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Long Way From Home

by Lovespirals

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    Includes 3 bonus tracks: a live recording of "This Truth," plus 2 Pink Floyd covers recorded for a 2 volume tribute released digitally by the Neptune Pink Floyd fansite, but is no longer available. This is the first time Lovespirals have made them available for high quality download! Also included is an album one sheet with more info, the original cover shot band portrait by Gregory Aune, a cover art pdf and lyric sheet.
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    Get Lovespirals' 3rd album, 'Long Way From Home' in limited edition CD format, autographed by Ryan and Anji. Features color band portraits by Gregory Aune and Elena la Cuesta, full album lyrics, and design by Anji Bee. Includes a promotional postcard while supplies last.

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    Get all 21 Lovespirals releases available on Bandcamp and save 50%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Misunderstood (Single), Lonely Sunset (Single), The Call (Single), Smile - Single, Why Not Today?, Life Goes On, Heartstrings [Single], Love Me Leave Me, and 13 more. , and , .

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Only so many ways one Can play that same ole damn song Only so many phrasings and so many tunings Before the whole thing just sounds wrong Have we reached the end of the record? Is the needle just caught in the groove? But I’m too tired to get up I’m too tired to pick up and move Tell me, what am I to do? Only so many ways one Can say those old words “good bye” Only so many phrasings and so many gestures Before you just break down and cry Have we reached the end of the record? Is the needle just caught in the groove? But we’re too tired to get up We’re too tired to pick up and move Tell me whatcha gonna do? Hey hey Hey now, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do? – By Anji Bee (BMI)
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Wonderin’ why you’re all alone again Feel as if you haven’t got a friend in this world But I’m here Even if we were the only two left on this star Think of all the things that we could do; we could go far Singing songs to the empty universe Sowing seeds through the empty universe And you never know what might grow Singing songs to the empty universe Sowing seeds through the empty universe And you never know what might grow Oh, oh, oh empty universe (x3) Wonderin’ why you’re all alone again – By Anji Bee (BMI)
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I’m just not sure Don’t know anymore Where this relationship stands Once blushed like a rose Now your eyes are closed Should I let go of your hands? Perched on the edge Losing my grip Treading the water Will you accept me? Will you reject me? Flip a coin fulfill my fate Can’t take this ambiguity Do we possess longevity? It’s a fine line between love and hate I’m down for the count Time running out Treading the water I’m holding my breath Blue in the face Treading the water Don’t know if I can keep Treading the water – Anji Bee (BMI)
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Why does time play it’s tricks on me Buzz in my head and my thoughts incomplete Some sights move me to tears and then Falling asleep again Once in a blue moon you feel really alive Most of the time we just cover our heads and hide Once in a blue moon you feel really alive Most of the time we just cover our heads and hide Why does time play it’s tricks on me Buzz in my head and my thoughts incomplete Some sounds move me to scream and then Falling asleep again Once in a blue moon you feel really alive Most of the time we just cover our heads and hide Once in a blue moon you feel really alive Most of the time we just cover our heads and hide – By Anji Bee (BMI)
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This Truth 03:44
We’ve been together a decade Though its gone by in the blink of an eye When I think back on our years together The only thing I wonder is why We didn’t begin our lives much sooner From the first time we met Well every moment we’ve shared is precious And there’s nothin’ ’bout us that I regret, no And she will never take away from that No, there’s nothing she can say or do To take away this truth That you belong to me and I belong to you This year it will be a decade We’ve stood together hand in hand Telling each other everything Trusting the other will understand We have never been lead astray I don’t think we ever will There doesn’t seem to be a need That our deep love can’t fulfill And she will never take away from that No, there’s nothing she can say or do To take away this truth That you belong to me and I belong to you Yeah, you belong to me and I, and I belong to you You belong to me and I belong to you – Anji Bee (BMI)
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Sometimes I feel like a motherless child Sometimes I feel like a motherless child Sometimes I feel like a motherless child A long, long ways from home A long, long way from home Sometimes I feel like I’m almost gone Sometimes I feel like I’m almost gone Sometimes I feel like I’m almost gone A long, long ways from home A long, long way from home True believer, a long way from home A long, long way from my home A long, long way from my home – Anonymous American spiritual arranged by Anji Bee (BMI)
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Sundrenched 03:26
Sundrenched afternoon Waiting for a word from you Dust motes cloud my eyes Diamond tears I cry Sparkling light refracting off my tears Caught up I’m worn out and burned out by fears Why must I always assume the worst Heart beating so fast I fear it may burst Sunwarmed cobblestone Walking all alone Dark thoughts should melt away In the light of day Sparkling light refracting off my tears Caught up I’m worn out and burned out by fears Why must I always assume the worst Heart beating so fast I fear it may burst La la la la la… – Anji Bee (BMI)
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Woke up this morning A song was playing in my head Pulled the blankets closer Hunkered down into the bed Fragments of dreams Swam hazily inside my mind Mixed up patchwork images Form hidden meanings left to find If I get up to start my day Before the mysteries revealed I’ll go round feeling haunted By this secret that’s been sealed away Why do these people follow me Through my nocturnal daze? Mix up the year, mix up the place Mix up the name and face Rode the train this morning To the end of the line Forgot where I was going Seems I lost all track of time That same old song was playing Looping endless in my brain While dream sequences flooded in More real than the rain outside If I get up to start my day Before the mysteries revealed I’ll go round feeling haunted By this secret that’s been sealed away Why do these people follow me Through my nocturnal daze? Mix up the year, mix up the place Mix up the name and face Lovers I forgot about Places that I’ve never been Jobs that I quit years ago Younger than I’ll ever be again – Anji Bee (BMI)
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Lovelight 04:34
Why waste your precious days Chasing in vain Elusive happiness Can only bring you pain Our time on Earth is so short But our suffering is long We all sense secretly There’s somewhere else we belong Just look deep inside yourself To see who you really are When your illusions melt away Your soul will shine just like a star Beaming rays of lovelight Beaming rays of lovelight, lovelight, lovelight Just look deep inside yourself To see who you really are When your illusions melt away Your soul will shine just like a star Beaming rays of lovelight Beaming rays of lovelight (repeat to end) – By Anji Bee (BMI)
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The touch of your hands Soothing my soul With your caress I am made whole Just couldn’t ask For anything more Lazy love days Meant to explore The smell of your skin Familiar and warm Rustle of sheets Outlining your form You pull me close Make me your own Here in your arms I’ve found my home Oh, I could never go back again No, not since I’ve found you, dear No, I could never return to him Oh, how I long to stay here Here with you – By Anji Bee (BMI)
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about

Lovespirals truly hit their stride with 3rd full-length album, 'Long Way From Home.' Melding the dreamy folk and rock of their debut, 'Windblown Kiss,' with the soulful jazz and blues of follow-up, 'Free & Easy,' the duo seamlessly blend prior influences with new sounds and styles. The sensual voice of Anji Bee spins seductive tales of beautiful sadness and spiritual longing set to Ryan Lum's melancholic music. Bluesy electric guitar abounds, with touches of wistful slide guitar, tinkling piano, and haunting harmonica to evoke a lush, organic, Americana feel.

Long-time fans of Lovespirals (and Lum's prior incarnation, Love Spirals Downwards) will be pleased to hear the duo return to their Dream Pop roots as well as their return to vocal and guitar based songwriting. Bee's vocal harmonies soar confidently alongside Lum's guitar with that trademark blend of childlike innocence and mature sensuality that has endeared her to listeners new and old. And Lum's guitar comes to the forefront of the music as it never has before, with a masterful mix of acoustic, electric, and slide guitar playing, featuring majestic solo work.

The heart-tugging blend of Americana and Dream Pop in 'Long Way From Home' brings to mind the quieter works of indie bands like Mazzy Star, Mojave 3, and Red House Painters, while Lovespirals' studio finesse hints at better known artists such as Chris Issac, k.d. lang, or Cowboy Junkies. The influence of rock legends David Gilmour, Neil Young, and Jerry Garcia peek through in Lum's guitar work, while Bee's lyrics and vocals strive toward the exalted sorrow expressed by George Harrison, Tim Buckley, and Nick Drake.

The album's first single, a gorgeously moody cover of the anonymous American classic, "Motherless Child," currently holds the #3 spot on the "Most Played on Podcasts" chart for the Downtempo Genre on Music Alley (formerly known as the Podsafe Music Network), while the album's second single, "This Truth," currently ranks #7 on the same chart. Both singles have been remixed by a number of artists and released as extended singles.

The 'Motherless Child EP' contains remixes by Hungry Lucy, Karmacoda, MoShang, and more. The band's second Peace Love Production remix contest inspired the 'This Truth EP,' which includes contest winning producer, Pomatic, runner-up Kambronn, and Projekt Records labelmate, Soul Whirling Somewhere, amongst others. UK dance label, Loverush Digital, released another set of "This Truth" remixes, branded as Damien.S VS Lovespirals, featuring additional remixes by Juno Sinclair and Craig Bailey, Avatar One, Thomas Oldani, and Adam Fielding. The single reached number #2 on the DMC World Wide Trance Charts, #4 on the DMC World Wide House Charts, and #8 on the UK Music Week Club Charts.

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Matthew Johnson of Re:Gen Magazine wrote: “It’s not an understatement to call Long Way from Home the duo’s most accomplished work up to date; as enjoyable as their previous explorations of laidback electronica and jazz fusion have been, this album captures Lum and Bee’s warm musical chemistry in a way that previous releases only hinted at.”

Miles Klee of Hot Indie News wrote: "Bluesy slide guitar work sometimes shades over into Santana-like finger-meandering, and vocalist Anji Bee’s layered voice paints bright glaze over already dreamy arrangements. It’s as though the glancing disaffection of 80′s and 90′s dream-poppers has been filtered through an AM radio, a mutation that works by dint of sounding completely natural on an evolutionary view."

Jason Moore of Opus wrote: "Ultimately, Lum and Bee are all about creating a mood with their music, a relaxed and blissed-out vibe that should be no stranger to fans of dreampop, chill-out electronica, and atmospheric pop. This is music for both late night sessions and noon daydreams, for both listening to at work when you need to escape the pressure of the day and at home when you simply need to unwind with a good book and a glass of wine."

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credits

released September 7, 2007

Anji Bee: lyrics, vocal arrangements.
Ryan Lum: electric and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and percussion.

All songs written by, published, and copyright Anji Bee (BMI) and Ryan Lum (BMI).

Recorded, mixed, and produced by Lovespirals at Chillcuts Studio between December 2005 and June 2007. Mastered by Robert Rich of Soundscape Productions July 2007.

Photography by Gregory Aune & Elena la Cuesta. Artwork and design by Anji Bee.

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Lovespirals Los Angeles, California

Lifelong Angelinos, Ryan Lum and Anji Bee, have been writing, recording & producing dreamy pop-infused indie music since pairing up in 1999. This fiercely independent duo have self-released 5 albums, plus a number of EPs, singles, and remix collaborations on their own Chillcuts imprint. In addition to writing & recording music, they also produce the popular YouTube show, Happy Healthy Vegan, ... more

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