Audio Collection
Stranger Things Have Happened
Athena Reich
Quirky Pop, wild punk, righteous cabaret, gorgeous folk, & poignant lyrics with beautiful string and horn arrangements. High-energy virtuosic vocals and intimate songwriting.
Collection Contents
| # | Title | Length | ||
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| 1 |
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The Ballad of Chicken Shower | 4:11 | Play |
| 2 |
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Blue Eyed String of Pearls | 3:59 | Play |
| 3 |
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Jesse | 3:31 | Play |
| 4 |
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Merry Go Round | 2:39 | Play |
| 5 |
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Contra*dick*tions | 3:20 | Play |
| 6 |
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Limbs | 3:13 | Play |
| 7 |
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I am Just a Hole | 4:15 | Play |
| 8 |
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Anarchy | 2:44 | Play |
| 9 |
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Back to Canada | 2:52 | Play |
| 10 |
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Fingers | 3:23 | Play |
| 11 |
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Sunny Sunday Afternoon Lull | 5:40 | Play |
| 12 |
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Duality in D | 4:09 | Play |
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Description
ABOUT THE CD
"Stranger Things Have Happened" is Athena's 3rd release and is her quirkiest, liveliest, and wildest CD to date. Featuring a full band of amazing players from Montreal (including internationally renowned concert pianist Francine Kay) and gorgeous string and horn arrangements by Greg Pliska. (Greg has arranged for Carly Simon, Karen Elson, Hem and James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins). Folk, punk, ska, pop and cabaret combine with exceptional musicianship, creativity and energy. Athena's lyrics are as poignant and radical as ever and her voice is as untamed, vituosic and emotionally expressive as her live shows.
ABOUT ATHENA
Athena Reich is a New York City based singer/songwriter who has been performing in television, film, radio and theater since age twelve. She is constantly touring colleges, festivals and bars across the U.S. and Canada. She just completed a 5 month North American tour, and has recently been featured in She Magazine, Breakfast TV, New York Blade, Montreal Gazette, Toronto Star and CBC 1. In April 2004, Athena released her 3rd CD, "Stranger Things Have Happened." Combining folk, punk, ska, pop and cabaret, Athena intertwines her exceptional musicianship into gorgeous and innovative melodies. Her lyrics speak intimately and insightfully about issues such as violence against women, queer pride, and global peace.
PLAYERS
Athena Reich: vocals, guitar (tracks 4 & 11)
Greg Pliska: piano
Cordell Hennebury: guitar
Jean Cyr: bass
John Fraboni: drums
Francine Kay: piano (track 7)
Tim Halliday: cello
Madeleine Messier: Violin
Sean Craig: sax
Dave Mossing: trumpet
Bruce Pepper: trombone
CREDITS
Produced by Athena Reich and Greg Pliska.
String and Horn arrangements by Greg Pliska.
Recorded by Paul Johnston at PJ Studios and Hendrick Hassert Studios in Montreal.
Vocals recorded by Mere and Touch at Running Water Lab in Stamford, CT.
Vocals edited by Denise Barbarita in New York.
Piano for "I am Just a Hole" recorded at Manhattan Beach Recording in New York.
Mixed by Gary Maurer at Stratosphere Studios in New York.
Mastered by Rick Rowe at Media Lab in New York.
Manufactured at Play-itProductions.net.
CD design by KneesandToes.org
Photography by Denise Grant, Jesse Harold, Mebeeb.com, and Athena Reich.