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Conversation Pieces is a coming-of-age concept album exploring the awkwardness, heartbreak, and uncertainty of adolescence through theatrical songwriting, cinematic soundscapes, and spoken-word vignettes. Drawing on the immersive storytelling approach of Pink Floyd, the album weaves music and audio into a larger narrative.
TRACKLIST
- …if it’s too early just let me know… (03:10)
- BLUE SKY GLORY* (featuring Mathew PIkE) (04:47)
- TO WHO MAY COME IN DREAMS (featuring Mike Willard) (04:14)
- AS A MATTER OF FACT* (featuring Steven Mesropian) (04:03)
- …scenes from a class… (04:51)
- …here I am back again. Home… (01:04)
- ARE YOU STILL AWAKE? (04:50)
- …goodnight Dad / the end of oblivion / hanging on for dear life… (02:08)
- EMBER ROAD (featuring Kari Papadinis) (04:13)
- FOR WHAT LOVE’S LEFT (featuring Kim Rose) (03:50)
- …that means she still loves you / the incident / escape to the arcade… (03:36)
- EVIL THINGS (featuring Onslaught Six) (02:23)
- …the shadow proves the sunshine… (01:58)
- SHADOWS (featuring Michael Zucker) (03:16)
- …rain, rain go away… (02:37)
- EARLY APRIL MORNING (03:38)
- …you’ll know things are bad when you stop dreaming… (01:58)
- UNSCATHED (03:48)
- …set your soul adrift… (duration not provided)
Released on October 30th, 2012: Conversation Pieces is a coming-of-age concept album that follows a socially isolated teenager through the trials and tribulations of high school. His struggles with love, loss, family, bullying, and adolescence unfold through songs, introspective ballads, spoken voices, and ambient soundscapes.
Partly autobiographical, the story draws on elements of my own life, weaving personal experiences and life’s ups and downs into a broader narrative that explores divorce, alcoholism, bullying, love, hate, and the complexities of life and death. With over an hour of music, the album uses a diverse cast of voices and instrumental performances to bring its characters and story to life.
An ambitious project that was shelved indefinitely before eventually reaching completion, Conversation Pieces combines songwriting and audio storytelling to capture the confusion, intensity, and fleeting moments of growing up.
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Scott Clinton (Drums & Additional Percussion)
Corey Pietrzak (Bass Guitars on 2,4, 9 & bridge of 18. Backing vocals on 16)
Darrel Looney (Violin on 2)
Jason Neubauer (Guitar Solo on 16)
Bryan Maacks (Guitar solo on 9)
Andrew Bieniek (Sitar on 16)
David Andreana (Backing Vocals on 2, 3 & 18 . Guitar solo on 7 & 12)
Mathew PIkE (Lead Vocals on 2 & 18 / Backing vocals on 4, 12, 14. Guitar solo on 14. Additional percussion.
Mike Willard (Lead vocals & lead guitar on 3)
Steven Mesropian (Lead Vocals on 4)
Kari Papadinis (Lead Vocals on 9 & 18. Backing vocals on 18)
Kim Rose (Lead Vocals on 10 & 18. Backing vocals on 1, 2, 3, 6, 16, 18)
Michael Zucker (Lead vocals on 14 & 18)
Dave Barone (Lead Vocals on 16 & 18)
Jessica Nichele (Backing Vocals on 2, 4, 7, 8, 16
Shari Gaines (Backing Vocals on 7, 8 & 16)
Naomi Langworthy (Backing vocals on 14 & 16)
Onslaught Six (backing vocals on 12)
Ryan Gaines (Backing Vocals on 7)
Aaron Pasisz ( screams 12 & 18)
Cassandra Barone ( screams on 18)
Geoff Barone (everything else)
Basic tracks recorded at Tough Guy Studios (Lewiston, NY) by Ryan Gaines. & Geoff Barone.
Aided by Mike Naus, Carl Wrobel, Mathew Pike, Mike Hatalak, Scott Clinton, Corey Pietrzak & Shari Gaines.
Vocals & overdubs recorded at 603 Studios (Long Island,NY)
Mixed & Mastered by Michael Zucker and Geoff Barone @ www.differential-productions.com
*Mixed by Will Hensley www.wahproductions.com
Music, Lyrics & Song Arrangements: Geoff Barone
Drum & additional song arrangements: Scott Clinton
Artwork & Album Design: Kaptain Carbon www.deathontheseas.com
Photography & Additional Design: Geoff Barone Additional photography: Dave Barone & Bill Pasisz
Album assistance, technical support and quips: Corey Pietrzak
© & ℗ 2012 Geoff Barone All Rights Reserved