This album to me reflects subtractive growth; as we move through life, we are shaped by the forces and events around us. We can only truly become a part of the world by experiencing this erosion of self, and as we are worn down by time, we trim the fat and grow closer to the core of our own being. I hope that this project brings you through that journey: from excess, mania, and youthful arrogance, into stoicism, self restraint, and thoughtfulness.
Love,
CAT
credits
released October 10, 2019
All instruments and music, mixing, and mastering by Catman
Very very special thanks to Lightfoot and Loman for their support and indispensable help during the process of mixing the record, and to Rah Zen and Erin Esco for helping with preparing the release show. Thanks also to Lucas Apostoleris, Michael Caudill, Ryan Garvey, and Fredua Boayke for your encouragement and advice; I'm truly lucky to call you all my best friends. Also, thanks to Danielle, Karen, and Michael - without whom I wouldn't be who I am; your love and support over the years has given me the strength to grow as a creative spirit and as a human being. Thanks to my whole family really, for always being so loving and enthusiastic in their support: grandma and grandpa Borrelli, grandma & grandpa Tremblay, Anthony & Pam (& Colin and Katie!), Allison & Joe, Travis, Brendan, Courtney, Donna & Vinnie, Ernie & Anne, Aunt Barbara, Alex Wuorio, the list goes on....
Additional shoutouts to some other friends, family, teachers, and artists who have helped me along the journey in various ways (in no particular order): 13PM, Haze, Blain Crawford, Sean O'Connor, Zach O'Neil, Greg Galligan, Eric Smith, Bob Sommer, Jack Griffin, Ryan Scalia, Alec Hutson, Jonny Gifford, Katie Finlon, Kathleen Sharpe, Kadeem, Wowflower, Self Srv, SPNDA, Dephrase, 1st Official, Justin Witkowski, Eiden Spilker, James Clark, Chris Sartori, Ryan McNiece, Andrew Ricketts, Caleb Davis, James Argiro, Dick Odgren, Mark & Glen Zaleski, Adam Janjigian, Steve Kerr, George Peshkov, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Domi & JD, Mononeon, Ben Beal, Tom Giampietro, Herbie Hancock, Allan Holdsworth, Virgil Donati, Meshuggah, Steve WIlkinson, August Tremblay, so many more. I'm sorry if I forget anyone! I love you all
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