Fear by Begonia
Buy merch at the store on http://www.hellobegonia.com
Tracklist
| 1. | The Other Side | 3:26 |
| 2. | Hanging On A Line | 4:24 |
| 3. | The Light | 3:36 |
| 4. | Fear | 3:56 |
| 5. | Every Day | 1:27 |
| 6. | Living At The Ceiling | 4:44 |
| 7. | Mirror Talk | 3:21 |
| 8. | Two Beers In | 4:34 |
| 9. | Beats | 3:31 |
| 10. | Cold Fire | 4:30 |
| 11. | Dead Flowers | 3:33 |
| 12. | Put It Away | 5:09 |
| 13. | The Light | 3:34 |
Credits
released September 13, 2019
Find Begonia merch at the store on www.hellobegonia.com
Begonia is Alexa Dirks
The album FEAR is Produced by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin
Engineered by Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin with additional engineering by John Paul Peters
All instruments on all songs performed by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin
With the exception of:
Drums on songs 2-10 and song 12 by Michael Jordan
Horns on songs 4 and 12 by Todd Martin (French Horn), Joel Green (Trombone), Steve Oberheu (Sousaphone) and Simon Christie (Trumpet)
Joel Green and Steve Oberheu also appear on songs 3 and 9
Strings on song 7 and 10 by Chris Anstey and Meredith McCallum
Harp on song 12 by Dana Kowalsky
Upright bass on song 7 by Julian Bradford
Songs 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 written by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg and Matt Peters
Songs 2, 3, 4 written by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin
Song 5 written by Alexa Dirks and Matt Schellenberg
Song 11 written by Alexa Dirks
All lyrics by Alexa Dirks
All songs mixed by David Tolomei except for song 4 mixed by Marcus Paquin
Mastered by Heba Kadry at Timeless Mastering
This album was recorded at Private Ear Recording and Paintbox Recording both in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Additional recording done at The Shithole in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Bridge in Montreal, QC and The Herdsmen House in Neubergthal, Manitoba
Album design and layout by Jadyn Klassen
Original cover and back photos by Katrina Cervoni
Makeup by Jooyeon Kim
Hair by Nicole den Bok
Nails by Courtney Guerin (fingernails.are.pretty)
Additional photography by Adam Kelly
THANK YOUS:
Thank you firstly to MY BROTHERS FOR MAKING THIS ALBUM WITH ME:
Matt Schellenberg (badass buddy)...YOU encouraged me to start this project and always made me feel like my voice was worth it even when I didn’t. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to thank you enough for how you’ve given your time, energy and love to these songs and to my life.
Matt Peters you came on right at the beginning and have put so much hard work and love and creativity into my music. Your friendship, time and creative brain means everything to me!
Marcus Paquin, your passion, emotion, talent and energy make my dreams come true! Discovering you as a new writing/creating partner has enriched my life so much. Thank you for lending your time, heart and talent! Love and thanks to Marika and Magnolia for letting me take over your house and for making me feel like family.
More BIG THANK YOUS in no particular order go out to:
Stu Anderson...thank you for always believing in me and letting me email you and call you every day all day for the rest of your life. I LOVE YOU AND FEEL SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU ON MY SIDE. You help make my dreams COME TO LIFE! (also thank you Kale for keeping him sane, sipping and smiling...you are a priceless gem). Mom and Dad, Lolo, Jax, B and Baby Chase...your love fuels my life and I wouldn’t be able to do this without it. THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AND SHOWING UP FOR ME always. I want to give it back to you for the rest of my life! The Brady Bunch (NOTHING COMPARES TO THE LOVE OF OUR VILLAGE!)
Seth Woodyard (hi, thanks for taking me exactly as I am and listening to all my good stuff and my bullshit...you are my star and I love you.) David Landreth, Andrea Davis, my team at Paquin Artists Agency, Jadyn Klassen, Eric Sung, Adam Kelly, John Paul Peters/Private Ear Recording, Paintbox Recording, David Tolomei, Heba Kadry, Michael Jordan (you’ve added so much to these songs and my life xo big time!), my Royal Canoe brothers (love you : Bucky, Derek, Brendan and Elliot), Serena (Thanks for being my pal and making me feel loved and at home. You’re my Toronto fam THANK YOU LOVE YOU), Earl (YOU MAKE ME FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND STRONG), Andrew&Danielle (ur wedding gave me life), Matt Fisher, Julien Desaulniers, Tim&Karli, and to Richard and Spencer for your unfailing support and love...I do not take it for granted! To all my friends who have kept me ALIVE and listened to me talk and cry about this album for two years, Kerri, Katie, Alesha, Katie, Jane, Caycie, Vanessa, Amy, The Afterlife, Matt Dirks, Hilary&Yann, Marti, Ren, Andrina and Sarah Dugas...THANK YOU. My Chic Gamine family (Andrina,Annick,Ariane,Sacha,Ben,Nicole, and Lelio) without whom I would not be half the musician I am today...some of the best adventures of my life were lived with y’all and I love you all so dearly...I feel so lucky to have you as my family. Little Boy Boom (Joey, Meg and Ryan) From dressing Ryan in a diaper to literally learning how to sing...y’all shaped my life forever THANK YOU! Kitty (thank you for creating with me. I love your brain.) Ariel Posen (thank you for encouraging me and writing with me before I even knew what this was exactly), Alex Campbell (thanks for playing my first Begonia show ever with meee and playing a million shows with me in my life) Paul and Gen...thanks for being a listening ear and letting me rehearse at your space in the beginning. To my live band Jason Pankratz, Jamie Taronno, Cody Iwasiuk, thank you for keeping this ship running and bringing my songs to life with so much love and care. I love living this little adventure with you all! ALSO PS. THANKS TO THEIR PARTNERS FOR BEING SO SUPPORTIVE. Tara, Alba and Alex (you are heroes)
My Winnipeg community, the arts and music scene that shaped me, thank you for inspiring me and keeping me grounded. Thank you for going to bat for me and giving me jobs when I had no experience or resume for the months I was trying to figure out how to get this thing off the ground. Sorry I sucked at most of them haha.
I am so proud to be a part of the thriving arts community that exists here. Let’s keep building this together ya?
To all of you out there that have come to shows, let me sleep on your couch or even told your friends about what I do, THANK YOU!
AND FINALLY TO ALL OF MY FANS in Winnipeg and beyond that have been with me from the start. I love you all so much. You keep me going. Keep being the brave, unique and special people you are. You inspire me time and time again and I will keep working to try and give back all the love and care you give to me.
This album is for you!
Thank you also to Manitoba Music, Manitoba Film and Music, FACTOR and SOCAN for all your support.
Find Begonia merch at the store on www.hellobegonia.com
Begonia is Alexa Dirks
The album FEAR is Produced by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin
Engineered by Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin with additional engineering by John Paul Peters
All instruments on all songs performed by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin
With the exception of:
Drums on songs 2-10 and song 12 by Michael Jordan
Horns on songs 4 and 12 by Todd Martin (French Horn), Joel Green (Trombone), Steve Oberheu (Sousaphone) and Simon Christie (Trumpet)
Joel Green and Steve Oberheu also appear on songs 3 and 9
Strings on song 7 and 10 by Chris Anstey and Meredith McCallum
Harp on song 12 by Dana Kowalsky
Upright bass on song 7 by Julian Bradford
Songs 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 written by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg and Matt Peters
Songs 2, 3, 4 written by Alexa Dirks, Matt Schellenberg, Matt Peters and Marcus Paquin
Song 5 written by Alexa Dirks and Matt Schellenberg
Song 11 written by Alexa Dirks
All lyrics by Alexa Dirks
All songs mixed by David Tolomei except for song 4 mixed by Marcus Paquin
Mastered by Heba Kadry at Timeless Mastering
This album was recorded at Private Ear Recording and Paintbox Recording both in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Additional recording done at The Shithole in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Bridge in Montreal, QC and The Herdsmen House in Neubergthal, Manitoba
Album design and layout by Jadyn Klassen
Original cover and back photos by Katrina Cervoni
Makeup by Jooyeon Kim
Hair by Nicole den Bok
Nails by Courtney Guerin (fingernails.are.pretty)
Additional photography by Adam Kelly
THANK YOUS:
Thank you firstly to MY BROTHERS FOR MAKING THIS ALBUM WITH ME:
Matt Schellenberg (badass buddy)...YOU encouraged me to start this project and always made me feel like my voice was worth it even when I didn’t. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to thank you enough for how you’ve given your time, energy and love to these songs and to my life.
Matt Peters you came on right at the beginning and have put so much hard work and love and creativity into my music. Your friendship, time and creative brain means everything to me!
Marcus Paquin, your passion, emotion, talent and energy make my dreams come true! Discovering you as a new writing/creating partner has enriched my life so much. Thank you for lending your time, heart and talent! Love and thanks to Marika and Magnolia for letting me take over your house and for making me feel like family.
More BIG THANK YOUS in no particular order go out to:
Stu Anderson...thank you for always believing in me and letting me email you and call you every day all day for the rest of your life. I LOVE YOU AND FEEL SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU ON MY SIDE. You help make my dreams COME TO LIFE! (also thank you Kale for keeping him sane, sipping and smiling...you are a priceless gem). Mom and Dad, Lolo, Jax, B and Baby Chase...your love fuels my life and I wouldn’t be able to do this without it. THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AND SHOWING UP FOR ME always. I want to give it back to you for the rest of my life! The Brady Bunch (NOTHING COMPARES TO THE LOVE OF OUR VILLAGE!)
Seth Woodyard (hi, thanks for taking me exactly as I am and listening to all my good stuff and my bullshit...you are my star and I love you.) David Landreth, Andrea Davis, my team at Paquin Artists Agency, Jadyn Klassen, Eric Sung, Adam Kelly, John Paul Peters/Private Ear Recording, Paintbox Recording, David Tolomei, Heba Kadry, Michael Jordan (you’ve added so much to these songs and my life xo big time!), my Royal Canoe brothers (love you : Bucky, Derek, Brendan and Elliot), Serena (Thanks for being my pal and making me feel loved and at home. You’re my Toronto fam THANK YOU LOVE YOU), Earl (YOU MAKE ME FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND STRONG), Andrew&Danielle (ur wedding gave me life), Matt Fisher, Julien Desaulniers, Tim&Karli, and to Richard and Spencer for your unfailing support and love...I do not take it for granted! To all my friends who have kept me ALIVE and listened to me talk and cry about this album for two years, Kerri, Katie, Alesha, Katie, Jane, Caycie, Vanessa, Amy, The Afterlife, Matt Dirks, Hilary&Yann, Marti, Ren, Andrina and Sarah Dugas...THANK YOU. My Chic Gamine family (Andrina,Annick,Ariane,Sacha,Ben,Nicole, and Lelio) without whom I would not be half the musician I am today...some of the best adventures of my life were lived with y’all and I love you all so dearly...I feel so lucky to have you as my family. Little Boy Boom (Joey, Meg and Ryan) From dressing Ryan in a diaper to literally learning how to sing...y’all shaped my life forever THANK YOU! Kitty (thank you for creating with me. I love your brain.) Ariel Posen (thank you for encouraging me and writing with me before I even knew what this was exactly), Alex Campbell (thanks for playing my first Begonia show ever with meee and playing a million shows with me in my life) Paul and Gen...thanks for being a listening ear and letting me rehearse at your space in the beginning. To my live band Jason Pankratz, Jamie Taronno, Cody Iwasiuk, thank you for keeping this ship running and bringing my songs to life with so much love and care. I love living this little adventure with you all! ALSO PS. THANKS TO THEIR PARTNERS FOR BEING SO SUPPORTIVE. Tara, Alba and Alex (you are heroes)
My Winnipeg community, the arts and music scene that shaped me, thank you for inspiring me and keeping me grounded. Thank you for going to bat for me and giving me jobs when I had no experience or resume for the months I was trying to figure out how to get this thing off the ground. Sorry I sucked at most of them haha.
I am so proud to be a part of the thriving arts community that exists here. Let’s keep building this together ya?
To all of you out there that have come to shows, let me sleep on your couch or even told your friends about what I do, THANK YOU!
AND FINALLY TO ALL OF MY FANS in Winnipeg and beyond that have been with me from the start. I love you all so much. You keep me going. Keep being the brave, unique and special people you are. You inspire me time and time again and I will keep working to try and give back all the love and care you give to me.
This album is for you!
Thank you also to Manitoba Music, Manitoba Film and Music, FACTOR and SOCAN for all your support.
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Begonia (Alexa Dirks) is a Winnipeg-Born musician and entertainer. Her bold sound and style combined with an intimate connection with her audience invite you to feel everything more deeply, making you feel at once seen and a part of her world that is both brilliantly vibrant and unafraid of the shadows.