THANK YOU
To all those who helped 'Ad Astra' become a reality...
The debut EP, Ad Astra, couldn't have happened without the support of these wonderful folks. From those who donated to the crowdfunding campaign to those who lent their time and talent to the songs, the biggest thank you goes out from the bottom of my heart.
ON THE RECORD
Kind and wonderful people who lent their time and talent to the EP
DAVE SWIECICKI
Producer
Not only did Dave produce the EP, but also provided keyboards, programming, string arrangements. electric guitars, harmony vocals, and glockenspiel, as well as filming the music videos for 'Polaris' and 'The Triad and the Harvest Moon'.
JASON GORDON
Mixing / Owner, Studio 11
Jason, owner of Studio 11, helped with mixing tracks as well as providing hugs and support in the recording studio! Jason also performed bass, electric guitar and keyboards on multiple tracks.
JAMIE SITAR
Mastering, Tonal Vision Studios
Jamie Sitar, owner of Tonal Vision Studios / Outta Town Sound, mastered the whole EP.
SARI HABILUK
Mandolin
A multi-talented local artist, Sari performed mandolin on multiple tracks. She is also currently lending her skills on guitar and banjo to new material for the full-length album.
JAMES ROTH
Electric Guitar, E-bow
James, a member of The Pushing Daisies as well as indie band Amadians, performed on both 'James' and 'Polaris'.
JOHN HUVER
Drums
John Huver, drummer for The Perms, lent his talent on 'James' and 'Breathe'. Fun fact: Emily was an extra, dressed as a dancing unicorn, in one of The Perms' music videos (also directed by Dave Swiecicki!).
DALE BROWN
Fiddle
Dale Brown, iconic member of The Dust Rhinos, played fiddle on 'The Triad and the Harvest Moon', as well as upcoming track 'Storm'. Dale also helped identify the theme of the celestial throughout the songs, and was instrumental in naming the EP itself!
STEVE EVANS
Electric Guitars
Accomplished musician Stephen Evans was kind enough to lend his talent on guitar to 'Transcendence'.
LUKE JANZEN
Drums and Percussion
Commander Luke Janzen of the USS Voyager played drums and percussion on 'The Triad and the Harvest Moon'. Luke is an active member of the Manitoba music community, playing in bands including Pumas, Alyx Knight, and Vikings.
KEITH MACPHERSON
Vocals / Guitar
The song 'Breathe' was co-written one afternoon by Keith and Emily. Keith provided harmony vocals and guitars, and is also on upcoming track 'Storm'. Keith is also known as half of country-pop duo Keith and Renee, and has had his music featured in film and television shows.
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TREVOR WHATMAN
Bass
Emily and Trevor have never met in person, but he was kind enough to lend his skills on bass to Polaris!
JOLA LIEBZEIT
Harmony Vocals
Jola was kind enough to lend her beautiful voice for harmony vocals on 'Polaris'. Fun fact: Emily and Jola used to work together circa 2010, and reconnected at Dave's studio where she creates beautiful art pieces!
PAUL LITTLE
Harmony Vocals
Paul provided harmony vocals on 'The Triad and the Harvest Moon' as well as appearing in the music video. Emily and Paul have known each other for years, and Emily's first ever stage performance (where she immediately left the stage to throw up afterward!) was with Paul, covering a Mumford and Sons song!
ROGER FOURNIER
Harmony Vocals
Roger lent his vocals on 'The Triad and the Harvest Moon', as well as coming to the EP release party to perform.
ROB WATSON
Bass
Rob played bass on 'James' and stood in on the video shoot for 'The Triad and the Harvest Moon'. Fun fact: Emily and Rob used to work together at a car dealership, and Rob has not only lent his musical skills to Emily's projects, but also fixed up her little green car a few times!
KEVIN COTE
Percussion
Kevin played pervussion on 'Transcendence'.
Enormous thanks also to those I don't have photos of! Meghan Hayes (harmony vocals on 'Polaris'), Mike Keller (additional programming on 'Polaris'), Tesia Rhind (harmony vocals on 'James' and 'Transcendence'), Celia Wren (harmony vocals on 'James'), Jennifer Hallick (harmony vocals on 'James'), and Charles Murray (percussion on 'James' and 'Transcendence').
BACKERS
Those who donated financially to help support the production of 'Ad Astra'.
Vivienne Horne
Danielle Paradis
Marty Voth
Miguel Lecuyer
Nate St. Pierre
Bert Rothkugel
Richard Grabauskas
Ryan Plunkett
S. Kymlicka
Scarlet Divine
Linda Haro
Laura Bonney
James Vargscarr
Matt Abra
Melinda Gulbinski
Anthony Lewis
Ria Patel
Heather Schwartz
Nancy Geary
Anna Lauder
Konrad Korkowski
Holly Berg
Victoria and Stuart Duncan
Dario Monaco
Crispin Hands
Amber Hobbs
Pat Senyk
Jason Senyk
Tracy Senyk-Lulashnyk
Marty and Catherine Emanuel
Suzie Stewart
D. Flack
Kent Bateman
Paul Wood
Sabrina Naayen
Shelby Bond
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