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Everything Is Nonsense

by Ryan Kowal

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Everything Is Nonsense 08:29
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2.
Dusty Frame 07:00
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3.
Beneath the Hammock 07:00
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4.
Ghosts Over the Water 06:07
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Trap Castle 04:07
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6.
The Day After This Day 07:07
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about

In early 2020, when in person gathering was not possible, I wanted to find a way to stay connected with my musicians and friends, which lead to this album. I composed the songs, recorded basic guide tracks and my parts in my basement. I sent those tracks to the musicians to record their parts with whatever technology they had at their disposal. The songs were sent one by one to each musician; developing one piece at a time. Sometimes their added parts would guide the direction of the song or would spark other ideas, which you hear as the final tracks presented. This album took two years of work from many talented people. I hope you enjoy the final product!

-ryan

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released May 20, 2022

Recorded by all the musicians at their homes
Mixed by Ryan Kowal
Mastered by Bradford Krieger at Big Nice Studio

Musicians Involved:

1. Everything is Nonsense (Kowal)
Abigail Kowal - Intro Vocals
Ryan Kowal - Drumset, Vibraphone, Percussion
Joe Grilli - Bass
Patrick Galagan - Guitar (right)
Mark Medeiros - Guitar (left and solo)
Becky Bass - Tenor Pan
Ben Shaw - Tenor and Baritone Saxophones
Andrew Kowal - Background Vocals
Max Goldman - Congas and Timbales

2. Dusty Frame (Kowal/Galagan)
Ryan Kowal - Snare Drum, Drumset, Triangle, Vibraphone,
Glockenspiel, Melodica
Patrick Galagan - Bass, Guitars

3. Beneath the Hammock (Kowal)
Ryan Kowal - Vibraphone, Piano, Drumset, Melodica
Scott Roddick - Bass
Dave Murphy - Alto Saxophone
Leland Baker - Tenor Saxophone

4. Ghosts Over the Water (Kowal)
Ryan Kowal - Drumset, Vibraphone, Bowed Vibraphone, Musical
Saw
Tom Casale - Bass
Phil Mazza - Guitar
Sandra Medeiros - Flute
Jhony Keys - Piano, Organ

5. Trap Castle (Kowal)
Ryan Kowal - Drumset, Melodica, Keyboards, Vibraphone, Djembe,
Talking Drum
Chris Forkey - Bass
Mark Medeiros - Guitar

6. The Day After This Day (Kowal)
Ryan Kowal - Piano, Vibraphone, Drumset, Bell Tree
Patrick Galagan - Bass
Ben Shaw - Tenor Saxophone

Created on Wampanoag and Narragansett land.

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Ryan Kowal Providence, Rhode Island

Ryan Kowal is a Providence based Vibraphonist, Composer, Drummer, and Pianist.

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