This collection of Boyer’s songs is a spirited romp through the rubble of a deteriorating relationship and the memories that cloud vision. Most of it recorded live in a small house in Maine by a 6-piece ensemble of Mutable alumni, Different Directions is a spontaneous yet thoughtful musical interpretation of Boyer’s writing. The songs are unmistakably his, yet flow peacefully through popular motifs, and leave you feeling nostalgic, nostalgic for heartache perhaps. It is a semi-precious mess of sound and emotion distilled down to its purest essence and stirred into a soothing bath of melody and charm.
Lyrics written by Gabriel Boyer
Music written by Gabriel Boyer and Malcolm Felder
Performed by
Gabriel Boyer: Piano, Lead Vocals
Ben Bradford: Cornet, Percussion
Malcolm Felder: Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Jon Madden: Upright and Acoustic Bass
Kevin Micka: Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals
Adam Scotto: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Engineered by Kevin Micka
Produced by Kevin Micka and Malcolm Felder
Mastered by Scott Craggs
Photos by Gabriel Boyer and Ben Bradford