MUSIC


Already got the album? Considering its purchase but want to hear some samples first? Just want to hear what we sound like? Here are a selection of tracks, some recorded at dB Studios in Lincoln, others on 4-track in Harriet's bedroom. Please note that those with an asterisk (*) are not necessarily of album standard yet, so don't listen too hard. Authors are credited at the end of the notes section, and backing vocals haven't been credited. Files are a mixture of WAVs and MP3s depending on where they are from. While we don't mind this music being distributed, please don't change the filenames, we want people to know where it came from. All music is copyrighted by Aerial Roots.


*It's So Sad (Being Everybody's Friend)

Oliver Kinsey-Smith: Vocals, Keyboard 

Edward Pulford: Bass

Harriet Pulford: Drums

Jonathan Sharpe:  Guitar

This is a very new one, recorded on 4 track. It has some very cool effects including delayed guitar and a wah wah pedal on the keyboard. Watch out for the crazy guitar solo! (Kinsey-Smith)

In My Wake

Oliver Kinsey-Smith: Vocals, Guitar

Edward Pulford: Bass, Banjo

Harriet Pulford: Drums

Jonathan Sharpe: Guitar

Potential candidate for our signature tune, this one has been played all over the country, and opens the album.(Kinsey-Smith)

Into My Cloud Oliver Kinsey-Smith: Vocals, Guitar

Edward Pulford: Bass

Harriet Pulford: Drums

Strings: Liz Goodall, Naomi Hogg, Tim Middleton, Sophie Spencer

One of the earlier tracks, this one predates Jonathan's presence in the band. It also helped win the 2003 Nottingham High School Battle of the Bands, along with Louis. (Kinsey-Smith)

Shine

Oliver Kinsey-Smith: Viola

Edward Pulford: Piano, Vocals

Harriet Pulford: Drums

Jonathan Sharpe: Acoustic Guitar

Here is a mellower track off the album. It started as a simple track but turned into a bit of a Stairway. (E. Pulford)

*Man Falls Off Cliff (Pushed) - Part II Oliver Kinsey-Smith: Vocals, Guitar

Harriet Pulford: Drums, Backing Vocals

Oliver Senior: Bass, Strings, Backing Vocals

Jonathan Sharpe: Guitar, Slide, Backing Vocals

This is a brand spanking new one, the first appearance here of our new bassist. (Kinsey-Smith)

*Snowstorm Oliver Kinsey-Smith: Guitar

Harriet Pulford: Drums

Oliver Senior: Bass

Jonathan Sharpe: Acoustic Guitar

Geoff Williams: Vocals and Piano

A little change for you here, this track features our good friend Geoff Williams, who has previously played with us live. The recording quality is particularly low as it was recorded in one take with a single microphone hanging from the lightbulb.(Sharpe)