"Crossing the Ocean" is the first single from our the album.** It is a long-distance love song so old that it references Skype! The studio version of "Crossing the Ocean" is quite different from how audiences have experienced the song live over the past several years. (This is true of much of the album). Using the recording studio as a compositional tool allowed for a lighter delicate approach and more nuanced textures throughout. Our friend, Jacquelyn Beaupre (Voulouse & former Blessed Feathers) lent her immense talents to the track singing backing vocals and playing lilting banjo.
**Dia Luein is set for release on April 2nd, 2021
released February 5, 2021
Music: Erik G. Neave, Jeff Patlingrao, & Jared Beckman
Lyrics: Erik G. Neave
Vocals, rhythm/bass guitars, & Septavox : Erik G. Neave
Lead Guitars & knob twerking: Jeff Patlingrao
Drums & harmony vocals: Jared Beckman
Wurlitzer: Marty Brueggemann
Banjo & backing vocals: Jacquelyn Beaupré
Produced, recorded, & mixed by Patrick Boland, Marty Brueggemann and Jeff Patlingrao at Honeytone Studio in Neenah, WI.
Mastered by Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering in Los Angeles, CA
Lyrics
Crossing the ocean shouldn't take too long
now that we understand how the west wind blows.
Take all the moments stick ‘em in your hand.
They are the only thing that can save us.
Come back to my town we can start a home.
I am an honest man—you'll understand in time.
Maybe the winter will not last so long.
Consider the atmosphere in the morning.
Didn't want two sets of eyes
or an escape from my old life.
But now I want you . . .
and I want it too
Don't want to Skype all the time
or want to want to be online
But now I want you . . .
and I want it too.
And I want it too.
And I want it toooooo.