potential to break a heat record for most consecutive days above ninety-five degrees this week. Not sure if it happened - been too busy finishing this record. I'm sweating, but it feels good to reach the finish line.
Love those around you,
Davis
Tracklist
| 1. | Manumitura | 9:53 |
| 2. | Acquitura | 11:20 |
| 3. | Acquiturus | 11:16 |
Credits
Written, produced, mixed by Davis Galvin
Mastered by Ali Berger
