For over a year, we've been exercising Memories You Can Swim To for ourselves, drip-feeding it through our still breathing art blog - no social media, no gimmicks, no "Like"’s - just a total balls in the wind passion project. However, with an initial release marking a transitional point in our development, we want to connect with the community wherever and however we can. This first official self-titled EP is the introduction of MYCST and its philosophies into the music community.
Without the headaches and unnecessary hassle of traditional recording styles, this EP is full of all of those raw, sincere imperfections and hazy moments of the creative process. Each piece represents our passion for capturing what is real. We embrace spontaneity, but also appreciate refinement - a healthy balance of suffering and wonder.
Our campaign philosophy; be real and be simple. Understand that maybe it'll be shared, and maybe it won't - with absolutely no expectations.
This EP was inspired by learning from your roots, your mistakes and the conscious yet unconscious feelings where humans begin to experience wonder. At this crux is where you find the animal side of your mind. Instinct is everywhere.
Submerge yourself and get lost trying to find it.
credits
released September 10, 2013
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All songs composed, produced, mixed and mastered by MYCST.
Rainbow Kick - mouth noises by Skyler Mudd. Video game menu clicks by -censored- video game.
Healing in Pink - violin bowing, plucking and strumming by Gabrielle Sukich. Wooden floor, hammer dulcimer and comforting, pink room provided by “Nanny” Williams. Prepared acoustic guitar by Taylor Clark. Dog whimpering by Daisy.
Conveyor Belt - conveyor belt by conveyor belt in -censored- retail store. 4-handed synth by Jason Pavilanis and Taylor Clark.
Words - cell phone noises by antique upright piano in the Clark household.
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