far gone lullabies (2013)
1. It Is All Right
2. On My Mind For A While
3. You Know Me Better
4. We'll Get By
5. Little Folk Song
6. Ice Flow (*Brent Mason cover)
7. Waste A Little Time
8. Sleepwalk
9. Four Strong Winds (*Ian Tyson cover)
*Co-writes: Royal Wood, Steve Poltz, Ron Sexsmith, Kevin Fox
A deep sense of warmth and comfort permeates Far Gone Lullabies, the fourth album by Canadian singer-songwriter Jessica Rhaye.
The stunning collection showcases Jessica’s soaring, winsome vocals, as well as her versatile songwriting, including co-writes with Canadian indie staples, Ron Sexsmith and Royal Wood.
Confident, yet relaxed, Far Gone Lullabies is the work of an artist who has come into her own. Its nine tracks display a playful range, from the contemporary folk opener, It is All Right, to the closing cover of Four Strong Winds, Jessica’s bright, driving take on the Canadian songbook staple.
Folk-flavored, with threads of pop woven through, Far Gone Lullabies is Jessica’s third album produced and engineered by the award-winning duo of Ed Woodsworth and Jamie Foulds.
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All songs written by Jessica Rhaye *except “It Is Alright” co-write with Royal Wood, “On My Mind For Awhile” co-write with Steve Poltz, “You Know Me Better” co-write with Ron Sexsmith, “Ice Flow” written by Brent Mason, “Waste A Little Time” co-write with Edwoodsworth, “Sleepwalk” co-write with Kevin Fox, “Four Strong Winds” written by Ian Tyson.
Jessica Rhaye - Lead Vocals
Ed Woodsworth - Bass, Electric Guitar, Organ
Brian Talbot - Drums
Gordie Sampson - Accordion, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar & 12 String Acoustic Monster
Saint John String Quartet - David Adams, Sonya Adams, Chris Buckley, Laura Chitty
Jamie Robinson - Electric Guitar (Track 3)
Bruce Bouton - Pedal Steel Guitar (Track 2)
Royal Wood - Vocal Harmony (Track 1)
Steve Poltz - Vocal Harmony (Track 2)
Jamie Foulds - Vocal Harmony (Tracks 2, 5 & 7)
Ron Sexsmith - Vocals Harmony (Track 3)
Dennis Ellsworth - Vocal Harmony (Track 5)
Steven MacDougall - Vocal Harmony (Track 6 & 9)
Produced by Ed Woodsworth
Engineered by Jamie Foulds
Additional Recording by Dean Drouillard, Mathieu Benoit, Chris Modl and Jon Matthews
Executive Producer - Mark Marshall
Recorded & mixed by Jamie Foulds and Ed Woodsworth at Soundpark Studios, Sydney, NS
Saint John String Quartet Recorded at Fluid Audio Group, Saint John, NB
String Arrangements by Jamie Foulds and Ed Woodsworth
Additional Recording at Gordie Sampson's place, Nashville, Dean Drouillard's Loft, Toronto, Big Grey Sound Studio, PE, Chris Modl's place, California
Mastered by Joao Carvalho, Toronto, ON
Design & layout by Jessica Rhaye
Photography by Kâté Braydon
Illustration by Pamela Marie PierceWe acknowledge the financial support provided by the Government of New Brunswick.
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“Astutely and, at times, lavishly produced, this, her fourth release, includes an appearance by the celebrated Saint John String Quartet and Grammy Award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Gordie Sampson, and it certainly raises the possibility that Rhaye’s career could take off in several directions.” - Penguin Eggs
“The new album FAR GONE LULLABIES is simply beautiful; a captivating mix of acoustic country pop, thoughtfully arranged and intimately written.” - Maverick Magazine UK (*****5 Star Review)
“Four Strong Winds is a song I wrote back in the early 60s… and it lives on today, all these years later. Jessica's version of the song is sweet and she rocks it pretty good. She makes the song her own. I wish her much success..." - Ian Tyson
“Jessica Rhaye works the fertile folk/pop/country ground somewhere west of The Waifs and east of a young Cindy Church.” - Penguin Eggs Magazine
“In a world that seems to have gone mad sometimes, like a lullaby, there is a calming reassurance in Jessica’s wonderful voice that everything is alright. Slip this record on after a tough day on the job. You’ll feel better for it.” - East Coast Kitchen Party
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• Music NB 2014 Nomination - SOCAN Song of the Year (You Know Me Better)
• Music NB 2014 Nomination - SOCAN Song of the Year (Little Folk Song)
• Music NB 2014 Nomination - Recording of the Year
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