Cast A Half Shadow is the long-awaited second recording by The Instruments. This record evokes a tone that is both lush and atmospheric, with delicately orchestrated folk melodies. Refining her sense of arrangement and use of ambience, Heather McIntosh, the band's songwriter, along with fellow members of The Instruments, has developed a sophisticated song cycle with her sophomore record.McIntosh has been a staple of the Athens music scene for the past decade. She is a classically trained cellist and earned her bachelor's degree in music from the University of Georgia. She is currently a member of the Athens' bands Circulatory System, Elf Power and Japancakes and has also played or recorded with bands such as Superchunk, Of Montreal, Lil Wayne, and Gnarles Barkley.The players on Cast A Half Shadow are:Heather McIntosh - voice, cello, acoustic guitar and keyboardsPeter Erchick - keyboards and vocal harmoniesW. Cullen Hart - percussion and vocal harmoniesHannah Jones - percussion and voiceDerek Almstead - electric guitarJohn Fernandes - clarinet and bass clarinetSallie Lupis - double bassJeff Mangum - vocal harmoniesEric Harris - trap kit and accordiolineDoug Owens - oboeScott Spillane - mellophone and sousaphone1. Show To Begin2. For Travelers3. Seems So Far4. Our Lovely Ladder5. Branches For Many Birds6. Through The Air7. Amongst The Trees8. Response9. Lantern10. My Friend
