Music

This is what an album should be, the soundtrack to someone’s life story, not 3 stand out singles and some filler.
- Liam Killeen, Band Manager @ Coalition Entertainment

One of the best indie productions to come out of our studios!
- Gil Moore, CEO @ Metalworks Studios

In a genre of his own… this is a singer/songwriter who brings more than his music to the stage.
- Cameron Wright, Director @ Canadian Music Week

Arresting, deeply literate, and beautifully personal, the thought that kept returning is that this performance was like the musical equivalent of a good read.
- Todd Aalgaard, Reviewer @ Torontoist

Each song tells a different story, and brings out a different emotion from the singer and the crowd.
- Laura Fox, Reviewer @ Toronto City Folk

FOREWORD
This album is a chapter of my life, a chapter that was 6 years long with my first love. They say it takes half the length of time of the relationship to get over it, so I spent 3 years producing this record. Throughout the relationship I felt stuck, like I was standing still watching my peers pass me by in flying colours. In the first 6 months of our breakup I’d say I’ve accomplished more with my music than the previous 6 years. I remember watching an interview with Marylin Manson and he said this “the world’s greatest music comes from a dark place”. These songs are composed what I would like to think of as letters to this girl… a girl for which I was standing still.

THANKS
To Joanne Smale, thank you for all the introductions.
To Neill Dixon, thank you for opening your doors to me.

To Noel Cadastre, thanks for sticking your neck out for me.
To Gil Moore, thank you for your generosity.

To Jesse Lasko, thank you for all of your sound advice.
To Jake Parsonson, thanks for showing me the meaning of pop.

To Paul David, thanks for telling me the record wasn’t finished.
To Liam Killeen, thank you for answering all of my questions.

To Lawrence Collins, Marc Périmony, AmysterE, Peter Katz, Daniel Roth,
Andrew Austin, Jesse O’Hara and Reid Hendry… thank you for sharing the stage with me.

To all of my friends and family, your encouragement is what pulled me through this… one love.

To my mother, thank you for believing in me even when i didn’t believe in myself.
To my little brother, thank you for always listening.
To my dear Butterly, you are my inspiration.
To God, thank you for leading the way.

CREDITS
Music and Lyrics written by Christien Paul
Produced by Christien Paul at Nautical Progressions
Mixed and co-produced by Lake Curry at Kachina Sound
Mastered by L. Stu Young at Metalworks Studios

Ukulele & Guitars recorded by Paul DeFrancesco at Savilion Music (#1, #2, #3)
Guitars & Strings recorded by Lake Curry at Metalworks Studios (#4, #5, #7, #8)
Bass recorded by Lake Curry at Kachina Sound (#1, #5, #6, #7)

Vocals recorded by Christien Paul at Nautical Progressions
Percussion, Piano & Strings arranged by Christien Paul at Nautical Progressions

PLAYERS
Christien Paul – Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Percussion
Lake Curry – Bass Guitar (#1, #5, #6, #7)
Meagan Ballantyne – Cello (#3, #7, #8)
Drew Jurecka – Violins (#7)