The Hedge Maze and The Spade

by Trick Mist

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'The Hedge Maze and The Spade' album pressed onto 12'' black vinyl.
Featuring. artwork by Gavin Murray, Hilary O' Mahony and David Noonan.
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'The Hedge Maze and The Spade' Album on 12'' Vinyl + Purple/White organic Stanley/Stella unisex T-shirt Bundle.
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'The Hedge Maze and The Spade' Album on 12'' Vinyl + Purple/Green risograph Print on A4 recycled 170gsm textured paper Bundle
Design by David Noonan. Printed by www.damnfineprint.com

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about

Science tells us that our ability to remember the past and our ability to imagine the future are deeply intertwined. Trick Mist’s second full-length 'The Hedge Maze and The Spade' see’s him remember and imagine in equal measure. Catapulted into a period of forced introspection after the death of his 96 year old grandmother with whom he shared a remarkably close relationship. The album's initial impulse was a quest to explore and understand this relationship as it passed into a new phase.

‘I was always wrecking her head asking her about things in her life and old ways of living. She was always very insightful about what felt like another world to me. When she died I thought I need to continue the exploration and figure out what lessons can I take from our experience together and how can I implement them into my future. In the face of big challenges like the climate crisis maybe we can learn something from older generations.’

Enter the labyrinth and not surprisingly the route is not straightforward. Down the rabbit hole of memory this inner journey sees Murray enter unconscious spaces. Navigating through themes of love, loss, wonder, spirituality and childhood. Ultimately emerging from the depths with a sharpened sense of appreciation and a respect for wisdom and nature.

Quite a trek often surreal, sometimes familiar but always hopeful.

Sonically the album is strikingly ambient and mediative and sees more relied use of space and melody. Trade mark experimentalism is plain to see in organic-sample laden electronic productions but also finds new expression lyrically and in the more traditional realm of folk singing. Oddity and accessibility share a harmonious platform.

'The Hedge Maze and The Spade' is a layered tapestry, a therapeutic space, a travel log of an inner journey with many universal truths along the way.

credits

released September 23, 2022

Written*, recorded, mixed and produced by Gavin Murray aka Trick Mist
at home in Cork City (May 19 - Nov 21)
Additional vocals on 3 + 6 by Hilary O' Mahony
Additional vocals on 10 by Elaine Howley
Mastered by Tony Fitz

*samples:
2 features vocal samples of Arunima Sarkar
Used with her gracious and kind permission

Artwork:
Gavin Murray (Front + Back Cover)
Hilary O' Mahony (A + B Side Label)
Edited by David Noonan and Gavin Murray

Massive thanks to:
Hil for all the endless love, support and singing
Joey 'the champ' for all the tireless scheming
Elaine and Arunima for their voices
David for the aural and visual fluency
&
Anna for the banjo, gamechanger

I've left you a ball of thread

Dedicated to Maura O' Dwyer aka Nan and her presence

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Trick Mist Cork, Ireland

Trick Mist is Irish songwriter, multi instrumentalist and producer Gavin Murray.
His arsenal of original samples and storytelling lyrics combined with gestures towards traditional Irish music and experimental electronics create a captivating, immersive and meditative musical space. ... more

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