A couple of guys I’ve written about in the past have odd little records out this week. I already wrote about the limited edition release of Grayson Capps’ 2003 release yesterday and I intend to write about the American release of AJ Roach’s new record…but today brings us this acoustic recording, by Peter Mulvey.
The songs on the new record, Notes From Elsewhere, have all appeared on previous studio albums from Peter Mulvey, usually embellished with a full band but still very much in the singer-songwriter template. But here Peter strips everything that’s unessential out of the mix leaving only his acoustic guitar and voice. The playing is mind boggling, Peter’s voice is warm and comforting and the songs are like an old friend coming over for coffee.
“Shirt” is a popular song of Mulvey’s; it revolves around the idea of taking comfort in an almost zen-like appreciation of life’s smallest blessings. Order the new record here through Signature Sounds website.
Clive Barnes and Peter Mulvey “Goodbye” (Steve Earle cover)
I just got the album this week and I love it. I’ve enjoyed Peter’s other releases, but this one sounds much more like his live performances.
You and I have such similar taste in music that I recently received an email addresses to “Craig”.