Translations, by Michael Feuerstack

Translations

by Michael Feuerstack

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1.	I'll Keep it With Mine 03:38	info	buy track
2.	Oklahoma USA 02:14	info	buy track
3.	They're Blind 03:29	info	buy track
4.	Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 02:59	info	buy track
5.	Factory 02:10	info	buy track
6.	Fear Is A Man's Best Friend 03:15	info	buy track
7.	Altar Boy 01:55	info	buy track
8.	Living Without You 02:19	info	buy track
9.	Trust 03:17	info	buy track
10.	Sleep of the Just 03:40	info	buy track
11.	Gepetto 02:26	info	buy track
12.	Turn Me On 02:33	info	buy track
13.	The Birds Will Still Be Singing 02:55	info	buy track
14.	Who Knows Where The Time Goes? 04:42	info	buy track

about

I think the biggest lesson I learned from making this record is that interpretation is creation.

These are 14 songs I love by some of my favourite artists. I wanted to see what they could teach me, and also what I could bring to them.

This whole thing feels quite personal. Even though I believe that songs are for sharing, I don’t sing a lot of covers. Often I feel strange trying to embody the sentiments of others (a voice is such a personal thing). I have lots of favourites, but the ones comprised here are some that I found myself able to sing. That is to say, they felt convincing coming from me.

Normally I write and perform my own songs, or collaborate with others on their material. The original reason I got into music was to make songs, and I never really went through a period of learning by playing the music of others. This approach has given me my own impressionistic style. There is something special about stepping back now, and applying my way of creating to the unique works of others. I wanted to know some of my favourite songs in a new way.

When you get to know someone really well, your language starts to change. You begin to paraphrase your own thoughts. You become at once lazier and more precise. You take liberties, omit some details and embellish others. Somehow, all of this improvisation is part of an effort to be better understood. My favourite songs contain some of this flexibility – not just lyrically but in the relationship between the words and music as well. I’ve tried to tap into that spirit in my relationship with these songs.

I intended Translations to be listened to as an album. It feels helpful to keep the songs in conversation with one another. I collected and assembled the songs, and I invite you to listen to find your own connections.

Enjoy and thank you for listening.

credits

released January 7, 2022

These songs were selected and translated from their original versions by Michael Feuerstack with lots of help. Look at the individual song pages for more specific credits and unique artwork for each track.

Mike Belyea played and recorded the drums.
Tim Crabtree played and recorded the sax and clarinet.
Laurel Sprengelmeyer did some singing.
Mixed by Michael Feuerstack at Salad Feelings.
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market.
Artwork by Jon Claytor.
Big love and thanks to these contributors, for their generous and soulful additions. Thanks also to Katie Ward and Ian Roy for their indispensable insights. I’m lucky to know you all.

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Michael Feuerstack Montreal, Québec

Montreal-based song-maker, musician and producer Michael Feuerstack (fka Snailhouse) has built an ever growing archive of crooked and beautiful songs. Live and on record, Feuerstack’s panoramic and literate song-craft can be heard in many forms, transcending boundaries with his unmistakable voice and unique perspective hovering between humour and heartbreak. ... more

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Oct 07

Backyard Brigade

Stittsville, ON
Oct 26

Tibet Street Records

Toronto, ON
Oct 27

The Root Cellar Organic Cafe

London, ON
Oct 28

house of miracles

Cambridge, ON

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