swimming, by Charles Glasspool

swimming

by Charles Glasspool

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1.	Beaver River I 03:11	info	buy track
2.	Ainslie Wood 01:55	info	buy track
3.	Point Clark 05:08	info	buy track
4.	The Sleeve 04:10	info	buy track
5.	Forillon 01:07	info	buy track
6.	Whiskey Harbour 03:06	info	buy track
7.	Georgian Bay 03:52	info	buy track
8.	Beaver River II 03:14	info	buy track

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swimming is a collection of music and soundscape serving as a fundraiser for the Bagida'waad Alliance, an Indigenous Water Protector group led by the Chippewas of Nawash. ALL PROCEEDS from the sale of this album will be directed to this not-for-profit organization.

I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO DONATE DIRECLTY via e-transfer to bagidawaaddonate@gmail.com.

Chi miigwech to Natasha Akiwenzie and Bagida'waad for accepting and welcoming this project as a fundraiser. It is an honour.

For more information on the group's work, please visit www.bagidawaad.ca

These songs (for the most part) are about my favourite freshwater swimming places in what is now called Grey and Bruce counties. I can't imagine the world or my life without these magic, special and healing places. I worry immensely about "development" (attention Grey Highlands Council!) and the long-lasting and irreversible effects such short-sighted decisions will have on these beautiful natural spaces. This is why I am releasing these pieces in support of Indigenous stewardship of the most precious resource we have--fresh water.

The album art is by Niizhokwe (Shaelynn Recollet), my friend and an incredible multi-disciplinary artist. Stay tuned for a subsequent fundraiser featuring her work for this project. I am thrilled and moved that she submitted so many pieces, more than are featured here, to accompany the music. Most of this work was drawn from memory, in some cases after only one visit to these places. Genius much?!

If you are a musician and recording artist, I cannot endorse Lisa Conway and Heather Kirby enough. They are living definitions of imagination, patience and talent. I encourage you to seek them out and employ them for your next project!

I implore listeners to give generously if you are able. It would mean the world to me and everyone involved in this project.

I am challenging us to raise 5 figures for Bagida'waad!

I vow to include Truth and Reconciliation in all of my future efforts, musical or otherwise. And to Indigenous leaders like Natasha, I say, "your will, my hands."

Peace and love, Charlie

credits

released February 4, 2022

Visual art by Niizhokwe (Shaelynn Recollet)

Recorded and mixed by Lisa Conway
Mastered by Heather Kirby at Dreamlands Mastering

Bodies of water--music, sounds, inspiration
Charles Glasspool--field recordings, piano, accordion, melodica, voice
Trevor Davis--acoustic guitars
Jay Swinn--wurlitzer, organ
Lisa Conway--voice on The Sleeve, synthesizers on Georgian Bay

Virtual assistance by Esther Vincent (lol because I am an IDIOT)

All songs Charles Glasspool (SOCAN) 2022

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Charles Glasspool Ontario

Many well-known artists have sang Glasspool's songs--Juno award-winners Serena Ryder and Andrea Lindsay, plus Andre Ethier and Lily Frost to name a few. He was a founder of The Silver Hearts.

Currently playing and creating with Evangeline Gentle, Sarah McInnis, Wyatt Burton, Trevor Davis.

Curating LiSTEN MuCH! music series at TTOK and BGO Presents at Jethro's, both in NOGO/PTBO ... more

discography

Only Connect

Jan 2023
swimming

Feb 2022
Charles Glasspool: Live & Alone

Nov 2018
Mudtown

Mar 2010
b

Aug 2008

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