Happy Valentine’s Day lovely people!
Once upon a time I made a record that for me was very unusual in many ways. First I had no deadline. Being the typically overachieving goal oriented kind of person this was a challenge for me. I wanted the record to unfold, allow it to come into the world on it’s own time. I hired some amazing musicians, and changed my line up, changed my approach to the sonics of the session and dove into the morass.
I wrote the songs, did a co-write or two, did a few pre production meetings, took a few days to make the record…and then things got strange.
As some of you may have heard, artists are a mercurial bunch of people, and I include myself in that description. So, when the drama hit the fan I shelved the record. I needed the dust to settle and the final curing, melding, maturing process to happen while it did so in it’s digital womb for what seems like many years.
So finally here it is in all it’s odd artistic style. The songwriting is dark and sarcastic, angry and sad, and looking back I guess I just needed to get a few things off my chest. The sounds are dark and ugly, cryptic and lovely, and this will not be the record for those of you looking for another Bluebird Tattoo. I hope you enjoy it anyway.
As my gift to you when you leave a comment on this post I will send you a link to download the record for free, for some arbitrary time until I decide otherwise. Mercurial see?
And so I release my sixth record Vonnegut’s Wife on Valentine’s Day wishing you all love.
Tags: Christian Nesmith, Christopher Allis, Circe Link, John Classick, Lee Ferris, Vonnegut's Wife
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I love all you do C, but I think I am most curious to know this OTHER side of you.
I enjoy watching your creativity unfold and so I know I will enjoy this recording…plus it sounds as if it was an interesting journey getting here…I will be listening for the “mercurial drama” you mentioned.
Besos and much success!
BDG
If “Vonnegut’s Wife” is as charming as your other music and as offbeat as Kilgore Trout, I can’t wait to hear it. Keep pushing the creative envelope…
Hey, I’d love to get a free download! Can’t wait!
I want to help. Let me know what you need!
MEEEEE… I want to listen to the new record
Just want to keep up with your music. Love to you and your mom.
Carol
I can’t wait to hear it!
Hi Circe!! I’d love to hear this album… and it was nice seeing you on Valentine’s Day, btw. I’m curious about the title of the album — for Jill Krementz? — but I’ll wait to hear the songs… maybe I can figure it out myself? ~ Bryan
Dark, sarcastic, angry and sad…right up my alley. Look forward to the anguish!
Hit me with the good stuff.
Hi Link,
Am I the Luddite in the wooded Shack? Just curious. But I swear I don’t wanna pin ya down.
I loved the tracks you played me from this record. And I am really looking forward to hearing it.
Love e
You go Circe! I can’t wait to hear it.
Michael from SF sent me a care package of your CDs and a TShirt a couple of years back. Can’t wait to hear what you’re putting out this time.
I sometimes carry a small pad with me to shows to take notes about the people i have seen, band members, etc.
9-25-08
Mr. B’s Burbank
seats 30 at tables, 13 at bar
Circe Link 1st up
tall, strong pure voice, should be at larger venue
Also had notes about Bart, Sarah, Maureen, Christian, Christopher etc.
Anyway, that was the first time I heard your music and have been enjoying and promoting it ever since.
thx, Kevin H-D-M
Everyone wants something for free…especially me. Haven’t heard anything yet, except perhaps a snippet or two in Mary’s store…? On pins and needles to hear more! Continued luck and success!
Oh dear, what a wonderful offer! Thank you, and all the best wishes for your continued success.
HI! I found you on garageband.com while reviewing and I just can’t get enough! I’m hoping to make it out to LA and take my wife for our anniversary! So anyway hope I’m not too late for the download! Best wishes
J
Dark, Disturbing. Dont know if I should slit my wrists, find someone to stalk, or just drop to my knees and pray that one day I may have such a brilliant fit of inspiration. A masterpiece.
Thanks for the gift Circe. I have enjoyed it and continue to do so! Brava!!!!
What a beautiful album. I am delighted. I have recommended you to my friends.
Been reading phaedral’s blog, and then came here… wow, looks like a great site … I am intrigued! Will graciously accept your gift. Might add that I also do art: http://walterlogeman.com/art
My Dear Circe,
You continue, even after so many years, to hover weightless just beyond the borders of my understanding. Clear to say, you are unique in all the world, a prototype for some astonishing kind of future human…
I stand eager, aquiver, with my ear pressed up against my flatscreen, yearning for my download of ‘Vonnegut’s Wife’.
Every Bright Blessing,
M*
I totally found you guys driving to the airport one sunday night! what a Find!! love your sound!!!
Just listened to your Moody Girl on the way to Georiga…awesome…loved it!!!
Circe,
I am a huge fan and have the first five CD’s. I can’t wait to get the link to number six.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Jim
Circe!
What a delightful experience to witness you and your exceptional ensemble do what you guys do SO well! I look forward to hearing Vonnegut’s Wife.
Thank you so much.
Melody
What a Trip for the senses! love the album!!!!!
has the arbitrary time elapsed? i’d love to hear it.
d
Hello. I heard you on KPFK last evening. Lovely song! Looking forward to the download.
Cheers!
Circe – this is a belated thank-you for such a lovely gift to the world…so often there are great things sitting on the shelf that should be shared…and you have!
Can’t wait to hear the whole album!
I heard “one drop of poison” on a film I was watching and it jumped out and grabbed me. I fell in love with it. I kept rewinding the film and playing the song. I then went through the credits to get your info, and have been a big fan ever since. I am looking forward to hearing your new albums. Congrats on your hard work and musical where-with-all to play, sing, and write what you want.
-erin
You are one strange cat, but I’m diggin’ it more and more all the while.
Hey Circe –
Thank you for continually offering up such unique beauty in airwaves crammed with sameness!