Cantoma - See In The Sun [2LP]

Format: 2 x LP (limited / hand numbered)
Catalogue No.: HWLP005
Release Date: 06 Sep 2024
Genre: Balearic / Downtempo

Cantoma / See In The Sun / Highwood Recordings 2024
 
Cantoma’s  new album, “See In The Sun” feels like the welcome return of an old friend. This sensation perhaps reflecting the recording, which found Phil Mison working with a team of trusted talent. More than 20 singers, players and engineers were involved , including Quinn Lamont Luke , Luna Asteri, Robin Twelftree , Justin Drake , Andre Espeut,  Robin Lee,  Patrick `Dawes, Gizelle Smith and Audun Waage.   Collectively they’ve created 10 tracks - joyful jams between accordion, flute, and kalimba, Reeds, orchestral strings, brass, bongos, and Spanish guitar. 
 
The LP possesses fewer introspective moments than its predecessors. The music, on the whole, is moving its feet. Making its way toward a twilight dance floor. There’s also an emphasis on “proper” songs. Lyrics are sung, and spoken, in English, Spanish and Japanese. Their predominate themes are friendship, togetherness and love. 
 
Unashamedly optimistic in its outlook, “See In The Sun” seems to wish only the very best for everyone. Phil says he never planned it that way, it just happened. Perhaps a consequence of all the friends gathered. However, this message comes at a point when the world is poised, hoping, more than ready for positive change. 
 
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Tracklist: 
A1. Summer Rain
A2. Estalaro
A3 . Sora Ni
 
B1. Dancing
B2. Way To The Sun
B3. When I Call You
 
C1. Shelter Ft Quinn Lamont Luke  ( Album Version)
C2. Some Other Stars
 
D1. Auto Verde
D2. To The Sea ( Album Version )
D3. Dancing Reprise