Ashes...Alas by The Lonesome Organist

Recorded between 2004 and 2015, this reflective collection is somewhat darker in tone than previous Lonesome Organist releases. Focusing on voice and one instrument at a time, the album is yet interlaced with ambitious orchestrations. Longtime followers will hear familiar accordion, vibraphone, percussion, speed-up-guitar but also added violin, resonator guitar and banjo.
“ Throughout my musical endeavors I have thoroughly enjoyed collaboration and working in a vast set of styles, sounds and traditions. It is very easy for me to blend into other peoples’ ideas and aesthetics. Yet I started The Lonesome Organist One Man Band in 1996 in order to free myself from the confines of collaboration and to present a fun show with my own distilled vision. The one man band format proved a novel and effective way to express what I wanted to at any given time. I was able to release 3 acclaimed albums on Thrill Jockey Records as well as tour internationally.
My current effort is a little less like a one man band. It takes a more singer songwriter-like approach to fulfilling the same goal.
With the years I have realized that there are lots of ways to skin a cat and that in order to grow you sometimes need to shed your own skin. That - while remaining true to myself - is what I have tried to do with this new album. I do so hope you listen to and enjoy Ashes…Alas.”

-Release date October 31st 2015 (Mittenstick, Google Play, iTunes, Soundcloud CDBaby ect.)

Contains tracks

• 01 All The Pretty Little Horses by The Lonesome Organist