 THIS CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS
is the first compilation album from The Beechfields Record Label.
It features new, exclusive tracks from The Seldon Plan, Private
Eleanor, The Red Vines, Among Wolves, A Cat Called Cricket, The
Honest Mistakes, Infinite Honey, and Pupa’s Window.
These bands and musicians believe that music is not about money
or fame, but about connections with other people through music.
Music is ultimately about human relationships, and enhancing the
collective relationships we all have with one another. The Beechfields
is proud to present such a diverse collection of music and viewpoints
within the scope of this compilation.
We’re giving this CD away free, because we think once
you hear these bands, you’ll want to buy their records.
We hope it'll help get you as excited about the future of Baltimore
music as we are! |
This
CD is FREE.
Here's how to get yours:
1. Go to our Records
page and place an order for any available Beechfields
album. A free copy of the compilation will be included with your
order!
2. OR: Go see a live show by any of the artists
on the compilation and ask for one in person!
3. OR: For a limited time, free copies are available
at the Sound Garden in Fells Point. (So limited, in fact, that
they may already be gone by the time you get there; if so, order
one from us!)
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What people are saying
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| A CAT CALLED CRICKET
“A Daily Reminder” (Track 6)
Written By Alex Champagne
Performed by: Patty Blanchard - Cello
Alex Champagne - Vocals, Guitars
Tommy Hallett - Fender Rhodes
Recorded & mixed by Alex Champagne at Scenic Route Recordings
AMONG WOLVES
“Father Mother Sister Brother” (Track 3)
Written by Billy Tiedeken/James Cahill
Lead & backup vox: Billy Tiedeken, Jimmy Cahill
Guitar: Jimmy Cahill
Bass: Billy Tiedeken
Piano: Jimmy Cahill
“Letter” (Track 10)
Written by Jimmy Cahill
Lead vox: Jimmy Cahill
Back up vox: Billy Tiedeken/Jason Butcher
Guitars: Jimmy, Billy, Jason
Drums: Jason
Bass: Dave Godman
THE HONEST MISTAKES
“Sidekick” (Track 8)
“Girl” (Track 13)
Written by Chris Ehrich (Drektunes, Ltd.)
Arranged and recorded by The Honest Mistakes
Frank Corl - Drums
Joylene Dalia - Lead vocals
Chris Ehrich - Guitars, vocals
Adam Kivisaari - Bass, vocals
INFINITE HONEY
“Honeybees” (Track 1)
“Travelers” (Track 15)
Written by Neil Cotterill/Infinite Honey
Recorded by Ryan Finnerin
Players: Neil Cotterill, Ryan Finnerin, Austin Stahl
PRIVATE ELEANOR
“Scare Yourself to Death” (Track 2)
Written by Austin Stahl (Private Songs, ASCAP)
Recorded by Austin on cassette 8-track at the Buena Vista house,
late 2007.
Performed by Austin Stahl, Bruce Sailer, Tommy Hallett, and Marian
Glebes.
“Capitán” (Track 14)
Written by Michael Nestor (The Churchlands Music, ASCAP)
Recorded by T.J. Lipple and mixed by Chad Clark, at Silver Sonya/Inner
Ear, Arlington VA.
Performed by Austin Stahl, Marian Glebes, Bruce Sailer, Drew Stevens,
and Chris Merriam.
Recorded during the Sweethearting (BRL 3215) sessions,
November 2006.
This is a cover of an unreleased Pupa’s Window song.
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PUPA’S WINDOW
“Les Poupées Russes” (Track 11)
Recorded in October 2007. Not happy, we re-recorded it in January
2008 with members of The Seldon Plan.
Additional vocals and percussion provided by Chris and Joylene
Ehrich and Frank Corl, of The Honest Mistakes.
“Warm Embrace” (Track 7) Recorded in February 2008.
Percussion was provided by Austin Stahl from Private Eleanor,
and bass by Dave Hirner from The Seldon Plan.
Both songs written by Michael Nestor (The Churchlands Music, ASCAP)
Both songs recorded in a warm room in Towson, MD. Produced by
Frank Corl.
The mixing was done by Michael Nestor at The Beechfields Resort.
Pupa’s Window is Michael Nestor, with occasional help from Austin
Stahl (see past PW records) and Dave Hirner.
THE RED VINES
“Madeline” (Track 5)
Written by Ryan Finnerin & Neil Cotterill
Jason Butcher - drums
Neil Cotterill - moog
Ryan Finnerin - everything else
This song is an outtake from Everyday Needles for Electromagnetic
Lovers (BRL 3945).
“El Nuevo Mundo” (Track 12)
Written by Ryan Finnerin & Dave Martin
Christian Stengle - drums
Ryan Finnerin - everything else
This song is an early recording.
THE SELDON PLAN
“Our Time in Rockland County” (Track 4)
Recorded January 2008 in a small room in Towson, MD.
Engineering was done by a very nice Frank Corl.
Mixing was done by a very busy Michael Nestor at The Beechfields
Resort.
Percussion by Frank Corl.
“Colored Lenses” (Track 9)
Taken carefully from the album The Collective Now (BRL
4525).
Recorded July 2007 in Pasadena, MD at Waterford Digital.
Engineered and mixed by Frank Marchand.
Premastered by Charlie Pilzer at Airshow in Springfield, VA.
Percussion by Mike Landavere.
Both songs written by The Seldon Plan (The Churchlands Music,
ASCAP)
The Seldon Plan is (was): Michael Nestor, Dave Hirner, Bobby Landle
and for a while, Mike Landavere.
Compilation mastered by Michael Nestor at The Beechfields Resort.
Cover photo: Marian Glebes. Design: Austin Stahl. |
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"Terrific 15 song sampler from the very worthy Beechfields label that features all exclusive tracks except one. You have winners on here like the low-key pop of Infinite Honey, the even low-keyer Private Eleanor and the even more mellow Among Wolves (first time I had heard them). The Red Vines pep things up a bit with some cool organ and shuffling drums. Other tunes by The Seldom Plan, The Honest Mistakes and Pupa's Window. Unlike a lot of label samplers, this is definitely not some throwaway as the guys at the label worked hard on creating a keeper." - DaggerZine
"What a simple yet inspiring way to get new and creative
music out there. If only every label was this conscious."
- Mobtown
Studios blog
"...a high concentration of complimentary Bmore dopeness."
- Butter
Team
"...these aren't just a bunch of throwaways... this free
disc is comprised of quality songs... a great way to get a feel
for the sound of this fine label from Batimore." - IndiePages
"SWEET!" - Pasta
Primavera
"Thanks for all the excellent music, you’re one of
my favorite smaller labels... Your compilation [is] great."
- Palebear |
