Instrumental prog/post-rock undertaking Held By way of Timber have introduced that they’ve teamed up with vocalist Martin Smith for a brand new seven-track EP, Held By way of Timber & Martin Smith, which will probably be launched via Tweed Jacket Track/Lasgo Distribution on September 27.
The union got here following Smith supporting Held By way of Timber at a gig in Brighton which led to Smith and Held By way of Timber mainman David Joseph recording a brand new song consultation at Peter Gabriel’s Actual International studios close to Tub, together with guitarist Stuart Gerrard.
“I’ve been a pal of Dave’s for a few years,” says Smith. “He’s at all times looking after one thing new in song. I have beloved the sound of Held by way of Timber and leaped on the probability to collab with them. Being at Actual International within the large ‘Peter Gabriel’ room was once a deal with. Being among such skill was once inspiring and I’m hoping everybody loves what now we have created.”
“There have been seven folks enjoying continue to exist those songs,” provides Joseph. “Inside that seven are 3 units of very previous buddies: Martin and Stu, Robbie McIntosh (guitar) and Paul Beavis (drums), and myself and James (double bass). Additionally, James and I were massive admirers and influenced by way of observing Martin and Stu in [previous band] Delirious after we have been more youthful. Shall we by no means have guessed we’d report in combination someday at Peter Gabriel’s studio!
“There was once a second once I appeared round on the calibre of other folks enjoying in combination and simply idea ‘how the heck did this occur to me?’ So, inside of this sound, and within the center of this track is a deep neatly of shared love, years of trustworthy friendship, appreciate, and the enjoyment of creating song. It’s an absolute pleasure to department out into a brand new a part of the Held By way of Timber journey with Martin and Stu.”
The periods produced 3 new songs; two 12-minute songs and a 3rd shorter one, plus instrumental mixes of all 3 and an ambient model of 1. You’ll see the brand new art work and tracklisting beneath.
Held By way of Timber and Martin Smith pays two are living dates in November, at London’s Part Moon in Putney on November 20 and St. Luke’s, Winton, Bournemouth on November 21.
Held By way of Timber: Held By way of Timber & Martin Smith
1. You Deserve
2. Lay Your Troubles Down
3. Oh, My Love
4. You Deserve (instrumental)
5. Lay Your Troubles Down (Instrumental)
6. Oh, My Love (Instrumental)
7. Lay Your Troubles Down (Ambient combine)
