Windblown Kiss, by Lovespirals

Windblown Kiss

by Lovespirals

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The digital download includes 3 bonus tracks: Lovespirals' cover of John Denver's song, "Aspenglow," the "hidden track," called "Old Kazoo Blues", recorded live in-studio at KPSU 98.1 FM in Portland, OR, and a previously unreleased demo of another Sean Bowley collaboration called "Brighter Day." It also comes with a lyric sheet, band photo sheet, a scan of the original Projekt band glossy, and an album one-sheet with more info.

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Get Lovespirals' debut Projekt Records album, 'Windblown Kiss,' on jewel tray CD format, personally autographed by the band. Features gorgeous color photography and band portraits by Susan Jennings, full album lyrics, and design by Anji Bee. Includes original black & white band glossy PR pic - while supplies last!

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1.	Oh So Long 04:55	lyrics	buy track
As the days pass From dusk to dawn I count the minutes And the hours ‘Til you come home again And it’s oh so long to wait I lack the patience Give me strength Lord, give me strength Give me strength Lord, give me strength As the years pass From frost to thaw I count the days And the months ‘Til I go home again And it’s oh so long to wait I lack the patience Give me strength Lord, give me strength – By Anji Bee (BMI)
2.	Dejame 04:07	lyrics	buy track
Que somos? Donde vamos? Por que somos como somos? Nada me turbe Nada me espante Todo se pasa Que toda la vida es sueno y los suenos, suenos son Hay mas tiempo que vida Dejame — sin miedo Hay mas tiempo que vida Dejame — sosegada Nada me turbe Nada me espante Todo se pasa Que toda la vida es sueno y los suenos, suenos son Hay mas tiempo que vida Dejame — sin miedo Hay mas tiempo que vida Dejame – sosegada Que somos? Donde vamos? Por que somos como somos? Nada me turbe Nada me espante Todo se pasa Hay mas tiempo que vida Dejame Hay mas tiempo que vida Dejame – By Anji Bee (BMI)
3.	He Calls Me 05:23	lyrics	buy track
He calls me Every night he calls me, calls me I listen, open up my heart and listen His voice is like a song I hear the melodies So I learn them Write them down so I can play them People say I speak in tongues People say that I am channeling People say I speak in tongues People say that I am channeling People say I speak in tongues People say that I am channeling Help me, help me Show them your glory People say I speak in tongues People say that I am channeling Help me, help me Show them your glory He calls me Every night he calls me, calls me I listen, open up my heart and listen His voice is like a song I hear the melodies So I learn them Write them down so I can play them Let them understand You are in everything we do (He calls me, every night he calls me) (Help me, help me show them your glory) – By Anji Bee (BMI)
4.	Windblown Kiss 03:30	lyrics	buy track
A windblown kiss Carried over the sea On sunlight’s rays Dreams of delight Dance their way to me Einen luftkusse Uber die meere An eninem sonnenstrahl Reizende traume Tanzem mir zu One can cry only so many Sea salty tears Oceans of missed kisses Over the years – By Anji Bee (BMI)
5.	Our Nights 03:43	lyrics	buy track
Floating along on an ocean breeze The island coast in view You’ll be the captain and I your mate We need no other crew The weather is fair, the sky is clear The waves are very few Nobody out on this perfect day So I’m all alone with you Sailing along here in Avalon The sun’s so warm and bright How I enjoy our lovely days But look forward to our nights Our nights (x2) Out in our boat on the open sea The summer light is strong Everything’s different, time is changed The days can feel so long All of our cares seem to disappear Nothing could be wrong Let us stay here forevermore It’s where we both belong Belong (x2) Sailing along here in Avalon The sun’s so warm and bright How I enjoy our lovely days But look forward to our nights Sailing along here in Avalon The sun’s so warm and bright How I enjoy our lovely days But look forward to our nights Our nights (x4) – By Anji Bee (BMI)
6.	You Girl 03:37	lyrics	buy track
When the winds blow cold Am I left alone To remember times gone by Was it all in vain Did the faces change And I never questioned why Now the answer's clear I need you here, 'cause Everything I'll ever want Everything I'll ever need Is in you girl Everything I'll ever want Everything I'll ever need Is in you You are my love today My life tomorrow My very soul And I've searched over the mountains All through the shadows Under the water, too All to find Just to find that Everything I'll ever want Everything I'll ever need Is in you girl Everything I'll ever want Everything I'll ever need Is in you Now the answer's clear I need you here, 'cause Everything I'll ever want Everything I'll ever need Is in you girl Everything I'll ever want Everything I'll ever need Is in you (repeat to end) - By Dewey Bunnell, Bill Mumy, & Robert Haimer
7.	How The Thieves Ride 04:30	lyrics	buy track
Oh when the dust blows How it clouds my eyes Oh how I wish I could see you Oh how the thieves ride They scream through the night Oh how I wish I could lose them I’ll refuse them Then I’ll lose them I won’t abuse them But I’m gonna lose them I’ll refuse them Then I’ll lose them I won’t abuse them But I’m gonna leave them behind Oh when the shells fall And wicked men play games Oh how I choose to refuse them Now as the day ends And clouds close my eyes Oh how I wish I could see you Oh when the thoughts bite And drain my hollow head dry Oh how I know I must forsake them I’ll refuse them Then I’ll lose them I won’t abuse them But I’m gonna lose them I’ll refuse them Then I’ll lose them I won’t abuse them But I’m gonna leave them behind I’ll refuse them Then I’ll lose them I won’t abuse them But I’m gonna lose them I’ll refuse them Then I’ll lose them I won’t abuse them But I’m gonna leave them behind Behind (x3) - By Sean Bowley
8.	You Are The Gun 04:21	lyrics	buy track
You know your city's dirt and grime Just confuses my mind Doesn't look so pretty, but I don't care I'm gonna move on and find some air Right now all I can feel The sting on my neck The burdens don't make it feel so free But you bring it on home to me I won't run, I won't run, I won't hide I won't run, I won't run, I'm gonna ride You are the gun That shoots it on home You are the one That drives it on home Out in the night I found my key Out in the night Never knew love could flow so free I won't run, I won't run, I won't hide I won't run, I won't run, I'm gonna ride I won't run, I won't run, I won't hide I won't run, I won't run, I'm gonna ride I won't run, I won't run, I'm gonna ride I won't run, I won't run, never again -- By Sean Bowley
9.	Swollen Sea 02:57	lyrics	buy track
Will you return here? Engulfed by a bleak fear Have you been swallowed By the swollen sea? Where have you gone to? Pray tell it’s not true That you’ve been swallowed By the swollen sea Drowning, drowning — oh no (x2) Swim back, please swim back Oh swim back, please swim back to me Swim back, please swim back Oh swim back, please swim back to me Will you return here? Engulfed by a bleak fear Have you been swallowed By the swollen sea? Where have you gone to? Pray tell it’s not true That you’ve been swallowed By the swollen sea Drowning, drowning — oh no (x4) – By Anji Bee (BMI)
10.	I Can't See You / Old Kazoo Blues 09:54	lyrics	buy track
I don’t recall the last time we met Oh dear, seems you have yet to forget But I, I’ve moved on There’s nothing that I regret No I, no I can’t see you No I, I can’t be with you Don’t try to kiss me I’ll only push you away Don’t say you miss me There’s some things that one shouldn’t say We both know it’s over And it should stay that way No I, no I can’t see you No I, I can’t be with you Don’t hold my hand I think you know the score Please try to understand I’m not your girl anymore Go on, don’t force me To show you to the door No, no, no no Non je, je ne puis pa vous voir Je ne puis pa etre avec vous Je suis desole Je ne veux pas voux No, no, no, no No, no, no, no – By Anji Bee (BMI)
11.	Aspenglow (John Denver Cover) [Bonus Track] 02:08	info	buy track

about

Lovespirals’ lush, sensual songwriting embraces numerous genres on the band’s first full length album, fusing Dream Pop with slow burning Blues, Country tinged Folk, Loungey Jazz and touches of World Music. Windblown Kiss blissfully intermingles Ryan Lum’s dreamy acoustic and electric guitar melodies with lovely multi-languaged vocal harmonies by the earthy-yet-ethereal Anji Bee. Adding additional folk and jazz elements are special guests Sean Bowley (of Projekt Records’ Eden) on guitar & vocals, and Doron Orenstein (of Subliminal Records’ Monkey Bars) on saxophone.

Just when listeners think they know what’s coming next, Lovespirals throws another curveball, from the Pink Floyd-esque guitar and saxophone blues of the opening track, “Oh So Long,” to the Lum quintessential, Spanish language”Dejame,” to the island infused, Santana-esque “Our Nights”, and on through to the classic mid-century Lounge torch song closer, “I Can’t See You,” — not to mention two gritty Western-tinged duets with Tim Buckley-esque vocals by Bowley — Windblown Kiss truly blends the bands various musical influences into an unexpectedly heady concoction.

Embraced by their Projekt Records fanbase as "Gothic Jazz" in the vein of Angelo Badalamenti & Julee Cruise's work for David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" series -- or to dark Trip Hopsters, Portishead -- yet hailed as sweet "Twee Pop" akin to Jewel or The Cardigans by the English press, while still compared to Sade and Astrud Gilberto by the Jazz community - the only sure description of Lovespirals' "Windblown Kiss" is that there are no easy comparisons to make. There's simply no pigeonhole to place this CD into!

Different to be sure from Lovespirals’ fare past (such as their atmospheric Drum ‘n’ Bass EP, Ecstatic) or from Lovespirals fare to follow, this release strips down the band’s electronic elements and builds up the song structures using organic sounds which hearken back to Lum’s earlier Love Spirals Downwards material, but with that smooth, sensual Lovespirals touch. Romantic, spiritual, and utterly heartfelt, Windblown Kiss envelopes one in a soothing dream-drenched world, full of nostalgia and beauty.

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Lee Prosser of Jazz Review wrote, "Ryan Lum is a master of guitar, his techniques fresh and pleasant, and the sensual vocals of Anji Bee perfectly reflect the high quality of the musical compositions. Windblown Kiss is a magical listening experience, filled with sensitivity and beautiful soft jazz sounds.”

Matt Rowe of Music Tap wrote, "Windblown Kiss is a satisfying surprise offering from a band that stands out in an ever burgeoning sea of bands for its gorgeous song arrangements. This release, like sugar on our tongues, is a sweet indulgence. Every song features the erotically charged vocals of Anji Bee and the slowly building tension of Ryan Lum's jazzed up and sexy instruments. This album gives us the gift of remembering what once was good with love and anticipation. It encourages us and gives us hope that it can be that way again."

Mary Ellen Gustafson of Music Reviewer wrote, "Grabs you from the first note. The first song, "Oh So Long," opens with a guitar chord, a high hat, and wailing sax and you're immediately transported to a smoky lounge, in the wee hours, with an audience lost in the music. The voice of a sultry chanteuse joins the music and you're lost for sure. Anji Bee has an incredible voice that moves from sultry to sensual to surreal to earthy, and winds its way around the guitar work of Ryan Lum like smoke."

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credits

released June 18, 2002

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 July 2001 and January 2002. Mastered by Robert Rich of Soundscape Productions January 2002.

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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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discography

Misunderstood (Single)

Aug 2023
Lonely Sunset (Single)

Sep 2022
The Call (Single)

Jul 2022
Smile - Single

Mar 2022
Why Not Today?

Jul 2020
Life Goes On

Nov 2018
Heartstrings [Single]

Apr 2016
Brother Against Brother (Single)

Mar 2014
Happy Holidays (single)

Dec 2013
Future Past

Jan 2010
Feel So Good EP

Jul 2011
Love EP

Jul 2010
Long Way From Home

Sep 2007
Love Me Leave Me

Oct 2014
This Truth EP

Sep 2008
Motherless Child EP

Sep 2007
Free & Easy

Sep 2005
Walk Away EP [Expanded Reissue]

Feb 2004
Windblown Kiss

Jun 2002
Aspenglow

Nov 2001
Ecstatic EP

Oct 2001
Little Drummer Boy - Single

Nov 1999

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