...Recording Notes...

1. A Quick Dance on a Shallow Grave 2. Scary Night 3. Song for the Chickens 4. The Agonist 5. K 6. Addition by Refraction 7. Postulus 8. Valotti 9. Olivine 10. Shells in the Clocktower 11. In Search of

     Apothecary Charms was recorded and mixed from January 2007 to August 2008 at The Surface. Cubase was used for recording, editing, and mixing.

     I wanted to present a range of material on this album and still maintain a tangible focus. I did not stray too far from the guitar most times, while still incorporating electronic sounds and unusual instrumentation. Many of the songs originated from a single sound or phrase, or an improvisation, and were built from there over several months. I fine-tuned the textural nuances and developed the parts for maximum effect.