"What Time Can Do" is the fourth album from the London-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Nick Haeffner. Four years in the making, the new album is bursting with ideas, both musical and lyrical, and marks a new stage in the evolution of Nick’s music. Whereas the 2019 album "A New Life Awaits You" was conceived as a follow up to Nick’s debut album 'The Great Indoors', the new album strikes out in new directions. In addition to the folk, psychedelic, experimental and orchestral sounds of the earlier material there are latin, jazz and dub influences. There’s also a considerable amount of creative input from Marcus Holdaway (High Llamas, Stereolab, Colourway).Featuring songs that are original, melodic and accessible, the sound palette is varied, with some emphasis on Marcus’s cello playing. Another feature of the album is the use of several outstanding backing and guest vocalists, including Yani Martinelli (The High Llamas, Colourway), Canadian jazz singer Chris Cummings (Marker Starling), Nick’s former bandmate Clive PiG and Getrude Veremu (of Digital Roses, an experimental gospel/electronic duo).With Nick on vocal duties, he also plays a variety of guitars, keyboards and melodica, an instrument used to create dreamily beautiful melodies on many of the tracks. Continuing the dub influence, there’s jazz trombone, in the style of the legendary Rico on two of the tracks plus electric harpsichord, vibes, mellotron and theremin on 'My Funny Valentine'. Jim Wallis (Modern Nature, Still Corners) plays drums on several tracks.Lyrically, the album is always original and often poignant. The deceptive lightness of the music conceals darker and more bittersweet pre-occupations with aging, mental health, Margaret Thatcher’s legacy, loneliness, the metaverse, work/life balance, physical imperfection, cats and ghosts. creditsreleased September 29, 20231. What Time Can DoNick Haeffner: lead vocals, guitar, melodica, keyboardsMarcus Holdaway: cellos, electric piano, synthesiserYani Martinelli: vocalsIan Montague: bassSowa: drumsCello parts arranged by Marcus Holdaway, strings arranged by NH.2. The River Knows a SecretNick Haeffner: lead vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin, electric guitars, keyboardsIan Montague: bassMarcus Holdaway: celloJim Wallis: drumsAllan Seago: dobro3. Back in the LifeNick Haeffner: lead vocals, electric guitar, melodicaMarcus Holdaway: electric piano, organChris Cummings: vocals, electric pianoGetrude Veremu: vocalsIan Montague: bassJim Wallis: drumsArjuna (RJ) Satchithananthan: trombone solo4. The Cat’s PyjamasNick Haeffner: vocals, cittern, melodica, acoustic and electric guitarsClive Pig: vocalsYani Martinelli: backing vocalsIan Montague: bassWilliam Hayter: percussionMarcus Holdaway: celloString arrangement by NH5. My Funny ValentineNick Haeffner: lead vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitar, keyboardsMarcus Holdaway: vibes, electric harpsichordNat Yelverton: bass, guitar solo at endWilliam Hayter: percussion6. There’s Another WorldNick Haeffner: lead vocals, electric guitar, banjo, melodica, mellotronMarcus Holdaway: electric piano, vocalsYani Martinelli: vocals7. The Years Lie in Wait for YouNick Haeffner: vocals, electric guitar, electric piano, organ, synthPierre Lassègues: spoken vocalsGetrude Veremu: vocalsIan Montague: bassMarcus Holdaway: celloJim Wallis: drumsArjuna (RJ) Satchithananthan: trombone solo8. I’m Not Here Right NowNick Haeffner: lead vocal, nylon string guitar, electric guitars, mandolin, melodica, organMarcus Holdaway: bass synthesizer, drums, percussionChris Cummings: backing vocalsYani Martinelli: backing vocalsJim Wallis: percussion9. Versailles 1783Nick Haeffner: keyboards, electric guitars, ukulele10. “It’s All Maggie Thatcher’s Fault”Nick Haeffner: vocals, electric guitar, synthIan Montague: bassWilliam Hayter: drumsMarcus Holdaway: electric piano11. Cranham (In the Bleak Midwinter)Nick Haeffner: guitars and keyboardsJim’s drums recorded at Strongroom Studios. William’s drums recorded at Stable Sound studio.Produced, mixed and mastered in my loft on my laptop. Richard Norris: postproduction on The River Knows a Secret and Back in the Life. “It’s All Maggie Thatcher’s Fault” mixed at Stable Sound studio by Nick Haeffner and William Hayter. My Funny Valentine mastered by Anthony Chapman.Artwork by Paul BrandMany thanks to Brian O’Neill, Damian O’Neill, Nick Clift and Neil March. Special thanks Marcus Holdaway.license
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