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The Vanishing and Other Stories [50p EP]

by dunkie

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DempseyEsque
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DempseyEsque Perfect combination of folk and progressive pop. Favorite track: Choke {feat. Mali Davies}.
racheltomsk
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racheltomsk The first lyrics of the title track “I could disappear” immediately resonates. I love the warmth of the production throughout which draws you close to the theme and the performances,. Reminiscent at times of the band Talk Talk in its melodic drive and thoughtful contemplative lyrics. Mali Davies on “Choke” sounds ethereal, full of breath clashing gloriously with the title of the song drawing out the meaning further. Another amazing release from Dunkie showing the beauty of collaboration. Favorite track: Choke {feat. Mali Davies}.
Matthew Breach
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Matthew Breach Another slice of pop-rock-folk-prog perfection from dunkie; really hope they will put the series of EPs togehter into a boxset when complete as if they do half as good a job as they did with the album the package will be superb. Favorite track: The Vanishing.
EclecticMusicLover
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EclecticMusicLover Dunkie has gone and done it again, creating another work of musical art that’s as perfect as it could possibly be. The Vanishing and Other Stories is a gorgeous, meticulously-crafted little EP, and a testament to the impressive talents of Anthony Price, Wayne Bassett, and everyone involved in its production. Favorite track: Shadows On The Sun.
terrypayne
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terrypayne Really looking forward to the official release of this EP! From the bits I've heard so far it sounds awesome. As a fan of their previous album 'Working To Design' I can't wait to hear more from them! And for only 50p?! Nothing is that cheap these days!!
Adam Price
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Adam Price Proper good this. I like the bits where there's music and stuff. Space-rock meets folk vibes. I like it. Tidy 👌 Favorite track: Shadows On The Sun.
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I could disappear and leave without a trace From this world, I've left the human race Nobody sees me, nobody sees me Sees me anymore No life is perfect, no life is perfect No life anymore Pulling away from gravity Pushing away from humanity One last breath of society I could drift away, and leave an empty space Close my eyes, I've left this broken place Somebody seize me, somebody seize me Seize me evermore Lifeline imperfect, lifeline imperfect A lifeline nevermore Pulling away from gravity Pushing away from humanity One last breath of society You'll miss me when I'm gone You'll miss me when I'm gone You'll miss me when I'm gone (Nobody sees me, nobody sees me... sees me anymore) (No life is perfect, no life is perfect... no life anymore) Only love can fill the holes within your soul (Somebody seize me, somebody seize me... seize me evermore) Only love can fill the holes within your soul Only love can fill the holes within your soul
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Like shadows on the sun That scars on the soul I can't take it, I can't take it What's going on? And as the darkness is rising My light is getting dim I can't shake it, I can't shake it What's going on? Do you see anything? Do you feel anything? Walking 'round in circles all the time Will you see anything? Will you feel anything? Drowning in the moment treading blind Like cracks in earth That flower through this birth I mistake it, I mistake it for what's going on And as the sand slides away Imprisoned in this constant state I can't take it, I won't take it But it's going on Do you see anything? Do you feel anything? Walking 'round in circles all the time Will you see anything? Will you feel anything? Drowning in the moment treading blind Will you see anything? Will you feel anything? Walking 'round in circles all the time Do you feel anything? Will you see anything? Drowning in the moment treading blind Treading blind
3.
The pressure overhead Walls closing in Memories of the daffodils And the silence in the room And I choke Whispers through sleep Breathing to a beat Panic to find the words And the scream within the room And I choke The mundane of routine A touch sears the skin Bluntness of the cold blade And the tears they begin again And I choke And I choke Pushing, slipping and I choke Pushing, sleeping and I choke Pushing, slipping and I choke Pushing, sleeping and I choke Pushing, slipping and I choke Pushing, sleeping and I choke And I choke And I choke
4.
Is it in my head? Or is it in my heart? Questions go unanswered through the tether of your bark In the background I see trees Its shade and light so deep But in the foreground teasing me is life no longer ceased And it's blossoming with ease It's colourless to me This deep dark heart Can you see what I see? Can you feel the breeze? Antlers aloft through trees so green, destroys serenity It cuts diagonally and splits this frame in three A Magritte view of symmetry torments and comforts me It pulls from underneath It's slowly taking seed In this deep dark heart This deep dark heart So in control A hurricane inside Layers underneath A perfect guide Show me how it feels to sleep and simply breathe To escape into the dreams, conquer duplicity It's lucid and it's sealed with cattle eyes surreal A cloud across a moonlit scene slices so deeply It's opening to bleed And fallen endlessly Into the deep dark heart Is it in my head? Or is it in my heart?
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The hardest thing to do Is to prove you exist With every single coat that you paint erased And I'm gone (Nobody sees me) And I'm gone (Nobody sees me) We've failed to reverse light Refracting in this life The oceans are empty The deepest shades of blue remain And we're gone (Nobody sees me) (Nobody sees me) We're falling out of reach Endless in this fear The skies shift in their hues The emptiness in space appears And we're gone (Nobody sees me) And we're gone (Nobody sees me) And I'm gone

about

From the creators of 'Working To Design'

DUNKIE Presents a Robot Recordings Production
- five tales of humanity and existence -

"Reminiscent of 1950's & 1960's short story anthologies, collected together in the world of Corgi and Penguin paperbacks, we've aimed to create a similar aesthetic with this EP. These songs/stories are grounded in the mundane yet heightened by a haunting, terrifying and sometimes surreal reality that surrounds us, present with despair for human lives, searching for hope in humanity and our own existence within it. Standalone stories, that exist in the same storytelling world we write."

Released by Dirty Carrot Records in association with A Perfectly Flawed Publication

In These Stories:

- THE VANISHING -
When lives begin to pull and push away from gravity and humanity, can one collective last breath of society prevail?
Maybe only love can fill the hole within the soul...

- SHADOWS ON THE SUN -
How long can a surface hold its form before cracking?
In a world where darkness rises and lights dim, one earthly, broken figure can no longer take it anymore..

- CHOKE -
A fading lifecycle.. Visions searing the skin.. and the figure screams as the silent walls close within a room.. Choking the tears begin, again.

- DEEP DARK HEART -
Blinded by inner demons a mute couple attempt to feel what one each feel, but this comes with a price and begins to pull them from underneath... and slowly takes seed.

- THE VANISHING SHADOW -
When lifeforms fall out of reach from one another, into an endless pit of fear, the emptiness in space appears... and they question if they are really... gone.
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"dunkie is a master at making deeply moving stories into ones of hope - and that is very difficult to achieve while remaining honest” - It’s Indie Music, England, UK — Davv Iiawki

"There is something quite beautiful about their songs, each one is a little masterpiece with a sincerity and a heartfelt message " - Welsh Connections, Wales, UK — Michael Kennedy

"With a style constantly shifting, moving between influences like another songwriter might move between chords. The songs are transcendental, ephemeral, electronic numbers reminiscent of a mash-up of Radiohead and Neil Young; personal, full of heartfelt angst whilst being beautifully, tenderly, performed" - The Swansea Fringe Festival, Wales, UK — Joe Bayliss

"A complex and textured journey that delves deep into the human condition, bringing to light heartfelt musings" - Broken 8 Records, Sydney, Australia — Tom Bedward

credits

released March 19, 2021

'The Vanishing' written and arranged by
Anthony Price & Wayne Bassett

Vocals, Guitars Acoustic/Bass - Anthony Price
Electric Guitars, Synth, Keys - Wayne Bassett
Piano, Mellotron - John Barnes
Electric Guitars - Adam Price
Drums/Percussion - Rob Morris
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'Shadows On The Sun' written and arranged by
Anthony Price & Wayne Bassett

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Anthony Price
Electric Guitars, Synth, Keys - Wayne Bassett
Bass Guitar - Gareth Anthony
Electric Guitars - Adam Price
Drums/Percussion - Rob Morris
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'Choke' written and arranged by
Anthony Price & Wayne Bassett

Lead Vocals - Mali Davies
Backing Vocals, Bass Guitar, Keys, Percussive Beard - Anthony Price
Synthesiser, Backing Vocals - Rob Lear
Electric Guitars, Synth, Keys - Wayne Bassett
Bass Guitar, Piano, Organ - Gareth Anthony
Electric Guitars - Adam Price
Flute, Violins - Terry Payne
Drums, Percussion - Jennifer Drew
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'Deep Dark Heart' written and arranged by
Anthony Price & Wayne Bassett

Additional songwriting credit to Mark Purnell (Music) and Joanne Jones (Lyrics)

Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitars - Mark Purnell
Lead/Backing Vocals - Sarah Birch
Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Anthony Price
Bass Guitar, Piano, Organ - Gareth Anthony
Violins, Mandolin - Terry Payne
Drums, Percussion - Stephen Drake
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'The Vanishing Shadow' written and arranged by
Anthony Price & Wayne Bassett

Lead/Backing Vocals - Lauren Coates
Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keys - Anthony Price
String Arrangement, Keys, Synthesiser - Wayne Bassett
Violins - Terry Payne
Drum Programming, Percussion - Jennifer Drew
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All Songs Recorded, Mixed and Produced by
Wayne Bassett & Anthony Price
@ Robot Recordings, Aberdare, South Wales, UK

All artwork/paintings created & provided by Michael Gustavius Payne
Sleeve design/concept by Anthony Price & Wayne Bassett

Released by Dirty Carrot Records
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In association with A Perfectly Flawed Publication

Sarah Birch appears courtesy of Death Monkey Records
www.deathmonkey.co.uk

Sarah Birch
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Website
www.sarahbirch.co.uk

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(MICHAEL GUSTAVIUS PAYNE - WEBSITE)
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