Haunted Sea Songs of Bahia:Volume 1

The first volume of Preston Swirnoff's solo project 'Haunted Sea Songs of Bahia', inspired by the folk music of the legendary Brazilian composer Dorival Caymmi. The recordings are raw, stripped down performances, with Swirnoff on classical guitar, singing in Portuguese; mostly recorded live with no multi-tracking or overdubs. Recommended for those who like dreamy, dark, otherworldly songs about the sea, the stars, and lost fishermen.

Side A: É Doce Morrer no Mar / It's Sweet to Die in the Sea
The legendary ballad written by Caymmi, with lyrics by the great novelist and poet Jorge Amado.

Side B: Lamento do Gaviero / Lookout's Lament
Swirnoff's melancholy sailor theme with an eerie percussive backdrop.

Released on lathe-cut 7" vinyl with insert and dried flower. Edition of 100.
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released May 9, 2016
Classical guitar and vocals: Preston Swirnoff
Recorded by Richard Isabella at RSI Studio in San Diego, CA 2015
Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk in Peekskill, NY
Recorded live with no multi-tracking or overdubs, except 'Lamento do Gaviero':
Percussion- Preston Swirnoff / Waterphone- Ricky Isabella