
It is with deep humility and honor that I was able to collaborate with a stunning group of musicians on Psychic Temple, without whom, the album would not exist. Among the artists featured: legendary Minutemen bassist, Mike Watt, Philip Glass Ensemble pianist Mick Rossi, virtuosic pedal steel guitarist from the Brian Blade Fellowship, Dave Easley, brilliant trumpeter Kris Tiner, vocalists DM Stith, Julianna Barwick and Joel St. Julien (of ELLUL), guitarist/vocalist Aaron Roche, prolific brass and wind players Danny T. Levin and David Moyer, bassists Steuart Liebig, C.J. Boyd and Anthony Shadduck, Danny Miller and Tabor Allen from Rare Grooves, drummers Andrew Pompey, Justice Constantine and many others.
Psychic Temple is available in both digital and 180-gram, gatefold vinyl version editions and is a co-release between Sounds Are Active and Asthmatic Kitty Records. The vinyl release was made possible by 99 incredible Kickstarter backers. The front and back cover photos were taken by Ian Souter and the layout/art design is by Elis Im.
Album Credits
1. I Can Live Forever If I Slowly Die (10:10)
C.J. Boyd- upright bass
Justice Constantine- acoustic drums
Danny T. Levin- trombone, flugelhorn, cornet
Danny Miller- electric guitar
David Moyer- baritone sax, clarinet, flute
Andrew Pompey- acoustic drums
Chris Schlarb- acoustic & electric guitar, Moog Taurus pedals, clarinet
DM Stith- voice
Kris Tiner- trumpet
2. Dream State > Police State (9:15)
Tabor Allen- bass drum
Justice Constantine- acoustic drums
Dave Easley- pedal steel guitar
Nick Hennies- vibraphone
Steuart Liebig- electric bass, electronics
Christopher McCarthy- cello
Alex Navarro- violin
Andrew Pompey- acoustic drums
Aaron Roche- acoustic guitar, voice
Mick Rossi- acoustic piano
Adriana Schlarb- voice
Chris Schlarb- acoustic & electric guitar, voice, tambourine
Anthony Shadduck- upright bass
Jill Zor- viola
Strings arranged and conducted by Corbin Foster
3. Daughters of Ursa Major (5:20)
Julianna Barwick- voice
Justice Constantine- acoustic drums
Dave Easley- pedal steel guitar
Danny T. Levin- trumpet
Christopher McCarthy- cello
David Moyer- baritone sax, flute
Alex Navarro- violin
Andrew Pompey- acoustic drums
Aaron Roche- voice
Chris Schlarb- acoustic & electric guitar, Moog Taurus pedals, clarinet, electronics
Anthony Shadduck- upright bass
Jill Zor- viola
Strings arranged and conducted by Seth Shafer
4. White Dove In The Psychic Temple (8:25)
Mike Briones- trombone
Justice Constantine- acoustic drums
Kaitlyn Kissel- flute
Danny T. Levin- flugelhorn
Andrew Pompey- acoustic drums
Aaron Roche- acoustic guitar
Mick Rossi- acoustic piano
Chris Schlarb- acoustic & electric guitar
Anthony Shadduck- upright bass
Joel St. Julien- voice
Kris Tiner- trumpet
Mike Watt- electric bass
Horns arranged and conducted Corbin Foster
Recorded and Mixed at Sounds Are Active Studios, Long Beach, CA. from January 4th, 2009 – August 18th, 2010
Mastered by Roger Seibel at SAE Mastering
Photography by Ian Souter
Layout and Design by Elis Im
Additional Artwork by Danny Miller
Mix Consulting by Ronan Chris Murphy
Master Consulting by TW Walsh
Additional Recording in Whittier, CA., San Pedro, CA., Culver City, CA., San
Francisco, CA., Brooklyn, NY., Bloomington, IN., New Orleans, LA., Austin, TX.
Additional Engineering by Rychard Cooper at Cal State University Long Beach and Danny T. Levin at Mushroom Stamp Studios
