'Where will we go to break free from the Crows' is a fresh take on tracks from our past releases, but it also features new material, and a glimpse into a new way of working. This music is a fresh insight into our work, a musical energy that is all about shifting positive energy, healing many, and a moment to breath in amongst the chaos of the world at this time. 6 massive tunes, we hope you'll enjoy.

When I describe this music as world folk, it truly is. Recorded in studios all over the world, it couldn't help but be seeped in the history of where we worked, and inspired by the land and its' people. Building on the foundation of the work we did in Holland, the piano and core strings parts in a studio in northern Holland, all additional string parts and vocals were recorded in Beenleigh and Lismore, with the other instruments recored in their respective homes - Pay in London, Vincent in Amsterdam, and Benedict in Pindicherry (south east coast of India). Final touches and the mixing work was then done in Mount Molloy, Possum Brush, Sydney, and numerous beaches, rest stops, cafes, shopping malls, and friends & families' homes throughout Australia.

And here it is, a record that took about 9 months to complete, but finally it's finished. Released October 5, 2018 Musicians : - Sophia Kinston - electric violin / vocals - Jerome d'Odeurs - piano - Paya Lehane - flutes - Benedict Clark - percussion - Vincent Kuyvenhoven - percussion

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After album no.2, 'Wide Awake I see the Storm', I wanted to release an interlude, a lullaby, something that would link past albums, and shine a light on Tailor Birds’ future. And here it is, ‘Stilts on the Water’, music to fall asleep to, and to wake up rejuvenated. Stilts also features the full-length version of ‘White Feather’, written at a time of chaos, of upheaval, a time when many people were struggling, but at a time of positive change.

This record captures a moment in time, a moment to breath. It’s a shout out to all the people who take risks each day to make the world a better place, and is dedicated to the people who make my heart warm, the ones who make me smile, this is for you, my friends’ children, I hope you’ll never be afraid to follow your dreams.

Credits released February 24, 2018 ‘Stilts on the Water’ was recorded in a few studios, a few key places of inspiration :

• Created in Studio Orvelte with Paul G. Gräffner, in the beautiful dutch forest near in northern Holland.
• Flutes recorded in London, UK.
• Completed in Tewantin, Queensland, Australia, at the As You Are music studio (www.asyouare.me)

Sophie Kinston the force behind the Tailor Birds sound, she plays both electric violin and vocals on this record. Using a Bridge electric violin, she works with numerous BOSS pedals, plus a new homemade analogue delay pedal amongst other toys. This record also features the following musicians :

• Jerome d’Odeurs - piano
• Paya Lehane - flutes
• Rodger Bradshaw - percussion
• Charly Bradshaw – ‘Hush little baby’ harmony vocals
• Sophie Kinston – vocals, electric violin

Written, produced & mixed - Sophie Kinston Final mixing & mastering - Ando Van Andony Writing & recording inspiration - Jerome d’Odeurs, Paul G. Gräffner, & Charly Bradshaw.

Artwork – Hussam Eissaa

The album art features the work of Victor Toapanta Salazar, an inspirational artist, who I met whilst I was on tour in Ireland. Victor, born in Ecuador, has been based in Dublin, Ireland since 1999. (web.facebook.com/VictorToapantaArt/)

• Front cover - Hechizo de Luna, oil on canvas

'Wide Awake I See The Storm' is Tailor Birds' 2nd album. The follow on from debut album, 'Runaway Sailors, Stay at Home Wives', the sound is more developed and provides a lush merging of electronics and acoustic sounds, experimental and classical elements, and a unique energy and vibrancy.

With electric violin at the core of its' sound, Tailor Birds creator, Sophie Kinston, merges strings, guitars, vocals, piano, brass, drums, electronics and more, to create a sound totally unique. Written and recorded over a 2 year plus period, it was recorded in both Australia and Holland. Telling tales of love, loss, hopes, and dreams, Tailor Birds prove that anything is possible. Released August 26, 2016

With Sophie Kinston on electric violin, our thanks go to all the musicians and artists involved in the production of this album. Guest musicians : - Vincent Van Den Bogaard – guitar – tracks 4, 9 - Sean Crowley – guitar – tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 / bass – tracks 5, 6 - Andy Ross – bass - tracks 1, 7, 8 - Anthony Winnick – guitar - tracks 1, 8

• Steve Grant – Trumpet – tracks 9 / Wurlitzer electric piano – tracks 2, 3, 9

• Don Stewart trumpet – tracks 7, 11, 12 / trombone - tracks 7

• Daniel Brates – drums – tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Main Vocals :

• Sjaan Duinhoven – Lady Caroline / Candied Lady Love
• Monique Kerr – Mabel / Save Your Bible Bookends
• Erika Kertesz – Sailboat Dreaming
• Sophie Kinston – Dancing in the Midday Sun / Candied Love / Ashen
• Ben Smith – Puppet Maker
• Anthony Winnick – Winters’ Fall / Marmalade Home

Plus : Backing vocals : vocalists as above for various tracks Rick van der Ree – electronics – tracks 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12

Production : All tracks written & produced by Sophie Kinston. Co-production credits and special mention go to the following :

Tracks 5, 6, & 7 recorded & co-produced by Sean Crowley Tracks 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12 recorded, mixed & co-produced by Rick van der Ree Tracks 1 & 8 recorded & mixed by Anthony Winnick

Additional tracking was recorded by Steve Grant, Frank Shaw, various rehearsal rooms through Melbourne, and at Anne’s country home. Final mixing and all mastering by Ando Van Andony Album artwork by Shae Rooke

Thanks to everyone involved in the making of this album. © all rights reserved