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Whisper Astrologics

from Decide To Stay and Swim Again by Chris Page

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    After some pandemic related delays, I'm happy to finally say this will be officially released on September 30, 2020.

    This is a very small run of 100 copies of the 'Decide To Stay and Swim Again' album. I'm putting this LP out independently. Comes with a lyric sheet insert.

    By ordering now, you get the complete album download. There are also two bonus tracks that will NOT appear on the vinyl. Both of these are electric guitar demos of two songs from the album.

    If you're local to Ottawa and want to save on shipping, please email me: chris@chrispagemusic.com.

    Artwork for the cover is by a great photographer named Hannah!

    More details here: chrispagemusic.com/home-blog/blog/the-continuing-story-of-deciding-to-stay-and-swim-again

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Part of an ongoing series where I revisit 2003's record, Decide To Stay And Swim

I have a very clear memory of this song coming together and playing that part on acoustic guitar in my apartment. I remember wanting to keep the song simple, but slowly build as it went on.

The lyrics are about a single song during a high school dance. They interpret the thoughts of two teenagers, struggling to understand the point of holding someone close during during those fleeting moments and what it all means: Would the dance lead to something more, or simply be a moment, lost in time.

For the record, the song was 'Drive' by The Cars.

lyrics

Hold on: I think this song is ending
So will you drive me home the next 10 years?
And I wait as we lay down in traffic
For the sounds with the meanings insincere.

As you plan for your thoughts with astrologics
To be sure of the paintings on the moon
And the smell of your hair these last three minutes
Spent our eternity too soon.

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from Decide To Stay and Swim Again, released September 30, 2020

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Chris Page Ottawa, Ontario

Songwriting for indie garage bands Expanda Fuzz, The Stand GT, Camp Radio, and all these folk songs I strum quietly to myself, just below the din.

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