Warp Trio’s Pandemic Disco Fantasy, by Warp Trio

Warp Trio’s Pandemic Disco Fantasy

by Warp Trio

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1.	I: Captivity 03:42	info	buy track
2.	II: Welcome to the Pandemic Disco (Feat. Likwuid & Mirah) 03:39	lyrics	buy track
“Welcome to the Pandemic Disco” Chorus What I need to know What we tried to grow We put it on the table It’s on the table baby It matters what we say Yes it matters what we say We hold up the roof we love in our boots Yes we love in our boots We shine this light for life We’ll make it all alright Keep holding the truth Keep holding the roots We hold up the roof What I need you to know I need you to grow We’re making a garden stay with me We want this to be
3.	III: The Well (Feat. Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez) 06:38	info	buy track
4.	IV: Snake Eyes Run Dry (Feat. Daniel Henri Emond) 03:57	info	buy track
5.	V: Dragon Dance 06:44	info	buy track
6.	VI: Release (Feat. Claire Wellin) 05:45	info	buy track

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Like musicians all over the World, New York City’s Warp Trio entered the Fall of 2020 with a full instrumental record ready to go, but no tour to play it on. In light of their forced hiatus from road life, and in efforts to make something positive out of these dark days, they decided to get to work on a new record that would not only reflect on this unique period, but also one that they would purposefully not be able to feasibly take on the road. Rick threw down some beats and bass, Mikael added his keys and synths, and after Josh & J.Y created a lush Disco-esque orchestra of strings, they reached out to some of their talented and inspiring vocalist, filmmaker, animator, and dancer friends to collaborate on a project that aims to show a small glimpse of the roller-coaster of feelings and experiences lived by folks in this time of tumult.

After many hours of home recording, “Zoom-Jams”, and a few All-Night film shoots, Warp Trio’s Pandemic Disco Fantasy was born. Clocking in at a little over half an hour, P.D.F. is a six-track video concept album that musically posits the Warp Trio alongside several guest vocalists (Likwuid, Mirah, Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez, Daniel Henri Emond, and Claire Wellin) as soloists with an orchestra. Each track is accompanied by a video chapter that tells the fantastical stylized story of the narrative. Visually, the movement talents of Emily Haughton, Sophia Qin’s psychedelic animations, and the filmmaking prowess of Andrew Wells Ryder help bring the music to life.

Against the campy imaginary backdrop of a “Pandemic Disco”, the record explores some of the very real and serious issues that have been brewing for years, but have come to light within the current climate; police brutality, racial and class equity, mental health, and media distrust, among others, with the overarching theme being a message that even though things are rough, we can (hopefully) all pull through and emerge stronger on the other side.

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released August 20, 2021

Written and Recorded by Warp Trio, Likwuid, Mirah, Raina, Daniel, and Claire.

Warp Trio is…

Mikael Darmanie - Piano/Keyboards
Josh Henderson - Violin, Electric Bass, Guitar
J.Y. Lee - Cello
Rick Martinez - Drums, Synths

Mixed by Nick Smeraski

Mastered by Greg Saunier

*Piano Tracks engineered by Iver Atkins at Skillman Music
*Electric Bass and Electric Violin Re-amped by Drew Guido
+Supplemental "Orchestral" cello parts recorded by Julia Henderson

Artwork by Sophia Qin

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