kim anderson

asphodel

Asphodel is a wildflower that was woven into the tapestry of Greek Mythology. It was known as the flower that grows in the Elysian Fields of the Greek Underworld.

Mythology from around the world is similarly woven into the fabric of the eight unique and genre-bending songs on Kim Anderson's sophomore album.

Lead vocals: Kim Anderson
Backup vocals: Kim Anderson, Erin Webb
Piano: Damon Hankoff, Steven Long
Synthesizers and pump organ: Damon Hankoff, Kim Anderson
Guitar: Ryan Dugre, JJ Byars, Benjamin Lazar Davis, Will Graefe, Bram Kincheloe
Bass: Kai Ando, Benjamin Lazar Davis, Adam Cote, Dan Klingsberg
Drums: Bram Kincheloe
Strings: Olivier Manchon
Tenor saxophone: Todd Anderson
Alto Saxophone: JJ Byars, Gabriel Garcia
Bass Clarinet: Travis Bliss
Flute: Kim Anderson

Produced by Benjamin Lazar Davis and Kim Anderson
Recording engineering by Benjamin Lazar Davis and Bram Kincheloe
Recorded at Sempervirens Studios in upstate NY
Mixed by Eli Crews at Spillway Sound in upstate NY
Mastered by Peerless Mastering in Massachusetts

Songs 1,2,3,4, 6,7,8, & Bonus Track 9 written by Kim Anderson
Song 5 (Come All Ye Fair) traditional, arranged by Kim Anderson and Benjamin Lazar Davis
Songs 1-8 arranged by Kim Anderson and Benjamin Lazar Davis
Bonus track 9 arranged by Steven Long and Kim Anderson

Album cover original photography by Bill Waters, graphic design and cover artwork by Lara Shmakov
Coloring book pages and single art drawings by Steven Long with assistance from Knar Hovakimyan and Caroline Bennett, graphic design and book layout by Lara Shmakov

Special thanks to Tommy Belmont, Anton and Lara Shmakov, Gail and Mike Flynn, Todd Anderson and Ann Belmont, Leon Falk, Kate Nareski, and Alan Ando for their support.

Copyright ©2023 Sempervirens Studios

Catalog Number - SEM004

Artist - Kim Anderson

Album - Asphodel

Release Date - August 25, 2023

UPC - 197954984293